Transfer to Berkeley waiting thread 2012 Forum

[udonisandtrinity]

Second wave of decisions rendered?

[transferapplicant]

I wasn't notified. Does this mean, I'm out?

until you receive word one way of the other, I would think it is still under consideration. I recall reading somewhere (maybe even this thread) that they send them out in separate batches.

[drmguy]

Under review

TT 90s 3.76(top 5%)
Cali resident + ties

Just admitted

I am shaking from excitement

[InnocuousDiatribe]

Under review

TT 90s 3.78(top 5%)
Cali resident + ties

Just admitted

I am shaking from excitement

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

[grok123]

Under review

TT 90s 3.78(top 5%)
Cali resident + ties

Just admitted

I am shaking from excitement

Congrats. Out of curiosity when do you need to notify them by?

[drmguy]

Under review

TT 90s 3.78(top 5%)
Cali resident + ties

Just admitted

I am shaking from excitement

Congrats. Out of curiosity when do you need to notify them by?

July 11

[Xferr]

Under review

TT 90s 3.78(top 5%)
Cali resident + ties

Just admitted

I am shaking from excitement

Congrats. Out of curiosity when do you need to notify them by?

July 11

That's hilarious. I asked them for an extension, and they gave me until the 11th.

Congrats man.

[lisavj]

I asked them for an extension, and they gave me until the 11th.

We can get those? Rock star.

Congrats drm!!

[drmguy]

I asked them for an extension, and they gave me until the 11th.

We can get those? Rock star.

Congrats drm!!

I have admired Berkeley since high school, and I couldn't be happier about attending next year.

[etonses]

Anyone still waiting? I went "in review" on June 21.

[heeloftar]

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[etonses]

Anyone still waiting? I went "in review" on June 21.

I haven't seen anyone post that they got dinged, so I'd imagine that there's a whole gob of us waiting for that thin envelope.

Yeah, I'm wondering if there was a second batch that went out today considering that someone above was accepted...

[yabuddy]

Anyone still waiting? I went "in review" on June 21.

I haven't seen anyone post that they got dinged, so I'd imagine that there's a whole gob of us waiting for that thin envelope.

Yeah, I'm wondering if there was a second batch that went out today considering that someone above was accepted...

I also got an acceptance today

[Skyblaze]

I got an acceptance today too! Yahoo!

3.83 Top 30 in CA.

Any idea on what to do with other school apps out there? I still have a long shot app out there to Harvard. Should I withdraw the app with an acceptance? I most certainly won't hear from them before July 11th. What's most professional here?

[GBluth69]

Yes, can someone tell me about the procedure for accepting an early offer?

I am very interested in Cal and was fortunate to be accepted, but I have strong personal reasons to be waiting out an offer on the East Coast that will not come before my deadline for acceptance. Is it an ethical violation to accept and later withdraw? What about writing on/signing up for OCI? Any past exp. or current thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[Skyblaze]

The exact text from the offer is as follows if its at all helpful: "Since integrity, candor, and keeping one's word are characteristics vital in your chosen profession, I will indicate my trust in you by not requiring a deposit at any time."

[yabuddy]

Does anyone have info on how transfers have done (generally) at Berkeley OCI?

[in_reverie]

Does anyone have info on how transfers have done (generally) at Berkeley OCI?

Very interested in this. Boalt also has that unorthodox OCI system where students, not employers, dictate who is interviewed. Maybe that helps.

I'm curious when you all plan on looking at housing, and where the best spots are? I'd love to live with another Boalt student or two if we can manage it.

[Skyblaze]

I'm looking now for places to live. PM me.

[keg411]

Under review

TT 90s 3.78(top 5%)
Cali resident + ties

Just admitted

I am shaking from excitement

Residency for Berkeley definitely makes a serious difference. Was rejected with your #'s last year from the same school, so that should feel great for you . Best of luck back in Cali, and I'm super happy for you.

[InnocuousDiatribe]

I lived in Cali for 7 years, have LOTS of family there, and several berkeley (UG) alumni in the family--none of which I mentioned in my PS because I am a goddamn idiot. D'oh.

[3L Student]

Transfers did amazing. Most cracked V50, many V20s. And 90% had BigLaw jobs after OCI. I think everyone ended up with a job by graduation from Class of 2012.

[etonses]

Anyone get dinged?

[lawschoolisfun2012]

Waiting as of June 11th. Guess I am out? T2, 7/309 rank. 3.76 gpa. Ties and IP. O well, my school increased scholarship and I'm in at UCLA. Only Berkeley would make me transfer....transfer is too tough without assurance of top placement.

[fish52]

Transfers did amazing. Most cracked V50, many V20s. And 90% had BigLaw jobs after OCI. I think everyone ended up with a job by graduation from Class of 2012.

I thought you struck out during 2L OCI and got your job through 3L OCI?

My understanding is that transfers are viewed in light of the school from which they transferred- if you were top 5% at your old school, and the firm would normally consider someone in the top 5% at your old school, then you have a shot at the firm. Transferring just offers you greater access to more firms through OCI, but it's not as though they ignore where you transferred from. Perhaps this isn't true?