14:44WetClammyCoyote:
I applied to Rutgers at the end of November and was accepted at the start of Jan. I’m not sure if the whole UR thing bc I feel like when I looked at my statuses I was either just waiting a decision or went to straight A/WL/R.
14:46nervousreversesplitternc:
I love how penn state writes in my WL letter "We hope you will consider this a positive step in the admissions process! Your application exhibits many strengths and we hope to eventually be able to offer you a spot in our incoming class."
14:46WetClammyCoyote:
3.0low and 15low. I have a learning disability which made the LSAT incredibly difficult. And screwed up in college because I started out STEM ooof
14:47nervousreversesplitternc:
oh and I have the stomach flu and had to go to the hospital last night because I vomited for ten straight hours, left hospital at 4 am. had a final at 8 am. one at 12pm. and one coming up at 3pm.
14:48TangyDeafeningPademelon:
@WetClammyCoyote: thank you!! Yes I heard but I’m nervous I applied too late in the cycle and not much money exists 😩
14:49nervousreversesplitternc:
I think im going to send penn state a harshly worded email about how I think its complete bullshit they literally told everyone else who applied after me their decision within like 6-8 weeks, made me wait 15 whole weeks for a WAITLST aka more waiting
14:50MR25percentile:
@nervousreversesplitternc: i think ive seen ur messages on discord. stay hopeful. im on a bunch of waitlists rn and im hoping to get off of one
15:20HalfUnknownSnail:
ok.. while I appreciate everyone updating their A/R/WL's for future generations.. the fact that EVERYONE seems to be doing it now is getting a little annoying
15:20HalfUnknownSnail:
we are trying to read the tea leaves on schools here.
15:22ThisIsTheEnd:
@SouthernYank97: That has to be a good thing right??
15:22ThisIsTheEnd:
Like they will eventually take some kids off the WL for A's
15:22SouthernYank97:
lets hope it means no violence haha
15:24UghSad:
@ThisIsTheEnd: im not sure if u were asking about yale but theyre full and expecting little to no movement so it makes sense to cut down the pool
15:25ThisIsTheEnd:
If theyre not expecting movement wouldnt they just cut everyone then?
15:28UghSad:
@ThisIsTheEnd: no, if ppl deffer or they lose ppl over the summer they might take some1 to replace them but it wouldnt be a lot of movement so they are probably keeping a smaller pool for that
15:30Law101:
So i outright asked them since they are vague but fordham is full as of now. Why they dont announce it idk
16:00harrystylesismyking:
these nicknames kill me i am so bad at remember who is who
16:01ImAliveButImDead:
all good! i take frequent breaks from lsdata besides checking BU's page
16:03HalfUnknownSnail:
I do think it is a bad sign for the schools who have been quiet thus far
16:04HalfUnknownSnail:
Schools seem to either know they have slots (Mich, GULC, Harvard) or are making massive cuts (Penn/WUSTL/Yale)
16:05HalfUnknownSnail:
I am guessing that if they aren't doing anything right now.. they know they are pretty much full.. but just probably not by enough to feel comfortable with what the programs above them are going to do.
16:07JDawg2JD:
@nervousreversesplitternc: I got that Waitlist this morning too on FSU. I withdrew. So that ends my cycle
16:07ImAliveButImDead:
BU said they have spots, i am just anxiously awaiting
16:07HalfUnknownSnail:
@harrystylesismyking: Like I said.. they are in the category who are "pretty much full"
16:08harrystylesismyking:
right but im not sure if they would say they will have spots if they over committed
16:08HalfUnknownSnail:
meaning an insignificant number in total. I know it's not insignificant to anyone who gets one of those spots - but it isnt the 50+ at HLS
16:10HalfUnknownSnail:
I feel like that could be the issue with a few of the big programs. They will want to know how those deposits land
16:11HalfUnknownSnail:
If they didn't then I would just say even more so they are holding till they see how it shakes out
16:11ImAliveButImDead:
i think thats why BU said that they will be admitting gradually into the summer. bc they're prolly gonna wait until the second deposit
16:11ImAliveButImDead:
but they've been rejecting people of WL almost every day
16:21HalfUnknownSnail:
BU needs to know what happens with the t16 programs
16:24splitter99:
I’m sure a lot of ppl deposited at BU are on a lot of WLs as well. I am and my stats are nothing crazy
16:28Law101:
@HalfUnknownSnail: yes doesn't seem to matter why they didnt give an email to everyone idk
16:29Law101:
like why send out email to one group and not the other if it is the same regardless
16:34Amethyst:
I've decided to sing Let it Go everyday
16:42HalfUnknownSnail:
hmmm.. I think because they actually will get to PWL if a spot opens up - where as normal WL its easier to say "we're full and won't get to you even if spots do open up"
16:51DefectiveBreakablePersian:
Got a waitlist form here and the final question is an optional one asking about other schools I'm considering / plans for the fall. Is it a trap or should I answer it?
