WUSTL C/O 2020 (2016-2017) Applicants Forum

[Bunbury]

For those who interviewed, what were some of the unusual interview questions you were asked? Someone said they were asked about a law school challenge. I read on reddit someone was asked about a compromise they made.

The only question that caught me off guard was, "So...you live in ____. You went to ___ for undergrad. Why not ____ for law school?"

I felt like they were on to me lol.

Ha I think I may have something similar to that. Thanks for sharing!

[jza1994]

For those who interviewed, what were some of the unusual interview questions you were asked? Someone said they were asked about a law school challenge. I read on reddit someone was asked about a compromise they made.

The question that caught me off guard was, roughly, "you've done so much, especially in light of X, (pulling from resumé and personal statement, respectively), how did you do it?" I was flustered and basically said "idk." As others have said, weirder questions will probably come from your specific application materials.

[chargers21]

For those who interviewed, what were some of the unusual interview questions you were asked? Someone said they were asked about a law school challenge. I read on reddit someone was asked about a compromise they made.

They asked me what types of challenges I expected to face in Law School because I wrote on my personal statement about overcoming language barriers and cultural identity to become a successful student. I'd honestly look at your application and try to identify possible questions, like location (as someone above said), challenges you've faced, your diversity statement if you have one, etc. They are likely to know small details about your application so I'd expect very direct questions in addition to the basic "Why Law/Why WUSTL".

Yeah, I was asked a lot about my UG and major. My app showed a lot of dedication to a particular field that has nothing to do with law, and my interviewer was particularly interested in why I was going to law school instead of working in that field

[Bunbury]

For those who interviewed, what were some of the unusual interview questions you were asked? Someone said they were asked about a law school challenge. I read on reddit someone was asked about a compromise they made.

The question that caught me off guard was, roughly, "you've done so much, especially in light of X, (pulling from resumé and personal statement, respectively), how did you do it?" I was flustered and basically said "idk." As others have said, weirder questions will probably come from your specific application materials.

That seems like a such a positive interview question I guess I really do have to take another look at my personal statement. I was kind of hoping never to have to loo at it again...

[Bunbury]

For those who interviewed, what were some of the unusual interview questions you were asked? Someone said they were asked about a law school challenge. I read on reddit someone was asked about a compromise they made.

They asked me what types of challenges I expected to face in Law School because I wrote on my personal statement about overcoming language barriers and cultural identity to become a successful student. I'd honestly look at your application and try to identify possible questions, like location (as someone above said), challenges you've faced, your diversity statement if you have one, etc. They are likely to know small details about your application so I'd expect very direct questions in addition to the basic "Why Law/Why WUSTL".

Yeah, I was asked a lot about my UG and major. My app showed a lot of dedication to a particular field that has nothing to do with law, and my interviewer was particularly interested in why I was going to law school instead of working in that field

I've been out of school for a while and focused on something not at all law related so I'm definitely putting this question down as one I'll get Thank you for sharing!

[jza1994]

For those who interviewed, what were some of the unusual interview questions you were asked? Someone said they were asked about a law school challenge. I read on reddit someone was asked about a compromise they made.

The question that caught me off guard was, roughly, "you've done so much, especially in light of X, (pulling from resumé and personal statement, respectively), how did you do it?" I was flustered and basically said "idk." As others have said, weirder questions will probably come from your specific application materials.

That seems like a such a positive interview question I guess I really do have to take another look at my personal statement. I was kind of hoping never to have to loo at it again...

It was a very positive interview- I was just flustered by the praise (it was my first question). Definitely reread your personal statement and resumé and try to predict questions!

[bitter_melon]

For those who interviewed, what were some of the unusual interview questions you were asked? Someone said they were asked about a law school challenge. I read on reddit someone was asked about a compromise they made.

Know your resume.

[quietnoise]

My date changed from the date of my interview to today's date. Decision incoming? *fingers crossed*

Edit: Quick turnaround: waitlisted as expected

[Bunbury]

For those who interviewed, what were some of the unusual interview questions you were asked? Someone said they were asked about a law school challenge. I read on reddit someone was asked about a compromise they made.

Know your resume.

Will definitely look it over more closely now than I would have otherwise Thank you!

[PDX4343]

How long did it take you all to get your t-shirts after filling out the form?

[amta]

How long did it take you all to get your t-shirts after filling out the form?

i don't think anyone has received one yet.

[shotgunheist]

Some more people have gotten WL on reddit today

[whodareswins]

How long did it take you all to get your t-shirts after filling out the form?

i don't think anyone has received one yet.

I got mine weeks ago...

I think I waited about two weeks.

[PDX4343]

How long did it take you all to get your t-shirts after filling out the form?

i don't think anyone has received one yet.

I got mine weeks ago...

I think I waited about two weeks.

Weird, I've been waiting for about 6 weeks now.

[jza1994]

I got my scholarship offer! Scholar in Law for $60k- a little less than I'd hoped for, but about what I expected. (3.85/161)

For those of you still waiting to hear back- I hadn't heard for 4 weeks after my interview, so I sent in an LoCI and was admitted two business days later (2/28). Now, a week and a half later, I'm in with scholly! Definitely write an LoCI if you have something compelling (Why WUSTL, update on life, etc.)! PM me if you have questions.

[twozeroone]

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[chargers21]

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A lot of people who get full rides don't end up going

[lawl2017]

How many times did peoples' status date change before they got the email? I went UR around the end of January and my status date changed yesterday but haven't received a decision today.

[quietnoise]

How many times did peoples' status date change before they got the email? I went UR around the end of January and my status date changed yesterday but haven't received a decision today.

You'll likely get one today.

[lawlzschool]

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A lot of people who get full rides don't end up going

+1 i got a full ride, but won't attend, so hopefully they allocate my cash to one of you beautimous people

[bitter_melon]

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A lot of people who get full rides don't end up going

+1 i got a full ride, but won't attend, so hopefully they allocate my cash to one of you beautimous people

If they've already allocated a lot of money to you but you know that you're not interested, you should withdraw so that it can be redistributed.

[chargers21]

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A lot of people who get full rides don't end up going

+1 i got a full ride, but won't attend, so hopefully they allocate my cash to one of you beautimous people

If they've already allocated a lot of money to you but you know that you're not interested, you should withdraw so that it can be redistributed.

You can't use it tor negotiation if you withdraw.

[dietcoke1]

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A lot of people who get full rides don't end up going

+1 i got a full ride, but won't attend, so hopefully they allocate my cash to one of you beautimous people

If they've already allocated a lot of money to you but you know that you're not interested, you should withdraw so that it can be redistributed.

You can't use it tor negotiation if you withdraw.

also it's usually not redistributed. schools offer way more than they have in scholarship money because they know a significant amount of what they offer will not be accepted. So if one person turns down a full ride, that money won't be redistributed to someone else

[bitter_melon]

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A lot of people who get full rides don't end up going

+1 i got a full ride, but won't attend, so hopefully they allocate my cash to one of you beautimous people

If they've already allocated a lot of money to you but you know that you're not interested, you should withdraw so that it can be redistributed.

You can't use it tor negotiation if you withdraw.

Why not? The school that you're negotiating with doesn't need to know that you've withdrawn.

[jkbenergy]

Anyone have examples of people getting an interview and not getting an acceptance? I've scrolled around here for a bit trying to find instances of this but haven't found much. Anyone have any insight?