JCougar wrote:I was put on hold earlier today. 168/2.95.
Did anyone with an LSAT above median get a "waitlist" e-mail?
Me. I promptly withdrew. Should really have withdrawn ages ago but just wanted a decision. Petty, I know.

JCougar wrote:I was put on hold earlier today. 168/2.95.
Did anyone with an LSAT above median get a "waitlist" e-mail?
itsmytime10 wrote:the waitlist emails also says that.
specifically:"we do anticipate taking candidates from the wait list this year"
finalaspects wrote:itsmytime10 wrote:the waitlist emails also says that.
specifically:"we do anticipate taking candidates from the wait list this year"
you took out the part "If it's any encouragement, we do anticipate taking candidates from the wait list this year."
that definitely seems to change it up a bit, in that waitlisters seem to have less chance than of held candidates.
emrose wrote:JCougar wrote:I was put on hold earlier today. 168/2.95.
Did anyone with an LSAT above median get a "waitlist" e-mail?
Me. I promptly withdrew. Should really have withdrawn ages ago but just wanted a decision. Petty, I know.
JCougar wrote:emrose wrote:JCougar wrote:I was put on hold earlier today. 168/2.95.
Did anyone with an LSAT above median get a "waitlist" e-mail?
Me. I promptly withdrew. Should really have withdrawn ages ago but just wanted a decision. Petty, I know.
That had to have been YP. Maybe they're going to start doing that this year if they feel that their medians are safe.
finalaspects wrote:itsmytime10 wrote:the waitlist emails also says that.
specifically:"we do anticipate taking candidates from the wait list this year"
you took out the part "If it's any encouragement, we do anticipate taking candidates from the wait list this year."
that definitely seems to change it up a bit, in that waitlisters seem to have less chance than of held candidates.
finalaspects wrote:D. H2Oman wrote:Unknownsou wrote:So how do holds usually work? Like, do they accept everyone off the hold list before they move to the waitlist folks?
Hold basically means they haven't made a decision yet. Most holds will probably end up on the waitlist.
bah! hopefully it means that we're on top of the waitlist if that happens?
and i mean our hold emails did say "I do anticipate admitting additional candidates." unlike the waitlist emails.
wizoz wrote:finalaspects wrote:D. H2Oman wrote:Unknownsou wrote:So how do holds usually work? Like, do they accept everyone off the hold list before they move to the waitlist folks?
Hold basically means they haven't made a decision yet. Most holds will probably end up on the waitlist.
bah! hopefully it means that we're on top of the waitlist if that happens?
and i mean our hold emails did say "I do anticipate admitting additional candidates." unlike the waitlist emails.
Not necessarily.
wizoz wrote:I literally had to lol when I read this. I think they will choose from the hold pile first to fill in gaps for their medians. But it's not as straightforward as I've described it. The waitlist pile is likely just sitting in the dean's office and at this point, they are comparing and debating on people from the hold piles to people in the waitlist piles to choose the right candidates for the limited # of seats. I've worked in ivy league admissions so I've seen it done at 1 institution...might be different at WUSTL but highly doubt it.
finalaspects wrote:wizoz wrote:finalaspects wrote:D. H2Oman wrote:
Hold basically means they haven't made a decision yet. Most holds will probably end up on the waitlist.
bah! hopefully it means that we're on top of the waitlist if that happens?
and i mean our hold emails did say "I do anticipate admitting additional candidates." unlike the waitlist emails.
Not necessarily.
why then have 2 separate lists? i don't understand the logic of having both hold and waitlists, when they could have waitlisted everyone, sorted those out and then take the best candidates?
and its not like everyone is on hold or on the waitlist, some are still waiting without either. i mean i would have understood if there were some sort of Early Decision option, where people are put on hold, which wouldn't mean that they have more chances then people on the waitlist. but at this point in the cycle... why bother with 2?
wizoz wrote:If WUSTL works like I've seen an admissions office work, then holds are to cover medians. Once medians are covered, then I've see softs at times taking the lead. For example, 1 guy got into this school I worked at because he was a cowboy. His scores were terrible but just because he was a cowboy and could add to the diversity then he was taken off the waitlist even though there were holds and files yet to be reviewed.
And, some waitlists are definite rejects but are waitlisted as a courtesy. It's the admissions office's way of saying, "hey, you put forth a good effort" and so will get rejected eventually even if seats are open. Pointless, I know...but it is done.
