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I'm on the borderline of LSAT/GPA for a school i'm applying to.

I really want to write them a letter or SOMETHING expressing that they are my absolute number one choice and i will 100% attend if i'm accepted.

Anything I can do without being annoying?

Send a LOCI -- tell the school exactly that, and also update them with anything you've done since applying (i.e. new grades, projects, jobs, etc.). It works.

Yes, send it. I've updated schools with new info and have sent LOCI. Each time they've told me they'd add it to my file.

BioEBear2010 wrote:Send a LOCI -- tell the school exactly that, and also update them with anything you've done since applying (i.e. new grades, projects, jobs, etc.). It works.

Well if it's not uncommon and it won't piss them off, then i certainly will; however I have nothing new to report.

What angle should I take?

lawman2010 wrote:Yes, send it. I've updated schools with new info and have sent LOCI. Each time they've told me they'd add it to my file.

I have a strong suspicion that I will just be annoying them, But if you think so...

lawman2010 wrote:Yes, send it. I've updated schools with new info and have sent LOCI. Each time they've told me they'd add it to my file.

same here. to NYU.

NUMB3RFIFTY wrote:

lawman2010 wrote:Yes, send it. I've updated schools with new info and have sent LOCI. Each time they've told me they'd add it to my file.

I have a strong suspicion that I will just be annoying them, But if you think so...

promising a school that you'll attend if accepted is not annoying.

superserial wrote:

NUMB3RFIFTY wrote:

lawman2010 wrote:Yes, send it. I've updated schools with new info and have sent LOCI. Each time they've told me they'd add it to my file.

I have a strong suspicion that I will just be annoying them, But if you think so...

promising a school that you'll attend if accepted is not annoying.

First of all, that's the greatest profile pic of all time.

Second of all, i guess i'm just conflicted because I have little or nothing to report, other than the fact that I'm promising to attend if accepted.

Which SOUNDS like enough of a reason to write a letter, BUT...

What if, even after the letter, the decision is rendered and i'm waitlisted? I'll still have nothing to report and my second letter will be exactly the same as the first.

NUMB3RFIFTY wrote: First of all, that's the greatest profile pic of all time.

Second of all, i guess i'm just conflicted because I have little or nothing to report, other than the fact that I'm promising to attend if accepted.

Which SOUNDS like enough of a reason to write a letter, BUT...

What if, even after the letter, the decision is rendered and i'm waitlisted? I'll still have nothing to report and my second letter will be exactly the same as the first.

I think a promise to attend if accepted and a reaffirmation of your interest in the school warrant writing a letter. If you wait until you get waitlisted, your acceptance becomes dependent on whether other students decide to attend. You're essentially telling them that you don't need money and that you're going to help their yield rate, which could push you over the edge as a borderline candidate, IMO.

Are you still in school? If so, you'll have a GPA update by May. Also, you have time to get another recommendation between now and a waitlist decision.

NUMB3RFIFTY wrote:

superserial wrote:

NUMB3RFIFTY wrote:

lawman2010 wrote:Yes, send it. I've updated schools with new info and have sent LOCI. Each time they've told me they'd add it to my file.

I have a strong suspicion that I will just be annoying them, But if you think so...

promising a school that you'll attend if accepted is not annoying.

First of all, that's the greatest profile pic of all time.

Second of all, i guess i'm just conflicted because I have little or nothing to report, other than the fact that I'm promising to attend if accepted.

Which SOUNDS like enough of a reason to write a letter, BUT...

What if, even after the letter, the decision is rendered and i'm waitlisted? I'll still have nothing to report and my second letter will be exactly the same as the first.

I have wondered about this for a while, if you say if accepted you will attend does that constitute an agreement to attend off of the waitlist even if they offer a seat the day before classes start or a similar situation, such as when you withdraw from the waitlist they offer you a spot? Or is it just an agreement to attend if accepted outright?

I did exactly that to vanderbilt, sent them a LOCI before my decision with numbers right on the border, told them they were my number 1 school and that I would withdraw all my applications immediately, they told me they would add it my file . . . waitlisted. It makes me doubt it really did anything at all.

I think this is risky. I've been thinking about doing this same thing to a school I've applied to, but am terrified that they'll look at my letter, see that I'm a guarantee to attend, accept me without any merit aid, and then I'll get money from a peer school and have to pay sticker at the first.

