Yale Law School Class of 2012 Forum

[doyleoil]

There's no doubt in my mind there will be some acceptances this upcoming week. For everyone else already accepted looking thru this thread: set on Yale yet?

While yale was my dream school coming into this process, I am trying to regain some sense of perspective on the decision. I definitely want to visit Y, S, and H (if I get in) and any other school that gives me lots of money. I guess I will try to not make up my mind until after those visits... and the receipt of financial aid packages.

everybody repeat after me: "there is no shame in blindly deciding to go to yale"

[comeback]

there is no shame in blindly deciding to go to yale

[SparkyLives]

i will most likely be at yale. waiting to see what kind of money, if any, i get from columbia (and of course, if i even get accetped). about to withdraw from some other schools this week.

+1 only I'm not sure when I'll withdraw from the other schools. Any suggestions?

Littleboyblue, are you planning on going to the April ASW? Same question for comeback, ccw, KN, and all others.

[ccw1234]

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[littleboyblue]

Yes, I'm definitely going to be there. I like how it's a week before deposits are due... although realistically I probably will decide the last day possible anyways.

I am planning on being there as well. Mostly just to meet people though since I have already visited the school and will most likely accept before ASW (as I mentioned earlier).

[SparkyLives]

I'll be there too. It'll be a bit of a trek for me coming from Arizona, but I plan on going. We'll have to make sure we introduce ourselves to each other.

[KP429]

I'll definitely be there.. it's not too much of a trip for me. Hopefully there's not too many weirdos.

[SparkyLives]

I'll definitely be there.. it's not too much of a trip for me. Hopefully there's not too many weirdos.

I think it's time to make your peace with being in the company of weirdos before you go to one of these schools.

[comeback]

haha.

i'll try to make it, but I'm overseas, so i gotta see if i can afford it.

[SparkyLives]

Talked to somebody in admissions. The link to rsvp for the asw should be up soon.

Sorry for the bump iago and objection

[mallard]

Heart stopped for a second. Geez.

[iagolives]

Heart stopped for a second. Geez.

Ditto. It's ok, though Sparky; we love you. lol

[Objection]

Talked to somebody in admissions. The link to rsvp for the asw should be up soon.

Sorry for the bump iago and objection

Did you ask when the next decisions are going out?

[lsplz]

man I am totally with you, mallard and iago and other heart stoppers! I guess it keeps things entertaining (especially given the lecture I'm sitting in right now...)

[caoyun]

I just got an email from Yale! ...my application is complete. It's about time, too.

[FrenchiePatootie]

hahaha wow, that one made me jump a tad bit.

[Objection]

Finally some signs of communication from Yale?

Can't be a bad thing.

[littleboyblue]

does anyone know the difference between the ASW and the (I think) Mondays that are also days to visit the school? do most people just go to the ASW?

[SparkyLives]

does anyone know the difference between the ASW and the (I think) Mondays that are also days to visit the school? do most people just go to the ASW?

I'm sure current students can answer it better. But the mondays just seem to be a heavily condensed version of the ASW for those who want a visit+experience that isn't so close to the deposit deadline.

I'm making plans for the two day ASW

[littleboyblue]

does anyone know the difference between the ASW and the (I think) Mondays that are also days to visit the school? do most people just go to the ASW?

I'm sure current students can answer it better. But the mondays just seem to be a heavily condensed version of the ASW for those who want a visit+experience that isn't so close to the deposit deadline.

I'm making plans for the two day ASW

were you able to get onto the website to rsvp - for me it still says check back later.

[SparkyLives]

No not yet. Although according to the lady in charge of ASW stuff it should be up soon.

[SleekFire]

oh gosh the bumps on this thread kill me!

And the guy who said that they sent him a complete email..... Now that was just cruel. lol

[rabbit9198]

does anyone know the difference between the ASW and the (I think) Mondays that are also days to visit the school? do most people just go to the ASW?

Yes, *most* people just go to the ASW - I think last year, there were about 140 admitted students there. You definitely should, if at all possible, if you're seriously considering enrolling. You'll get the best sense of what your classmates will be like, you'll get to mix with current students, and there are lots of cool things (I don't want to give away too much...) that you get to do at the ASW that just aren't possible in a one day program.

[Going on what I know from other students....I just went to the ASW, so grain of salt, etc.]:
The Monday programs are MUCH smaller (a handful - a dozen people, maybe?) and will give you a basic overview of stuff, a student-led tour, and a chance to check things out (you can sit in on a class, I imagine, or maybe meet with a professor?) on a "real" law school day. You'll get your questions answered, same as at the ASW, but the real sense of what the school is like might not be as full/well-rounded.

[littleboyblue]

does anyone know the difference between the ASW and the (I think) Mondays that are also days to visit the school? do most people just go to the ASW?

Yes, *most* people just go to the ASW - I think last year, there were about 140 admitted students there. You definitely should, if at all possible, if you're seriously considering enrolling. You'll get the best sense of what your classmates will be like, you'll get to mix with current students, and there are lots of cool things (I don't want to give away too much...) that you get to do at the ASW that just aren't possible in a one day program.

[Going on what I know from other students....I just went to the ASW, so grain of salt, etc.]:
The Monday programs are MUCH smaller (a handful - a dozen people, maybe?) and will give you a basic overview of stuff, a student-led tour, and a chance to check things out (you can sit in on a class, I imagine, or maybe meet with a professor?) on a "real" law school day. You'll get your questions answered, same as at the ASW, but the real sense of what the school is like might not be as full/well-rounded.

thanks.

[comeback]

sigh:: YLS is capping travel subsidies at $350. rabbit, would you say that a visit is worth, say, spending $1000 (assuming that I'm set on YLS)? Feel free to spoil the beans for me by revealing the "cool things" via PM.