Stanford c/o 2017 (2013-2014 applicants) Forum

[rseaney]

Do you guys think "Why X?" is important at HYS? I just assumed that it was fairly obvious why HYS, and that it would be better to devote the space to combating weaknesses in the application.

I think its less important to be like "you're so great" but if you have something like "because only you have this program and only this area has these things" that might be useful to them. I think esp on the waitlist these things might be helpful.

+1

[barrelofmonkeys]

can i go dls already jfc stanford

[muzzy]

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[Kimikho]

can i go dls already jfc stanford

[drawstring]

(I get a heart attack every time I open the S status checker and would like to live a long and happy life.)

I think this cycle has shortened my life, heart attack or not. And to think I may do it again

[AFP]

(I get a heart attack every time I open the S status checker and would like to live a long and happy life.)

I think this cycle has shortened my life, heart attack or not. And to think I may do it again

+1

[jjmaple8]

(I get a heart attack every time I open the S status checker and would like to live a long and happy life.)

I think this cycle has shortened my life, heart attack or not. And to think I may do it again

My browser has decided to play games with my heart and consistently populates the left side of the status checker before the side that matters. Always a rush.

[teampeeta]

Oy this is a long wait. I'm not holding out a lot of hope for Stanford, though. I just don't know what's taking so long.

[muzzy]

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[Icecold62]

Oy this is a long wait. I'm not holding out a lot of hope for Stanford, though. I just don't know what's taking so long.

Maybe they're expanding their class and piloting a TLS Fellows program?

It's probably that. I'm going with that.

Lol

[tparks]

From S's website:

...However, some applications are held until the committee has reviewed the entire applicant pool. This second review occurs in April, at which time the class will be filled. (A small number of applications will be held for possible use in filling vacancies that may occur during the summer.)

I suppose we are in that "second review" now?

[angels2fly]

can i go dls already jfc stanford

[Scvaz7]

From S's website:

...However, some applications are held until the committee has reviewed the entire applicant pool. This second review occurs in April, at which time the class will be filled. (A small number of applications will be held for possible use in filling vacancies that may occur during the summer.)

I suppose we are in that "second review" now?

But wouldn't you be told if you're being held?

[Typhoon24]

can i go dls already jfc stanford

[tparks]

I think "held" at Stanford is an unofficial designation like it was at H this year, in that you aren't told officially that you are held, but you can surmise that a lack of ding or accept on a longstanding application (mine goes back to Nov) is a "held" application

[esther0123]

I think "held" at Stanford is an unofficial designation like it was at H this year, in that you aren't told officially that you are held, but you can surmise that a lack of ding or accept on a longstanding application (mine goes back to Nov) is a "held" application

Would a complete in early January be a long enough wait to be considered a "held" application? I feel like my wait time pales in comparison to some of the brave soldiers on this forum.

[wtrc]

What this thread needs is more baseless speculation.

(just kidding, I'm as guilty as anyone)

[schnaupal]

What this thread needs is more baseless speculation.

No, what this thread needs is to see some more movement!

[t-14orbust]

What this thread needs is more baseless speculation.

No, what this thread needs is to see some more movement!

Based on this exchange I predict movement tomorrow morning.

[Chalupa-Batman]

What this thread needs is more baseless speculation.

(just kidding, I'm as guilty as anyone)

Hey, our speculation isn't baseless! It has a perfectly weak and transient base!

[love4life29]

Yesterday they rejected some people early evening PST...maybe that will happen again. At this point I just want to know!

[fleurdelis2]

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[FuriousDuck]

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[muzzy]

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[teampeeta]

FWIW, my friend sent in a long LOCI after being held a few cycles ago and didn't get in. My other friend did with a LOCI. They had similar numbers and softs.

I'm not sure Faye cares. But I guess it can't hurt to try.