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

[brinicolec]

waitlisted via email without a interview. 25 < LSAT < Median; 25 < GPA < Median. URM. Can't say I'm surprised.

Wait, when?

On the 20th, but the email had been placed on the "promotions tab" of gmail which I just saw today.

Did you status checker change as well?

[bunney_j]

waitlisted via email without a interview. 25 < LSAT < Median; 25 < GPA < Median. URM. Can't say I'm surprised.

Wait, when?

On the 20th, but the email had been placed on the "promotions tab" of gmail which I just saw today.

Did you status checker change as well?

I didn't check until today. It says waitlisted. From the email "The University of Chicago Law School has completed its initial review of your application. The Admissions Committee was impressed with your academic credentials, personal potential, and notable achievements. However, at this time, your file has been placed on our waitlist. I am sorry that we are unable to provide a final decision on your file at this time. We sincerely appreciate your interest in UChicago Law."

[brinicolec]

waitlisted via email without a interview. 25 < LSAT < Median; 25 < GPA < Median. URM. Can't say I'm surprised.

Wait, when?

On the 20th, but the email had been placed on the "promotions tab" of gmail which I just saw today.

Did you status checker change as well?

I didn't check until today. It says waitlisted. From the email "The University of Chicago Law School has completed its initial review of your application. The Admissions Committee was impressed with your academic credentials, personal potential, and notable achievements. However, at this time, your file has been placed on our waitlist. I am sorry that we are unable to provide a final decision on your file at this time. We sincerely appreciate your interest in UChicago Law."

Thanks for answering my questions. I'm sorry you were WL. I'm sure you'll get some other schools though!

[bunney_j]

waitlisted via email without a interview. 25 < LSAT < Median; 25 < GPA < Median. URM. Can't say I'm surprised.

Wait, when?

On the 20th, but the email had been placed on the "promotions tab" of gmail which I just saw today.

Did you status checker change as well?

I didn't check until today. It says waitlisted. From the email "The University of Chicago Law School has completed its initial review of your application. The Admissions Committee was impressed with your academic credentials, personal potential, and notable achievements. However, at this time, your file has been placed on our waitlist. I am sorry that we are unable to provide a final decision on your file at this time. We sincerely appreciate your interest in UChicago Law."

Thanks for answering my questions. I'm sorry you were WL. I'm sure you'll get some other schools though!

No problem! And thanks . Here's hoping haha. I'm a little bummed I wasn't asked to interview, but the email does mention they might ask off the waitlist.

[mcdermontsam]

I can't seem to find an answer in their FAQ's but what is the dress for the skype interviews? Am I going to be fine in a dress shirt and tie with some nice slacks or do I need to get my suit ready?

[carlos_danger]

I can't seem to find an answer in their FAQ's but what is the dress for the skype interviews? Am I going to be fine in a dress shirt and tie with some nice slacks or do I need to get my suit ready?

You'll be good in what you have. Probably don't even need the slacks, tbh. They won't see your pants

[poptart123]

I can't seem to find an answer in their FAQ's but what is the dress for the skype interviews? Am I going to be fine in a dress shirt and tie with some nice slacks or do I need to get my suit ready?

You'll be good in what you have. Probably don't even need the slacks, tbh. They won't see your pants

Yeah I went suit jacket/tie, no pants (personal preference). Just don't stand up. Or do?

[pleasesendhelp]

I can't seem to find an answer in their FAQ's but what is the dress for the skype interviews? Am I going to be fine in a dress shirt and tie with some nice slacks or do I need to get my suit ready?

You'll be good in what you have. Probably don't even need the slacks, tbh. They won't see your pants

Yeah I went suit jacket/tie, no pants (personal preference). Just don't stand up. Or do?

TBH the humor in wearing no pants during skype interviews really calms me down

[RictusErectus]

had my interview earlier today with Elizabeth Kearney, assistant director of admissions. really chill and conversational. pleasant surprise from the slightly stiff expectations i had given previous posts in this thread. they definitely have a list of questions to hit but the convo did feel organic and she asked questions based off of my responses.

it's weird, but in terms of chillness and friendliness my interviews have been the opposite of the usual trend: chicago > columbia > harvard

[sphyrnidae13]

Just earlier had my interview. Packed a lot of questions into 20 minutes, and I had seen all of the questions mentioned here other than one (What issue do you wish more people were aware about?/How would you make them more aware?). Interviewer was friendly, but definitely less of a conversation and more of a Q&A feel. Also I could hear my voice delayed through the interviewer's computer for most of the 20 min, which threw me off a little.

