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- Samara
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You people who try every backdoor way to find out the second you get accepted. And now, people are finding themselves in situations where they think they're in, but they're not sure, which is only more nerve-wracking. Just wait for the official letter/email. It's only like a day or two later and it's much saner.Lurkster wrote:What's this "you people" stuff?Samara wrote:Why do you people do this to yourselves?
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It was a joke.Samara wrote:You people who try every backdoor way to find out the second you get accepted. And now, people are finding themselves in situations where they think they're in, but they're not sure, which is only more nerve-wracking. Just wait for the official letter/email. It's only like a day or two later and it's much saner.Lurkster wrote:What's this "you people" stuff?Samara wrote:Why do you people do this to yourselves?
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Lurkster wrote:It was a joke.Samara wrote:You people who try every backdoor way to find out the second you get accepted. And now, people are finding themselves in situations where they think they're in, but they're not sure, which is only more nerve-wracking. Just wait for the official letter/email. It's only like a day or two later and it's much saner.Lurkster wrote:What's this "you people" stuff?Samara wrote:Why do you people do this to yourselves?
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People are using the Michigan ASW to see if they have been accepted before they get an update or letter, and it has been accurate there. I would think that the GTown ASW would work the same way, but who knows.
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- cogitoergosum
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I have my alumni interview tomorrow. If the interviewer throws me a why georgetown I'm not totally sure what to say. I mean the honest answer is because it's a great school, and because I think it will offer me great job prospects. But I have a feeling they want more than that...
Any advice?
Any advice?
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I'm very interested in working for the federal government so I talked about their location in D.C. and the number of clinics and externships that are related to government work.cogitoergosum wrote:I have my alumni interview tomorrow. If the interviewer throws me a why georgetown I'm not totally sure what to say. I mean the honest answer is because it's a great school, and because I think it will offer me great job prospects. But I have a feeling they want more than that...
Any advice?
EDIT: Also, I would definitely expect a Why Law? and Why GTown? Those were the only two questions I was asked and it seems like that has been the case for many other interviewees.
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Look through their website and viewbook and find a specific program or journal that interests you. There's a lot to like at Georgetown and I'm sure you can find something that really piques your interest. Also, my interviewer and others at GULC that I've talked to have really seemed to be proud of the school's location. The fact that its the only T14 school in the nation's capital means that there's opportunities that you won't find elsewhere.cogitoergosum wrote:I have my alumni interview tomorrow. If the interviewer throws me a why georgetown I'm not totally sure what to say. I mean the honest answer is because it's a great school, and because I think it will offer me great job prospects. But I have a feeling they want more than that...
Any advice?
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I had my alum interview yesterday by phone, it went very well. He said he'd highly recommend me. Now my status got updated again to complete for today's date. I'm URM Mexican, 169/3.38 (is that average?). Does having the interview mean I was borderline? And if it went well, I should have a good shot? I don't want to prematurely get my hopes up. I live by the mantra "no expectations" but I am beyond curious.
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Status updated to today after my interview last night.
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An interview is at least a good indicator that they like you enough to invest some time to learn more about you. Typically, the status updates a few days after the interview as they process the report from the interviewer and then again when a decision is made. Some have updated a day after the interview stuff was processed, some are still waiting.DWinter18 wrote:I had my alum interview yesterday by phone, it went very well. He said he'd highly recommend me. Now my status got updated again to complete for today's date. I'm URM Mexican, 169/3.38 (is that average?). Does having the interview mean I was borderline? And if it went well, I should have a good shot? I don't want to prematurely get my hopes up. I live by the mantra "no expectations" but I am beyond curious.
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For people that got interviews last year (or maybe this data was referencing the year before that?), 40% were accepted, 40% were put on the preferred waitlist, 10% on the waitlist, 10% rejected.DWinter18 wrote:I had my alum interview yesterday by phone, it went very well. He said he'd highly recommend me. Now my status got updated again to complete for today's date. I'm URM Mexican, 169/3.38 (is that average?). Does having the interview mean I was borderline? And if it went well, I should have a good shot? I don't want to prematurely get my hopes up. I live by the mantra "no expectations" but I am beyond curious.
But as a URM with a 169, I would venture to say you have an amazing shot at acceptance.
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Try to think of unique things you can say. Like, something you can only do in DC (like government stuff), or a clinic or program or something that only georgetown has, any ties to DC, particular job focuses/strengths, something about their program that you like that is unique, unique course of study that a lot of other peers don't offer. That's the "more" that you mentioned.cogitoergosum wrote:I have my alumni interview tomorrow. If the interviewer throws me a why georgetown I'm not totally sure what to say. I mean the honest answer is because it's a great school, and because I think it will offer me great job prospects. But I have a feeling they want more than that...