I guess the point is, you have to be 100% sure you want this school at sticker over any of its peers with $.

I only got into schools I sent LOCIs to. Take that for what it's worth. Correlation doesnt necessarily equal causation but who knows.

Unitas wrote:
I have wondered about this for a while, if you say if accepted you will attend does that constitute an agreement to attend off of the waitlist even if they offer a seat the day before classes start or a similar situation, such as when you withdraw from the waitlist they offer you a spot? Or is it just an agreement to attend if accepted outright?

it's just an agreement to attend if accepted outright.

superserial wrote:

Unitas wrote:
I have wondered about this for a while, if you say if accepted you will attend does that constitute an agreement to attend off of the waitlist even if they offer a seat the day before classes start or a similar situation, such as when you withdraw from the waitlist they offer you a spot? Or is it just an agreement to attend if accepted outright?

it's just an agreement to attend if accepted outright.

Will a school take it personally if i send them my LOCI, they accept me, but I end up not going?

NUMB3RFIFTY wrote:

superserial wrote:

Unitas wrote:
I have wondered about this for a while, if you say if accepted you will attend does that constitute an agreement to attend off of the waitlist even if they offer a seat the day before classes start or a similar situation, such as when you withdraw from the waitlist they offer you a spot? Or is it just an agreement to attend if accepted outright?

it's just an agreement to attend if accepted outright.

Will a school take it personally if i send them my LOCI, they accept me, but I end up not going?

if the LOCI says you're 100% committed to the school, then yes. if the LOCI just expresses general interest in the school, then no.

is it stupid to send two LOCI before the decision is rendered? I have something to update, I made Phi Beta Kappa since the last time that I sent a LOCI, but nothing else. I've been complete since Nov, and am starting to go insane. Is it worth it to send another one?

Would you phrase the withdraw all apps and attend ____ school, precisely as that? Or is there some sort of more ambiguous phrasing that you would use?

pinkhearts wrote:is it stupid to send two LOCI before the decision is rendered? I have something to update, I made Phi Beta Kappa since the last time that I sent a LOCI, but nothing else. I've been complete since Nov, and am starting to go insane. Is it worth it to send another one?

Would you phrase the withdraw all apps and attend ____ school, precisely as that? Or is there some sort of more ambiguous phrasing that you would use?

I have read quite a few threads about this and it seems like the verdict is the following: Actual updates of value (LORS, Work Experience, Honors) are always welcome, but if it's nothing more than a simple statement of interest, then more than one may be excessive. If you're not ready to 100% commit yourself to the school, just state your general interest and outline why you're interested. If you ARE ready to commit yourself, specify that you will withdraw all other apps.

I'm sure more experienced people will read over that and agree/disagree accordingly, but of all the threads i've read, that seems to be the consensus.

anyone heard anything about writing a LOCI for Hastings? I really want to write one, but am nervous because they are so strict about sending extra materials. thanks

I'm getting closer to doing this. i think i have WL numbers, so if i update the app with all this great news now, i'll have nothing new to report if i do get WL. (I suppose...) also, does it matter if its emailed or snail mailed? i've heard pro's and con's for both.

If you say that you will attend if accepted, is this a binding contract? I mean you sign it at the end, but does it have that power?

chanchito wrote:If you say that you will attend if accepted, is this a binding contract? I mean you sign it at the end, but does it have that power?

There are two possibilities, and rather than say which is correct I'll let you weigh both of them together:

1) It is binding. You violating that would break a contract with a law school and they can take action against you.

2) It is not binding in a legal sense. However, you made a statement that appears to have misrepresented your intentions, and law schools will possibly do things like notify peer law schools about the misrepresentation. Alternately the law school could report your misrepresentation to the bar, which could consider it as part of your Character & Fitness.

I don't think it matters whether it's legally binding or not, because you're potentially screwed either way.

What is the board's thoughts on sending a LOCI to a reach school (i.e. below median LSAT, within 25-75% GPA) prior to admission? I am at the point where I feel like a waitlist would be the best decision that I could receive for this particular school, so my question is if I promise to commit 100% to the school and pay sticker do you think it will boost my application in their eyes, hurt it or have no effect whatsoever? Any advice is appreciated.