Columbia c/o 2020 applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[SybillAnnDorsett]

why hold somebody on April 4th? Is that serious?

[GorillaWarfare]

Looking back on last two years on lsn, this is the final week that they have sent out acceptances, even for holds.

This could totally change though and it's not the big picture. I haven't checked last years threads.

Has anyone held this year received an interview request?

Me. Got held this morning, had the interview about a month ago.

Honestly, I'm glad to just be done with it.

Wow, late hold. When did they tell you you would receive a decision by?

They took their sweet time. They said they would revisit applications in late May. I wasn't in love with the idea of going to NYC, so it's for the best.

[eck456]

Looking back on last two years on lsn, this is the final week that they have sent out acceptances, even for holds.

This could totally change though and it's not the big picture. I haven't checked last years threads.

Has anyone held this year received an interview request?

Me. Got held this morning, had the interview about a month ago.

Honestly, I'm glad to just be done with it.

Wow, late hold. When did they tell you you would receive a decision by?

They took their sweet time. They said they would revisit applications in late May. I wasn't in love with the idea of going to NYC, so it's for the best.

That's SUPER interesting, because they definitely didn't do that last cycle. I was a hold last cycle and my memory is they responded to everyone by April 20 or so (distinct in my mind bc it popped up on my computer as I was giving a presentation at work). This might mean the schedule from last year is not going to hold this year...

[sittykitty]

Looking back on last two years on lsn, this is the final week that they have sent out acceptances, even for holds.

This could totally change though and it's not the big picture. I haven't checked last years threads.

Has anyone held this year received an interview request?

Me. Got held this morning, had the interview about a month ago.

Honestly, I'm glad to just be done with it.

Wow, late hold. When did they tell you you would receive a decision by?

They took their sweet time. They said they would revisit applications in late May. I wasn't in love with the idea of going to NYC, so it's for the best.

That's SUPER interesting, because they definitely didn't do that last cycle. I was a hold last cycle and my memory is they responded to everyone by April 20 or so (distinct in my mind bc it popped up on my computer as I was giving a presentation at work). This might mean the schedule from last year is not going to hold this year...

What's the point of holding someone to reevaluate in May? Isn't that what they do with the Reserve group anyways?

[scoot456]

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[sonyco]

I think the OP meant that he was put on Reserve.

Yes, the hold letter states that a decision will be rendered by late April. Oh, and I was held in February by the way.

[Keilz]

I think the OP meant that he was put on Reserve.

Yes, the hold letter states that a decision will be rendered by late April. Oh, and I was held in February by the way.

Ohh so you were held and then put on reserve from held. You're the first held applicant to report a decision.

[sonyco]

I think the OP meant that he was put on Reserve.

Yes, the hold letter states that a decision will be rendered by late April. Oh, and I was held in February by the way.

Ohh so you were held and then put on reserve from held. You're the first held applicant to report a decision.

I haven't received a decision. I'm currently held.

[Keilz]

I think the OP meant that he was put on Reserve.

Yes, the hold letter states that a decision will be rendered by late April. Oh, and I was held in February by the way.

Ohh so you were held and then put on reserve from held. You're the first held applicant to report a decision.

I haven't received a decision. I'm currently held.

Oh. lol I'm so confused

[mangomochi]

I think the OP meant that he was put on Reserve.

Yes, the hold letter states that a decision will be rendered by late April. Oh, and I was held in February by the way.

Ohh so you were held and then put on reserve from held. You're the first held applicant to report a decision.

I haven't received a decision. I'm currently held.

Oh. lol I'm so confused

Lol I think sonyco was agreeing with the idea that OP was put on reserve since held applicants should hear back by April, not May. Confirm, sonyco, are you OP or nah?

[sonyco]

I think the OP meant that he was put on Reserve.

Yes, the hold letter states that a decision will be rendered by late April. Oh, and I was held in February by the way.

Ohh so you were held and then put on reserve from held. You're the first held applicant to report a decision.

I haven't received a decision. I'm currently held.

Oh. lol I'm so confused

Lol I think sonyco was agreeing with the idea that OP was put on reserve since held applicants should hear back by April, not May. Confirm, sonyco, are you OP or nah?

I was agreeing with that idea. I am not OP. Also the letter says held applicants are under active consideration. Nothing about re-evaluation in May.

