Do e-mails+physical letters actually mean anything? Forum

[MyNameIsntJames]

Hey I recently received a couple e-mails from Columbia Law that encouraged me to apply and gave me a fee waiver. I also got a physical packet of information from them today that I arrived at my parent's house (I'll go pick that up soon).

Is this a sign I have a legit shot (50%+) of getting into the school or is this generic shit they send to everybody in the country?

I'm planning on retaking and applying next cycle but clearly that would be a dumb move if Columbia is an option now.

[curry1]

Hey I recently received a couple e-mails from Columbia Law that encouraged me to apply and gave me a fee waiver. I also got a physical packet of information from them today that I arrived at my parent's house (I'll go pick that up soon).

Is this a sign I have a legit shot (50%+) of getting into the school or is this generic shit they send to everybody in the country?

I'm planning on retaking and applying next cycle but clearly that would be a dumb move if Columbia is an option now.

this is irrelevant, what are your #'s? If 172 + passable gpa, you have a good shot (not relevant for URM)

[echonov]

AFAIK, there's no evidence that receiving a waiver (or any other kind of contact from a school) is a meaningful or significant indicator of application outcomes. Are your stats in range for Columbia?