Penn Waitlist 2014 Forum

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[Hahalollawl]

Can confirm there were calls today. It wasn't for me, but I know of someone who received one.

Do you know their numbers?

This creeped me out a bit initially. Then I realized you were referring to their GPA/LSAT...lol oops.

[vivala]

Looks like there won't be more admits until June?

[BillsFan9907]

Those calls were pretty much "you're in if you want to be in calls?"

In other words, has anyone who received one of those calls and affirmed that they will attend in the fall gotten rejected (assuming that didn't do/say anything anti-social on the call)?

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[redial38]

did anyone receive a waitlist update just now.

I did. It didn't sound good. At least, we're not in the initial group of people they want to accept from the waitlist, and it'll only be harder now that we have to wait for me people to drop out instead of decline offers.

[Hahalollawl]

did anyone receive a waitlist update just now.

I did. It didn't sound good. At least, we're not in the initial group of people they want to accept from the waitlist, and it'll only be harder now that we have to wait for me people to drop out instead of decline offers.

Perhaps. On the other hand, at least we didn't get released?

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[Hahalollawl]

sweet! carla ossa is awesome!

FTFY

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sweet! carla ossa is awesome!

no doubt

[wealtheow]

Got the update as well. Was convinced I was getting released before I opened it up. Phew!

[Hahalollawl]

I don't know if you all noticed or not, but there was mention of another update in early June towards the end of the email, so I guess that's nice?

[BillsFan9907]

I don't know if you all noticed or not, but there was mention of another update in early June, so I guess that's nice.

Everytime I see you post I unconsciously convert your name to "Harren Hall" (Game of thrones)

[redial38]

did anyone receive a waitlist update just now.

I did. It didn't sound good. At least, we're not in the initial group of people they want to accept from the waitlist, and it'll only be harder now that we have to wait for me people to drop out instead of decline offers.

Perhaps. On the other hand, at least we didn't get released?

That's very true. Although, did anyone get released this round?

[Quan292]

did anyone receive a waitlist update just now.

I did. It didn't sound good. At least, we're not in the initial group of people they want to accept from the waitlist, and it'll only be harder now that we have to wait for me people to drop out instead of decline offers.

Perhaps. On the other hand, at least we didn't get released?

That's very true. Although, did anyone get released this round?

I have been looking around and it doesn't seem like anyone did.

[Juniper45]

Hello. Thanks to jk148706 for getting this thread going and to everyone else for sharing. This thread has been very informative.

I was recently admitted off of the waitlist. I am going to add my two cents here for those who are still in waitlist limbo.

As Penn was my first choice (after a rejection from Harvard), I was very eager to do what I could to get off of the waitlist. I am convinced that if you know you want to go to Penn (or any other school you are waitlisted at), you must show it. I believe that by keeping in contact with admissions (within reason), and by creating opportunities to express interest several times, people can secure an offer. Here’s what I did.

-Waitlisted early March, confirmed interest with detailed letter sent via email.
-Requested a non-evaluative meeting with an admissions officer in another letter expressing strong interest and a commitment to attend if accepted. (early May) The opportunity for this meeting is detailed in the FAQ section of the admissions website.
-Drove to Philly and met with Dean Post to discuss the waitlist and once again express my commitment to attend Penn if accepted. (mid May)
-Received call the following week from an admissions officer gauging my interest in Penn and asking where I was deposited. Naturally, I said I was very interested and did my best to not to swallow my tongue from excitement.
-Received second call two days later. Discussed my finances and need-based aid. An offer was NOT made, but I was asked to think about the prospect of going to Penn and to discuss the decision with my family. I was asked to call the next morning.
-The next day on the phone, I confirmed that my family and I were on the same page and comfortable with the financial implications.
-Received offer within a couple days. I will be attending.