But all in all, you're in a better position than a waitlist...but I wouldn't take too much comfort in that.
finalaspects wrote:wizoz wrote:I literally had to lol when I read this. I think they will choose from the hold pile first to fill in gaps for their medians. But it's not as straightforward as I've described it. The waitlist pile is likely just sitting in the dean's office and at this point, they are comparing and debating on people from the hold piles to people in the waitlist piles to choose the right candidates for the limited # of seats. I've worked in ivy league admissions so I've seen it done at 1 institution...might be different at WUSTL but highly doubt it.
this ivy league had both hold and waitlist? and if so was the hold only applied in the early decision/application part or was it used even at the end of the cycle? i highly doubt that it was used in the end of the cycle when they could have used waitlist for everyone.
if held from the early decision, it is understandable to compare with the waitlisters, since they didn't have an idea of the pool but now they do.
romothesavior wrote:Holds mean you have not had a decision. You could still be accepted, waitlisted, or even dinged at this point. They just need more time to review your materials and determine whether they have room for you. I'd expect you will get a decision (A, R, W/L) in the next few days or weeks.
On the other hand, W/L is a form of decision, meaning they placed you on the list and will draw from it as needed.
Held is better than waitlist. It means you're still in the game for an outright acceptance. In all likelihood, however, you'll be W/L'd (as happened to me after being held by Georgetown).
tcordier wrote:We appreciate your interest in attending Washington University School of Law. This year, we received applications from a record number of outstanding candidates and we are currently over-committed with our offers of admission. For that reason, a final decision regarding the status of your application has not yet been made, and the Admissions Committee has placed you on our wait list. However, the Committee was highly impressed with your credentials and is hoping to be able to extend you an offer of admission in the near future.
I understand that you need to start making plans for this fall. Unfortunately, at this time, it is difficult to determine exactly when and how many candidates will be admitted from our wait list. Admitted candidates have until April 1st to submit a deposit to hold their seats in the entering class. As soon as we know that we have seats available, we will immediately notify those additional applicants to whom we are able to offer admission.
If it?s any encouragement, we do anticipate taking candidates from the wait list this year. For your part, if you wish to remain on our wait list, please complete the "Wait List" form at http://law.wustl.edu/admissions/forms/waitlist.asp
We appreciate your patience and hope that you will continue to consider Washington University School of Law as your school of choice for your legal education.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Clifford
Assistant Dean for Admissions
What is this? Should i feel optimistic? Or is this just the nicest, most encouraging wait list letter I have received?
tcordier wrote:What is this? Should i feel optimistic? Or is this just the nicest, most encouraging wait list letter I have received?
romothesavior wrote:Holds mean you have not had a decision. You could still be accepted, waitlisted, or even dinged at this point. They just need more time to review your materials and determine whether they have room for you. I'd expect you will get a decision (A, R, W/L) in the next few days or weeks.
On the other hand, W/L is a form of decision, meaning they placed you on the list and will draw from it as needed.
Held is better than waitlist. It means you're still in the game for an outright acceptance. In all likelihood, however, you'll be W/L'd (as happened to me after being held by Georgetown).
sibley wrote:tcordier wrote:What is this? Should i feel optimistic? Or is this just the nicest, most encouraging wait list letter I have received?
it is very friendly though, isn't it?
tcordier wrote:sibley wrote:tcordier wrote:What is this? Should i feel optimistic? Or is this just the nicest, most encouraging wait list letter I have received?
it is very friendly though, isn't it?
Hell I almost bought a WashU T-shirt and sweater!
savetheturtles wrote:romothesavior wrote:Holds mean you have not had a decision. You could still be accepted, waitlisted, or even dinged at this point. They just need more time to review your materials and determine whether they have room for you. I'd expect you will get a decision (A, R, W/L) in the next few days or weeks.
On the other hand, W/L is a form of decision, meaning they placed you on the list and will draw from it as needed.
Held is better than waitlist. It means you're still in the game for an outright acceptance. In all likelihood, however, you'll be W/L'd (as happened to me after being held by Georgetown).
From what I can tell last year, the hold list is basically the "preferred waitlist," to use a GULC term. It's not really a hold list in the way that other schools use the term, where you eventually get a decision of accept, reject, or waitlist after a certain date. Once you're on the hold list, you basically just stay there until you get off or school starts.
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