Harvard c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013) Forum

[kingsfield69]

Life intense
A life, in tens
Tenths of hope
Adrift the waves of men.

Separating apart
A pain of the heart
Gathered again
In a haven, to mend.

Signed,
Mr. Harvard Hopeful, c/o JS0

[slawww]

Life intense
A life, in tens
Tenths of hope
Adrift the waves of men.

Separating apart
A pain of the heart
Gathered again
In a haven, to mend.

Signed,
Mr. Harvard Hopeful, c/o JS0

I didn't apply to Harvard (I wish, haha), but I wanted to see you lucky ones talk about, & that was pretty damn awesome.

[helix23]

Life intense
A life, in tens
Tenths of hope
Adrift the waves of men.

Separating apart
A pain of the heart
Gathered again
In a haven, to mend.

Signed,
Mr. Harvard Hopeful, c/o JS0

Well done, sir

[kingsfield69]

Life intense
A life, in tens
Tenths of hope
Adrift the waves of men.

Separating apart
A pain of the heart
Gathered again
In a haven, to mend.

Signed,
Mr. Harvard Hopeful, c/o JS0

Well done, sir

[brownpride]

For those that have received JS2s (and those of you for whom my fingers are crossed!), join the HLS Class of 2016 thread:

Harvard Law School Class of 2016

[ScratchableItch]

Had my interview today, and it went pretty well I thought. My interviewer was really easy to talk to!

[M458]

I just sent my app
Now the wait really begins
I abhor haikus

[honeybadger12]

I've been mia on here but also just had my JS1 today so time for the nervous waiting haha. Congrats to everyone with JS2s and best of luck to everyone else!!

[Anonymous4444]

Sounds like today they finished up the js1s and didn't send out any new js1s. Tomorrow?

[kingsfield69]

Sounds like today they finished up the js1s and didn't send out any new js1s. Tomorrow?

Sweet Jesus I hope you're right.

[harveyfan]

Checking in.

I'm below the 25th for LSAT and above 25th for GPA, so Harvard is definitely a reach.

Figured I'd apply and see what happens.

[sabanist]

[sinfiery]

Goodluck on JSs!

[Cherries2013]

Can anyone who has tracked the J1/J2 schedule over the last few cycles opine on how they differ from this one?

It seems like only auto-admits have gotten JS1s at this point - people who have both high GPAs and LSATs (with many/most above the 75th for both).

When I look back at past cycles it seems that people with lower scores (though still around the medians) had also heard around this time. Or am I just imagining things?

It's getting so hard not to become depressed about my chances...but it's still so early in the game (right?)

[sabanist]

Thanks sf
I spent a good minute running around my living room in circles, trying not to squeal while my roommate skypes with a friend.

Can anyone who has tracked the J1/J2 schedule over the last few cycles opine on how they differ from this one?

It seems like only auto-admits have gotten JS1s at this point - people who have both high GPAs and LSATs (with many/most above the 75th for both).

When I look back at past cycles it seems that people with lower scores (though still around the medians) had also heard around this time. Or am I just imagining things?

It's getting so hard not to become depressed about my chances...but it's still so early in the game (right?)

Yes, it's early. I wouldn't be surprised if the volatility of this cycle (with the major dips in LSAT numbers) is pushing law schools - even HLS - to nab the above-medians/75% while they can in order to get a picture of what their medians will look like for this class before tackling the rest.
Keep in mind, this was just the first round. There is plenty of time left.

"Relax," says sabanist within a day of totally snapping.

[Anonymous4444]

Thanks sf
I spent a good minute running around my living room in circles, trying not to squeal while my roommate skypes with a friend.

Can anyone who has tracked the J1/J2 schedule over the last few cycles opine on how they differ from this one?

It seems like only auto-admits have gotten JS1s at this point - people who have both high GPAs and LSATs (with many/most above the 75th for both).

When I look back at past cycles it seems that people with lower scores (though still around the medians) had also heard around this time. Or am I just imagining things?

It's getting so hard not to become depressed about my chances...but it's still so early in the game (right?)

Yes, it's early. I wouldn't be surprised if the volatility of this cycle (with the major dips in LSAT numbers) is pushing law schools - even HLS - to nab the above-medians/75% while they can in order to get a picture of what their medians will look like for this class before tackling the rest.
Keep in mind, this was just the first round. There is plenty of time left.

"Relax," says sabanist within a day of totally snapping.

Lol I agree I'm 172 with above 75th gpa and haven't heard yet so I'm praying that your right.

[Lavitz]

Can anyone who has tracked the J1/J2 schedule over the last few cycles opine on how they differ from this one?

It seems like only auto-admits have gotten JS1s at this point - people who have both high GPAs and LSATs (with many/most above the 75th for both).

When I look back at past cycles it seems that people with lower scores (though still around the medians) had also heard around this time. Or am I just imagining things?

It's getting so hard not to become depressed about my chances...but it's still so early in the game (right?)

I think it's about the same as previous cycles. I remember seeing one cycle where the initial JS1s all had ridiculously high LSATs to the point where the median was 177. If anything, I feel like the GPA floor has softened a bit since outlookingin got a JS2 with a GPA below 3.8. I don't think I've ever seen that happen before for a non-URM so early in the cycle.

So I would say there's plenty reason to remain optimistic.

[Anonymous4444]

At this point ID be happy for an interview from Chicago.

somebody. interview. me. now.

[kingsfield69]

I sure hope for some additional JS1 movement today. I don't think I can take another day of poetry.

[banjo]

JSWON!
edit: 176/3.76, complete 10/10

[joeycrack]

What time?

[leebs2]

JS1!!!!!!!!!

[banjo]

What time?

like five minutes ago - 176/3.76

[spicyyoda17]

JS1 - boom baby!

172/4.0, submitted mid September.

[Kionaltski]

JS1 invite. Pretty excited. submitted 9/16 went complete 10/11 stats in box