Penn Law is a dream school for me. I am convinced that the turning point was when I spoke with Dean Post in person. It’s hard to imagine that putting a face to a name didn’t help. They are dealing with uncertainty all throughout the application process just as we are. Admissions people have to take the risk--based on numbers and essays--that those accepted won’t turn out to be problematic once they attend. I don't believe it's enough to know that there is a statistical probability that someone will do well in law school. After all, many if not most admissions people are alumni. A face to face meeting is a great way to provide assurance that you can positively contribute to a culture that the decision makers hold dearly.

I applied to 20 schools. I was waitlisted at 9 of the top 14 and rejected at 1. I chose my favorites (UVA and Penn) and worked hard as a waitlisted student. Though I only made a commitment to Penn, I received an offer from both. As of this morning, I have yet to receive offers from the lower ranked schools where I was waitlisted. Seems pretty clear to me that what I did worked.

This concludes my two cents.

Reverse splitter-ish. LSAT–25%<MyScore<Median. GPA–75%<MyGPA. Also, three years of solid work experience in finance and law at reputable firms.

[timeofurlife]

Hello. Thanks to jk148706 for getting this thread going and to everyone else for sharing. This thread has been very informative.

I was recently admitted off of the waitlist. I am going to add my two cents here for those who are still in waitlist limbo.

As Penn was my first choice (after a rejection from Harvard), I was very eager to do what I could to get off of the waitlist. I am convinced that if you know you want to go to Penn (or any other school you are waitlisted at), you must show it. I believe that by keeping in contact with admissions (within reason), and by creating opportunities to express interest several times, people can secure an offer. Here’s what I did.

-Waitlisted early March, confirmed interest with detailed letter sent via email.
-Requested a non-evaluative meeting with an admissions officer in another letter expressing strong interest and a commitment to attend if accepted. (early May) The opportunity for this meeting is detailed in the FAQ section of the admissions website.
-Drove to Philly and met with Dean Pfost to discuss the waitlist and once again express my commitment to attend Penn if accepted. (mid May)
-Received call the following week from an admissions officer gauging my interest in Penn and asking where I was deposited. Naturally, I said I was very interested and did my best to not to swallow my tongue from excitement.
-Received second call two days later. Discussed my finances and need-based aid. An offer was NOT made, but I was asked to think about the prospect of going to Penn and to discuss the decision with my family. I was asked to call the next morning.
-The next day on the phone, I confirmed that my family and I were on the same page and comfortable with the financial implications.
-Received offer within a couple days. I will be attending.

Penn Law is a dream school for me. I am convinced that the turning point was when I spoke with Dean Pfost in person. It’s hard to imagine that putting a face to a name didn’t help. They are dealing with uncertainty all throughout the application process just as we are. Admissions people have to take the risk--based on numbers and essays--that those accepted won’t turn out to be problematic once they attend. I don't believe it's enough to know that there is a statistical probability that someone will do well in law school. After all, many if not most admissions people are alumni. A face to face meeting is a great way to provide assurance that you can positively contribute to a culture that the decision makers hold dearly.

I applied to 20 schools. I was waitlisted at 9 of the top 14 and rejected at 1. I chose my favorites (UVA and Penn) and worked hard as a waitlisted student. Though I only made a commitment to Penn, I received an offer from both. As of this morning, I have yet to receive offers from the lower ranked schools where I was waitlisted. Seems pretty clear to me that what I did worked.

This concludes my two cents.

Reverse splitter-ish. LSAT–25%<MyScore>Median. GPA–75%<MyGPA. Also, three years of solid work experience in finance and law at reputable firms.

Hi Juniper! Congrats on Penn and thanks so much for the update! Just a couple of questions:

When you went to Penn, did you meet with Dean Post? I also met with an admissions rep, but not Dean Post. How did you obtain a meeting with her?
Did you submit any supplemental materials ie. extra essay, another recommendation?
Are you considered an URM?

Thanks so much!

[Juniper45]

Hello. Thanks to jk148706 for getting this thread going and to everyone else for sharing. This thread has been very informative.

I was recently admitted off of the waitlist. I am going to add my two cents here for those who are still in waitlist limbo.

