I have no idea what I'm doing. But I'm going to send NYU an email later with an updated resumekellyfrost wrote:Did this disaster ever get sorted out? OP, are you going Alabama?
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You should send targeted LOCIs to NYU and every other school you are waitlisted at.stego wrote:I have no idea what I'm doing. But I'm going to send NYU an email later with an updated resumekellyfrost wrote:Did this disaster ever get sorted out? OP, are you going Alabama?
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FYI, that email from NYU almost 100% means you will be getting in off the waitlist. (Every waitlisted TLS user who has received such an email in recent years has been accepted a week or two later, search "feeler" in the NYU waitlist threads if you want evidence.) It likely included a deadline to confirm your continued interest - make sure you don't blow that off. Best of luck.
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Probably time to start checking out NYU's LRAP41262 wrote:FYI, that email from NYU almost 100% means you will be getting in off the waitlist. (Every waitlisted TLS user who has received such an email in recent years has been accepted a week or two later, search "feeler" in the NYU waitlist threads if you want evidence.) It likely included a deadline to confirm your continued interest - make sure you don't blow that off. Best of luck.
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PM someone you trust here to give you good advice to read your email before you send it. I would offer but I'm going away the next couple of days.stego wrote:I have no idea what I'm doing. But I'm going to send NYU an email later with an updated resumekellyfrost wrote:Did this disaster ever get sorted out? OP, are you going Alabama?
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This is a good idea, but again I'd emphasize that given OP has already received the waitlist feeler email from NYU, the #1 priority is to confirm continued interest by the deadline indicated in the feeler. If waiting for someone to look it over means it won't get in before the deadline, better to just send a one-sentence "I confirm continued interest" in response to the feeler and then follow up later in the week with an application update (which is likely not even necessary at this point).Npret wrote:PM someone you trust here to give you good advice to read your email before you send it. I would offer but I'm going away the next couple of days.stego wrote:I have no idea what I'm doing. But I'm going to send NYU an email later with an updated resumekellyfrost wrote:Did this disaster ever get sorted out? OP, are you going Alabama?
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The email did include a deadline. They want a response by Tuesday.41262 wrote:This is a good idea, but again I'd emphasize that given OP has already received the waitlist feeler email from NYU, the #1 priority is to confirm continued interest by the deadline indicated in the feeler. If waiting for someone to look it over means it won't get in before the deadline, better to just send a one-sentence "I confirm continued interest" in response to the feeler and then follow up later in the week with an application update (which is likely not even necessary at this point).Npret wrote:PM someone you trust here to give you good advice to read your email before you send it. I would offer but I'm going away the next couple of days.stego wrote:I have no idea what I'm doing. But I'm going to send NYU an email later with an updated resumekellyfrost wrote:Did this disaster ever get sorted out? OP, are you going Alabama?
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This is troubling. Instead of responding to with "I am working on an application update and letter of continued interest this weekend" or "Just finished me letter" or something positive, it appears your response and attitude is "they want a response by Tuesday."stego wrote:The email did include a deadline. They want a response by Tuesday.41262 wrote:This is a good idea, but again I'd emphasize that given OP has already received the waitlist feeler email from NYU, the #1 priority is to confirm continued interest by the deadline indicated in the feeler. If waiting for someone to look it over means it won't get in before the deadline, better to just send a one-sentence "I confirm continued interest" in response to the feeler and then follow up later in the week with an application update (which is likely not even necessary at this point).Npret wrote:PM someone you trust here to give you good advice to read your email before you send it. I would offer but I'm going away the next couple of days.stego wrote:I have no idea what I'm doing. But I'm going to send NYU an email later with an updated resumekellyfrost wrote:Did this disaster ever get sorted out? OP, are you going Alabama?
Do you want to go to NYU or not? Do you want to go to law school? Show some more interest and EFFORT, Jesus Christ!
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In fairness, OP did already say he's going to send NYU an email. OP, please just make sure you get something in before Tuesday. This is a fantastic opportunity for your stated goals - NYU has a great LRAP program, and I wouldn't be surprised if you get need aid as well if you're supporting yourself with a low-wage job (not saying likely, but possible). You're close to the finish line, take the last few steps and claim your prize.kellyfrost wrote:This is troubling. Instead of responding to with "I am working on an application update and letter of continued interest this weekend" or "Just finished me letter" or something positive, it appears your response and attitude is "they want a response by Tuesday."stego wrote:The email did include a deadline. They want a response by Tuesday.41262 wrote:This is a good idea, but again I'd emphasize that given OP has already received the waitlist feeler email from NYU, the #1 priority is to confirm continued interest by the deadline indicated in the feeler. If waiting for someone to look it over means it won't get in before the deadline, better to just send a one-sentence "I confirm continued interest" in response to the feeler and then follow up later in the week with an application update (which is likely not even necessary at this point).Npret wrote:PM someone you trust here to give you good advice to read your email before you send it. I would offer but I'm going away the next couple of days.stego wrote:I have no idea what I'm doing. But I'm going to send NYU an email later with an updated resumekellyfrost wrote:Did this disaster ever get sorted out? OP, are you going Alabama?
