Penn c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[Nelson]

An LOCI before I even get a decision? I did a why penn just didn't include that factor

I'm going to go against what others are saying and say to save your LOCI for when you actually get waitlisted. You're not going to get dinged so that's not a factor and Penn is really slow so you don't even know if you're getting WLed yet.

Errr... I would normally agree with this... But someone who was confident they were going to be WL'd at UVA sent one in and got an acceptance shortly after... If you're really interested and have enough material to write an additional LOCI, I don't think this one could hurt.

I speak as someone who rode out the Michigan, Duke, GULC, and NU waitlists last year (obviously I didn't get in). If there's any way to keep yourself off a waitlist, do it.

It's a little different since their stats are in the target range for Penn, they wrote a Why Penn already, and there are others from that same date range still waiting.

[JustE]

New to this site. Just wondering my chances.

3.91 GPA 178 LSAT

But wasn't Penn specific in my essay- will this hurt?

You're in the wrong thread. You're looking for this: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=162871

[snehpets]

New to this site. Just wondering my chances.

3.91 GPA 178 LSAT

But wasn't Penn specific in my essay- will this hurt?

I would love your numbers. You might get waitlisted but if they did waitlist you and you wrote a letter committing to attend they would almost certainly accept you afterwards unless you're a convicted murderer or something.

[JustE]

An LOCI before I even get a decision? I did a why penn just didn't include that factor

I'm going to go against what others are saying and say to save your LOCI for when you actually get waitlisted. You're not going to get dinged so that's not a factor and Penn is really slow so you don't even know if you're getting WLed yet.

Errr... I would normally agree with this... But someone who was confident they were going to be WL'd at UVA sent one in and got an acceptance shortly after... If you're really interested and have enough material to write an additional LOCI, I don't think this one could hurt.

I speak as someone who rode out the Michigan, Duke, GULC, and NU waitlists last year (obviously I didn't get in). If there's any way to keep yourself off a waitlist, do it.

It's a little different since their stats are in the target range for Penn, they wrote a Why Penn already, and there are others from that same date range still waiting.

True. If there's others still waiting, wait a while. I'm just saying don't settle for a WL. Especially if Penn's in your top 3.

[nametaken]

New to this site. Just wondering my chances.

3.91 GPA 178 LSAT

But wasn't Penn specific in my essay- will this hurt?

You're in the wrong thread. You're looking for this: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=162871

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[PopTorts13]

My status has now changed to "Under Committee Review". This is the first movement I have had from any of my apps going into review with the exception of Harvard and a Priority Track app to Duke. Two questions:

1.) Does anyone have an idea for the turnaround from UCR to decision?... I know the website says it could take as long as 12 weeks, but I was curious if anyone has heard back sooner.

2.) I applied around November 22nd to all of my schools and haven't heard anything back and even as far as a review from many; how many others are in a similar situation?... just wondering if there is any correlation here to success/admittance.



Thanks

[msblaw89]

My status has now changed to "Under Committee Review". This is the first movement I have had from any of my apps going into review with the exception of Harvard and a Priority Track app to Duke. Two questions:

1.) Does anyone have an idea for the turnaround from UCR to decision?... I know the website says it could take as long as 12 weeks, but I was curious if anyone has heard back sooner.

2.) I applied around November 22nd to all of my schools and haven't heard anything back and even as far as a review from many; how many others are in a similar situation?... just wondering if there is any correlation here to success/admittance.



Thanks

I'll let you know as soon as 2nd UR RDs have heard back

[JustE]

My status has now changed to "Under Committee Review". This is the first movement I have had from any of my apps going into review with the exception of Harvard and a Priority Track app to Duke. Two questions:

1.) Does anyone have an idea for the turnaround from UCR to decision?... I know the website says it could take as long as 12 weeks, but I was curious if anyone has heard back sooner.

2.) I applied around November 22nd to all of my schools and haven't heard anything back and even as far as a review from many; how many others are in a similar situation?... just wondering if there is any correlation here to success/admittance.



Thanks

I'll let you know as soon as 2nd UR RDs have heard back

So, tomorrow?

[PopTorts13]

You guys applied in Oct?

[JustE]

Submitted 11/22ish

[Elendil]

Just realized that I changed to my second UR date yesterday afternoon.

[jmets890]

Just realized that I changed to my second UR date yesterday afternoon.

+1. Went UR 1st time 12/19

[Elendil]

Just realized that I changed to my second UR date yesterday afternoon.

+1. Went UR 1st time 12/19

My first date was last week... kind of surprised at the quick movement!

[Killingly]

Just realized that I changed to my second UR date yesterday afternoon.

+1. Went UR 1st time 12/19

Same. Similar numbers to you, jmets, though you have the edge.

[foxylaxy]

My status has now changed to "Under Committee Review". This is the first movement I have had from any of my apps going into review with the exception of Harvard and a Priority Track app to Duke. Two questions:

1.) Does anyone have an idea for the turnaround from UCR to decision?... I know the website says it could take as long as 12 weeks, but I was curious if anyone has heard back sooner.

