Emory class of 2016 (2012-2013 cycle) Forum

[dougfunny]

everyone get the invitation to visit just now?

Yup. Still cannot take off work to go though. Hopefully they don't hold it against me.

[TheThriller]

I received one as an admitted student

[ramsdancer1]

Did anyone else get a Waitlist Update e-mail today?

[gatorgirl2012]

Yeah, awkward moment when at first, you think it's an acceptance

[CMJdoeslawschool]

Did anyone else get a Waitlist Update e-mail today?

Yeah, I was wondering why I didn't get an invitation to visit in my email as some people were talking about above and then I remembered that they probably know I already have. Still just waiting....

[ramsdancer1]

Did anyone else get a Waitlist Update e-mail today?

Yeah, I was wondering why I didn't get an invitation to visit in my email as some people were talking about above and then I remembered that they probably know I already have. Still just waiting....

I did not visit yet and an invitation to visit was not included in my e-mail. I think it was just a generic update to remind us they are working hard to get decisions out. Does anyone know if they decide they do not want to accept you if they will inform you of that decision?

[apreel]

I received the waitlist update, though I didn't get an invitation to visit...getting pretty discouraged about my chances of being offered admission

[LizardRock]

Received the phone call on Friday afternoon....Atlanta is my destination

[lawschoolwoohoo]

Received the phone call on Friday afternoon....Atlanta is my destination

Congrats! I'm going next year too. So excited!

[LittleBlueBird]

Received the phone call on Friday afternoon....Atlanta is my destination

Congrats! I'm going next year too. So excited!

Congrats to you both! I lovd WL success stories

[antmcb91]

I received the waitlist update, though I didn't get an invitation to visit...getting pretty discouraged about my chances of being offered admission

Also got that e-mail and I feel where you're coming from. Wish we could have some idea as to what the chances of a phone call are down to

[Minnywild7]

So if we got a waitlist update instead of an invitation to visit Emory it means that we are definetly not getting in? I thought that the waitlist was not ranked? Does that mean some people are preferred more than others? This waitlist situation is so confusing!

[TheMostDangerousLG]

I don't know why I still haven't heard anything from Emory. Is their meaningless yield rate really that worth alienating waitlist candidates? Don't send me five emails saying how you'll "be in touch soon!" and inviting me to visit your campus if you don't plan on ever actually contacting me.

I should probably just withdraw, but I was holding out hope they respected me enough as a candidate to offer me a competitive scholarship. Apparently they don't even plan on offering me a seat. =\

[ookoshi]

So if we got a waitlist update instead of an invitation to visit Emory it means that we are definetly not getting in? I thought that the waitlist was not ranked? Does that mean some people are preferred more than others? This waitlist situation is so confusing!

While I'm sure it's true that there is not be a specific number assigned as an official "rank", I have to believe that they have a few applications they consider to be "on deck" for acceptance. It doesn't make sense to reconvene the admissions committee every time a single student withdraws and review 400+ waitlist applications over and over again, especially when they already know some of the applicants are clearly weaker than others when they went through it the first time.

I'll put it this way, we all know that law schools, while they want to look at the strength of the overall application as much as possible, will sometimes also get to the point where they accept people on LSAT or GPA alone in order to maintain medians. So ask yourself this, if you were in charge of maintaining a waitlist of, let's say, 400-500 people, how would you do it to achieve that goal efficiently? If I were expecting to accept another 5-10 people off the wait list, I'd take the strongest 5-10 overall applications, as well as a few applications with the highest LSAT or GPA scores, in case I need to accept someone with an otherwise mediocre application to maintain my LSAT or GPA median. So, there would be no official "rank", because who I accept will be totally dependent on the type of student that withdrew. If a high LSAT splitter withdrew and I have to accept a high LSAT score, I've got one ready to go. Same with GPA. If someone close to median withdrew and I can accept anyone without negatively impacting medians, I'd accept the best overall application without regard to 1 specific score.

The law school application and law school ranking processes are sufficiently transparent that you can make an educated guess as to how things work. When the admissions process boils down to "evaluate applicants, make decision", there are only so many permutations of how to do it efficiently.

[ramsdancer1]

has anyone on the waitlist gotten a call recently? I'm still waiting. Also, do you think if they review your application and decide they won't take you off the waitlist that they will let you know?

