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Re: 2016 SEO Applicants
From the SEO Law Website
Application Timeline:
Applications: accepted between November 1, 2015 and March 25th, 2016
Interviews: scheduled between January and April, 2016
Proof of law school enrollment: due no later than April 26, 2016
SEO Admissions decisions: made beginning in the spring of 2016
Program start date: May 2016
Application Timeline:
Applications: accepted between November 1, 2015 and March 25th, 2016
Interviews: scheduled between January and April, 2016
Proof of law school enrollment: due no later than April 26, 2016
SEO Admissions decisions: made beginning in the spring of 2016
Program start date: May 2016
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I have seen that. Decisions are rolling, which could conceivably mean that your chances change as the cycle (if you will) goes on - which, again, is why I posed my question. Thanks for your help, though.
I have seen that. Decisions are rolling, which could conceivably mean that your chances change as the cycle (if you will) goes on - which, again, is why I posed my question. Thanks for your help, though.
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Re: 2016 SEO Applicants
Depositing at a school requires that you withdraw all acceptances from other schools. If you are still pending or on a waitlist you are not required to withdraw, this comes directly from the lsac ethical guides. I don't have the link right now but I'll add it in a few.T14orTradeSchool wrote:^
I have seen that. Decisions are rolling, which could conceivably mean that your chances change as the cycle (if you will) goes on - which, again, is why I posed my question. Thanks for your help, though.
So the question for you becomes how much do you value that 600 dollars you could potentially lose if you do get into NYU? I agree with you about rolling desicions, the fact that admissions have started means the longer we wait now to deposit the lower our chances become of getting in. I actually deposited today because of that. However my choice was easier because I actually don't think I will get into the school I'm waiting on.
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Man, $600 is a lot to me. Do I contact NYU and explain my situation - and for a speedy decision (obviously phrased better than this)? or is that basically asking for a WL/Rejection? I'd assume they have me on their fence, but it's mid-April, I don't understand how it's taken this long.cdotson2 wrote:Depositing at a school requires that you withdraw all acceptances from other schools. If you are still pending or on a waitlist you are not required to withdraw, this comes directly from the lsac ethical guides. I don't have the link right now but I'll add it in a few.T14orTradeSchool wrote:^
I have seen that. Decisions are rolling, which could conceivably mean that your chances change as the cycle (if you will) goes on - which, again, is why I posed my question. Thanks for your help, though.
So the question for you becomes how much do you value that 600 dollars you could potentially lose if you do get into NYU? I agree with you about rolling desicions, the fact that admissions have started means the longer we wait now to deposit the lower our chances become of getting in. I actually deposited today because of that. However my choice was easier because I actually don't think I will get into the school I'm waiting on.
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I'm not really sure, I don't see why they would penalize you for asking, but I also think they might just shrug it off "the admissions process takes a long time and when we are ready we will notify you of a decision" type of reply. I haven't tried though. As an aside, why do you want NYU over Chicago?T14orTradeSchool wrote: Man, $600 is a lot to me. Do I contact NYU and explain my situation - and for a speedy decision (obviously phrased better than this)? or is that basically asking for a WL/Rejection? I'd assume they have me on their fence, but it's mid-April, I don't understand how it's taken this long.
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It'll be a lot cheaper (though I received a modest scholarship from Chicago). I'd assume I could get NYU to match Chicago (but it's late so maybe not, who knows), but as a NY native, there are a lot of others costs I would avoid (living expenses, food even) that will significantly reduce how much I'd have to pay upon graduation. So yeah, pretty much for that reason and that reason alone.cdotson2 wrote:I'm not really sure, I don't see why they would penalize you for asking, but I also think they might just shrug it off "the admissions process takes a long time and when we are ready we will notify you of a decision" type of reply. I haven't tried though. As an aside, why do you want NYU over Chicago?T14orTradeSchool wrote: Man, $600 is a lot to me. Do I contact NYU and explain my situation - and for a speedy decision (obviously phrased better than this)? or is that basically asking for a WL/Rejection? I'd assume they have me on their fence, but it's mid-April, I don't understand how it's taken this long.
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I know that people have emailed asking for a decision due to scholarship deadlines and they basically said, "You're going to have to wait. Sorry, not sorry"T14orTradeSchool wrote:It'll be a lot cheaper (though I received a modest scholarship from Chicago). I'd assume I could get NYU to match Chicago (but it's late so maybe not, who knows), but as a NY native, there are a lot of others costs I would avoid (living expenses, food even) that will significantly reduce how much I'd have to pay upon graduation. So yeah, pretty much for that reason and that reason alone.cdotson2 wrote:I'm not really sure, I don't see why they would penalize you for asking, but I also think they might just shrug it off "the admissions process takes a long time and when we are ready we will notify you of a decision" type of reply. I haven't tried though. As an aside, why do you want NYU over Chicago?T14orTradeSchool wrote: Man, $600 is a lot to me. Do I contact NYU and explain my situation - and for a speedy decision (obviously phrased better than this)? or is that basically asking for a WL/Rejection? I'd assume they have me on their fence, but it's mid-April, I don't understand how it's taken this long.
