Northwestern 2011 Applicants Forum

[Ratchet Jackson]

Northwestern admitted error in response to a TLS user's inquiry about the CPE forms. Essentially what happened was that there was conflicting information on LSAC and NU's law admissions site. One page said regular LORs are fine, the other said CPE forms were preferred/required. Something to this effect. NU basically acknowledged this, and I don't think people have been penalized for regular LORs as a result. This will probably be better enforced in later cycles. Many people have gotten in with regular LORs.

Hmm, I should have paid more attention. Wondering should I send in my LOR's now considering my 8 weeks is supposedly up on February 1?

I didn't send any...well, tried to send 3 after the fact but I don't think Northwestern ever added them to my file, and I got in.

I think they weigh the interviews more significantly than the LORs/CPEs.

I agree. LORs/CPEs are basically just a way for someone to testify that you are competent in some capacity. The interview is where your true social skills come to form; it really separates the children from the adults.

[pimpsdontcry]

Northwestern admitted error in response to a TLS user's inquiry about the CPE forms. Essentially what happened was that there was conflicting information on LSAC and NU's law admissions site. One page said regular LORs are fine, the other said CPE forms were preferred/required. Something to this effect. NU basically acknowledged this, and I don't think people have been penalized for regular LORs as a result. This will probably be better enforced in later cycles. Many people have gotten in with regular LORs.

Hmm, I should have paid more attention. Wondering should I send in my LOR's now considering my 8 weeks is supposedly up on February 1?

I didn't send any...well, tried to send 3 after the fact but I don't think Northwestern ever added them to my file, and I got in.

I think they weigh the interviews more significantly than the LORs/CPEs.

Damn. I thought being a child was my best quality.

I agree. LORs/CPEs are basically just a way for someone to testify that you are competent in some capacity. The interview is where your true social skills come to form; it really separates the children from the adults.

[Eugenie Danglars]

Just fyi, I didn't interview (abroad), and I still got in in a timely fashion. I didn't do the CPE thing either.

[Hannibal]

Tomorrow is the theoretical big batch, yeah?

[rinkrat19]

Just fyi, I didn't interview (abroad), and I still got in in a timely fashion. I didn't do the CPE thing either.

I didn't interview, submitted 2 regular LORs through LSAC (not the CPE thing), and got in in the 2nd batch. My numbers are decent but certainly not in auto-admit range, and I'm not abroad.

I really don't think they're counting LOR v. CPE against anyone this cycle.

[Flips88]

Just fyi, I didn't interview (abroad), and I still got in in a timely fashion. I didn't do the CPE thing either.

I didn't interview, submitted 2 regular LORs through LSAC (not the CPE thing), and got in in the 2nd batch. My numbers are decent but certainly not in auto-admit range, and I'm not abroad.

I really don't think they're counting LOR v. CPE against anyone this cycle.

Your 8 years out of UG presumably gaining WE might have put you into auto-admit range

[swimmergirl1303]

Tomorrow is the theoretical big batch, yeah?

I hope so. But I'd guess its more likely to be Thursday or Friday...

[dcwumpus]

Tomorrow is the theoretical big batch, yeah?

I hope so. But I'd guess its more likely to be Thursday or Friday...

So, NU has so far issued no WLs, right? At least according to LSN: http://northwestern.lawschoolnumbers.com/stats

[swimmergirl1303]

Does anyone know how to make them receive LORs after you've already submitted?

[pimpsdontcry]

Does anyone know how to make them receive LORs after you've already submitted?

i believe they have to retrieve them again. did u already add LOR's?

[dddhhh]

Does anyone know how to make them receive LORs after you've already submitted?

If you look back in the thread or the other NU thread some people tried to do this but once LSAC sends your file, if you did not originally include LORs NU will not accept them since they are not required.

[rbarcelo9]

Does anyone know how to make them receive LORs after you've already submitted?

If you look back in the thread or the other NU thread some people tried to do this but once LSAC sends your file, if you did not originally include LORs NU will not accept them since they are not required.

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[krad]

Ohai, I got all excited when TT popped up today

[swimmergirl1303]

Does anyone know how to make them receive LORs after you've already submitted?

If you look back in the thread or the other NU thread some people tried to do this but once LSAC sends your file, if you did not originally include LORs NU will not accept them since they are not required.

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aw bummer! ok thanks anyways.

[thelaststraw05]

Ohai, I got all excited when TT popped up today

Me too. The thread popped up and I was thinking, "Well fuck, there goes a productive afternoon."

Part of me is sad that there is no news, part of me is glad I'll be able to work.

[Hannibal]

The afternoon isn't nearly over, but if we go past today without our 8-week decisions, it'll show the 8 week thing was more of a guideline than anything.

[awilson11]

The afternoon isn't nearly over, but if we go past today without our 8-week decisions, it'll show the 8 week thing was more of a guideline than anything.

Or they could send them put tomorrow, having given their adcomm exactly 8 weeks. Or they could send them Friday and still have them out within the 8th work week.

[krad]

The afternoon isn't nearly over, but if we go past today without our 8-week decisions, it'll show the 8 week thing was more of a guideline than anything.

Or they could send them put tomorrow, having given their adcomm exactly 8 weeks. Or they could send them Friday and still have them out within the 8th work week.

lol jebus

[neonx]

OK, so I sent in a late app to NU. Is there a status checker?

[Flips88]

OK, so I sent in a late app to NU. Is there a status checker?

Yes, it's a weird one too. It involves your last name, last 4 digits of your SSN, and an ID number they give you. It's also not very helpful for updates.

[pimpsdontcry]

anyone hear back from them after sending in an app early jan?

[femme]

I just forwarded my employer the CPE survey link. I'm still kicking myself for not EDing. Please let me in!!

[BHDLaw]

Thoughts on whether we'll hear anything today? Or, do we think tomorrow is the big day? Of course, as others have mentioned, it might be that the "8 week" thing is more of a guideline and not an absolute timeline. We'll see soon enough....

[krad]

I had a dream about it last night, first dream about anything LS-related, yikes.

[mr_toad]

I had my first actual dream sequence about A law school last week, but it was Duke, not NU, even though NU is my real "dream" school. Strange... subconscious is messed up. It's weird how vivid a dream can be about a place you've never been. Composite images of things experienced elsewhere? No idea...