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Have you heard back from Cornell?

YES AND I AM GOING
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24%
Yes, but still deciding
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Yes, but not going
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No :(
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No, but I already committed to somewhere else
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Waitlisted
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I don't know why I'm here
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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by addie1412 » Sun Mar 05, 2017 12:12 pm

call-me-bubbles wrote:
freekick wrote:
call-me-bubbles wrote:Anyone tried negotiating scholarship money with Cornell yet?
Someone with the username addie did using a Darrow but to no avail. Check the previous page itt for the post.
:shock:
That actually wasn't me, I just read about it a few pages back :mrgreen:

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by call-me-bubbles » Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:12 pm

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by Lavitz » Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:11 pm

call-me-bubbles wrote:
addie1412 wrote:
call-me-bubbles wrote:
freekick wrote:
call-me-bubbles wrote:Anyone tried negotiating scholarship money with Cornell yet?
Someone with the username addie did using a Darrow but to no avail. Check the previous page itt for the post.
:shock:
That actually wasn't me, I just read about it a few pages back :mrgreen:
Just read your comment a few pages back, and even if it wasn't with a Darrow, you said you tried negotiating with a scholarship more than triple what Cornell offered, from a higher-ranked school, and still no dice?! :shock:
I'm not sure why anyone would be surprised by this. You're an adcom. You initially decide that you're willing to pay 30K to retain a particular admit. The admit comes back at you saying they got 120K at a school where you think they'd be more likely to attend even at even cost. Do you get into a bidding war with this other school and offer another $100,000 in an attempt to win over this admit? The admit could be awesome, but may be a splitter or something, so why break the bank over them? It would be reasonable to give up and cut them loose at that point. For example, GULC offered a bunch of people no money after hearing about their very large offers, and it made sense if they admitted these people hoping they wouldn't have to pay so much.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by addie1412 » Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:26 pm

Lavitz wrote:
call-me-bubbles wrote:
addie1412 wrote:
call-me-bubbles wrote:
freekick wrote:
call-me-bubbles wrote:Anyone tried negotiating scholarship money with Cornell yet?
Someone with the username addie did using a Darrow but to no avail. Check the previous page itt for the post.
:shock:
That actually wasn't me, I just read about it a few pages back :mrgreen:
Just read your comment a few pages back, and even if it wasn't with a Darrow, you said you tried negotiating with a scholarship more than triple what Cornell offered, from a higher-ranked school, and still no dice?! :shock:
I'm not sure why anyone would be surprised by this. You're an adcom. You initially decide that you're willing to pay 30K to retain a particular admit. The admit comes back at you saying they got 120K at a school where you think they'd be more likely to attend even at even cost. Do you get into a bidding war with this other school and offer another $100,000 in an attempt to win over this admit? The admit could be awesome, but may be a splitter or something, so why break the bank over them? It would be reasonable to give up and cut them loose at that point. For example, GULC offered a bunch of people no money after hearing about their very large offers, and it made sense if they admitted these people hoping they wouldn't have to pay so much.
This was basically the conclusion I came to as well, and I wasn't shocked or upset by Cornell's decision not to up my offer. I think negotiation works better when the amounts in question are actually comparable

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by RParadela » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:56 pm

I really don't like the video interview.. It feels weird to not be talking back and forth with someone

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by freekick » Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:21 pm

Lavitz wrote:
call-me-bubbles wrote:
addie1412 wrote:
call-me-bubbles wrote:
freekick wrote:
call-me-bubbles wrote:Anyone tried negotiating scholarship money with Cornell yet?
Someone with the username addie did using a Darrow but to no avail. Check the previous page itt for the post.
:shock:
That actually wasn't me, I just read about it a few pages back :mrgreen:
Just read your comment a few pages back, and even if it wasn't with a Darrow, you said you tried negotiating with a scholarship more than triple what Cornell offered, from a higher-ranked school, and still no dice?! :shock:
I'm not sure why anyone would be surprised by this. You're an adcom. You initially decide that you're willing to pay 30K to retain a particular admit. The admit comes back at you saying they got 120K at a school where you think they'd be more likely to attend even at even cost. Do you get into a bidding war with this other school and offer another $100,000 in an attempt to win over this admit? The admit could be awesome, but may be a splitter or something, so why break the bank over them? It would be reasonable to give up and cut them loose at that point. For example, GULC offered a bunch of people no money after hearing about their very large offers, and it made sense if they admitted these people hoping they wouldn't have to pay so much.
Totally agree with this.

Cornell may have figured this person is simply using the 120 to up our 30 and wants to take the increased offer elsewhere to negotiate, not to attend Cornell. That's why one has to show real commitment to attend while negotiating. School's can easily tell if they are being used.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by 170orDie » Mon Mar 06, 2017 5:08 am

Hi, I've been in review for about a month. I see some people have done online interviews and such. I was wondering if this is on a rolling basis? Do they contact a group of applicants at a time? I've already sent them my continued interest email, should I contact them again?