Any advice?
When they say Why Georgetown they are wondering "why do you want to go here instead of the other good schools you're applying to?" They want to know that if they let you in, there is a really good chance of you actually accepting. if you just say its a good school, they will logically come to the conclusion that you would go to a higher ranked school if possible. Give them the impression that you've thought a lot about it and this school would be a great fit for you and you could really see yourself going there and being successful there. Basically a Why X essay
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- wendys27
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Is it a bad sign if you do not get an interview request?
- luxxe
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Most people who have been accepted ITT did not get one.wendys27 wrote:Is it a bad sign if you do not get an interview request?
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Ok thanksluxxe wrote:Most people who have been accepted ITT did not get one.wendys27 wrote:Is it a bad sign if you do not get an interview request?
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Haha thanks, that makes me feel better. I am still going to wait until it's official, but the interviewer said he was really impressed with me so I hope all goes well.luxxe wrote:For people that got interviews last year (or maybe this data was referencing the year before that?), 40% were accepted, 40% were put on the preferred waitlist, 10% on the waitlist, 10% rejected.DWinter18 wrote:I had my alum interview yesterday by phone, it went very well. He said he'd highly recommend me. Now my status got updated again to complete for today's date. I'm URM Mexican, 169/3.38 (is that average?). Does having the interview mean I was borderline? And if it went well, I should have a good shot? I don't want to prematurely get my hopes up. I live by the mantra "no expectations" but I am beyond curious.
But as a URM with a 169, I would venture to say you have an amazing shot at acceptance.
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- so_fetch
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I think we all thought the interview meant you were borderline but there are more than a few people who got interviews were seemingly above "borderline." so who knows. Some speculated that they are trying to help the alumni feel involved and maybe that's why they are doing more interviews.DWinter18 wrote:I had my alum interview yesterday by phone, it went very well. He said he'd highly recommend me. Now my status got updated again to complete for today's date. I'm URM Mexican, 169/3.38 (is that average?). Does having the interview mean I was borderline? And if it went well, I should have a good shot? I don't want to prematurely get my hopes up. I live by the mantra "no expectations" but I am beyond curious.
Personally I think your stats are borderline/good for georgetown but with your URM status I would guess you're above borderline. Maybe they wanted to get a feel for if you were serious about georgetown since it's likely you will probably get in some other great places. But anyway who cares if they thought you were borderline or what , if it went well then you should feel good about it and my guess is you have a good shot!
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just got an email about the PILS program. Guessing others did too? it was not really an invitation , more like a notification that the application is available
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+1so_fetch wrote:just got an email about the PILS program. Guessing others did too? it was not really an invitation , more like a notification that the application is available
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Was thinking about applying, then saw that only up to 8 students get it a year and read about the current PILS.crumpledq wrote:+1so_fetch wrote:just got an email about the PILS program. Guessing others did too? it was not really an invitation , more like a notification that the application is available
If you're feeling masochistic:
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/pils/scholars.htm
Probably not going to be bothering with that.......
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- Nelson
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luxxe wrote: Was thinking about applying, then saw that only up to 8 students get it a year and read about the current PILS.
If you're feeling masochistic:
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/pils/scholars.htm
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Im so underaccomplishedluxxe wrote:Was thinking about applying, then saw that only up to 8 students get it a year and read about the current PILS.crumpledq wrote:+1so_fetch wrote:just got an email about the PILS program. Guessing others did too? it was not really an invitation , more like a notification that the application is available
If you're feeling masochistic:
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/pils/scholars.htm
Probably not going to be bothering with that.......
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Wow that link made me feel the same way that I felt when I read the sample personal statements in the book "How to Get Into the Top Law Schools (if you already have a PhD and 5 yrs work experience in the same field, have a passion for helping poor/abused kids and that is your current job, and/or were abandoned by your parents in a war-torn country and are now a refugee)" by Richard Montaukluxxe wrote:Was thinking about applying, then saw that only up to 8 students get it a year and read about the current PILS.crumpledq wrote:+1so_fetch wrote:just got an email about the PILS program. Guessing others did too? it was not really an invitation , more like a notification that the application is available
If you're feeling masochistic:
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/pils/scholars.htm
Probably not going to be bothering with that.......
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I got the e-mail too... but I am not interested in PI so I won't be applying
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