Stanford c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[salamanders]

DLS!!!! wahooo

Not actually sad about it, I'm an east-coaster through and through.

Sorry? Mind sharing stats/submit date?

PMed ya.

[ned]

So far only 1 DLS and no calls today? This is gonna be a tough weekend. I'm reminded of Cartman waiting for the Wii to come out. But it's too warm outside to go into "suspender animation" until I get a decision.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnPZRRT-ZGw

[adam1]

DLS!!!! wahooo

Not actually sad about it, I'm an east-coaster through and through.

Sorry? Mind sharing stats/submit date?

PMed ya.

Will you CC me on that, homes?

[Bronck]

Still nothing gaahhhhhh

[ned]

DLS!!!! wahooo

Not actually sad about it, I'm an east-coaster through and through.

Sorry? Mind sharing stats/submit date?

PMed ya.

Can you just give us a completed date? I'm theorizing a chronology to DLS's based on complete dates....

[yepyepyep]

DLS!!!! wahooo

Not actually sad about it, I'm an east-coaster through and through.

Sorry? Mind sharing stats/submit date?

PMed ya.

Can you just give us a completed date? I'm theorizing a chronology to DLS's based on complete dates....

Ned, I don't think its based on Complete date. Some people I remember in the past week have gotten DLS's with Jan complete dates. So I think it's random.
Since we're all in the same soft hold category, i think they've rearranged us and don't care about complete date anymore.

[salamanders]

DLS!!!! wahooo

Not actually sad about it, I'm an east-coaster through and through.

Sorry? Mind sharing stats/submit date?

PMed ya.

Can you just give us a completed date? I'm theorizing a chronology to DLS's based on complete dates....

October... loooong time ago.

[ned]

Can you just give us a completed date? I'm theorizing a chronology to DLS's based on complete dates....

Ned, I don't think its based on Complete date. Some people I remember in the past week have gotten DLS's with Jan complete dates. So I think it's random.
Since we're all in the same soft hold category, i think they've rearranged us and don't care about complete date anymore.

Just noticing since the URM wave it's all october/november DLS's. Maybe because most TLS users applied early on. Could be random I suppose, but what explains the non-waitlisting of people with amazing stats? They already hit there targets and are going on softs now?

I've been on selection panels and admissions committees myself, and at this point it might be getting pretty random. Rounds of quick-voting to thin the field, people picking favorites, or voting yes/no based on level of fatigue or hunger... or voting for/against people based on who else is voting for/against. It's likely a sloppy process at this point.

All a man can do is make an island for himself.... Let nothing touch him.

[yepyepyep]

Can you just give us a completed date? I'm theorizing a chronology to DLS's based on complete dates....

Ned, I don't think its based on Complete date. Some people I remember in the past week have gotten DLS's with Jan complete dates. So I think it's random.
Since we're all in the same soft hold category, i think they've rearranged us and don't care about complete date anymore.

Just noticing since the URM wave it's all october/november DLS's. Maybe because most TLS users applied early on. Could be random I suppose, but what explains the non-waitlisting of people with amazing stats? They already hit there targets and are going on softs now?

I've been on selection panels and admissions committees myself, and at this point it might be getting pretty random. Rounds of quick-voting to thin the field, people picking favorites, or voting yes/no based on level of fatigue or hunger... or voting for/against people based on who else is voting for/against. It's likely a sloppy process at this point.

All a man can do is make an island for himself.... Let nothing touch him.

Oh man, the thought of this is demoralizing. I hope someone's taken up my cause. And yours, Ned.

[adam1]

Can you just give us a completed date? I'm theorizing a chronology to DLS's based on complete dates....

Ned, I don't think its based on Complete date. Some people I remember in the past week have gotten DLS's with Jan complete dates. So I think it's random.
Since we're all in the same soft hold category, i think they've rearranged us and don't care about complete date anymore.

Just noticing since the URM wave it's all october/november DLS's. Maybe because most TLS users applied early on. Could be random I suppose, but what explains the non-waitlisting of people with amazing stats? They already hit there targets and are going on softs now?

I've been on selection panels and admissions committees myself, and at this point it might be getting pretty random. Rounds of quick-voting to thin the field, people picking favorites, or voting yes/no based on level of fatigue or hunger... or voting for/against people based on who else is voting for/against. It's likely a sloppy process at this point.

All a man can do is make an island for himself.... Let nothing touch him.

Oh man, the thought of this is demoralizing. I hope someone's taken up my cause. And yours, Ned.

Anyone have any actual insight on Stanford's process? Like is it faculty review, committee, or just a one woman show?

[poe]

I can't believe another week is about to end without a decision from Stanford...

I was sure this would be the week.

[ned]

Can you just give us a completed date? I'm theorizing a chronology to DLS's based on complete dates....

