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Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:26 pm
by tvink
I don't know if I should be happy, indifferent, or sad with the news that has come out now. I guess a waitlist beats rejection.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:28 pm
by Panther7
Snazzygirl wrote:Does anyone know how much the first deposit is? And how long does one have to accept/decline an offer off of the waitlist? Thanks - I couldn't find any of this info on the UW website (which actually has some amazing links).
my accept/decline date was 1 month after the date i was accepted (it prompted me for April 19th rather than April 1st). I can't assure you it will be the same later in the cycle, but that's what it was for me.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:31 pm
by moandersen
JCougar wrote:Ugh. I'm struggling with my LOCI. Wisconsin is one of my top 4 choices, basically my 4 targets, but out of those 4, it's probably fourth. I don't know if it's even effective for me to write a LOCI unless you tell the school they are your top choice. I'm looking at WUSTL, UIUC, and Minnesota as well. The first two seem to have better career options, but I get in-state tuition at Wisconsin. I'm "hold listed" at WUSTL, waitlisted at UIUC, and I haven't heard anything from Minnesota yet, but I have the numbers to get into one, if not all of those places, plus probably get scholarships that somewhat even out the cost with Wisconsin.
One part of me wants to write a LOCI ASAP and get it in to Wisconsin, but I don't know how effective one would be if I just say, "you are one of my top choices," rather than "I will matriculate for sure if you admit me." The other part of me wants to wait a few more weeks to see how things pan out so I can write a more genuine LOCI if indeed, Wisconsin moves up on my list (due to not getting off waitlists).
Im in the same position. Ive been putting the loci off for the past two weeks for the exact reasons. This weekend im going to write one, and somehow come across that they are one of two of my top choices. How I exactly word it, I have no idea.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:24 pm
by tdubsWI
Nightrunner wrote:FYI (and please note that this is just my opinion): while you are deciding whether or not you'd be willing to put Wisconsin as your #1 choice, someone else on that same Waitlist is submitting an LOCI and/or visiting the school.
...and that someone else is me.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:40 pm
by missinglink
Nightrunner wrote:FYI (and please note that this is just my opinion): while you are deciding whether or not you'd be willing to put Wisconsin as your #1 choice, someone else on that same Waitlist is submitting an LOCI and/or visiting the school.
+1.
WL'd recently with a 163/3.8 OOS. Still seriously considering the school, so I want to get that across. Sent something in the day after my WL.
I'd be less on the fence if Wisconsin were a little more generous with scholarships. Hard to bite the bullet on OOS sticker.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:23 pm
by Panther7
Anyone heading down for ASW next weekend?
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:32 pm
by sconnielaw13
Panther7 wrote:Anyone heading down for ASW next weekend?
I most definetly will if I get off the wait list by then!
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:48 pm
by Panther7
vlienj24 wrote:Panther7 wrote:Anyone heading down for ASW next weekend?
I most definetly will if I get off the wait list by then!
I was only able to get a 2-bed hotel room, so if anyone wants to split with me, i got a room for rather cheap (and right on state street)
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:53 am
by Texasboundanddown
Panther7 wrote:vlienj24 wrote:Panther7 wrote:Anyone heading down for ASW next weekend?
I most definetly will if I get off the wait list by then!
I was only able to get a 2-bed hotel room, so if anyone wants to split with me, i got a room for rather cheap (and right on state street)
Do you give massages?
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:11 am
by Panther7
Texasboundanddown wrote:Panther7 wrote:vlienj24 wrote:Panther7 wrote:Anyone heading down for ASW next weekend?
I most definetly will if I get off the wait list by then!
I was only able to get a 2-bed hotel room, so if anyone wants to split with me, i got a room for rather cheap (and right on state street)
Do you give massages?
sorry, massage is extra.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:36 am
by BigFatPanda
Panther7 wrote:Panther7 wrote:vlienj24 wrote:Panther7 wrote:Anyone heading down for ASW next weekend?
I most definetly will if I get off the wait list by then!