[DoveBodyWash]

has anyone on the waitlist gotten a call recently? I'm still waiting. Also, do you think if they review your application and decide they won't take you off the waitlist that they will let you know?

One of my roommates got called a few days ago and I think they offered him money on the spot.

I don't think school's actively remove kids from the waitlist, they tend to just sit on them through the summer. I guess you could ask them what your chances are but they'd probably just give you a vague response saying that they're continuously evaluating their needs etc..

[ramsdancer1]

has anyone on the waitlist gotten a call recently? I'm still waiting. Also, do you think if they review your application and decide they won't take you off the waitlist that they will let you know?

One of my roommates got called a few days ago and I think they offered him money on the spot.

I don't think school's actively remove kids from the waitlist, they tend to just sit on them through the summer. I guess you could ask them what your chances are but they'd probably just give you a vague response saying that they're continuously evaluating their needs etc..

Thanks! I didn't really think they would remove people off the waitlist...but I was kind of hoping they did. I just want to know one way or the other soon so I can know for certian what law school I will be attending.

[MEAhrnsbrak]

I have a longwinded question. When I was initially put on the waitlist I wrote a LOCI and sent it within the week. Then last weekend I was in Atlanta for a training conference and decided even though it was the weekend I would take my husband over to the Emory campus and show him around. Long story short, we ended up in the law school building talking to a judge for the local area who is also an adjunct professor at the law school. Let's just say after my conversation with him if I had any uncertainty before that point, it is completely evident to me Emory Law School is where I want to attend law school. My question is even though I have already sent one LOCI, is it appropriate for me to send a second letter now that my interest has grown exponentially and essentially I've ruled out every other law school as a candidate for me?

[DoveBodyWash]

I have a longwinded question. When I was initially put on the waitlist I wrote a LOCI and sent it within the week. Then last weekend I was in Atlanta for a training conference and decided even though it was the weekend I would take my husband over to the Emory campus and show him around. Long story short, we ended up in the law school building talking to a judge for the local area who is also an adjunct professor at the law school. Let's just say after my conversation with him if I had any uncertainty before that point, it is completely evident to me Emory Law School is where I want to attend law school. My question is even though I have already sent one LOCI, is it appropriate for me to send a second letter now that my interest has grown exponentially and essentially I've ruled out every other law school as a candidate for me?

I would go ahead and send another one talking abt your visit and stuff. At this point you have nothing to lose, don't worry abt coming off as "clingy" or something. Good luck!

[djf]

How is everyone justifying COA? I don't know if I can justify taking so much out in loans. Advice. . Opinions?

[DoveBodyWash]

How is everyone justifying COA? I don't know if I can justify taking so much out in loans. Advice. . Opinions?

Eh..i mean this is harder to answer without knowing your numbers and your expected COA..but most people are gonna end up incurring SOME debt for a J.D. Only a very fortunate few graduate truly debt-free. But other than the kids who get full-rides + stipend or have family members who are willing to cover the bill, everyone else incurs some debt.

It's just a matter of figuring out how much debt you're comfortable incurring in light of your career goals.

[thecollege]

So I sent Emory a LOCI last week in response to the WL update email and haven't heard anything back...no confirmation of receiving letter or anything. Should I call them or email to make sure they got it?

[TheThriller]

So I sent Emory a LOCI last week in response to the WL update email and haven't heard anything back...no confirmation of receiving letter or anything. Should I call them or email to make sure they got it?

Do what you gotta do to get noticed breh, good luck

[apreel]

So I sent Emory a LOCI last week in response to the WL update email and haven't heard anything back...no confirmation of receiving letter or anything. Should I call them or email to make sure they got it?

I don't think anyone has gotten a confirmation from Emory about receiving his/her LOCI. Has anyone else gotten in off the waitlist? The waiting is really starting to get to me...

[ramsdancer1]

So I sent Emory a LOCI last week in response to the WL update email and haven't heard anything back...no confirmation of receiving letter or anything. Should I call them or email to make sure they got it?

I don't think anyone has gotten a confirmation from Emory about receiving his/her LOCI. Has anyone else gotten in off the waitlist? The waiting is really starting to get to me...

I'm still waiting too. I also send an LOCI and have not gotten confirmation. If anyone does call and ask if their LOCI was received, let us know what they say. I'm going to give it another week or so and if I do not hear anything I will call then.