Do you want to go to NYU or not? Do you want to go to law school? Show some more interest and EFFORT, Jesus Christ!
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I wasn't going to reply anymore in this thread, but the piling on to Stego is getting ridiculous. I don't know how or why this fanfiction of the OP not being 'passionate enough' for law school is being accepted as to why he got snubbed across the board. First of all, there's no way someone with a 171/3.9 is getting rejected/waitlisted for 'lack of passion.' Last time I checked, your level of passion isn't getting reported to US News and World Report, and it just does not make sense for an applicant with these numbers. Something either jumped out as a major red flag in LORs, or the personal statement had something equally glaring....this 'passion' excuse isn't cutting it.
Also, the OP is on a fucking internet forum talking to anons about the law school process which has been difficult and not gone as expected considering the OPs numbers, so obviously he's not exactly going to be the most enthusiastic and positive person right now. That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
Also, the OP is on a fucking internet forum talking to anons about the law school process which has been difficult and not gone as expected considering the OPs numbers, so obviously he's not exactly going to be the most enthusiastic and positive person right now. That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
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tinyvessels wrote:I wasn't going to reply anymore in this thread, but the piling on to Stego is getting ridiculous. I don't know how or why this fanfiction of the OP not being 'passionate enough' for law school is being accepted as to why he got snubbed across the board. First of all, there's no way someone with a 171/3.9 is getting rejected/waitlisted for 'lack of passion.' Last time I checked, your level of passion isn't getting reported to US News and World Report, and it just does not make sense for an applicant with these numbers. Something either jumped out as a major red flag in LORs, or the personal statement had something equally glaring....this 'passion' excuse isn't cutting it.
Also, the OP is on a fucking internet forum talking to anons about the law school process which has been difficult and not gone as expected considering the OPs numbers, so obviously he's not exactly going to be the most enthusiastic and positive person right now. That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
This doesn't add anything, at all, that hasn't been mentioned already and discussed. Thanks though!
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+1tinyvessels wrote:I wasn't going to reply anymore in this thread, but the piling on to Stego is getting ridiculous. I don't know how or why this fanfiction of the OP not being 'passionate enough' for law school is being accepted as to why he got snubbed across the board. First of all, there's no way someone with a 171/3.9 is getting rejected/waitlisted for 'lack of passion.' Last time I checked, your level of passion isn't getting reported to US News and World Report, and it just does not make sense for an applicant with these numbers. Something either jumped out as a major red flag in LORs, or the personal statement had something equally glaring....this 'passion' excuse isn't cutting it.
Also, the OP is on a fucking internet forum talking to anons about the law school process which has been difficult and not gone as expected considering the OPs numbers, so obviously he's not exactly going to be the most enthusiastic and positive person right now. That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
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I wasn't piling on. I was suggesting maybe someone could help him and I would do so if OP wanted but I'm leaving for a few days.tinyvessels wrote:I wasn't going to reply anymore in this thread, but the piling on to Stego is getting ridiculous. I don't know how or why this fanfiction of the OP not being 'passionate enough' for law school is being accepted as to why he got snubbed across the board. First of all, there's no way someone with a 171/3.9 is getting rejected/waitlisted for 'lack of passion.' Last time I checked, your level of passion isn't getting reported to US News and World Report, and it just does not make sense for an applicant with these numbers. Something either jumped out as a major red flag in LORs, or the personal statement had something equally glaring....this 'passion' excuse isn't cutting it.
Also, the OP is on a fucking internet forum talking to anons about the law school process which has been difficult and not gone as expected considering the OPs numbers, so obviously he's not exactly going to be the most enthusiastic and positive person right now. That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
I didn't know that the NYU email was an almost automatic acceptance.
Sorry OP if my comment came across as harsh. Good luck with everything.
