Stanford 2010!!! Forum

[The Dan]

Is it even worth applying to stanford if I don't have targeted LOR's? Its too late in the game for me to get them.

They are not necessary for admission. They may give you some boost if the professor who writes the targeted letter is familiar with or has some kind of link to Stanford's program, but not many applicants can get that kind of letter. Plenty of people get in without it. I don't think it's a make or break component of the application.

[democrattotheend]

How much does applying earlier matter at Stanford? I didn't get the sense from reading about Stanford that early applications were emphasized that much...do you think it's too late to apply with long-shot numbers (3.82/173)? LSP has me as strong consider but looking at LSN I am skeptical of that.

[Dignan]

How much does applying earlier matter at Stanford? I didn't get the sense from reading about Stanford that early applications were emphasized that much...do you think it's too late to apply with long-shot numbers (3.82/173)? LSP has me as strong consider but looking at LSN I am skeptical of that.

Stanford, along with Yale and Berkeley, is among the most holistic of the top law schools. Your softs will matter. If you have interesting softs, you definitely have a chance with your numbers.

And I doubt that Stanford looks much more favorably on early applications. Any effect, if it exists at all, is slight. It shouldn't deter you from applying.

[Core]

Stanford... why are you so slow?

[englawyer]

does stanford issue a "complete" email or anything? I got a received email so far.

thanks!

[hopefulincal]

does stanford issue a "complete" email or anything? I got a received email so far.

thanks!

Yes they do, but it could take a while.

[crackberry]

does stanford issue a "complete" email or anything? I got a received email so far.

thanks!

Yes, there is a complete email. It reads:

Subject: Stanford Law School Application Complete

Dear Crackberry:

Your application for admission to Stanford Law School is now complete and will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. We will communicate with you again when a decision has been made.

Sincerely,
Stanford Law School
Office of Admissions
559 Nathan Abbott Way
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650 723-4985
Fax: 650 723-0838
Email: admissions@law.stanford.edu
Website: http://www.law.stanford.edu

[georgina]

does stanford issue a "complete" email or anything? I got a received email so far.

thanks!

Yes they do, but it could take a while.

or maybe it came and you missed it? i got my complete email the day after i submitted.

[englawyer]

does stanford issue a "complete" email or anything? I got a received email so far.

thanks!

Yes they do, but it could take a while.

or maybe it came and you missed it? i got my complete email the day after i submitted.

i got an email about a small part of the form i forgot to fill out (doh). perhaps i will go complete during the next round of app processing

[Hattori Hanzo]

does stanford issue a "complete" email or anything? I got a received email so far.

thanks!

I submitted in Nov. but never got the complete email. Called a few weeks ago and they told me my app. is complete and under review so I guess some emails do get lost.

[joshhoward]

i got an email several days after i applied telling me that they had everything except for the Form B. its been a month now and I haven't heard anything since. Should I send them and email asking for an update, or should I just wait?

[Havaianas]

i got an email several days after i applied telling me that they had everything except for the Form B. its been a month now and I haven't heard anything since. Should I send them and email asking for an update, or should I just wait?

I had a similar situation and I had to email them to get the confirmation.

[nixxers]

bleeehhhhhhhh. anyone know when we can expect the next decisions? I just submitted my semester grades today, and they lifted my gpa up enough that I no longer fear imminent dingage...unless the ding arrives before LSAC processes my grades. damn you backed up lsac damn you.....

[Kretzy]

bleeehhhhhhhh. anyone know when we can expect the next decisions? I just submitted my semester grades today, and they lifted my gpa up enough that I no longer fear imminent dingage...unless the ding arrives before LSAC processes my grades. damn you backed up lsac damn you.....

Last year there was a large-ish group (10+ on LSN) who were admitted the 16th and 17th. I'd bet the beginning of next week brings more calls.

[nixxers]

bleeehhhhhhhh. anyone know when we can expect the next decisions? I just submitted my semester grades today, and they lifted my gpa up enough that I no longer fear imminent dingage...unless the ding arrives before LSAC processes my grades. damn you backed up lsac damn you.....

Last year there was a large-ish group (10+ on LSN) who were admitted the 16th and 17th. I'd bet the beginning of next week brings more calls.

lol nice tar

[Kretzy]

bleeehhhhhhhh. anyone know when we can expect the next decisions? I just submitted my semester grades today, and they lifted my gpa up enough that I no longer fear imminent dingage...unless the ding arrives before LSAC processes my grades. damn you backed up lsac damn you.....

Last year there was a large-ish group (10+ on LSN) who were admitted the 16th and 17th. I'd bet the beginning of next week brings more calls.

lol nice tar

Lucille was suffering from a hangover-related headache and sought her medication. That's when she mistook the the red-eye alcohol warning for a winking-eye alcohol suggestion.

[joshhoward]

i got an email several days after i applied telling me that they had everything except for the Form B. its been a month now and I haven't heard anything since. Should I send them and email asking for an update, or should I just wait?

I had a similar situation and I had to email them to get the confirmation.

turns out they sent it a few days ago, but it landed in my spam folder (along with my Berkeley acceptance!). strange.

[CordeliusX]

Why isn't there more Stanford appreciation here on TLS? I see H vs. Y all the time. The TLS review made me really hopeful of getting in

[CardinalRules]

i got an email several days after i applied telling me that they had everything except for the Form B. its been a month now and I haven't heard anything since. Should I send them and email asking for an update, or should I just wait?

I had a similar situation and I had to email them to get the confirmation.

turns out they sent it a few days ago, but it landed in my spam folder (along with my Berkeley acceptance!). strange.

I also had to email them to receive the confirmation of completion.

[crackberry]

Why isn't there more Stanford appreciation here on TLS? I see H vs. Y all the time. The TLS review made me really hopeful of getting in

I love Stanford. If you want SLS love, just talk to me.

[CardinalRules]

I'll talk your ear off about both Stanford and Cal.

[grrrstick]

Anyone want to predict when the next acceptances will come out?

[crackberry]

Anyone want to predict when the next acceptances will come out?

Next week.

[citydweller09]

Anyone want to predict when the next acceptances will come out?

Any ... second ... now ... NOW! RIGHT NOW!

Yeah sorry, no idea. Also no idea what I'm doing in this thread, since I don't have a prayer.

[Dignan]

Anyone want to predict when the next acceptances will come out?

Later this week, I predict.

Last year, Stanford released a large batch of decisions--well, large by Stanford standards--on January 16, which was a Friday.