The Official UCHICAGO Waitlist Party.

[h2ho]

I still haven't heard from Chicago. Does that mean I'm on the waitlist?!

Nah, not necessarily. We do know for a fact that several spots opened up today, so if your status checker is still at "decision pending," maybe you'll get a call!

my status checker isn't even at decision pending. i applied to over twenty schools this cycle, all in mid Jan., and UChicago is the LAST one to get back to me with an initial decision.

Weird. Have you called yet to see what's up?

Yes. I mean, it's somewhat understandable because I did take the Feb. LSAT, but I already had an LSAT score registered when I took it. I don't really mind that it is taking long, but I feel that since I submitted my app in mid-January I at least deserve an initial decision before they go to the waitlist. I feel a bit like I threw my money away at this point. Oh well! I'm trying to be patient!

[caoyun]

I was accepted from the waitlist on Monday of this week. They didn't give me any financial aid and I'm not inclined to fight it so I'm sticking with Northwestern. I did my undergrad at UChicago and so I've met my lifetime Hyde Park quota . Good luck to everyone still waiting.

Withdrew this morning. Best of luck to all of you who remain on the list. I hope the spot (and money) go to someone who really wants it.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

p.s. Caoyun, did you succeed in hustling Penn out of anymore money? Seems like showing them that UChicago offer should be pretty persuasive.

Nope. Dean Post essentially laughed. But really, I'm fairly well convinced that Penn has no more money to give right now. Either way, Chicago wouldn't have worked for me unless it was pretty much free. Good luck everyone!

[reminiscent]

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[animalcrkrs]

has anyone else received an email from one of the assistant deans, notifying you that they are reviewing a small batch of applications tomorrow from the waitlist, and that she wants to bring forth your file for review by the committee and wanted to gauge your continued interest in u of c? i'm wondering how many ppl have gotten this email, and if it's something worth getting excited over.

Get excited, I didn't get shit.

[lucydog]

has anyone else received an email from one of the assistant deans, notifying you that they are reviewing a small batch of applications tomorrow from the waitlist, and that she wants to bring forth your file for review by the committee and wanted to gauge your continued interest in u of c? i'm wondering how many ppl have gotten this email, and if it's something worth getting excited over.

Congrats on that news.

Still at complete :/

[dresden doll]

has anyone else received an email from one of the assistant deans, notifying you that they are reviewing a small batch of applications tomorrow from the waitlist, and that she wants to bring forth your file for review by the committee and wanted to gauge your continued interest in u of c? i'm wondering how many ppl have gotten this email, and if it's something worth getting excited over.

Okay, now I am really confused. Why are they turning to WL when they haven't even given some of us initial decisions yet?

[MissMaroon]

has anyone else received an email from one of the assistant deans, notifying you that they are reviewing a small batch of applications tomorrow from the waitlist, and that she wants to bring forth your file for review by the committee and wanted to gauge your continued interest in u of c? i'm wondering how many ppl have gotten this email, and if it's something worth getting excited over.

Have you sent in any LOCIs or additional information since being placed on the waitlist?

And yes, if you read the past threads I included in my original post - you should be VERY excited.

EDIT: Also, which of the two waitlist letters did you get?

[MissMaroon]

has anyone else received an email from one of the assistant deans, notifying you that they are reviewing a small batch of applications tomorrow from the waitlist, and that she wants to bring forth your file for review by the committee and wanted to gauge your continued interest in u of c? i'm wondering how many ppl have gotten this email, and if it's something worth getting excited over.

Get excited, I didn't get shit.

Neither did I, FML.

[h2ho]

has anyone else received an email from one of the assistant deans, notifying you that they are reviewing a small batch of applications tomorrow from the waitlist, and that she wants to bring forth your file for review by the committee and wanted to gauge your continued interest in u of c? i'm wondering how many ppl have gotten this email, and if it's something worth getting excited over.

Okay, now I am really confused. Why are they turning to WL when they haven't even given some of us initial decisions yet?

I don't know Dresden, but it really really pisses me off. I paid them (what was it, 70 bucks?) and it seems as though it was for absolutely nothing. I seriously want my money back. Unless they accept me, then I love them.
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[reminiscent]

Have you sent in any LOCIs or additional information since being placed on the waitlist?

And yes, if you read the past threads I included in my original post - you should be VERY excited.

EDIT: Also, which of the two waitlist letters did you get?

i didnt send anything. also, i didnt know there were two versions of the waitlist letters, but i got the one that says: "As you are aware, the University of Chicago Law School has a small class size.. I would like to personally stay in touch with you through this admissions cycle and would encourage you to write an additional statement indicating your interest in studying at the University of Chicago... You can email me your statement and I will make sure the Committee reviews it." The lady who wrote this letter is the same lady who just e-mailed me about the waitlist review going down tomorrow. is this the better waitlist letter, or is it another one?

