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

[mickey_mouse]

Also just got the reserve email- pretty much expected for my stats.

[MnM22]

Just got reserved. Really upset because Median LSAT and GPA>75% 2 years WE and URM...

Cornell was a top choice for me. Does anyone know what the odds of getting off are? Or if this is more of a WL than a ding?

[ConnD]

just got the reserve email. 3 date changes. disappointed but I expected it :/

[ConnD]

Just got reserved. Really upset because Median LSAT and GPA>75% 2 years WE and URM...

Cornell was a top choice for me. Does anyone know what the odds of getting off are? Or if this is more of a WL than a ding?

got this from the website:
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DECISION OF RESERVE AND THE SUMMER WAITLIST?
At Cornell Law, if we have given you a decision of reserve, it means that we have reviewed your application, but we have not reached a final decision of admit or deny on your application. We will review your application at least one more time before reaching a final decision.

You may submit additional information to support your application as you are waiting for the final decision. Typically, applicants submit additional grades, new honors or promotions or an additional letter of recommendation.

In early summer, we review all the applicants still on hold and create a summer waitlist.

[cron1834]

Just got reserved. Really upset because Median LSAT and GPA>75% 2 years WE and URM...

Cornell was a top choice for me. Does anyone know what the odds of getting off are? Or if this is more of a WL than a ding?

Woah. I wouldn't give up. You sound very competitive on paper, unless you blew it on writing or something.

[MnM22]

Just got reserved. Really upset because Median LSAT and GPA>75% 2 years WE and URM...

Cornell was a top choice for me. Does anyone know what the odds of getting off are? Or if this is more of a WL than a ding?

got this from the website:
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DECISION OF RESERVE AND THE SUMMER WAITLIST?
At Cornell Law, if we have given you a decision of reserve, it means that we have reviewed your application, but we have not reached a final decision of admit or deny on your application. We will review your application at least one more time before reaching a final decision.

You may submit additional information to support your application as you are waiting for the final decision. Typically, applicants submit additional grades, new honors or promotions or an additional letter of recommendation.

In early summer, we review all the applicants still on hold and create a summer waitlist.

Interesting... Thanks!

[lsatnoob]

Blah. Reserved. Expected with such a low LSAT - will more than likely taking my name off the list but good luck to those still waiting!

[lastsamurai]

Was reserved today as well. Frankly only disappointed that I spent $25 on their application.

PM for exact stats, but I was well above both 75ths. Interviewed last week

[milkandcheerios]

Was reserved today as well. Frankly only disappointed that I spent $25 on their application.

PM for exact stats, but I was well above both 75ths. Interviewed last week

do you think it's yp?

[kershka]

Sorry to all the reserves

Cycle-twin, you know that you were only WL because you're too good for Cornell Have fun at Harvard

[Otunga]

Was reserved today as well. Frankly only disappointed that I spent $25 on their application.

PM for exact stats, but I was well above both 75ths. Interviewed last week

Do you not think you expressed enough desire to go in your interview?

[thechancellor]

Was reserved today as well. Frankly only disappointed that I spent $25 on their application.

PM for exact stats, but I was well above both 75ths. Interviewed last week

if that's not YP I'll eat my big toe. And that thing won't taste very good.

[Lebrarian_Booker]

Those being put on WL today, when did you submit?

[OliveBC]

Sorry to all the reserves

Cycle-twin, you know that you were only WL because you're too good for Cornell Have fun at Harvard

Cornell can't handle lastsamurai's awesomeness

[lastsamurai]

I think it would be pretty tough for them to argue against YP on this one, but hey, that's the name of the game. Ultimately, they made the right decision as I have very little interest in attending.

That said, I did prepare very well for the interview, and I generally interview pretty well. I think that the 2L who interviewed me probably picked up on the fact that I have other options and probably didn't give me her highest recommendation.

Oh well!

[neprep]

I think it would be pretty tough for them to argue against YP on this one, but hey, that's the name of the game. Ultimately, they made the right decision as I have very little interest in attending.

That said, I did prepare very well for the interview, and I generally interview pretty well. I think that the 2L who interviewed me probably picked up on the fact that I have other options and probably didn't give me her highest recommendation.

Oh well!

Yeah, or maybe she conveyed that it was a great interview, but the adcoms made that judgement by themselves.

Anyway, doesn't look like there's any love lost on either side of this transaction.

[oxie]

I think it would be pretty tough for them to argue against YP on this one, but hey, that's the name of the game. Ultimately, they made the right decision as I have very little interest in attending.

That said, I did prepare very well for the interview, and I generally interview pretty well. I think that the 2L who interviewed me probably picked up on the fact that I have other options and probably didn't give me her highest recommendation.

Oh well!

Sorry to hear about the WL, but I'm glad you're not too broken up about it! Out of curiosity, did you mention being admitted to HLS during your interview? When I was asked what other schools I was considering, I talked about being admitted to some schools closer to Cornell in the rankings and said "and a few others" but didn't mention HLS specifically -- wondering if that had anything to do with it...

[lawskewl13]

I was reserved today, as well. This was a pretty big reach to me so I'm honestly thrilled. Going to ride it out and get some recs/LOCIs/visits in and see if I can squeeze out an acceptance. Good luck to everyone else!

[Beercules]

Anyone else prepping their bodies for dat potential wave of accepts tomorrow?

[username201]

Also reserved.
Both GPA & LSAT above 75th..

[vivala]

Lots of YP around here...sorry to all of the reserves

Is anyone else UR2 1/31?

[Otunga]

How far above the 75ths is generally considered a prime position for YP? I'm one point above Cornell's median and yet that's also 1 point above the 75th since they're one and the same. I wouldn't think that's high enough for YP even with a GPA above the 75th. Looking at numbers like mine, your other t14 options are higher t14 on probably a lesser scholarship or non-t14 at a comparable to higher scholarship.

[lastsamurai]

I think it would be pretty tough for them to argue against YP on this one, but hey, that's the name of the game. Ultimately, they made the right decision as I have very little interest in attending.

That said, I did prepare very well for the interview, and I generally interview pretty well. I think that the 2L who interviewed me probably picked up on the fact that I have other options and probably didn't give me her highest recommendation.

Oh well!

Sorry to hear about the WL, but I'm glad you're not too broken up about it! Out of curiosity, did you mention being admitted to HLS during your interview? When I was asked what other schools I was considering, I talked about being admitted to some schools closer to Cornell in the rankings and said "and a few others" but didn't mention HLS specifically -- wondering if that had anything to do with it...

Oxie I'm pretty sure that I didn't mention any schools specifically, but oh well...plenty of decisions to stress about without reading too much into this one.


Best of luck to everyone still waiting! Officially withdrew soon after receiving the email. Lastsamurai checking out.

[aceholmes]

Reserved guess ill go to cooley now

[ss88]

soo does anyone have suggestions on how to do literally everything humanly possible to be taken off of the reserve list and accepted? besides sending in new transcripts and all that