As Penn was my first choice (after a rejection from Harvard), I was very eager to do what I could to get off of the waitlist. I am convinced that if you know you want to go to Penn (or any other school you are waitlisted at), you must show it. I believe that by keeping in contact with admissions (within reason), and by creating opportunities to express interest several times, people can secure an offer. Here’s what I did.

-Waitlisted early March, confirmed interest with detailed letter sent via email.
-Requested a non-evaluative meeting with an admissions officer in another letter expressing strong interest and a commitment to attend if accepted. (early May) The opportunity for this meeting is detailed in the FAQ section of the admissions website.
-Drove to Philly and met with Dean Pfost to discuss the waitlist and once again express my commitment to attend Penn if accepted. (mid May)
-Received call the following week from an admissions officer gauging my interest in Penn and asking where I was deposited. Naturally, I said I was very interested and did my best to not to swallow my tongue from excitement.
-Received second call two days later. Discussed my finances and need-based aid. An offer was NOT made, but I was asked to think about the prospect of going to Penn and to discuss the decision with my family. I was asked to call the next morning.
-The next day on the phone, I confirmed that my family and I were on the same page and comfortable with the financial implications.
-Received offer within a couple days. I will be attending.

Penn Law is a dream school for me. I am convinced that the turning point was when I spoke with Dean Pfost in person. It’s hard to imagine that putting a face to a name didn’t help. They are dealing with uncertainty all throughout the application process just as we are. Admissions people have to take the risk--based on numbers and essays--that those accepted won’t turn out to be problematic once they attend. I don't believe it's enough to know that there is a statistical probability that someone will do well in law school. After all, many if not most admissions people are alumni. A face to face meeting is a great way to provide assurance that you can positively contribute to a culture that the decision makers hold dearly.

I applied to 20 schools. I was waitlisted at 9 of the top 14 and rejected at 1. I chose my favorites (UVA and Penn) and worked hard as a waitlisted student. Though I only made a commitment to Penn, I received an offer from both. As of this morning, I have yet to receive offers from the lower ranked schools where I was waitlisted. Seems pretty clear to me that what I did worked.

This concludes my two cents.

Reverse splitter-ish. LSAT–25%<MyScore>Median. GPA–75%<MyGPA. Also, three years of solid work experience in finance and law at reputable firms.

Hi Juniper! Congrats on Penn and thanks so much for the update! Just a couple of questions:

When you went to Penn, did you meet with Dean Post? I also met with an admissions rep, but not Dean Post. How did you obtain a meeting with her?
Did you submit any supplemental materials ie. extra essay, another recommendation?
Are you considered an URM?

Thanks so much!

Thanks for the correction.

I met with her on 5/16. I am certain that me seeing her specifically was by chance.

I did not submit supplemental materials, but Dean Post gave me the feeling during our conversation that if I knew an alumnus, I should have them submit a letter. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who went to Penn Law. I informed her of this. She seemed to understand. All that being said, I view additional submissions as a great opportunity to express interest and keep yourself fresh in their minds. I found that my letters of continuing interest were sufficient, but naturally, you know your situation best.

I am not a URM.

[timeofurlife]

Hello. Thanks to jk148706 for getting this thread going and to everyone else for sharing. This thread has been very informative.

I was recently admitted off of the waitlist. I am going to add my two cents here for those who are still in waitlist limbo.

As Penn was my first choice (after a rejection from Harvard), I was very eager to do what I could to get off of the waitlist. I am convinced that if you know you want to go to Penn (or any other school you are waitlisted at), you must show it. I believe that by keeping in contact with admissions (within reason), and by creating opportunities to express interest several times, people can secure an offer. Here’s what I did.

-Waitlisted early March, confirmed interest with detailed letter sent via email.
-Requested a non-evaluative meeting with an admissions officer in another letter expressing strong interest and a commitment to attend if accepted. (early May) The opportunity for this meeting is detailed in the FAQ section of the admissions website.
-Drove to Philly and met with Dean Pfost to discuss the waitlist and once again express my commitment to attend Penn if accepted. (mid May)
-Received call the following week from an admissions officer gauging my interest in Penn and asking where I was deposited. Naturally, I said I was very interested and did my best to not to swallow my tongue from excitement.
-Received second call two days later. Discussed my finances and need-based aid. An offer was NOT made, but I was asked to think about the prospect of going to Penn and to discuss the decision with my family. I was asked to call the next morning.
-The next day on the phone, I confirmed that my family and I were on the same page and comfortable with the financial implications.
-Received offer within a couple days. I will be attending.