17:05burnercell:
@HalfUnknownSnail: this is what I think too. They are full, but they’ve only collected first deposits and it’s inevitable at least one person would drop off. That person would be pwl.
17:40correl:
back of the envelope math: the average % of applicants on LSD responding with results from H/Y/Chicago (three peer schools that seem to be done admitting) is around 85%. SLS has gotten back to ~71% of applicants, leaving 14% left, assuming that the non-response rate is constant and the proxy-comparison is reasonable. that would actually suggest ~200 people JUST on LSD. if you assume that LSD is like half the applicant pool (maybe more?) then you can end up with an estimate as high as 400
17:41correl:
there's a ton of uncertainty/assumptions there, but basically it suggests that there are a few hundred (100-400) people who have not yet heard back from stanford....
17:42UghSad:
Tbh i would be surprised if theyre not pretty much full
17:47FlawlessExpensiveDog:
hmm that sounds like a lot of math. why dont we just take attendance (im here !)
17:51Law101:
@burnercell: yes perhaps one person drops out but what are the chances that enough will drop out lol... it would have to probably depend on other schools taking people off their lists resulting in withdrawals resulting in people taking those spots
18:12nervousreversesplitternc:
I was wondering if I could get an explanation as to why it took 14 weeks to get a decision back on my application. To be frank, I know it is not because of the “unusually high volume of applications” or “covid” because dozens of people who applied long after me received their decisions before me; some in February, some in March, and some in April. I managed to submit my application on time even though I too had to deal with “covid” and “extreme circumstances” this year. I do not need any sugarcoa
18:13nervousreversesplitternc:
I do not need any sugarcoating, I want a real answer as to why I was continually passed over while everyone else heard back. Also, I would like to inform you that I will be withdrawing my application, as I do not have any desire to attend an institution that so blatantly disrespected my time and gave me false hope.
18:13nirvana:
this will get you removed from the waitlist
18:15nirvana:
i wouldnt send they wont give you the answer youre looking for and to them it doesnt matter that you waited you have a decision and that is all
18:15nervousreversesplitternc:
ya thats the thing I feel like even if I sent it they still wouldn't give me the answer I want lol
18:16nirvana:
nope haha and they could pass the email around and it wouldnt look good
18:17correl:
do not send this. i understand your frustration but they are not going to reply and it wont help you feel better. and if it circulates it will look very bad for you
18:17nirvana:
yes cause this is an unusual thing to send so its a no go dont do it
18:17correl:
also, 14 weeks is not really that long. i know that sounds harsh, but there are schools that have taken 20+ weeks to get back to applicants
18:20WetClammyCoyote:
Not even close to what I would be making as a lawyer and I do ish. I think it’s contributed a lot to my mental health and I’ve been dying to leave due to starting school in august so
18:28WetClammyCoyote:
I feel like I’ve been miserable since the start of the year but so has everyone else I guess. Everyone else is overworked too. Maybe defer and have the ability to pay more hahaha. Idk maybe I’m just on a high from the news and tomorrow will come to my senses
18:30harrystylesismyking:
it's definitely something to think about! if you have an offer you're excited about, then you might be happier starting school sooner. If you're thinking about R&R then it's just more money for another year
18:30burnercell:
@Law101: i mean if you’re that one person it’ll be enough lol. The whole pwl was never going to get in, we just have a better chance.
18:30ZonkedDecisiveOctopus:
columbia sends an email... and it has a typo first sentence
18:31harrystylesismyking:
but if you are truly unhappy with your job, you could regret putting school off another year if you have a good option for your goals
18:56nervousreversesplitternc:
@WetClammyCoyote: Yeah, I think its definitely something to be excited about, but I always like to wait at least 24 hours before I make a big decision so I don't do things in the heat of the moment
19:20Law101:
@burnercell: true, but isn't finding out they are already full kinda lessen your chances. that means that like with Upenn they went through the list once so no need to add anyone except for part-time
20:24PierPissolini:
Bout to do this Northwestern interview late as ****, manifest for me lads
20:29SkoBuffsV:
@PierPissolini: good luck! Just did mine a few days ago