I was only able to get a 2-bed hotel room, so if anyone wants to split with me, i got a room for rather cheap (and right on state street)
Got an alcohol fridge in the room?
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:08 pm
by Panther7
BigFatPanda wrote:
Got an alcohol fridge in the room?
would hope so. if not, i wouldn't be against putting ice in the sink.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:19 am
by coolkatz321
Panther7 wrote:BigFatPanda wrote:
Got an alcohol fridge in the room?
would hope so. if not, i wouldn't be against putting ice in the sink.
You guys will do just fine in Madison.
If you need any bar or restaurant recommendations, don't hesitate to ask.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:18 am
by BigFatPanda
coolkatz321 wrote:Panther7 wrote:BigFatPanda wrote:
Got an alcohol fridge in the room?
would hope so. if not, i wouldn't be against putting ice in the sink.
You guys will do just fine in Madison.
If you need any bar or restaurant recommendations, don't hesitate to ask.
So what do u recommend?
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:03 am
by sconnielaw13
Boy oh Boy do I hope i get off the wait list at UW. I just received my estimated loans for the U of Iowa... 60k thats not kewl considering with the cost of living and everything I could go to UW for 90k for 3 years!!! Has there been any movement on the waitlist yet? Does anyone think there will be movement yet this week or do you think they wait until next week?
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:06 pm
by sconnielaw13
I just got some really good news my g/f of 6 years just got admitted to UW's MPA program. With this news and a few other awards (student commencement speaker, a huge leadership award, and another award only given to one graduating senior per semester) I have recently received would it be out of line for me to send another very brief LOCI to UW Madison to really express my interest in attending? Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated!
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:06 pm
by Panther7
vlienj24 wrote:I just got some really good news my g/f of 6 years just got admitted to UW's MPA program. With this news and a few other awards (student commencement speaker, a huge leadership award, and another award only given to one graduating senior per semester) I have recently received would it be out of line for me to send another very brief LOCI to UW Madison to really express my interest in attending? Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated!
I think they would actually like to hear that, I say go for it.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:11 pm
by klussy
will withdraw today. love the school, but 37k OOS and no scholly...makes it tough with other options on the table.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:15 pm
by lawcycle2010
klussy wrote:will withdraw today. love the school, but 37k OOS and no scholly...makes it tough with other options on the table.
From all the UW WLers out there... THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:29 pm
by donzoli
I would assume there will be more movement next week as the ASW is this weekend and people who go will either put down deposits or realize its not for them. Also, I think they have an offer acceptance deadline April 19th.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:41 pm
by sconnielaw13
Nightrunner wrote:Panther7 wrote:vlienj24 wrote:I just got some really good news my g/f of 6 years just got admitted to UW's MPA program. With this news and a few other awards (student commencement speaker, a huge leadership award, and another award only given to one graduating senior per semester) I have recently received would it be out of line for me to send another very brief LOCI to UW Madison to really express my interest in attending? Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated!
I think they would actually like to hear that, I say go for it.
seconded
Thanks for the input guys I will put together another LOCI tonight and send it off!
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 5:42 am
by Panther7
So nobody else going to be kicking it with me at ASW this weekend? Seems like it's going to be a small group coming.
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:58 am
by BigFatPanda
Panther7 wrote:So nobody else going to be kicking it with me at ASW this weekend? Seems like it's going to be a small group coming.
Should've give out those massages....
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:28 am
by lawcycle2010
Panther7 wrote:So nobody else going to be kicking it with me at ASW this weekend? Seems like it's going to be a small group coming.
If they let me in off the WL i'd be there in a second!
Re: Wisconsin 2010 Application Cycle
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:46 am
by tdubsWI
Panther7 wrote:So nobody else going to be kicking it with me at ASW this weekend? Seems like it's going to be a small group coming.
Well, I won't be going to the actual event (unless I get off the WL this week) but I would be up for meeting you guys for a beer.
On second thought, maybe I WILL show up to the ASW. It can be my George Costanza style strategy- just show up to everything and pretend like I got in
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