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When are you planning to apply?

Poll ended at Wed Aug 23, 2017 1:01 pm

September 15, 00.01 AM
3
10%
September
5
17%
October
18
60%
November
2
7%
December
1
3%
January
1
3%
February
0
No votes
March or after
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No votes
Wait... You have to apply to get in?
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No votes
I was planning to apply around Nov-Dec, when my app will be perfect, but I will actually apply as soon as the first one here will post his admission, with an incomplete application, rushing the personal statement and forgetting the addenda I prepared carefully in advance.
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Post by gab » Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:17 pm

What do you guys think about the fact hat I've essentially had radio silence? Complete in October, had a request for a group interview that I couldn't go to because of a test and I've heard nothing since then

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Post by ebrook93 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:20 pm

gab wrote:What do you guys think about the fact hat I've essentially had radio silence? Complete in October, had a request for a group interview that I couldn't go to because of a test and I've heard nothing since then
I went complete 10/10 and have had total radio silence. Not even an interview request. If they aren't going to interview me, and they aren't going to reject or defer me (which they've already started doing), then what is going on?! I feel like I'm in limbo, so I feel your pain.

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Post by heyduchess » Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:24 pm

Alomeng wrote:Did alumni interview 11/14. Thought I did good. Got an email today saying that they’re postponing their decision on me and “once we have a better sense of the entire applicant pool, the Committee on Admissions will review your application again.” :?

So is it like WL? Anyone on the same boat?
It's neither a ding nor a WL, that's what it is!

I think it's because Dean Cornblatt tells interviewees that they'll hear back in 2-3 weeks. Hold emails seem like it's him getting back to you in 2-3 weeks to let you know that he likes you, but needs more time.

I imagine it's like when you stumble across somebody on Tinder/Bumble and you're like "Do I like them enough to swipe right? I dunno!" and then close out the app so you don't have to decide just yet but can continue swiping on other people.

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Post by Ron.Swanson » Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:38 pm

CT6 wrote:First decision back -- dinged via email. Not too pressed about it...just means I'm that much closer to the right school. Good luck to those still waiting!
Really sorry to hear that, buddy! When'd you go complete? I'm expecting a ding as well.

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Post by scalaw » Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:41 pm

Rejected with a 3.3x, 170. Got into UVA and Michigan so I'm not too sad. :roll:

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Post by Ron.Swanson » Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:48 pm

scalaw wrote:Rejected with a 3.3x, 170. Got into UVA and Michigan so I'm not too sad. :roll:
CONGRATS! That's a lot to be excited about.

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Post by CT6 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:06 pm

10/10
Ron.Swanson wrote:
CT6 wrote:First decision back -- dinged via email. Not too pressed about it...just means I'm that much closer to the right school. Good luck to those still waiting!
Really sorry to hear that, buddy! When'd you go complete? I'm expecting a ding as well.

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Post by scalaw » Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:20 pm

Ron.Swanson wrote:
scalaw wrote:Rejected with a 3.3x, 170. Got into UVA and Michigan so I'm not too sad. :roll:
CONGRATS! That's a lot to be excited about.

Thank you! Kinda sad I can't go to school with Tiffany though :lol:

Good luck to everyone else

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Post by TheKingLives » Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:46 pm

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Post by aheimz » Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:09 pm

gab wrote:What do you guys think about the fact hat I've essentially had radio silence? Complete in October, had a request for a group interview that I couldn't go to because of a test and I've heard nothing since then
In a similar boat! I did have an interview 11/7 though. Hoping something comes soon for us! Because I’m going insane!!!!

