Chicago c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014) Forum

[lawschool22]

In a strange strange way this WL feels good. Well, not "good" but provides a bit of tranquility as I start to picture where I might be in a few months. I was never really sold on living in Hyde Park, and while I might have chosen it over a lot of other schools, in some ways this makes the decision clearer for me, and that is comforting.

Obviously 1,000,000 congratulations to those who have been accepted. It is an awesome school

[emmybee]

waitlisted at Chicago. It's a real shame since I was actually starting to think that attending UChicago was worth living in the hell that is Chicago.

Lol! I have to agree with this even if I'm being bitter.

Also I thought my interview went well but I guess it wasn't enough to compensate for my numbers

Very excited for the people who got in today!!

[The-Specs]

Looks like my GPA has doomed me.

Their loss.

Right!?!

[Constantine]

Just got in via email! Submitted early October.

[The-Specs]

OMG ACCEPTED!!! I CANT BELIEVE THIS!! I'm shaking

168 3.6 URM. Complete early Oct, interview invite late Dec, interview Jan. I can't remember all the UR dates right now, I'm freaking

Take that Penn red wedding

LOL @ bolded.

Congrats!!

[swords.for.48K]

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[Rt887]

IN!!!!!!
Absolutely shocked. LSAT 25-50, GPA 75+
Interviewed last month. It lasted about 12 minutes-felt to the point- so don't despair if it doesn't last as long as some other people.
Amazing end to this cycle for me
PM for details/questions on interview

[kershka]

INNNN!!!

How'd I know you'd be posting here shortly? Congrats!!! #cycletwins

Hehe, I had to check back a few pages to make sure you had posted as well, twin! We should just travel between ASW together

And, of course, congrats to you as well!

[lawschool22]

For those who have been waitlisted or accepted, don't forget to add in the "initial decision date" after changing your status in the spreadsheet

[Lavitz]

Do they always solicit a "Why Chicago" so explicitly in the WL email?

Yes.

Congrats to admits, sorry to WLs, etc.

[thestatusguo]

WL PM for numbers, interviewed 1/6.

[lawschool22]

Do they always solicit a "Why Chicago" so explicitly in the WL email?

Yes.

Congrats to admits, sorry to WLs, etc.

Thanks. Any idea how much of a difference it makes? Do they admit a fair amount people off the waitlist? Do they wait until summer to do so?

[kenwash]

CONGRATS all!

[midwest17]

Congrats to the admits!

Sorry to the WLers

For those of us on our phone's who find it hard to track this data, what's the most recent interview date to receive a decision?

[LSATSCORES2012]

Congrats, admits!

[Let It Roll]

Accepted!

GPA at 25%
LSAT above 75%
Interviewed in Jan
Applied in Sept

Super excited.

[2014]

Congratulations all of you. Please PM me any questions if you have them or post in the Ask a Law Student forum. I am very adamant that U Chicago is the right choice for many if not most people who have it as an option, but also have no interest in anyone being here who wouldn't be happy so I will give you the most candid of advice (from an admittedly pro UChi personal view).

To those of you who were WL'd, I was in your shoes 2 years ago, got in and matriculated and have no regrets. Don't give up hope.

[Lavitz]

Do they always solicit a "Why Chicago" so explicitly in the WL email?

Yes.

Congrats to admits, sorry to WLs, etc.

Thanks. Any idea how much of a difference it makes? Do they admit a fair amount people off the waitlist? Do they wait until summer to do so?

Anecdotally, I can tell you that I wrote one and never got off the WL.

When and how many they admit off the WL depends on their yield. Last year was strange in that I believe they had a higher yield than expected, and yet admitted people off the WL anyway, threw money at a few of them, and ended up overshooting their original target class size. Don't think they admitted as many people as the year before though.

LSN shows 22 WL--Accepts in 2011-12, but only 5 WL--Accepts last cycle: 2 in late March, one in June, one in July, one with no date.