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You're not at all who I was referring to.Npret wrote:I wasn't piling on. I was suggesting maybe someone could help him and I would do so if OP wanted but I'm leaving for a few days.tinyvessels wrote:I wasn't going to reply anymore in this thread, but the piling on to Stego is getting ridiculous. I don't know how or why this fanfiction of the OP not being 'passionate enough' for law school is being accepted as to why he got snubbed across the board. First of all, there's no way someone with a 171/3.9 is getting rejected/waitlisted for 'lack of passion.' Last time I checked, your level of passion isn't getting reported to US News and World Report, and it just does not make sense for an applicant with these numbers. Something either jumped out as a major red flag in LORs, or the personal statement had something equally glaring....this 'passion' excuse isn't cutting it.
Also, the OP is on a fucking internet forum talking to anons about the law school process which has been difficult and not gone as expected considering the OPs numbers, so obviously he's not exactly going to be the most enthusiastic and positive person right now. That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
I didn't know that the NYU email was an almost automatic acceptance.
Sorry OP if my comment came across as harsh. Good luck with everything.
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You gave one of the most deranged responses to a post on this site I've seen in awhile (which is really saying something considering the type of socially awkward assholes this site attracts) but I'M the one not 'adding anything' to this discussion? Make sense.kellyfrost wrote:tinyvessels wrote:I wasn't going to reply anymore in this thread, but the piling on to Stego is getting ridiculous. I don't know how or why this fanfiction of the OP not being 'passionate enough' for law school is being accepted as to why he got snubbed across the board. First of all, there's no way someone with a 171/3.9 is getting rejected/waitlisted for 'lack of passion.' Last time I checked, your level of passion isn't getting reported to US News and World Report, and it just does not make sense for an applicant with these numbers. Something either jumped out as a major red flag in LORs, or the personal statement had something equally glaring....this 'passion' excuse isn't cutting it.
Also, the OP is on a fucking internet forum talking to anons about the law school process which has been difficult and not gone as expected considering the OPs numbers, so obviously he's not exactly going to be the most enthusiastic and positive person right now. That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
This doesn't add anything, at all, that hasn't been mentioned already and discussed. Thanks though!
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I agree there's no need to pile on to OP as an individual at this point. I sincerely wish him the best and, earlier on this page, was trying to provide some helpful color on the meaning of the email he received from NYU and the importance of hitting its stated deadline.tinyvessels wrote:I don't know how or why this fanfiction of the OP not being 'passionate enough' for law school is being accepted as to why he got snubbed across the board. First of all, there's no way someone with a 171/3.9 is getting rejected/waitlisted for 'lack of passion.' Last time I checked, your level of passion isn't getting reported to US News and World Report, and it just does not make sense for an applicant with these numbers.
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That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
I also believe this thread clearly, clearly shows that OP conveyed disinterest in law school in his application (PS, read Spivey's characterization) and post-application conduct (blowing off/showing up late to multiple interviews), and don't think it's unreasonable to assume that was a major cause of the underperformance. Schools don't report anything about the PS to USNWR, but that doesn't mean if you have a 4.0/180 you can write "fuck off" 100 times as your statement and still hope to get in. Is there a "passion quotient"? No. Can you display such indifference toward being a lawyer that even with good stats you'll get spiked from more places than you otherwise would? Obviously yes.
OP, again, hope this works out for you (and believe it will).
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Yes.41262 wrote:I agree there's no need to pile on to OP as an individual at this point. I sincerely wish him the best and, earlier on this page, was trying to provide some helpful color on the meaning of the email he received from NYU and the importance of hitting its stated deadline.tinyvessels wrote:I don't know how or why this fanfiction of the OP not being 'passionate enough' for law school is being accepted as to why he got snubbed across the board. First of all, there's no way someone with a 171/3.9 is getting rejected/waitlisted for 'lack of passion.' Last time I checked, your level of passion isn't getting reported to US News and World Report, and it just does not make sense for an applicant with these numbers.
[...]
That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
I also believe this thread clearly, clearly shows that OP conveyed disinterest in law school in his application (PS, read Spivey's characterization) and post-application conduct (blowing off/showing up late to multiple interviews), and don't think it's unreasonable to assume that was a major cause of the underperformance. Schools don't report anything about the PS to USNWR, but that doesn't mean if you have a 4.0/180 you can write "fuck off" 100 times as your statement and still hope to get in. Is there a "passion quotient"? No. Can you display such indifference toward being a lawyer that even with good stats you'll get spiked from more places than you otherwise would? Obviously yes.
OP, again, hope this works out for you (and believe it will).
Plus, as I and others implied earlier, OP definitely needed a swift kick in the ass. And I think this has provided it. No need for the white knight act above.
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Re: Alabama $$$$ vs army of waitlists
As an Alabama UG alum with many friends who went to the law school, PLEASE don't go there unless you are comfortable staying in the state (or, to a lesser degree, the neighboring states).