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Post by DaydreamNation » Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:09 pm

TheKingLives wrote:Is it normal for the status check to say "Application Completed" without a date or any mailings?
No idea if it's normal, but that's exactly what mine says as well

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Post by usaorbust » Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:20 pm

DaydreamNation wrote:
TheKingLives wrote:Is it normal for the status check to say "Application Completed" without a date or any mailings?
No idea if it's normal, but that's exactly what mine says as well
Yep once it's complete it will always stay at that

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Post by latinxlawschool2020 » Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:42 am

heyduchess wrote:
Alomeng wrote:Did alumni interview 11/14. Thought I did good. Got an email today saying that they’re postponing their decision on me and “once we have a better sense of the entire applicant pool, the Committee on Admissions will review your application again.” :?

So is it like WL? Anyone on the same boat?
It's neither a ding nor a WL, that's what it is!

I think it's because Dean Cornblatt tells interviewees that they'll hear back in 2-3 weeks. Hold emails seem like it's him getting back to you in 2-3 weeks to let you know that he likes you, but needs more time.

I imagine it's like when you stumble across somebody on Tinder/Bumble and you're like "Do I like them enough to swipe right? I dunno!" and then close out the app so you don't have to decide just yet but can continue swiping on other people.

I got the same email. I was admitted last year tho. I initially accepted the offer last year but then could not attend because of health reasons. I thought my interview went well ????

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Post by unicorntamer666 » Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:35 am

This thread seems as good a place as any to voice this general criticism of GULC:

While GULC is clearly a solid school, esp. for ppl with a specific interest in public service, part-time students, and other subgroups of applicants, it is engaging in deceptive admissions practices to manipulate its USNAWR rankings.

During my cycle a couple years back, GULC sent me *frequent* emails reminding me that I was on a *super special* wait list for uniquely qualified candidates, but would I please promise them I'd attend GULC? If so, the implication was clear: I would be admitted.

I was far above both of GULC's medians, and was admitted to most of the T13 with substantial scholarships, including all of MVP and some T6.

This is the most blatant form of yield protection I've encountered. None of the other 20-some schools I applied to did anything like it.

Others have made note of this tactic: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... p?t=205186

In addition to being inherently dishonest, I found this trick insultingly ham-handed.

Just an FYI.

Are they still doing this?

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Post by PostNihilist » Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:50 am

unicorntamer666 wrote:This thread seems as good a place as any to voice this general criticism of GULC:

While GULC is clearly a solid school, esp. for ppl with a specific interest in public service, part-time students, and other subgroups of applicants, it is engaging in deceptive admissions practices to manipulate its USNAWR rankings.

During my cycle a couple years back, GULC sent me *frequent* emails reminding me that I was on a *super special* wait list for uniquely qualified candidates, but would I please promise them I'd attend GULC? If so, the implication was clear: I would be admitted.

I was far above both of GULC's medians, and was admitted to most of the T13 with substantial scholarships, including all of MVP and some T6.

This is the most blatant form of yield protection I've encountered. None of the other 20-some schools I applied to did anything like it.

Others have made note of this tactic: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... p?t=205186

In addition to being inherently dishonest, I found this trick insultingly ham-handed.

Just an FYI.

Are they still doing this?
Plenty of other schools do this too and is no reason to shit-talk GULC.........

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Post by unicorntamer666 » Sat Dec 09, 2017 3:55 am

PostNihilist wrote:
unicorntamer666 wrote:This thread seems as good a place as any to voice this general criticism of GULC:

While GULC is clearly a solid school, esp. for ppl with a specific interest in public service, part-time students, and other subgroups of applicants, it is engaging in deceptive admissions practices to manipulate its USNAWR rankings.

During my cycle a couple years back, GULC sent me *frequent* emails reminding me that I was on a *super special* wait list for uniquely qualified candidates, but would I please promise them I'd attend GULC? If so, the implication was clear: I would be admitted.

I was far above both of GULC's medians, and was admitted to most of the T13 with substantial scholarships, including all of MVP and some T6.

This is the most blatant form of yield protection I've encountered. None of the other 20-some schools I applied to did anything like it.

Others have made note of this tactic: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... p?t=205186

In addition to being inherently dishonest, I found this trick insultingly ham-handed.