[orangec90]

Congrats to the admits!

Sorry to the WLers

For those of us on our phone's who find it hard to track this data, what's the most recent interview date to receive a decision?

I interviewed 1/10

[lawschool22]

Do they always solicit a "Why Chicago" so explicitly in the WL email?

Yes.

Congrats to admits, sorry to WLs, etc.

Thanks. Any idea how much of a difference it makes? Do they admit a fair amount people off the waitlist? Do they wait until summer to do so?

Anecdotally, I can tell you that I wrote one and never got off the WL.

When and how many they admit off the WL depends on their yield. Last year was strange in that I believe they had a higher yield than expected, and yet admitted people off the WL anyway, threw money at a few of them, and ended up overshooting their original target class size. Don't think they admitted as many people as the year before though.

LSN shows 22 WL--Accepts in 2011-12, but only 5 WL--Accepts last cycle: 2 in late March, one in June, one in July, one with no date.

Thanks for your thoughts and the data!

[wholahoop]

I just saw on my status checker that I'm invited for an interview, but I never received any calls or emails! The status checker was apparently updated on 1/13, and I hadn't checked it in awhile :/

The office is already closed, so I'm planning on calling tomorrow. How did everyone get notified for their interview, and should I be freaking out? DDD:

[Let It Roll]

I just saw on my status checker that I'm invited for an interview, but I never received any calls or emails! The status checker was apparently updated on 1/13, and I hadn't checked it in awhile :/

The office is already closed, so I'm planning on calling tomorrow. How did everyone get notified for their interview, and should I be freaking out? DDD:

Check your spam folder in the email you provided them.

[hohenheim]

Thanks. Any idea how much of a difference it makes? Do they admit a fair amount people off the waitlist? Do they wait until summer to do so?

Anecdotally, I can tell you that I wrote one and never got off the WL.

When and how many they admit off the WL depends on their yield. Last year was strange in that I believe they had a higher yield than expected, and yet admitted people off the WL anyway, threw money at a few of them, and ended up overshooting their original target class size. Don't think they admitted as many people as the year before though.

LSN shows 22 WL--Accepts in 2011-12, but only 5 WL--Accepts last cycle: 2 in late March, one in June, one in July, one with no date.

Heads up, the WL-Accepts last year were a bit later than that (first wave in June, then another wave a few weeks later). I think it's because the LSN dates (least a few of them) are when the initial waitlists actually occurred.

Congrats to the admits - UChi is an awesome place to study law (and get a job), so I hope to see you all at ASW.

Good luck to those now riding the WL. Remember not to ragequit withdraw (unless you're sure you wouldn't come), write the LOCI they request, and show interest. WL admissions happen!

[lawschool22]

Thanks. Any idea how much of a difference it makes? Do they admit a fair amount people off the waitlist? Do they wait until summer to do so?

Anecdotally, I can tell you that I wrote one and never got off the WL.

When and how many they admit off the WL depends on their yield. Last year was strange in that I believe they had a higher yield than expected, and yet admitted people off the WL anyway, threw money at a few of them, and ended up overshooting their original target class size. Don't think they admitted as many people as the year before though.

LSN shows 22 WL--Accepts in 2011-12, but only 5 WL--Accepts last cycle: 2 in late March, one in June, one in July, one with no date.

Heads up, the WL-Accepts last year were a bit later than that (first wave in June, then another wave a few weeks later). I think it's because the LSN dates (least a few of them) are when the initial waitlists actually occurred.

Congrats to the admits - UChi is an awesome place to study law (and get a job), so I hope to see you all at ASW.

Good luck to those now riding the WL. Remember not to ragequit withdraw (unless you're sure you wouldn't come), write the LOCI they request, and show interest. WL admissions happen!

Hmm...not sure if I want to ride it out until June. I might just take NYU at that point and be done with it, since I doubt I'll get money at Uchi anyway

[thewaves]

congrats to all the admits!