[dresden doll]

has anyone else received an email from one of the assistant deans, notifying you that they are reviewing a small batch of applications tomorrow from the waitlist, and that she wants to bring forth your file for review by the committee and wanted to gauge your continued interest in u of c? i'm wondering how many ppl have gotten this email, and if it's something worth getting excited over.

Okay, now I am really confused. Why are they turning to WL when they haven't even given some of us initial decisions yet?

I don't know Dresden, but it really really pisses me off. I paid them (what was it, 70 bucks?) and it seems as though it was for absolutely nothing. I seriously want my money back. Unless they accept me, then I love them.
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.......

I mean, I submitted late and all so I always knew the decision wouldn't be timely but it really confuses me that they're turning to WLs before reviewing the entire applicant pool. Wouldn't it make sense to at least reject the rest of us first?

[mallard]

Just got mine.

[dresden doll]

Just got mine.

What did you get? A WL? Status checker change? Elaborate, mal.

[mallard]

Waitlist, sorry. Assuming YP.

[MissMaroon]

Have you sent in any LOCIs or additional information since being placed on the waitlist?

And yes, if you read the past threads I included in my original post - you should be VERY excited.

EDIT: Also, which of the two waitlist letters did you get?

i didnt send anything. also, i didnt know there were two versions of the waitlist letters, but i got the one that says: "As you are aware, the University of Chicago Law School has a small class size.. I would like to personally stay in touch with you through this admissions cycle and would encourage you to write an additional statement indicating your interest in studying at the University of Chicago... You can email me your statement and I will make sure the Committee reviews it." The lady who wrote this letter is the same lady who just e-mailed me about the waitlist review going down tomorrow. is this the better waitlist letter, or is it another one?

Yep, that's the better letter. I was just trying to figure out whether or not they're still sifting through they're "special" waitlist group (no offense). Good luck, Reminiscent, sounds like you're probably in

[dresden doll]

Waitlist, sorry. Assuming YP.

LOL. At least you weren't outright rejected like the YLS admit hamilcar. Did you get it via snail mail?

[chłopak]

Waitlist, sorry. Assuming YP.

Out of curiosity, when did your status change to "Decision Pending?"

[mallard]

Via snail mail, yes. I'm above both 75th percentiles.

Status changed on May 1st.

[chłopak]

Via snail mail, yes. I'm above both 75th percentiles.

Status changed on May 1st.

Thanks. Based upon my Feb. 13 "Complete" date, I was surprised that I didn't go to "Decision Pending" with nearly everyone else on May 1. Since you were recently put on the official waiting list, I'm beginning to question my theory that I was unofficially placed on a waiting list.

[h2ho]

Via snail mail, yes. I'm above both 75th percentiles.

Status changed on May 1st.

Thanks. Based upon my Feb. 13 "Complete" date, I was surprised that I didn't go to "Decision Pending" with nearly everyone else on May 1. Since you were recently put on the official waiting list, I'm beginning to question my theory that I was unofficially placed on a waiting list.

You're not an URM, are you?

[mallard]

I went complete a bit before you did.

[chłopak]

Via snail mail, yes. I'm above both 75th percentiles.

Status changed on May 1st.

Thanks. Based upon my Feb. 13 "Complete" date, I was surprised that I didn't go to "Decision Pending" with nearly everyone else on May 1. Since you were recently put on the official waiting list, I'm beginning to question my theory that I was unofficially placed on a waiting list.

You're not an URM, are you?

No, but my numbers are right at the medians. Having applied so late in the process, I felt like I was waiting-list material.

[chłopak]

I went complete a bit before you did.

Hmmm. . . Okay, thanks.

[h2ho]

Via snail mail, yes. I'm above both 75th percentiles.

Status changed on May 1st.

Thanks. Based upon my Feb. 13 "Complete" date, I was surprised that I didn't go to "Decision Pending" with nearly everyone else on May 1. Since you were recently put on the official waiting list, I'm beginning to question my theory that I was unofficially placed on a waiting list.

You're not an URM, are you?

No, but my numbers are right at the medians. Having applied so late in the process, I felt like I was waiting-list material.

Just checking.

If i don't get a regular decision until June, I'm going to throw up.

[chłopak]

Ha! I feel the same way. For now, I am moving forward with another school. However, my younger brother, having deferred from last year, is already committed to attending UChicago Law this fall. I'd love to join him, but we'll see.

Needless to say, it will sting if my little brother gets into UChicago, but I don't!