Just an FYI.

Are they still doing this?
Plenty of other schools do this too and is no reason to shit-talk GULC.........
Didn't really intend to shit talk - I think it's a great school. Just hoping their admissions office will cease this particular practice, which I do think is extraordinary based on my experience (though if other schools do it, they too should stop in my opinion). It's basically fraud.

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Post by PostNihilist » Sat Dec 09, 2017 3:58 am

unicorntamer666 wrote:
PostNihilist wrote:
unicorntamer666 wrote:This thread seems as good a place as any to voice this general criticism of GULC:

While GULC is clearly a solid school, esp. for ppl with a specific interest in public service, part-time students, and other subgroups of applicants, it is engaging in deceptive admissions practices to manipulate its USNAWR rankings.

During my cycle a couple years back, GULC sent me *frequent* emails reminding me that I was on a *super special* wait list for uniquely qualified candidates, but would I please promise them I'd attend GULC? If so, the implication was clear: I would be admitted.

I was far above both of GULC's medians, and was admitted to most of the T13 with substantial scholarships, including all of MVP and some T6.

This is the most blatant form of yield protection I've encountered. None of the other 20-some schools I applied to did anything like it.

Others have made note of this tactic: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... p?t=205186

In addition to being inherently dishonest, I found this trick insultingly ham-handed.

Just an FYI.

Are they still doing this?
Plenty of other schools do this too and is no reason to shit-talk GULC.........
Didn't really intend to shit talk - I think it's a great school. Just hoping their admissions office will cease this particular practice, which I do think is extraordinary based on my experience (though if other schools do it, they too should stop in my opinion). It's basically fraud.
I disagree, no different than any other YP IMO

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Post by OakBrook2021 » Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:51 pm

In via snail mail!!

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Post by Jack_Kelly » Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:58 pm

OakBrook2021 wrote:In via snail mail!!
Congrats! When did you interview, if you don't mind me asking?

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Post by OakBrook2021 » Sat Dec 09, 2017 3:00 pm

Jack_Kelly wrote:
OakBrook2021 wrote:In via snail mail!!
Congrats! When did you interview, if you don't mind me asking?
Like mid-late November. Letter was dated late November

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Post by Menchie » Sat Dec 09, 2017 3:36 pm

OakBrook2021 wrote:
Jack_Kelly wrote:
OakBrook2021 wrote:In via snail mail!!
Congrats! When did you interview, if you don't mind me asking?
Like mid-late November. Letter was dated late November
Congratulations!! I have a similar timeline (we may very well have been in the same interview group), and I'm eagerly awaiting a letter. Haven't been dinged or waitlisted yet, so I'm holding onto hope :)

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Post by missmiabuttface » Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:04 pm

Anyone who group interviewed around Nov. 29th hear back? Dean Cornblatt said we should receive some form of contact in about 2 weeks - I'm getting antsy waiting!

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Post by Menchie » Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:14 pm

missmiabuttface wrote:Anyone who group interviewed around Nov. 29th hear back? Dean Cornblatt said we should receive some form of contact in about 2 weeks - I'm getting antsy waiting!
I had my interview before that, and still nothing :|

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Post by urmlaw17 » Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:18 pm

TheKingLives wrote:Is it normal for the status check to say "Application Completed" without a date or any mailings?

I wonder if the status checker is updated after showing Complete

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Post by missmiabuttface » Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:19 pm

Menchie wrote:
missmiabuttface wrote:Anyone who group interviewed around Nov. 29th hear back? Dean Cornblatt said we should receive some form of contact in about 2 weeks - I'm getting antsy waiting!
I had my interview before that, and still nothing :|
Aww that sucks. I'm hoping that it's a good thing (waiting for snail mail to come in) since Dings/WL are by email so those should arrive faster? Crossing fingers for the both of us!

Seriously? What are you waiting for?

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