Ned, I don't think its based on Complete date. Some people I remember in the past week have gotten DLS's with Jan complete dates. So I think it's random.
Since we're all in the same soft hold category, i think they've rearranged us and don't care about complete date anymore.

Just noticing since the URM wave it's all october/november DLS's. Maybe because most TLS users applied early on. Could be random I suppose, but what explains the non-waitlisting of people with amazing stats? They already hit there targets and are going on softs now?

I've been on selection panels and admissions committees myself, and at this point it might be getting pretty random. Rounds of quick-voting to thin the field, people picking favorites, or voting yes/no based on level of fatigue or hunger... or voting for/against people based on who else is voting for/against. It's likely a sloppy process at this point.

All a man can do is make an island for himself.... Let nothing touch him.

Oh man, the thought of this is demoralizing. I hope someone's taken up my cause. And yours, Ned.

Yepyepyep -- uh huh - uh huh

[jd20122015]

would it be overkill to send in another loci at this point? i'm a soft hold urm..i have some stuff to add about my job, and stanford is definitely my top choice because of the programs there.... i sent one in in february. would it just annoy dean deal/hurt my application?

i'm also overly anxious.

[yepyepyep]

Oh man, the thought of this is demoralizing. I hope someone's taken up my cause. And yours, Ned.

Yepyepyep -- uh huh - uh huh

Season 3 GoT viewings would occur next spring.

[ned]

It's Friday the 13th. I've been bracing for a Friday night massacre all week. If I'm going to get axed, I'd want it to be tonight. It's, what, 3:00 over there? There's still time!

[Elric]

would it be overkill to send in another loci at this point? i'm a soft hold urm..i have some stuff to add about my job, and stanford is definitely my top choice because of the programs there.... i sent one in in february. would it just annoy dean deal/hurt my application?

i'm also overly anxious.

I would like to know this as well...but this would be my first loci. (complete in Jan)

[yepyepyep]

would it be overkill to send in another loci at this point? i'm a soft hold urm..i have some stuff to add about my job, and stanford is definitely my top choice because of the programs there.... i sent one in in february. would it just annoy dean deal/hurt my application?

i'm also overly anxious.

I would like to know this as well...but this would be my first loci. (complete in Jan)

I don't think it ever hurts as long as your LOCI is relevant and adds to your app. See the Dean's blog about good LOCI's (I think from last year). If you search this thread, you'll find info on it, too.

[Parmenides]

At this point I just want a decision and it doesn't really matter what it is... as long as its an acceptance.

[ned]

Oh man, the thought of this is demoralizing. I hope someone's taken up my cause. And yours, Ned.

Yepyepyep -- uh huh - uh huh

Season 3 GoT viewings would occur next spring.

Stanford does resemble kings landing...

[JWilliamsIV]

DLS between 3 and 4 today. 165/3.9 and Military softs. Complete 10/12. Glad to go down on Friday the 13th! Good luck to the rest of you.

[Airallie]

DLSed complete 1/27 Under review 2/6. Had no shot but applied anyway. Had some good softs. Got DLSed between 255-400 PM Fri the 13th. Good luck all who remain. Hoping for a wait list.

[sharktankdean]

And the wait continues....will try and enjoy this weekend cuz its looking like next week will be hell week

[ned]

Ned, I don't think its based on Complete date. Some people I remember in the past week have gotten DLS's with Jan complete dates. So I think it's random.
Since we're all in the same soft hold category, i think they've rearranged us and don't care about complete date anymore.

Just noticing since the URM wave it's all october/november DLS's. Maybe because most TLS users applied early on. Could be random I suppose, but what explains the non-waitlisting of people with amazing stats? They already hit there targets and are going on softs now?

I've been on selection panels and admissions committees myself, and at this point it might be getting pretty random. Rounds of quick-voting to thin the field, people picking favorites, or voting yes/no based on level of fatigue or hunger... or voting for/against people based on who else is voting for/against. It's likely a sloppy process at this point.

All a man can do is make an island for himself.... Let nothing touch him.

Oh man, the thought of this is demoralizing. I hope someone's taken up my cause. And yours, Ned.

Anyone have any actual insight on Stanford's process? Like is it faculty review, committee, or just a one woman show?

Came across a job listing posted in March for Associate Director of Admissions at SLS. Depending on the situation, this could indicate a staffing issue, which could cause them to be behind schedule. Also, the job description vaguely answers your question:

" The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong database skills and will become the expert PeopleSoft and ACES2 user in the Admissions office. In addition, the Associate Director will be expected to manage the on-line application process in preparation for application files to be read by the Admissions committee."

[neuroticjew]

Well, Chicago's deposit deadline is Monday and Stanford may not get back to me for another two weeks at this rate. If I send Chicago a check will Stanford find out and blackball me?

[xiaojimu]

Just checked, DLSed.

Is that likely a R or A?