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by freekick » Mon Mar 06, 2017 5:14 am

170orDie wrote:Hi, I've been in review for about a month. I see some people have done online interviews and such. I was wondering if this is on a rolling basis? Do they contact a group of applicants at a time? I've already sent them my continued interest email, should I contact them again?
Not sure if the first loci itself was necessary coz the school says don't contact us except for the specified matters. Would advise against a second. And I think this week is going to see a lot of movement, not just at Cornell but everywhere. Second week of March, after all. So good chance of you hearing from them this week. All the best.

Edited coz I initially thought you have been interviewed.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by 170orDie » Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:26 pm

In the on
freekick wrote:
170orDie wrote:Hi, I've been in review for about a month. I see some people have done online interviews and such. I was wondering if this is on a rolling basis? Do they contact a group of applicants at a time? I've already sent them my continued interest email, should I contact them again?
Not sure if the first loci itself was necessary coz the school says don't contact us except for the specified matters. Would advise against a second. And I think this week is going to see a lot of movement, not just at Cornell but everywhere. Second week of March, after all. So good chance of you hearing from them this week. All the best.

Edited coz I initially thought you have been interviewed.
On the email they sent me regarding my in-review status, they asked that I respond with an email detailing my continued interest. Thanks for the heads up about this week!

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by thatblondegirl » Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:10 pm

Cornell just broke my heart with the email telling me I won't be receiving a scholarship. I guess they really are focusing on GPA over LSAT this year :(

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by corgiterrier17 » Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:22 pm

thatblondegirl wrote:Cornell just broke my heart with the email telling me I won't be receiving a scholarship. I guess they really are focusing on GPA over LSAT this year :(

Sorry to hear that :(
mind if I ask your stat? I still haven't heard anything...

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by parcori » Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:44 pm

Hey, just submitted my interview today! Does anyone know approximately how long it usually takes to hear back about admission or when they offer scholarships? Thanks!!

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by freekick » Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:50 pm

parcori wrote:Hey, just submitted my interview today! Does anyone know approximately how long it usually takes to hear back about admission or when they offer scholarships? Thanks!!
2-30 days for post interview decision. Few hours to few days for scholarship decision after submitting the form that comes with the admit package (attached to the acceptance email).

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by parcori » Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:25 pm

freekick wrote:
parcori wrote:Hey, just submitted my interview today! Does anyone know approximately how long it usually takes to hear back about admission or when they offer scholarships? Thanks!!
2-30 days for post interview decision. Few hours to few days for scholarship decision after submitting the form that comes with the admit package (attached to the acceptance email).

Thanks a bunch!!

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by kaptainkeepa » Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:27 am

Waitlisted....meh.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by bearedman8 » Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:16 pm

Accepted via phone call, interviewed last Wednesday. :)

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by FEDRESRV » Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:08 pm

Online interview request via e-mail this morning. I submitted my application in late January. First T-13 I've heard from.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by BEng,MBA,FRM,JD(?) » Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:25 pm

Guys, I've been placed on reserve. Is it fancy talk for WL or something else? Thanks

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by BEng,MBA,FRM,JD(?) » Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:29 pm

BEng,MBA,FRM,JD(?) wrote:Guys, I've been placed on reserve. Is it fancy talk for WL or something else? Thanks
Just some follow up info: Had applied in first week of Jan. Was invited for video interview last Thursday and completed it the same day. 167/superior. Any insights on my chances and what can be done to maximise them would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by goldenbear2020 » Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:20 pm

BEng,MBA,FRM,JD(?) wrote:Guys, I've been placed on reserve. Is it fancy talk for WL or something else? Thanks
Reserve = WL

http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/admiss ... ration.cfm

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by BEng,MBA,FRM,JD(?) » Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:33 pm

goldenbear2020 wrote:
BEng,MBA,FRM,JD(?) wrote:Guys, I've been placed on reserve. Is it fancy talk for WL or something else? Thanks
Reserve = WL

http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/admiss ... ration.cfm
Thanks a lot! Replied with an loci. Told them am visiting ny end of the month and would want to visit school. Also told they are the top choice. Let's see how it goes.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by The_Gavel » Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:19 pm

Finally got a date change for the first time since my app was completed a little over 5 weeks ago. I noticed that somebody mentioned in the what to expect thread to not expect any communication until you receive 3-4 date changes. Do you all still believe that to be the case?
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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by cftvgybhu » Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:28 pm

alexp wrote:Finally got a date change for the first time in since my app was completed a little over 5 weeks ago. I noticed that somebody mentioned in the what to expect thread to not expect any communication until you receive 3-4 date changes. Do you all still believe that to be the case?
i waited for 6 weeks for an interview request after an UR2.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by The_Gavel » Thu Mar 09, 2017 2:20 pm

cftvgybhu wrote:
alexp wrote:Finally got a date change for the first time in since my app was completed a little over 5 weeks ago. I noticed that somebody mentioned in the what to expect thread to not expect any communication until you receive 3-4 date changes. Do you all still believe that to be the case?
i waited for 6 weeks for an interview request after an UR2.
Thanks for the info, that would be pushing me pretty far into April so hopefully I hear back a little sooner than that.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by Leliana » Thu Mar 09, 2017 2:34 pm

My timeline was 3 weeks from complete to interview request and I don't believe there were any status checker date changes in between. So you may hear back sooner.

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