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According to the Webinar, decisions are not rolling.T14orTradeSchool wrote:^
I have seen that. Decisions are rolling, which could conceivably mean that your chances change as the cycle (if you will) goes on - which, again, is why I posed my question. Thanks for your help, though.
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Could you link me to this please if you can?! Thanks!FairchildFLT wrote:According to the Webinar, decisions are not rolling.T14orTradeSchool wrote:^
I have seen that. Decisions are rolling, which could conceivably mean that your chances change as the cycle (if you will) goes on - which, again, is why I posed my question. Thanks for your help, though.
Their website says interviews are on a rolling basis. Doesn't necessarily mean that my chances change, but it very likely does means that my chances change, since I assume there's a finite number of SEO spots to fill. I'd assume the same for acceptances too. but please link me to the webinar if you have it! Greatly appreciated.
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I can't I don't have the link anymore. Their website does say it's on a rolling basis but she said something along the lines of the law program being so small they don't do it on a rolling basis.T14orTradeSchool wrote:Could you link me to this please if you can?! Thanks!FairchildFLT wrote:According to the Webinar, decisions are not rolling.T14orTradeSchool wrote:^
I have seen that. Decisions are rolling, which could conceivably mean that your chances change as the cycle (if you will) goes on - which, again, is why I posed my question. Thanks for your help, though.
Their website says interviews are on a rolling basis. Doesn't necessarily mean that my chances change, but it very likely does means that my chances change, since I assume there's a finite number of SEO spots to fill. I'd assume the same for acceptances too. but please link me to the webinar if you have it! Greatly appreciated.
But I would agree with you. Obviously as spots are given out, there are less to go around.
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I have no idea for sure and could be completely wrong in thinking this, but I feel like their decision on an applicant is mostly complete after the interview. They have our numbers and in many cases what schools we already got into so I'm sure the decision is made way before deposit deadlines. They probably just wait until deposit deadlines to make sure that the applicant is actually committed to go to law school and your school choice may influence their decision if you were a candidate on the margin.T14orTradeSchool wrote:Could you link me to this please if you can?! Thanks!FairchildFLT wrote:According to the Webinar, decisions are not rolling.T14orTradeSchool wrote:^
I have seen that. Decisions are rolling, which could conceivably mean that your chances change as the cycle (if you will) goes on - which, again, is why I posed my question. Thanks for your help, though.
Their website says interviews are on a rolling basis. Doesn't necessarily mean that my chances change, but it very likely does means that my chances change, since I assume there's a finite number of SEO spots to fill. I'd assume the same for acceptances too. but please link me to the webinar if you have it! Greatly appreciated.
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Though I don't have proof of this either, what you're saying does make a ton of sense and I am kinda inclined to believe it.Budfox55 wrote: I have no idea for sure and could be completely wrong in thinking this, but I feel like their decision on an applicant is mostly complete after the interview. They have our numbers and in many cases what schools we already got into so I'm sure the decision is made way before deposit deadlines. They probably just wait until deposit deadlines to make sure that the applicant is actually committed to go to law school and your school choice may influence their decision if you were a candidate on the margin.
lol thanks! I'll check this out.FairchildFLT wrote:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist ... 7732591105
I lied I do still have the link.
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Re: 2016 SEO Applicants
So those not picked up in the first batch probably have a very slim chance of getting picked up now...especially if we haven't deposited yet...I really hate my cycle.
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I wouldn't say that at all.Another1 wrote:So those not picked up in the first batch probably have a very slim chance of getting picked up now...especially if we haven't deposited yet...I really hate my cycle.
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Re: 2016 SEO Applicants
Anyone else think we'll see another wave this week? If so, NYC or other region placements?
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After uploading the proof of deposit to the application, do we need to do anything else...just wait for a decision now?
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Yep! I called this morning and they said they let everyone know by email if you are accepted, rejected, or if they need more infogramps wrote:After uploading the proof of deposit to the application, do we need to do anything else...just wait for a decision now?
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Thanks!lawschoolspeaks wrote:Yep! I called this morning and they said they let everyone know by email if you are accepted, rejected, or if they need more infogramps wrote:After uploading the proof of deposit to the application, do we need to do anything else...just wait for a decision now?
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Re: 2016 SEO Applicants
Does anyone know if SEO will do expedited decisions? I've got another job offer I dont want to lose in case SEO dings me, but I would MUCH RATHER spend the summer working at an SEO firm. On the other hand, I worry that if I tell them I am considering another offer they might just reject me anyway.
Has anyone reading done this before with SEO?
Has anyone reading done this before with SEO?
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Does anyone know the official date orientation starts ?
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It should be fine if you ask for an expedition request, especially since they already started handing out offers. Having another exploding offer is a legitimate reason for the request and they're not going to hold it against you.BUCKSfan93 wrote:Does anyone know if SEO will do expedited decisions? I've got another job offer I dont want to lose in case SEO dings me, but I would MUCH RATHER spend the summer working at an SEO firm. On the other hand, I worry that if I tell them I am considering another offer they might just reject me anyway.
Has anyone reading done this before with SEO?
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Re: 2016 SEO Applicants
Orientation starts May 23rd
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Got the offer this afternoon!
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congrats! When did you interview?gramps wrote:Got the offer this afternoon!