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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by Bush v. Gorgeous » Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:56 am

principalagent wrote:
feralflamingo wrote:Has anyone gotten any scholly info at all from Penn?
I believe that starts in February?
That's my impression as well. For those applying for both merit AND need, you have to submit your 2017 tax returns, so I think the whole thing rolls out a bit later than some other schools.

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by thirdtimesthecharm » Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:54 am

Hey all,

Checking in with a protocol question.

I applied way back in October, UCR 2 12/5, have heard nothing. 172/3.9, but bit of an unusual case: grad degree, bit older. With my stats and this wait, though, I'm thinking that the admissions office is giving me some side-eye re: yield rate. Either that or I've done something foolish in the app. I didn't write the why Penn, which seems like a mistake at this point. I don't suppose there's anything I might do to convince the committee of my sincerity? I've seen some discussion of sending in why penn essays after the fact, but the consensus seems to be that that would be poor form.

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by principalagent » Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:56 am

thirdtimesthecharm wrote:Hey all,

Checking in with a protocol question.

I applied way back in October, UCR 2 12/5, have heard nothing. 172/3.9, but bit of an unusual case: grad degree, bit older. With my stats and this wait, though, I'm thinking that the admissions office is giving me some side-eye re: yield rate. Either that or I've done something foolish in the app. I didn't write the why Penn, which seems like a mistake at this point. I don't suppose there's anything I might do to convince the committee of my sincerity? I've seen some discussion of sending in why penn essays after the fact, but the consensus seems to be that that would be poor form.

Congrats to those who are in, and good luck to all.
An LOCI at this point would be poor form. An addendum to your app in the form of a Why Penn I think would be fine, but others can/should chime in too, as I'm only a 0L.

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by 38981928 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:50 am

Bush v. Gorgeous wrote:
principalagent wrote:
feralflamingo wrote:Has anyone gotten any scholly info at all from Penn?
I believe that starts in February?
That's my impression as well. For those applying for both merit AND need, you have to submit your 2017 tax returns, so I think the whole thing rolls out a bit later than some other schools.
I saw this on their website:

Scholarship Matching Policy
While Penn Law does not have a matching policy, relevant updates may - on occasion - affect our initial evaluation or trigger a reevaluation. As the Scholarship Committee makes scholarship decisions, they will consider offers from schools with which Penn Law shares a large number of admitted students. Admitted students are encouraged to update the Committee with offers they are considering from peer schools by emailing official award letters to scholarships@law.upenn.edu.

At what point are we supposed to start sending them other offers and stuff? Do we wait to see what they'll offer us/nominate us for first? I already have two full rides from peer schools.

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by principalagent » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:51 am

38981928 wrote:At what point are we supposed to start sending them other offers and stuff? Do we wait to see what they'll offer us/nominate us for first? I already have two full rides from peer schools.
Wait.

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by 38981928 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:56 am

principalagent wrote:
38981928 wrote:At what point are we supposed to start sending them other offers and stuff? Do we wait to see what they'll offer us/nominate us for first? I already have two full rides from peer schools.
Wait.
Thank you! The "initial evaluation" bit on the website was what confused me a little.

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by urmlaw17 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:04 pm

I'm at UR2 On 1/16!


Does UR2 Lead to an acceptance!?
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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by mwells56 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:09 pm

urmlaw17 wrote:I'm at UR2 On 1/16!


Does UR2 Lead to an acceptance!?
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All it means is they're closer to deciding on you.

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by urmlaw17 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:15 pm

mwells56 wrote:
urmlaw17 wrote:I'm at UR2 On 1/16!


Does UR2 Lead to an acceptance!?
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All it means is they're closer to deciding on you.
And that could take a few days to months. Still excited.

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by AlPastor » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:32 pm

Dinged by Penn! First rejection so far.

It sucks, even though I applied very broadly, Penn really was one of the schools I was most interested in.

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Post by LSlyfe » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:33 pm

AlPastor wrote:Dinged by Penn! First rejection so far.

It sucks, even though I applied very broadly, Penn really was one of the schools I was most interested in.
Well crap, didn't think we were at that point with Penn just yet. Sorry to hear that AlPastor. If you don't mind me asking, how'd they notify you?

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Post by AlPastor » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:36 pm

TLS wrote:
AlPastor wrote:Dinged by Penn! First rejection so far.

It sucks, even though I applied very broadly, Penn really was one of the schools I was most interested in.
Well crap, didn't think we were at that point with Penn just yet. Sorry to hear that AlPastor. If you don't mind me asking, how'd they notify you?
Short email! And thank you, I guess it's fine. I'm very grateful to have very good options so far!

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by ruby2 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:39 pm

AlPastor wrote:Dinged by Penn! First rejection so far.

It sucks, even though I applied very broadly, Penn really was one of the schools I was most interested in.
I’m in the same boat, on all counts!

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by robin acrewood » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:39 pm

It's a ding. Best of luck to everyone still in the game!

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Post by jimmyplayer601 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:40 pm

Rejected by penn but getting in at Chicago makes the pain feel better

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by mwells56 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:41 pm

Woah, they're sending out rejections today?

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by NavyNuke » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:43 pm

Well, two in one day sucks.. maybe better than dragging out the process I guess. Dinged by penn and UChi today.
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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by Mikey » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:45 pm

AlPastor wrote:Dinged by Penn! First rejection so far.

It sucks, even though I applied very broadly, Penn really was one of the schools I was most interested in.
Sorry, brotha! :(

You still have some great options though, man!

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by AlPastor » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:57 pm

Mikey wrote: Sorry, brotha! :(

You still have some great options though, man!
Thanks, Mikey!

It's all good. You win some you lose some. I can't complain so far.

Best of luck to everyone who survived this ding wave!

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by ChutzpahSaxa15 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:39 pm

When did people who received decisions today (esp. WLs and dings) go UR2? I wonder if they send those out with a quicker turnaround. I just want to hearrrrr!

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by Mma038 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:43 pm

I submitted my app 12/27, but it’s still processing. Should I be concerned and email the admission offices? It’s the last app that’s not complete for me. All my other apps are either UR or complete.

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by Mikey » Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:45 pm

Mma038 wrote:I submitted my app 12/27, but it’s still processing. Should I be concerned and email the admission offices? It’s the last app that’s not complete for me. All my other apps are either UR or complete.
no, they will get to you

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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by alykdesire » Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:00 pm

Mma038 wrote:I submitted my app 12/27, but it’s still processing. Should I be concerned and email the admission offices? It’s the last app that’s not complete for me. All my other apps are either UR or complete.
I submitted my app on the 12/127 and just went complete today!

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Post by NavyNuke » Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:16 pm

ChutzpahSaxa15 wrote:When did people who received decisions today (esp. WLs and dings) go UR2? I wonder if they send those out with a quicker turnaround. I just want to hearrrrr!

UR2 on 1/3
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Re: Penn Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by ChutzpahSaxa15 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:28 pm

NavyNuke wrote:
ChutzpahSaxa15 wrote:When did people who received decisions today (esp. WLs and dings) go UR2? I wonder if they send those out with a quicker turnaround. I just want to hearrrrr!

UR2 on 1/3
But like why wouldn't they send dings out right away?

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