Harvard Waitlist 2013 Forum

[dawyzest1]

Don't late regular admits have a later deposit deadline than everyone else? Couldn't that be why they haven't started sending out JS2s from the waitlist, because that deadline hasn't passed yet?

What do you define as late? I think I was in the last admit wave 4/8 and we had the same 5/1 deposit deadline as everyone else.

[TripTrip]

Don't late regular admits have a later deposit deadline than everyone else? Couldn't that be why they haven't started sending out JS2s from the waitlist, because that deadline hasn't passed yet?

The most recent admit was 4/8, and I'm pretty sure they still got the 5/1 deposit deadline. That's three weeks to deposit.

[untar614]

Anyone here know if it's reasonable to have a car at HLS? Right now I'm planning to hand my car off to my brother, but I wanna know if I manage to get in off the WL if I would want to keep the car, or if Boston is like NYC with insane parking costs and nowhere to park if you go somewhere.

[kfischm1]

Don't late regular admits have a later deposit deadline than everyone else? Couldn't that be why they haven't started sending out JS2s from the waitlist, because that deadline hasn't passed yet?

The most recent admit was 4/8, and I'm pretty sure they still got the 5/1 deposit deadline. That's three weeks to deposit.

Oh ok. For some reason I thought that there was a week or so later deposit deadline for people admitted later. Nevermind. Carry on.

[dawyzest1]

Anyone here know if it's reasonable to have a car at HLS? Right now I'm planning to hand my car off to my brother, but I wanna know if I manage to get in off the WL if I would want to keep the car, or if Boston is like NYC with insane parking costs and nowhere to park if you go somewhere.

If you live close enough to the Law School, you should not need a car at all. Boston is much more car friendly than NYC, but it is still going to be a pain to park your car overnight in Cambridge/Somerville. My guess would be that you'll be more than fine without a car at HLS.

[dnptan]

Anyone here know if it's reasonable to have a car at HLS? Right now I'm planning to hand my car off to my brother, but I wanna know if I manage to get in off the WL if I would want to keep the car, or if Boston is like NYC with insane parking costs and nowhere to park if you go somewhere.

If you live close enough to the Law School, you should not need a car at all. Boston is much more car friendly than NYC, but it is still going to be a pain to park your car overnight in Cambridge/Somerville. My guess would be that you'll be more than fine without a car at HLS.

I have to disagree. Boston (and to a lesser extent Cambridge) is not a car-friendly city at all. As someone who has lived in the city for 5 years, and as a tour guide for the local hostel, I will give you the same advice I give visitors: I highly recommend using Zipcar if you want excursions out of the city. Otherwise, rely on the T (subway/tram), buses, and walking. Parking is a bitch. You will get ticketed. Streets make no sense. GPS does not work, especially in the North End. Cabs are more expensive in Boston than NYC as well.

Also, consider getting a bike. A lot of people use them here, and there are even bike-renting stations scattered throughout the city.

Lastly:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Masshole

and



There are a lot of streets that start off with one name, and end with another. I kid you not. Boylston/Essex street; Kneeland/Stuart street to name a few.

[dawyzest1]

Anyone here know if it's reasonable to have a car at HLS? Right now I'm planning to hand my car off to my brother, but I wanna know if I manage to get in off the WL if I would want to keep the car, or if Boston is like NYC with insane parking costs and nowhere to park if you go somewhere.

If you live close enough to the Law School, you should not need a car at all. Boston is much more car friendly than NYC, but it is still going to be a pain to park your car overnight in Cambridge/Somerville. My guess would be that you'll be more than fine without a car at HLS.

I have to disagree. Boston (and to a lesser extent Cambridge) is not a car-friendly city at all. As someone who has lived in the city for 5 years, and as a tour guide for the local hostel, I will give you the same advice I give visitors: I highly recommend using Zipcar if you want excursions out of the city. Otherwise, rely on the T (subway/tram), buses, and walking. Parking is a bitch. You will get ticketed. Streets make no sense. GPS does not work, especially in the North End. Cabs are more expensive in Boston than NYC as well.

Also, consider getting a bike. A lot of people use them here, and there are even bike-renting stations scattered throughout the city.

Lastly:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Masshole

and



There are a lot of streets that start off with one name, and end with another. I kid you not. Boylston/Essex street; Kneeland/Stuart street to name a few.

This is all very much true, but it can be conquered. I had a car all four years I lived in Boston and after an interesting adjustment period (let's add that there's no rhyme or reason to the streets either) it was cool. Regardless, I think we are in complete agreement that our friend above will be just fine without his car at HLS.