[lvlaw3]

last school I'm waiting on, went complete first week of January, just yelling into the void at this point for sweet release from the uncertainty (below both 25%s)

[NotAGolfer]

Has anyone heard back about the Richard Paul Richman Scholarship yet?

Pretty sure it was supposed to be by today.

I'm assuming they'll let people know either way right? Does anyone know if it will be by email/snail mail/phone call?

I hope so! My working theory is that you'll get a phone call if good news, otherwise an email with a consolation merit award. Maybe that is wishful thinking...

Still no word on this? I have upcoming deposit/scholly deadlines and was really hoping to hear soon

[Brutus_the_Younger]

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[VA2lawschool]

I haven't read the entire thread, but just to confirm: if I didn't get a Vandy/Butler, then there is no chance I'll get a full ride, correct? I am on the cusp of withdrawing but didn't want to inadvertently foreclose some hidden opportunity.

Yup, all major merit awards come with your acceptance.

[Brutus_the_Younger]

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[Keilz]

I haven't read the entire thread, but just to confirm: if I didn't get a Vandy/Butler, then there is no chance I'll get a full ride, correct? I am on the cusp of withdrawing but didn't want to inadvertently foreclose some hidden opportunity.

Yup, all major merit awards come with your acceptance.

Okay, thought so. Seat about to open up - good luck everyone!

thanks

[lillawyer2]

So the dean emailed me back in Dec. and let me know that they could not offer me a seat under ED, but will re-evaluate me in April.

Its not April.

What do I do?

How long do they usually make us wait?

[HarvardHopeful95]

Has anyone heard back about the Richard Paul Richman Scholarship yet?

Pretty sure it was supposed to be by today.

I'm assuming they'll let people know either way right? Does anyone know if it will be by email/snail mail/phone call?

I hope so! My working theory is that you'll get a phone call if good news, otherwise an email with a consolation merit award. Maybe that is wishful thinking...

Still no word on this? I have upcoming deposit/scholly deadlines and was really hoping to hear soon

Still no word on my end :/

[gizmo1024]

It was such a headache getting all the financial aid info together. I'm assuming we can just fax over all the tax returns and financial aid app? Don't want to mail 100+ pages to NY.

[HarvardHopeful95]

It was such a headache getting all the financial aid info together. I'm assuming we can just fax over all the tax returns and financial aid app? Don't want to mail 100+ pages to NY.

I emailed mine in and I'm sure that fax is fine

[gizmo1024]

It was such a headache getting all the financial aid info together. I'm assuming we can just fax over all the tax returns and financial aid app? Don't want to mail 100+ pages to NY.

I emailed mine in and I'm sure that fax is fine

Good to know! Thank you.

[lawapplicant2020]

So the dean emailed me back in Dec. and let me know that they could not offer me a seat under ED, but will re-evaluate me in April.

Its not April.

What do I do?

How long do they usually make us wait?

This is the standard 'deferred from ED to regular' email that you're referring to, I believe, which comes with an attached letter. My guess is that some decisions come out starting mid-April, since they say they'll start reviewing again in April. Not sure what the odds are on acceptances if deferred from ED to regular -- does anyone know?

[tomgirl]

Has anyone heard back about the Richard Paul Richman Scholarship yet?

Pretty sure it was supposed to be by today.

I'm assuming they'll let people know either way right? Does anyone know if it will be by email/snail mail/phone call?

I hope so! My working theory is that you'll get a phone call if good news, otherwise an email with a consolation merit award. Maybe that is wishful thinking...

Still no word on this? I have upcoming deposit/scholly deadlines and was really hoping to hear soon

Still no word on my end :/

Me neither

[lillawyer2]

So the dean emailed me back in Dec. and let me know that they could not offer me a seat under ED, but will re-evaluate me in April.

Its not April.

What do I do?

How long do they usually make us wait?

This is the standard 'deferred from ED to regular' email that you're referring to, I believe, which comes with an attached letter. My guess is that some decisions come out starting mid-April, since they say they'll start reviewing again in April. Not sure what the odds are on acceptances if deferred from ED to regular -- does anyone know?

Thanks for the response.

Should I write another letter-send them an update? I graduated in 2014. I did get a promotion at my job, but it is not relevant to Law School. I am currently an accountant.