Penn Law is a dream school for me. I am convinced that the turning point was when I spoke with Dean Pfost in person. It’s hard to imagine that putting a face to a name didn’t help. They are dealing with uncertainty all throughout the application process just as we are. Admissions people have to take the risk--based on numbers and essays--that those accepted won’t turn out to be problematic once they attend. I don't believe it's enough to know that there is a statistical probability that someone will do well in law school. After all, many if not most admissions people are alumni. A face to face meeting is a great way to provide assurance that you can positively contribute to a culture that the decision makers hold dearly.

I applied to 20 schools. I was waitlisted at 9 of the top 14 and rejected at 1. I chose my favorites (UVA and Penn) and worked hard as a waitlisted student. Though I only made a commitment to Penn, I received an offer from both. As of this morning, I have yet to receive offers from the lower ranked schools where I was waitlisted. Seems pretty clear to me that what I did worked.

This concludes my two cents.

Reverse splitter-ish. LSAT–25%<MyScore>Median. GPA–75%<MyGPA. Also, three years of solid work experience in finance and law at reputable firms.

Hi Juniper! Congrats on Penn and thanks so much for the update! Just a couple of questions:

When you went to Penn, did you meet with Dean Post? I also met with an admissions rep, but not Dean Post. How did you obtain a meeting with her?
Did you submit any supplemental materials ie. extra essay, another recommendation?
Are you considered an URM?

Thanks so much!

Thanks for the correction.

I met with her on 5/16. I am certain that me seeing her specifically was by chance.

I did not submit supplemental materials, but Dean Post gave me the feeling during our conversation that if I knew an alumnus, I should have them submit a letter. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who went to Penn Law. I informed her of this. She seemed to understand. All that being said, I view additional submissions as a great opportunity to express interest and keep yourself fresh in their minds. I found that my letters of continuing interest were sufficient, but naturally, you know your situation best.

I am not a URM.

Awesome! Thanks! Congrats again

[timeofurlife]

Has anyone heard anything? The last email said they would update us again in early June...

[Hahalollawl]

So at what point is it no longer "early" June?

[gobears!!]

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[rahulg91]

So at what point is it no longer "early" June?

I went ahead and called Berkeley today because I am waiting on Berkeley and Penn. The person at Berkeley told me that they are not sending out any updates because they are waiting on schools like Harvard to publish their lists and make their acceptances, because apparently some of the schools at the top have been holding out. This may be influencing Penn too. They may think they have a class only for HYS to destroy their stability

This is really interesting. Does anyone have any idea when HYS release final numbers for c/o 2017? I've been hearing that WL movement for this cycle is going to be a little weird, but it seems stalled so far.

[LongTymeLurker]

So at what point is it no longer "early" June?

I went ahead and called Berkeley today because I am waiting on Berkeley and Penn. The person at Berkeley told me that they are not sending out any updates because they are waiting on schools like Harvard to publish their lists and make their acceptances, because apparently some of the schools at the top have been holding out. This may be influencing Penn too. They may think they have a class only for HYS to destroy their stability

This is really interesting. Does anyone have any idea when HYS release final numbers for c/o 2017? I've been hearing that WL movement for this cycle is going to be a little weird, but it seems stalled so far.

I do not believe that CCN has moved on their final numbers/w8 list m8. From the previous LSAT test reports I don't see the t14 being filled with their first choices... especially HYL CCN. I am certain that they are going to have to pull a significant people from the w8 list causing a trickle down to Pen, UVA, Dook ect.

The front end of the t14 have w8ed this long so they must be dewing werk.

[redial38]

Just got the ding e-mail.