Won't Have Apps in Till Thursdayish Forum

[gbpackerbacker]

Part of me is freaking out because I probably will not have most of my apps in until between Thursday and Sunday night. Do you think that will hinder my chances at any of my schools (top 20) for acceptance or scholarship?

I just feel like now that fee waivers are being sent out and such, I am under a lot of pressure.

[gerbal]

I thought it was considered early until thanksgiving...I don't plan to have an of my apps out before thanksgiving...

[CapHillLove]

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[plenipotentiary]

You're doomed.

(No, you're fine.)

[GeePee]

OP- lol.

2nd poster- thank you for staying rational.

3rd poster- yes.

[beachbum]

I'm getting really nervous about this too.... Is it just TLS making me irrational?

Yes. You should only be nervous if you're trying to meet an ED deadline.

[whymeohgodno]

Won't have apps in till maybe early...probably mid december. FML.

[Aggiegrad2011]

TLS really isn't an accurate gauge.

[ahduth]

You're doomed.

This. By Thursday about 90% of the seats at top 20 schools will have been filled. The remaining 10% will be going to people who scored above 178 on the LSAT, and had to file late because they were finishing up work on the new anti-cancer drug they were inventing, and things of that nature.

[jtemp320]

You're doomed.

This. By Thursday about 90% of the seats at top 20 schools will have been filled. The remaining 10% will be going to people who scored above 178 on the LSAT, and had to file late because they were finishing up work on the new anti-cancer drug they were inventing, and things of that nature.

I almost believed you were serious until the anti-cancer drug thing...

I'm in the same boat - trying to remain calm and get my apps in this week and next week - lets all take a deep breath

[2014]

You're doomed.

This. By Thursday about 90% of the seats at top 20 schools will have been filled. The remaining 10% will be going to people who scored above 178 on the LSAT, and had to file late because they were finishing up work on the new anti-cancer drug they were inventing, and things of that nature.

Don't forget the Rhodes scholar interviewees who turn down the opportunity in order to go to law school next year. Those will be incoming at some point too.

[Ragged]

I'm getting them in tonight. All excpet Yale, which still needs a 250 to go with it. (One has to dream right?)

[Jen Loblaw]

I'm so glad I'm not alone in feeling like this

[hellojd]

you're late you're late for a very important date

*runs down law school rabbit hole*

[annie2010]

I'm getting really nervous about this too.... Is it just TLS making me irrational?

Yes. You should only be nervous if you're trying to meet an ED deadline.

Why do you have to be nervous if you are trying to make an ED deadline? How far ahead of time do you have to submit for your app to be complete by the 15th?

All my letters and transcripts are in, I'm just still working on my PS....now I'm nervous.

[ahduth]

Why do you have to be nervous [edited for clarity]

Because if you're not nervous, you're not getting the full law school experience. This is part of what you're paying for.

....now I'm nervous.

Good... now we're doing it right.

I'm only now becoming nervous because I truly only turned on this computer to cheat and look up where to find the endurance Bobblehead in Fallout 3. And now I'm checking TLS. WTF is wrong with me...

[annie2010]

Why do you have to be nervous [edited for clarity]

Because if you're not nervous, you're not getting the full law school experience. This is part of what you're paying for.

....now I'm nervous.

Good... now we're doing it right.

I'm only now becoming nervous because I truly only turned on this computer to cheat and look up where to find the endurance Bobblehead in Fallout 3. And now I'm checking TLS. WTF is wrong with me...

K so WTF is wrong with me that I'm cool with paying to be nervous for the next 3 years? AHh I gotta stop checking TLS in the meantime so I can savor my last months of nervous free life.


buttttt really, how far ahead of time should you submit your application before the due date so that it has time to be complete?

[sperry]

Didn't apply til March and did fine. You are way ahead of the game if you are getting your apps in in early November.

[annie2010]

Didn't apply til March and did fine. You are way ahead of the game if you are getting your apps in in early November.

No no I mean for ED. Which is due on the 15th. How many days in advance should I hit submit and pay so that it's complete on time.

[beachbum]

Didn't apply til March and did fine. You are way ahead of the game if you are getting your apps in in early November.

No no I mean for ED. Which is due on the 15th. How many days in advance should I hit submit and pay so that it's complete on time.

If the school recommends/requires that you submit by November 15, then submit by November 15 and you should be fine. The earlier the better- but take the time to put together a competitive application.