Columbia EIP 2016 Forum

[Anonymous User]

What does it mean if we haven't heard back from Weil even though other people have heard either way (i.e. some have CBs, some have dings)?

[pa1901]

If a firm leaves a cb voicemail, is it okay to call and schedule the next morning? I need to wait to hear back from another firm about scheduling before scheduling this one.

If it matters, they called me at about 3:30pm so it's not like there's that much time to get back to them before their recruiting department leaves for the day.

Definitely fine to call the next morning.

Pretty sure it's fine to call 3-4 days later, no?

Assuming you're talking about big NY firms then that's probably fine as well, but obviously the sooner you respond to them the better. If you're talking about a firm in a secondary market that takes a small summer class then I would try not to wait as long.

[stoopkid13]

Do firms normally respond to thank you notes?

In my experience yes, even if they ultimately ding you.

[Anonymous User]

O'Melveny DC ding via email just now.

On a related note: FUCK THIS FUCKING HORSE SHIT PROCESS. FUCK IT ALL.

[Anonymous User]

Chadbourne anyone?

Chadbourne CB on Tuesday (CP)

[Anonymous User]

Only 2 CB's here, still waiting on like 15 firms (some non-NY)... How fucked am I?

[Anonymous User]

Covington DC CB via phone call.

[TheoO]

Only 2 CB's here, still waiting on like 15 firms (some non-NY)... How fucked am I?

What's the point of this question? Prep for the callbacks and mass mail hard.

[Anonymous User]

Covington DC CB via phone call.

Interviewer?

[Anonymous User]

How soon should I expect to hear back after a CB?

[Anonymous User]

Please I need advice.

I had 20 interviews. Had the following dings by now...

Wachtell
Cravath
Simpson
Weil
Shearman
Paul Weiss
Mcdermott
Sidley

That's 8 dings and the rest on hold. I have just 1 callback with a firm outside v100. I don't know what happened. I have mid stone grades. Is this normal? Should I be happy with my 1 callback?

Where is your CB from? You should prep HARD, and check the CB --> offer percentage on the EIP website.

[Anonymous User]

Covington DC CB via phone call.

Interviewer?

KP

[Anonymous User]

Schulte ding JD

[Anonymous User]

Weil ding via email JT

[Anonymous User]

Cov DC via call, SW

[Anonymous User]

What does it mean if we haven't heard back from Weil even though other people have heard either way (i.e. CBs, multiple rounds of dings)?

[Anonymous User]

What does it mean if we haven't heard back from Weil even though other people have heard either way (i.e. CBs, multiple rounds of dings)?

Oof. Not good. That sounds like it might be an ultra ding. It's probably taking so long because they're still crafting the rejection letter. Stay strong.

[Anonymous User]

What does it mean if we haven't heard back from Weil even though other people have heard either way (i.e. CBs, multiple rounds of dings)?

Oof. Not good. That sounds like it might be an ultra ding. It's probably taking so long because they're still crafting the rejection letter. Stay strong.

Not necessarily. It might just mean they forgot about OP. OP may have been so unremarkable that it's like they never even interviewed. Just one plausible explanation.

Another is that you're not rejected yet but not called back yet. Also, check your spam filter.

[Anonymous User]

Well, you two are rude. Way to bring down someone anonymously when they have a genuine question.

[Anonymous User]

The only firm I have a CB with made 4 offers last year out of 10+

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone heard back from Jones Day?

[Anonymous User]

Well, you two are rude. Way to bring down someone anonymously when they have a genuine question.

this. and you're not funny

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone heard back from Jones Day?

yes, JD DC (BN and DE).

covington DC CB tonight via call (KP)

[Anonymous User]

Well, you two are rude. Way to bring down someone anonymously when they have a genuine question.

this. and you're not funny

I get that this is a tense environment, but jeez it's clearly just an attempt to lighten the mood a little. I don't think it was meant as personal attack...

[Anonymous User]

What does it mean if we haven't heard back from Weil even though other people have heard either way (i.e. CBs, multiple rounds of dings)?

Maybe you're on some kind of alternate or waiting list, depending on who takes the CBs from their initial round? Not getting a ding when others are getting them (especially if others who interviewed with your interviewer) has to be at least somewhat positive