University of Chicago Waitlist c/o 2019 Forum

[James.K.Polk]

If anyone was wait-listed after an interview, did the interviewer ask if you have given a seat deposit at any other schools? I answered truthfully but i feel like i should have told them no and lie.

Lying=bad.
They figure people are depositing elsewhere. Its the nature of the game.

but them asking takes all of my leverage.

Shouldn't really matter, it isn't good practice whatsoever to lie to admissions. Besides, they would be quite suspicious if you hadn't made a seat deposit anywhere at this point.

[12ozdixiecup]

If anyone was wait-listed after an interview, did the interviewer ask if you have given a seat deposit at any other schools? I answered truthfully but i feel like i should have told them no and lie.

Lying=bad.
They figure people are depositing elsewhere. Its the nature of the game.

but them asking takes all of my leverage.

I don't think so as long as you tell them that Chicago is your top choice and you'd drop the other school if admitted there (if this is true).

[pdevastey]

If anyone was wait-listed after an interview, did the interviewer ask if you have given a seat deposit at any other schools? I answered truthfully but i feel like i should have told them no and lie.

Lying=bad.
They figure people are depositing elsewhere. Its the nature of the game.

but them asking takes all of my leverage.

I don't think so as long as you tell them that Chicago is your top choice and you'd drop the other school if admitted there (if this is true).

if it isn't relevant and is suspicious then why would they ask? If it is somewhat assumed that this late most people will have already made a deposit.
I felt like they wanted people they feel are more guaranteed to enroll. Just because something is a top choice doesn't mean you are guaranteed to get them if the money isn't right. but i probably would have been wait-listed in any event so i suppose it is irrelevant.

[genericwit]

If anyone was wait-listed after an interview, did the interviewer ask if you have given a seat deposit at any other schools? I answered truthfully but i feel like i should have told them no and lie.

Lying=bad.
They figure people are depositing elsewhere. Its the nature of the game.

but them asking takes all of my leverage.

I don't think so as long as you tell them that Chicago is your top choice and you'd drop the other school if admitted there (if this is true).

Agreed. I even mentioned in one of my LOCIs that I've had to deposit elsewhere, because my Chicago dream is secondary to my law dream, which is true. I don't know anyone who would say, "IT'S CHICAGO OR I'M GOING STRAIGHT TO THE MCDONALDS COUNTER UNTIL NEXT CYCLE!"

[KMart]

They can run a report and see where you deposited. My guess is if you lie that'll look bad.

[PrayFor170]

When I got the waitlist email, they specified that I could write one essay and submit before 04/19. I have submitted one, and judging by their tone, I'm wondering if it's wise to send out another LOCI.

My friend has sent 3 LOCIs to one school and she got admitted a week ago. I'm not sure if I can do the same to Chicago. Anyone has any ideas on this?

[KMart]

When I got the waitlist email, they specified that I could write one essay and submit before 04/19. I have submitted one, and judging by their tone, I'm wondering if it's wise to send out another LOCI.

My friend has sent 3 LOCIs to one school and she got admitted a week ago. I'm not sure if I can do the same to Chicago. Anyone has any ideas on this?

I sent a LOCI every other month or so throughout the application process. They'll just say the same one sentence response to you but it helps show interest. If you want to go, send a sincere letter. Don't write it if it's not your first choice because they'll be able to tell and it'll just be a waste of time. They want people who, if admitted, will attend. If that's you, go ahead and tell them that. If it's not, don't waste your time and enjoy your time before law school .

[PrayFor170]

Has anyone received any update info about Chicago waitlist? At least in the past month, GULC, UVA and Duke kept sending me emails with update, but I've never heard anything from Chicago despite my since LOCI and my visit. They were supposed to send us emails and confirm if we're willing ride the WL in summer.

[PlanetExpress]

Has anyone received any update info about Chicago waitlist? At least in the past month, GULC, UVA and Duke kept sending me emails with update, but I've never heard anything from Chicago despite my since LOCI and my visit. They were supposed to send us emails and confirm if we're willing ride the WL in summer.

Same boat, I also have not heard anything from them. My guess is that there hasn't been much movement, if any, on their WL yet.

[James.K.Polk]

Has anyone received any update info about Chicago waitlist? At least in the past month, GULC, UVA and Duke kept sending me emails with update, but I've never heard anything from Chicago despite my since LOCI and my visit. They were supposed to send us emails and confirm if we're willing ride the WL in summer.

Same boat, I also have not heard anything from them. My guess is that there hasn't been much movement, if any, on their WL yet.

Any news? Any feeler calls or emails? Seems like every other school has at least begun looking. Graduation isn't for another week, but last year their was movement in late May...

[12ozdixiecup]

Has anyone received any update info about Chicago waitlist? At least in the past month, GULC, UVA and Duke kept sending me emails with update, but I've never heard anything from Chicago despite my since LOCI and my visit. They were supposed to send us emails and confirm if we're willing ride the WL in summer.

Same boat, I also have not heard anything from them. My guess is that there hasn't been much movement, if any, on their WL yet.

Any news? Any feeler calls or emails? Seems like every other school has at least begun looking. Graduation isn't for another week, but last year their was movement in late May...

Radio silence

[kalifornia]

Any signs of life here?

[BananaSplit626]

Any signs of life here?

None..... anyone make a phone call or email lately?

[12ozdixiecup]

Any signs of life here?

None..... anyone make a phone call or email lately?

How long are people going to ride this out? I've got to sign a lease for elsewhere and might just have to call it quits.

[mjsjr]

Any signs of life here?

None..... anyone make a phone call or email lately?

How long are people going to ride this out? I've got to sign a lease for elsewhere and might just have to call it quits.

Same situation here. Love the school but it seems as though they're full at the moment. I'm guessing they'll only offer a small amount of seats from here on if a student of their's withdraws. I'm obviously speculating a great deal but I can't imagine they would keep quiet so long if they had seats to fill.

Edit: At this point I'm continuing on as if I have no other options. It's important--for me anyways-- to get excited about the great opportunity I actually have and to quit pining over something that isn't a real thing at the moment.

[Loney M. Setnick]

No signs of life. I don't have to sign a lease until the end of July/first week of August, so I'll wait it out until then.

[jpmk]

anyone send in that supplementry 2 page essay they requested in their waitlist email?

[manuelsig]

anyone send in that supplementry 2 page essay they requested in their waitlist email?

I did - they confirmed receipt but I haven't heard anything since then.

[12ozdixiecup]

anyone send in that supplementry 2 page essay they requested in their waitlist email?

I did - they confirmed receipt but I haven't heard anything since then.

Same.

[jpmk]

Anyone have any contact?

[Loney M. Setnick]

Anyone have any contact?

Nothing.

[frozencavemanlawyer8]

Bit the bullet and sent an email. Was told they hope to have decisions sent out within the next two weeks. So if you've made it this far, strap it down, and hold out a few more weeks or so.

[BananaSplit626]

Bit the bullet and sent an email. Was told they hope to have decisions sent out within the next two weeks. So if you've made it this far, strap it down, and hold out a few more weeks or so.

Great intel! Good luck to everyone still hanging in there

[bellazhan2015]

Any calling waitlisters for interviews

[calgoldenbear]

Any of you on here attending Northwestern but hoping to get off this waitlist? I would think Chicago has a stronger pull on taking admits from Northwestern because of location, so just wondering.