Penn 2011 Forum

[r6_philly]

Grocery heaven is reserved for Walmart Supercenters in states like WV and SW VA only. Sorry.

Walmart has absolutely nothing on a super Wegmans.

You have not been to a real Walmart then. (and I have not been to a real Wegmans, but I used to save $200 on groceries per trip down to WV, VA and NC compared to buying back home, so the trip usually pays for the trip).

[r6_philly]

Hahaha nah. Choosing a law school based on Walmart is just silly. Unlike choosing a school based on the availability of beer.

I have my priorities straight, r6!

If you heed my advice, free beer will be plenty.

[jd2014!]

Grocery heaven is reserved for Walmart Supercenters in states like WV and SW VA only. Sorry.

Walmart has absolutely nothing on a super Wegmans.

The comparison is an insult.

It isn't just the savings. It's the experience. Weggies is like Whole Foods made love to a Wal Mart, but the only part of Wal Mart that showed up in the love child were the prices.

[arism87]

Grocery heaven is reserved for Walmart Supercenters in states like WV and SW VA only. Sorry.

Walmart has absolutely nothing on a super Wegmans.

You have not been to a real Walmart then. (and I have not been to a real Wegmans, but I used to save $200 on groceries per trip down to WV, VA and NC compared to buying back home, so the trip usually pays for the trip).

+1. Every time I go back home to visit, I stock up so much I get made fun of. "Sure you don't need another cart?" "Waiting for a snowstorm in April?" F off, this yogurt is a quarter!

[sarahlawg]

Grocery heaven is reserved for Walmart Supercenters in states like WV and SW VA only. Sorry.

Walmart has absolutely nothing on a super Wegmans.

You have not been to a real Walmart then. (and I have not been to a real Wegmans, but I used to save $200 on groceries per trip down to WV, VA and NC compared to buying back home, so the trip usually pays for the trip).

lol I have been to both. The greatest thing about Wegmans is that Wegmans brand - super cheap - is really good and often better than name brand stuff. Walmart's brands - great value, for instance - are clearly discount brands.

But this is a Penn thread, so I will stop the Wegmans love. It has just been 8 months and I am very deprived having to shop at crap places like Frys, Albertsons and Bashas.

[arism87]

Also, not to be mega lazy when I'm sure I could find this a few pages back, but since we're all here anyway: what are the stages of status checker for Penn? I had a last minute change of heart and applied late.

Eta: I have no problem with the great value brand. But I have almost no standards. -- FOR FOOD, people. Not men.

Okay, those too.

[r6_philly]

The comparison is an insult.

It isn't just the savings. It's the experience. Weggies is like Whole Foods made love to a Wal Mart, but the only part of Wal Mart that showed up in the love child were the prices.

I am Chinese, so you are not going to tell me anything American food-related activity is an "experience" that's why I just refer them them as "grocery" stores

But seriously, it's probably really nice.

[Knock]

Also, not to be mega lazy when I'm sure I could find this a few pages back, but since we're all here anyway: what are the stages of status checker for Penn? I had a last minute change of heart and applied late.

Eta: I have no problem with the great value brand. But I have almost no standards. -- FOR FOOD, people. Not men.

Okay, those too.

Under Committee Review is the final stage before you hear a decision, I believe.

[r6_philly]

Also, not to be mega lazy when I'm sure I could find this a few pages back, but since we're all here anyway: what are the stages of status checker for Penn? I had a last minute change of heart and applied late.

Eta: I have no problem with the great value brand. But I have almost no standards. -- FOR FOOD, people. Not men.

Okay, those too.

Under Committee Review is the final stage before you hear a decision, I believe.

yes, and usually reviewed twice (date updates to a second UCR date).

[Dex]

Hahaha nah. Choosing a law school based on Walmart is just silly. Unlike choosing a school based on the availability of beer.

I have my priorities straight, r6!

If you heed my advice, free beer will be plenty.

Go on....


*sits back*

[arism87]

Also, not to be mega lazy when I'm sure I could find this a few pages back, but since we're all here anyway: what are the stages of status checker for Penn? I had a last minute change of heart and applied late.

Eta: I have no problem with the great value brand. But I have almost no standards. -- FOR FOOD, people. Not men.

Okay, those too.

Under Committee Review is the final stage before you hear a decision, I believe.

yes, and usually reviewed twice (date updates to a second UCR date).

Cool what's before that? I'm still at received and processing, does it go complete before UCR?

[r6_philly]

Cool what's before that? I'm still at received and processing, does it go complete before UCR?

It does go complete. Mine sat at complete for 2 months almost but that was earlier in the season. It was faster last year when I submitted late, almost the same day.

[jd2014!]