[dnptan]

This is all very much true, but it can be conquered. I had a car all four years I lived in Boston and after an interesting adjustment period (let's add that there's no rhyme or reason to the streets either) it was cool. Regardless, I think we are in complete agreement that our friend above will be just fine without his car at HLS.

You managed to have a car while living in Boston? Hats off to you sir, I would have been able to handle it. But yeah, unless you live near the edge of the city, or are far from the subway/bus routes, a car isn't really worth it.

[TripTrip]

I'm glad this was brought up. I currently have a car and would probably save close to $300/month if I didn't, and I don't even pay for permanent parking. It didn't really register with me that Cambridge is basically in Boston until I Google Maps'd it just now.

I guess on that note, is the area built such that a car is more of a burden? Whenever I'm in Chicago I've noticed that a car would be a pain but, contrarily, in Minneapolis a car is almost necessary.

[toothbrush]

I'm glad this was brought up. I currently have a car and would probably save close to $300/month if I didn't, and I don't even pay for permanent parking. It didn't really register with me that Cambridge is basically in Boston until I Google Maps'd it just now.

I guess on that note, is the area built such that a car is more of a burden? Whenever I'm in Chicago I've noticed that a car would be a pain but, contrarily, in Minneapolis a car is almost necessary.

From what I hear you need to either find an apartment in Cambridge / Somerville with parking inc or shell out 150 / month to park it. I drove to HLS two times and parking was a fucking bitch without the pass, etc. Even then, there are no lots or anything - just street parking. However, if I do attend I will be bringing my car and parking it. I live in NY and will need it / use it to drive home when I do.

[Lavitz]

It's quiet today. Mor speculationz plz.

I'll bite.

Speculation: I'm going to bet JS2s do not come on Monday the 20th.

Logic: If they don't finish all the interviews until Friday evening, they'll need at least one more day to finalize decisions.

Precedent: After the first two weeks of JS1s ended on a Friday, the very first wave of JS2s occurred over the following Tuesday and Wednesday.

[TripTrip]

It's quiet today. Mor speculationz plz.

I'll bite.

Speculation: I'm going to bet JS2s do not come on Monday the 20th.

Logic: If they don't finish all the interviews until Friday evening, they'll need at least one more day to finalize decisions.

Precedent: After the first two weeks of JS1s ended on a Friday, the very first wave of JS2s occurred over the following Tuesday and Wednesday.

Damn those are some solid deductive skills. I bet you would do well on the LSAT or something.

[jbagelboy]

It's quiet today. Mor speculationz plz.

I'll bite.

Speculation: I'm going to bet JS2s do not come on Monday the 20th.

Logic: If they don't finish all the interviews until Friday evening, they'll need at least one more day to finalize decisions.

Precedent: After the first two weeks of JS1s ended on a Friday, the very first wave of JS2s occurred over the following Tuesday and Wednesday.

Damn those are some solid deductive skills. I bet you would do well on the LSAT or something.

sorry, but what does LSAT stand for?

[tidymnstr]

JS said today that they would begin acceptances/denials in a couple of weeks.

[helix23]

[txdude45]

JS said today that they would begin acceptances/denials in a couple of weeks.

I can already tell that I'm not gonna like you...

[tidymnstr]

Sorry! Just thought to supply a new bone.

[broadstreet11]

JS said today that they would begin acceptances/denials in a couple of weeks.

Let's all agree to pretend we never saw this

[toothbrush]

JS said today that they would begin acceptances/denials in a couple of weeks.

Let's all agree to pretend we never saw this

Saw what ?

[penguin2011]

JS said today that they would begin acceptances/denials in a couple of weeks.

Let's all agree to pretend we never saw this

Saw what ?

I don't think it works if you quote what you "didn't see."

[toothbrush]

JS said today that they would begin acceptances/denials in a couple of weeks.

Let's all agree to pretend we never saw this

Saw what ?

I don't think it works if you quote what you "didn't see."

??

[eyfl]

Guys, let's make it an official rule: you can only speculate if it's potentially good news, if it's bad news better to keep to yourself

[TripTrip]

I can still fly with the 27th.

[eyfl]

I can still fly with the 27th.

I still hope the decision comes sooner. I'm slowly losing my mind and starting to question everything (including going to law school)...

[jakeymay]

Is it possible that they're waiting for Y/S to start pulling from their waitlists?