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I wasn't planning on responding until I read the bolder and underlined text above. The rest of your comment was pure shit, not surprising, but the bolded and underlined stuff was pretty good! Lol! Rofl!!!tinyvessels wrote:You gave one of the most deranged responses to a post on this site I've seen in awhile (which is really saying something considering the type of socially awkward assholes this site attracts) but I'M the one not 'adding anything' to this discussion? Make sense.kellyfrost wrote:tinyvessels wrote:I wasn't going to reply anymore in this thread, but the piling on to Stego is getting ridiculous. I don't know how or why this fanfiction of the OP not being 'passionate enough' for law school is being accepted as to why he got snubbed across the board. First of all, there's no way someone with a 171/3.9 is getting rejected/waitlisted for 'lack of passion.' Last time I checked, your level of passion isn't getting reported to US News and World Report, and it just does not make sense for an applicant with these numbers. Something either jumped out as a major red flag in LORs, or the personal statement had something equally glaring....this 'passion' excuse isn't cutting it.
Also, the OP is on a fucking internet forum talking to anons about the law school process which has been difficult and not gone as expected considering the OPs numbers, so obviously he's not exactly going to be the most enthusiastic and positive person right now. That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
This doesn't add anything, at all, that hasn't been mentioned already and discussed. Thanks though!
Also, make sure your username doesn't show up in my notifications ever again. Thanks though!
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Re: Alabama $$$$ vs army of waitlists
You should blog about this.
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you're allowed to just hit him with one of these:tinyvessels wrote:You gave one of the most deranged responses to a post on this site I've seen in awhile (which is really saying something considering the type of socially awkward assholes this site attracts) but I'M the one not 'adding anything' to this discussion? Make sense.kellyfrost wrote:tinyvessels wrote:I wasn't going to reply anymore in this thread, but the piling on to Stego is getting ridiculous. I don't know how or why this fanfiction of the OP not being 'passionate enough' for law school is being accepted as to why he got snubbed across the board. First of all, there's no way someone with a 171/3.9 is getting rejected/waitlisted for 'lack of passion.' Last time I checked, your level of passion isn't getting reported to US News and World Report, and it just does not make sense for an applicant with these numbers. Something either jumped out as a major red flag in LORs, or the personal statement had something equally glaring....this 'passion' excuse isn't cutting it.
Also, the OP is on a fucking internet forum talking to anons about the law school process which has been difficult and not gone as expected considering the OPs numbers, so obviously he's not exactly going to be the most enthusiastic and positive person right now. That doesn't mean/we can't assume that's what he was like/or is currently like in his application, or with adcoms, or in his email/phone responses with law school staff. Jesus.
This doesn't add anything, at all, that hasn't been mentioned already and discussed. Thanks though!
Also, make sure your username doesn't show up in my notifications ever again. Thanks though!
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Re: Alabama $$$$ vs army of waitlists
is no one going to call out tinyvessels for arguing (a reductivist and in other respects conclusory argument) against spivey's passion point
bc lol at a 0L telling that man whats what re: admissions*
hi spivey miss u bb
e: *especially when u dont even seem to understand the argument in the first place
bc lol at a 0L telling that man whats what re: admissions*
hi spivey miss u bb
e: *especially when u dont even seem to understand the argument in the first place
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anyway stego good luck u have ur work cut out for u
just take it 1 step at a time, write good LOCI's (and make a thread to gather ppl who will read it and offer feedback if u pm them. u need this feedback.), dont stretch any more deadlines.
e: LOCI's not LOR's
just take it 1 step at a time, write good LOCI's (and make a thread to gather ppl who will read it and offer feedback if u pm them. u need this feedback.), dont stretch any more deadlines.
e: LOCI's not LOR's
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I thought about calling out tinyvessels, but then decided to let his/her 0L self just look like, well, how she/he currently looks.a regular david wrote:is no one going to call out tinyvessels for arguing (a reductivist and in other respects conclusory argument) against spivey's passion point
bc lol at a 0L telling that man whats what re: admissions*
hi spivey miss u bb
e: *especially when u dont even seem to understand the argument in the first place
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Re: Alabama $$$$ vs army of waitlists
i think a few others did i wasnt paying attention i zone out after like 2 full, grammatically correct sentenceskellyfrost wrote:I thought about calling out tinyvessels, but then decided to let his/her 0L self just look like, well, how she/he currently looks.a regular david wrote:is no one going to call out tinyvessels for arguing (a reductivist and in other respects conclusory argument) against spivey's passion point
bc lol at a 0L telling that man whats what re: admissions*
hi spivey miss u bb
e: *especially when u dont even seem to understand the argument in the first place
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