Harvard c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013) Forum

[spicyyoda17]

Btw what's the over/under on how many +1s for the post congratulating Lavitz on his JS2?

8.5

[kingsfield69]

Btw what's the over/under on how many +1s for the post congratulating Lavitz on his JS2?

8.5

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[Lavitz]

What are the initial impressions on JS1-JS2 conversions? Looks pretty good to me, with a couple of really weird/notable exceptions. I know that JS joked about turning away a future president...maybe she's trying to pull it off?

This would explain Lavitz's current status with the school.

Lol, thanks but no thanks.

Anyway, I'm just glad nobody's going around raising expectations that I'll definitely get admi--

Btw what's the over/under on how many +1s for the post congratulating Lavitz on his JS2?

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Spoke too soon

[leebs2]

Any movement today? Or is today an interview day?

[Anonymous4444]

Any movement today? Or is today an interview day?

this used to be my post but ive given up checking my email for the js1 im too worn out....

[kingsfield69]

Any movement today? Or is today an interview day?

this used to be my post but ive given up checking my email for the js1 im too worn out....

Lavitz ... what say you, prophet? Is today all about the scheduled interviews, or will some calls go out this evening?

[T14urm]

Does anyone know if you submitted your app 11/1 and went complete 11/13, around what time should you expect to hear back from Harvard?

[edamame]

Does anyone know if you submitted your app 11/1 and went complete 11/13, around what time should you expect to hear back from Harvard?

+1

I'd like to know the answer, as well. Submitted a bit before 11/20 and went complete 12/3.

[kingsfield69]

Does anyone know if you submitted your app 11/1 and went complete 11/13, around what time should you expect to hear back from Harvard?

+1

I'd like to know the answer, as well. Submitted a bit before 11/20 and went complete 12/3.

Unfortunately, the cycle has not followed a clear pattern in this regard. The first group of applicants went complete around 10/10 and began hearing back in early November. After that first wave, the turn time has been less predictable, with some receiving interview invitations within 24 hours of file completion and others hearing only a deafening silence. Speculating, I think it depends on two things: the timing of your application relative to a "round" of review activity, and how strongly your file resonates with initial reviewers.

But honestly, no one can answer this.

[hanners7]

Had a great chat with KB this morning! She's lovely.

But now it's time to wait some more... Fingers crossed for us all!

[helix23]

Any movement today? Or is today an interview day?

this used to be my post but ive given up checking my email for the js1 im too worn out....

+1

[helix23]

I find this lack of movement disturbing.

[trojandave]

I find this lack of movement disturbing.

It's a trap?

[helix23]

I find this lack of movement disturbing.

It's a trap?

let's hope not

[sabanist]

Don't know if this has been mentioned, but there is an email reminder that goes out the day before your JS1. Expect it so that when you see that HLS emailed you, you don't panic and go, "Oh god, this is where they realize they made a mistake and rescind their offer" like a certain someone did...

Fingers crossed for chaos on Friday!

[efresh88]

does anyone know how you pronounce Dean Martha Minow last name?

[kingsfield69]

Don't know if this has been mentioned, but there is an email reminder that goes out the day before your JS1. Expect it so that when you see that HLS emailed you, you don't panic and go, "Oh god, this is where they realize they made a mistake and rescind their offer" like a certain someone did...

Fingers crossed for chaos on Friday!

+1.

[hannahk]

does anyone know how you pronounce Dean Martha Minow last name?

Minow like the fish.

[T14urm]

Does anyone know if you submitted your app 11/1 and went complete 11/13, around what time should you expect to hear back from Harvard?

+1

I'd like to know the answer, as well. Submitted a bit before 11/20 and went complete 12/3.

Unfortunately, the cycle has not followed a clear pattern in this regard. The first group of applicants went complete around 10/10 and began hearing back in early November. After that first wave, the turn time has been less predictable, with some receiving interview invitations within 24 hours of file completion and others hearing only a deafening silence. Speculating, I think it depends on two things: the timing of your application relative to a "round" of review activity, and how strongly your file resonates with initial reviewers.

But honestly, no one can answer this.

Wow people have been receiving interview invites within 24 hours of completion?! Thats insane! Well I'm definitely not one of those people lol.

[shntn]

Don't know if this has been mentioned, but there is an email reminder that goes out the day before your JS1. Expect it so that when you see that HLS emailed you, you don't panic and go, "Oh god, this is where they realize they made a mistake and rescind their offer" like a certain someone did...

Fingers crossed for chaos on Friday!

+1.

Is that the current prediction for people who had JS1s this week?

[digifly]

It's quiet...too quiet.

[wisteria]

Does anyone know if you submitted your app 11/1 and went complete 11/13, around what time should you expect to hear back from Harvard?

+1

I'd like to know the answer, as well. Submitted a bit before 11/20 and went complete 12/3.

I'm still waiting for my file to be complete. Submitted 11/19. Ugh....

[sabanist]

Wow people have been receiving interview invites within 24 hours of completion?! Thats insane! Well I'm definitely not one of those people lol.

There were a handful, me included, who got invites within 48 hours of completion via status checker. Same day for email.
Bear in mind, these completions came the Monday after Thanksgiving, so it's possible that our apps were actually complete before the break but weren't updated in the system. That's my theory anyway.

Is that the current prediction for people who had JS1s this week?

Speculation as far as I know, but some folks said that this Friday was open (no JS1 spots). I don't remember seeing any open times on it either, but I was an afternoon JS1 invite so the morning crowd might know for sure.

[spicyyoda17]

Don't know if this has been mentioned, but there is an email reminder that goes out the day before your JS1. Expect it so that when you see that HLS emailed you, you don't panic and go, "Oh god, this is where they realize they made a mistake and rescind their offer" like a certain someone did...

Fingers crossed for chaos on Friday!

As much as I am hoping for this, I feel like Friday would be such a quick turn-around, especially considering that people are interviewing tomorrow in addition to yesterday and today.

On the other hand, with interviews occurring M-F next week, I wonder if they actually will provide us some JS2 love on Friday before the next "wave."

[Anonymous4444]

Don't know if this has been mentioned, but there is an email reminder that goes out the day before your JS1. Expect it so that when you see that HLS emailed you, you don't panic and go, "Oh god, this is where they realize they made a mistake and rescind their offer" like a certain someone did...

Fingers crossed for chaos on Friday!

As much as I am hoping for this, I feel like Friday would be such a quick turn-around, especially considering that people are interviewing tomorrow in addition to yesterday and today.

On the other hand, with interviews occurring M-F next week, I wonder if they actually will provide us some JS2 love on Friday before the next "wave."

Can someone with a js1 check the schedule and comment on the likelihood of more js1?