Also, not to be mega lazy when I'm sure I could find this a few pages back, but since we're all here anyway: what are the stages of status checker for Penn? I had a last minute change of heart and applied late.

Eta: I have no problem with the great value brand. But I have almost no standards. -- FOR FOOD, people. Not men.

Okay, those too.

Under Committee Review is the final stage before you hear a decision, I believe.

yes, and usually reviewed twice (date updates to a second UCR date).

Cool what's before that? I'm still at received and processing, does it go complete before UCR?

Yes. Processing -----> Complete -----> UCR 1 -----> UCR 2 -----> Offer of admission

[arism87]

Under Committee Review is the final stage before you hear a decision, I believe.

yes, and usually reviewed twice (date updates to a second UCR date).

Cool what's before that? I'm still at received and processing, does it go complete before UCR?

Yes. Processing -----> Complete -----> UCR 1 -----> UCR 2 -----> Offer of admission

Thanks all! (I HOPE it ends with offer of admission, appreciate the optimism! lol)

[r6_philly]

Go on....


*sits back*

Make friends outside of law school, go to their events.

[daisyduke]

Since I missed the Wegman's discussion, I am just throwing in my two cents (sorry to bring it back to this). I beg to differ about Wegman's not being a big deal in PA. It is definitely a HUGE deal! r6, I am so sorry you have been missing the Wegman's love cause it is the best place ever. Not quite as much love as in upstate NY (obviously) but still... big deal. Awww Wegmans

Good Luck everyone for tomorrow morning!

[DaveBear07]

Have there been any WL/R e-mails sent out yet? All quiet here. For now....

[dabbadon8]

Yeah nothing happening today for me... I am a first day applicant so Idk if that is bad... I wonder what the order of calls is determined by...

[leopardRAWR]

My GPA improved this semester .04- still a touch under Penn's median, but closer than it is now. Is it worth asking if they can wait for my updated transcripts to make a decision? I've had one UCR date (12/14) and I'm at their LSAT median. Is it possible to update your transcripts after going UCR?

[Muenchen]

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[loptimist]

Have there been any WL/R e-mails sent out yet? All quiet here. For now....

i was ED, and finally today, i got the hold email.

is hold email the same as deferral? or waitlist?

what are my chances?

i seriously think the interview i had with the dean was so bad that she decided to rather than just reject me, hold onto my file until the last day and give me the deferral.... and crush that last hope I have for a miracle on april....


on a separate note,
is anyone willing to share his/her 5 year plan or at least an idea regarding it?
i've already written a DS and Why Penn essay (about interdisciplinary approach)..
I am not sure how to start the 5 year plan essay without being so repetitive...

[achilles]

i was ED, and finally today, i got the hold email.

is hold email the same as deferral? or waitlist?

what are my chances?

i seriously think the interview i had with the dean was so bad that she decided to rather than just reject me, hold onto my file until the last day and give me the deferral.... and crush that last hope I have for a miracle on april....


on a separate note,
is anyone willing to share his/her 5 year plan or at least an idea regarding it?
i've already written a DS and Why Penn essay (about interdisciplinary approach)..
I am not sure how to start the 5 year plan essay without being so repetitive...

ah i'm so sorry loptimist! i know i would have screwed up a phone interview too. hopefully you'll hear back before april. i'll PM you my five year/why penn essay

[loptimist]

ah i'm so sorry loptimist! i know i would have screwed up a phone interview too. hopefully you'll hear back before april. i'll PM you my five year/why penn essay

it was my first time doing a phone interview ever.. whoa. damn.
that 5 year plan was very good. thank you..

wish i had a friend like yours.

[czelede]

Have there been any WL/R e-mails sent out yet? All quiet here. For now....

i was ED, and finally today, i got the hold email.

is hold email the same as deferral? or waitlist?

what are my chances?

i seriously think the interview i had with the dean was so bad that she decided to rather than just reject me, hold onto my file until the last day and give me the deferral.... and crush that last hope I have for a miracle on april....


on a separate note,
is anyone willing to share his/her 5 year plan or at least an idea regarding it?
i've already written a DS and Why Penn essay (about interdisciplinary approach)..
I am not sure how to start the 5 year plan essay without being so repetitive...

I think there was someone last cycle who was deferred/held and was admitted in February (okay, so I stalked the Penn 2010 thread). Don't lose hope! Send your additional essays on over - we're all rooting for you

[s0ph1e2007]

ah i'm so sorry loptimist! i know i would have screwed up a phone interview too. hopefully you'll hear back before april. i'll PM you my five year/why penn essay

it was my first time doing a phone interview ever.. whoa. damn.
that 5 year plan was very good. thank you..

wish i had a friend like yours.

how did you end up with a phone interview?


Penn is officially the only school I have not gone UCR at

Maybe they know I love them a lot and will wait... not fair.