[Anon.y.mousse.]

Just earlier had my interview. Packed a lot of questions into 20 minutes, and I had seen all of the questions mentioned here other than one (What issue do you wish more people were aware about?/How would you make them more aware?). Interviewer was friendly, but definitely less of a conversation and more of a Q&A feel. Also I could hear my voice delayed through the interviewer's computer for most of the 20 min, which threw me off a little.

Same thing happened to me with the echo! ugh, I think it was fine overall but definitely distracting.

[freekick]

My application is still incomplete awaiting the CAS report after three weeks, when do I get worried and call?

+1
Could we check with LSAC and have them look into it? Or we have no role to play in it?

[dianersg]

Just earlier had my interview. Packed a lot of questions into 20 minutes, and I had seen all of the questions mentioned here other than one (What issue do you wish more people were aware about?/How would you make them more aware?). Interviewer was friendly, but definitely less of a conversation and more of a Q&A feel. Also I could hear my voice delayed through the interviewer's computer for most of the 20 min, which threw me off a little.

Same thing happened to me with the echo! ugh, I think it was fine overall but definitely distracting.

+2 to the echo. Thought it was just me. Mine was so bad that we only got through a few questions.

[poptart123]

Got the need-based aid email last night. Was probably the shortest application I've filled out, ever.

[airwrecka]

Got the need-based aid email last night. Was probably the shortest application I've filled out, ever.

really? I haven't looked at the app yet because I assumed it would be long and boring like NYU's or the CSS profile.

[poptart123]

Got the need-based aid email last night. Was probably the shortest application I've filled out, ever.

really? I haven't looked at the app yet because I assumed it would be long and boring like NYU's or the CSS profile.

I was asked maybe 10-12 questions. I think more appear depending on answers to previous questions.

[xn3345]

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[xandra_v]

My application is still incomplete awaiting the CAS report after three weeks, when do I get worried and call?

bumping this, because I'm in the same boat. They emailed me two weeks ago (after I had submitted an additional LOR) to say it would be completed last week, but so far, no dice...

[Pozzo]

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[xandra_v]

My application is still incomplete awaiting the CAS report after three weeks, when do I get worried and call?

bumping this, because I'm in the same boat. They emailed me two weeks ago (after I had submitted an additional LOR) to say it would be completed last week, but so far, no dice...

Took 18 days from submitted to complete for me. 3 weeks doesn't seem abnormal.

Good to know! Thank you!

[chargers21]

My application is still incomplete awaiting the CAS report after three weeks, when do I get worried and call?

bumping this, because I'm in the same boat. They emailed me two weeks ago (after I had submitted an additional LOR) to say it would be completed last week, but so far, no dice...

Took 18 days from submitted to complete for me. 3 weeks doesn't seem abnormal.

Good to know! Thank you!

Mine also was at least 2 weeks to complete

[Blue664]

Congrats to everyone admitted!

So waitlist question.....is there definitely going to be no waitlist movement until after seat deposits are due in April? That was kind of how I interpreted the FAQs but I just want to manage my expectations properly slash see if there is a glimmer of hope.

[fam1994]

i applied back in November; UR since 1/8 and total radio silence since then - no interview req, no WL, no ding. my stats are well within their range and i think i have pretty good softs/essays (or that's what my track record thus far suggests, at least)...
what does this meaaannnnnn

[addie1412]

i applied back in November; UR since 1/8 and total radio silence since then - no interview req, no WL, no ding. my stats are well within their range and i think i have pretty good softs/essays (or that's what my track record thus far suggests, at least)...
what does this meaaannnnnn

Means it hasn't been that long

[CPA-->JD]

i applied back in November; UR since 1/8 and total radio silence since then - no interview req, no WL, no ding. my stats are well within their range and i think i have pretty good softs/essays (or that's what my track record thus far suggests, at least)...
what does this meaaannnnnn

Same boat here.