Official 2010 Transfer Cycle Results Thread Forum

[A'nold]

Dante: I think people are telling you not to transfer, not because they think it's the incredibly stupid thing to do, but just that it doesn't matter so it's easier just to stay. You aren't going to have all of these wonderful career opps at Loyola you wouldn't have at SW.

It's just not a big deal either way, it's not like going from Loyola to Berkeley or something. Loyola and SW are both secondary/tertiary schools in LA where you'll get a fine education but have to rely on your own merits/networking to obtain your ideal position. You don't need to have some incredible knowledge of the LA market to know this.

Therefore, this might be the blandest transfer situation this entire cycle. It doesn't need 5 pages and Susan Estrich.

If I had had liquid in my mouth when I read the bolded, it would be on my screen right now.

I will point out that discarding our advice for peeps "in the real world" may not be as great a thing as you think, Dante. I've met many practicing attorneys and I've heard everything you could imagine, even this gem: "make sure you go to an accredited university." Practicing attorneys are often out of touch with the realities of the job market and also assume things will come easier to grads than we know things to be.

Regardless, it brings a smile to my face when this discussion is put into the perspective that bankhead pointed out above, and I will wish you the best of luck. Have fun at Loyola man! Congrats on working your butt off and seeing the fruits.

[rynabrius]

Congrats D'Wilde!

We have comparable stats (I think) -- hopefully this means I will hear soon.

[Danteshek]

This decision is certainly not "bland" from my perspective. Whatever. I appreciate the hostility.

[stinger35]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt4pazxbuhY

[Danteshek]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt4pazxbuhY

I can't listen to this at the moment, but I'm assuming you're being an asshole.

Thank you.

[Bankhead]

There was absolutely nothing hostile about my post, dude.

[A'nold]

Dante: I really am being sincere that I wish you the best of luck.

In other news: Decision mailed at Vandy: 07/19, Hello dingy, it's been awhile, I look forward to seeing you in a few days.

[Bankhead]

Dante: I really am being sincere that I wish you the best of luck.

In other news: Decision mailed at Vandy: 07/19, Hello dingy, it's been awhile, I look forward to seeing you in a few days.

You never know; good luck, A'nold.

[A'nold]

Dante: I really am being sincere that I wish you the best of luck.

In other news: Decision mailed at Vandy: 07/19, Hello dingy, it's been awhile, I look forward to seeing you in a few days.

You never know; good luck, A'nold.

Haha, thanks, but doesn't Vandy accept by email?

[Bankhead]

I have no idea. I didn't apply. I don't think they've accepted anyone.

[thexfactor]

I think by phone.... according to YHOO TRANSFER

Dante: I really am being sincere that I wish you the best of luck.

In other news: Decision mailed at Vandy: 07/19, Hello dingy, it's been awhile, I look forward to seeing you in a few days.

You never know; good luck, A'nold.

Haha, thanks, but doesn't Vandy accept by email?

[selfloathingtransfer]

Haha, thanks, but doesn't Vandy accept by email?

I don't remember seeing anyone on here talk about getting accepted by email. The whole "Decision Mailed" thing makes me think they mail no matter what - i.e. they mail a dingletter, or a yeapacket. IDK. In any case, I should be able to provide some insight on this pretty soon.

[arstech]

I'm done with my cycle, so for the benefit of people looking at this thread next year:
School: Cornell
GPA: 3.9
Rank: Unknown—Top 10% starts at 3.66
Harvard: In on 7/20
Stanford: In on 7/16
Yale: Apparently requires two letters of recommendation from a professor. Make note of this!

Good luck to everyone with pending applications!

[Bankhead]

So which is it gonna be arstech? And congrats!

[rynabrius]

Congrats arstech.

You know I just visited Palo Alto, and it was very nice. Yep, much nicer than winter in Cambridge. . .

[D.Wilde]

Cambridge is a beautiful town, and some of us actually like that New England has...you know...seasons.

[rynabrius]

Shh I'm working an angle here.

[arstech]

So which is it gonna be arstech? And congrats!

Harvard.

It's not an easy decision, but it basically comes down to expected value. To make law review at Stanford, your writing competition scores have to be in the top 45 (or so) out of a class of 170. My writing and Bluebook skills are decent, but I think it is unlikely that I could score in the top 25%. And without law review, Harvard is probably the better choice.

Of course, this all depends on your life goals. My life goal is to sleep with a lot of undergraduates who have seen the movie "Legally Blonde."

[dbt]

So which is it gonna be arstech? And congrats!

Harvard.

It's not an easy decision, but it basically comes down to expected value. To make law review at Stanford, your writing competition scores have to be in the top 45 (or so) out of a class of 170. My writing and Bluebook skills are decent, but I think it is unlikely that I could score in the top 25%. And without law review, Harvard is probably the better choice.

Of course, this all depends on your life goals. My life goal is to sleep with a lot of undergraduates who have seen the movie "Legally Blonde."

I was under the impression that Stanford has a separate write-on competition for transfers, as does Yale.

Weather-wise, I would go with Harvard too. Gotta love New England fall and winter!

Edit: Would also keep in mind the difference in class size. I think in this economy it really matters since employers aren't hiring too many as is, and they still like to diversify by getting students from each of the top schools. Just a lot more competition from other Harvard kids.

[grobbelski]

If you've been dinged, is it inappropriate to email and try and ask for a spot on the waitlist? There is an obvious benefit if you are successful, are there other drawbacks that I'm no considering? Has anyone done this?

[arstech]

[I was under the impression that Stanford has a separate write-on competition for transfers, as does Yale.

Their correspondence thusfar has indicated that they do not, but who knows?

Weather-wise, I would go with Harvard too. Gotta love New England fall and winter!

I agree. A lot of people like sunny weather, but I grew up in Wisconsin.

Would also keep in mind the difference in class size. I think in this economy it really matters since employers aren't hiring too many as is, and they still like to diversify by getting students from each of the top schools. Just a lot more competition from other Harvard kids.

I am too ignorant to know how this will play out, so I'm not factoring it in my decision. You may be right, though.

[jlockhart6]

If you've been dinged, is it inappropriate to email and try and ask for a spot on the waitlist? There is an obvious benefit if you are successful, are there other drawbacks that I'm no considering? Has anyone done this?

Are you sure every transfer school even does a waitlist? I was under the impression most do not, but that could be totally wrong.

[saucie]

If you've been dinged, is it inappropriate to email and try and ask for a spot on the waitlist? There is an obvious benefit if you are successful, are there other drawbacks that I'm no considering? Has anyone done this?

I don't think there's any harm in asking, though I wouldn't pin my hopes on it. I emailed UCLA and received a form response about the competitiveness of the applications they received.

[traydeuce]

I would note that a Stanford transfer posted here and said that of the 10 transfers who did the write-on, 6 made the Law Review. (5 didn't try.) So it may not be as competitive as you think.

[grobbelski]

If you've been dinged, is it inappropriate to email and try and ask for a spot on the waitlist? There is an obvious benefit if you are successful, are there other drawbacks that I'm no considering? Has anyone done this?

Are you sure every transfer school even does a waitlist? I was under the impression most do not, but that could be totally wrong.

No, I'm not sure. Good question.