2.) I applied around November 22nd to all of my schools and haven't heard anything back and even as far as a review from many; how many others are in a similar situation?... just wondering if there is any correlation here to success/admittance.

Thanks

I applied 9/30 and was complete 10/5. RD I think it said it would take as long as 12 weeks from Complete to a decision. 12 weeks passed about 2 weeks ago for me, but a couple of people were accepted in early/mid-December who applied later than me, so yes, there have been applicants who heard sooner. However, there are also applicants, like myself, who still haven't heard beyond the 12 week mark.

[Boston_NYG2245]

My status has now changed to "Under Committee Review". This is the first movement I have had from any of my apps going into review with the exception of Harvard and a Priority Track app to Duke. Two questions:

1.) Does anyone have an idea for the turnaround from UCR to decision?... I know the website says it could take as long as 12 weeks, but I was curious if anyone has heard back sooner.

2.) I applied around November 22nd to all of my schools and haven't heard anything back and even as far as a review from many; how many others are in a similar situation?... just wondering if there is any correlation here to success/admittance.

Thanks

I applied 9/30 and was complete 10/5. RD I think it said it would take as long as 12 weeks from Complete to a decision. 12 weeks passed about 2 weeks ago for me, but a couple of people were accepted in early/mid-December who applied later than me, so yes, there have been applicants who heard sooner. However, there are also applicants, like myself, who still haven't heard beyond the 12 week mark.

Has Penn made any RD decisions? I thought we'd only seen ED to this point?

[Mr. Somebody]

My status has now changed to "Under Committee Review". This is the first movement I have had from any of my apps going into review with the exception of Harvard and a Priority Track app to Duke. Two questions:

1.) Does anyone have an idea for the turnaround from UCR to decision?... I know the website says it could take as long as 12 weeks, but I was curious if anyone has heard back sooner.

2.) I applied around November 22nd to all of my schools and haven't heard anything back and even as far as a review from many; how many others are in a similar situation?... just wondering if there is any correlation here to success/admittance.

Thanks

I applied 9/30 and was complete 10/5. RD I think it said it would take as long as 12 weeks from Complete to a decision. 12 weeks passed about 2 weeks ago for me, but a couple of people were accepted in early/mid-December who applied later than me, so yes, there have been applicants who heard sooner. However, there are also applicants, like myself, who still haven't heard beyond the 12 week mark.

Have you tried calling them? Since it says on the status checker "up to 12 weeks", that's somewhat definitive so you may be able to get some answers from them? Most schools seem to use softer language

[msblaw89]

My status has now changed to "Under Committee Review". This is the first movement I have had from any of my apps going into review with the exception of Harvard and a Priority Track app to Duke. Two questions:

1.) Does anyone have an idea for the turnaround from UCR to decision?... I know the website says it could take as long as 12 weeks, but I was curious if anyone has heard back sooner.

2.) I applied around November 22nd to all of my schools and haven't heard anything back and even as far as a review from many; how many others are in a similar situation?... just wondering if there is any correlation here to success/admittance.

Thanks

I applied 9/30 and was complete 10/5. RD I think it said it would take as long as 12 weeks from Complete to a decision. 12 weeks passed about 2 weeks ago for me, but a couple of people were accepted in early/mid-December who applied later than me, so yes, there have been applicants who heard sooner. However, there are also applicants, like myself, who still haven't heard beyond the 12 week mark.

Has Penn made any RD decisions? I thought we'd only seen ED to this point?

There was like 3 on TLS who got their RD decision last month with the EDers... but it seemed like they were kind of auto admit and applied in early september. No RD since

[Nelson]

My status has now changed to "Under Committee Review". This is the first movement I have had from any of my apps going into review with the exception of Harvard and a Priority Track app to Duke. Two questions:

1.) Does anyone have an idea for the turnaround from UCR to decision?... I know the website says it could take as long as 12 weeks, but I was curious if anyone has heard back sooner.

2.) I applied around November 22nd to all of my schools and haven't heard anything back and even as far as a review from many; how many others are in a similar situation?... just wondering if there is any correlation here to success/admittance.

Thanks

I applied 9/30 and was complete 10/5. RD I think it said it would take as long as 12 weeks from Complete to a decision. 12 weeks passed about 2 weeks ago for me, but a couple of people were accepted in early/mid-December who applied later than me, so yes, there have been applicants who heard sooner. However, there are also applicants, like myself, who still haven't heard beyond the 12 week mark.

Has Penn made any RD decisions? I thought we'd only seen ED to this point?

Batch of acceptance calls the week of 12/16. Mostly September submits. It was after the EDs, I dunno if it was auto admits, but mostly 172+, relatively high GPA people. I think I was one of the lowest stat people to get in.

[Boston_NYG2245]

My status has now changed to "Under Committee Review". This is the first movement I have had from any of my apps going into review with the exception of Harvard and a Priority Track app to Duke. Two questions:

1.) Does anyone have an idea for the turnaround from UCR to decision?... I know the website says it could take as long as 12 weeks, but I was curious if anyone has heard back sooner.

2.) I applied around November 22nd to all of my schools and haven't heard anything back and even as far as a review from many; how many others are in a similar situation?... just wondering if there is any correlation here to success/admittance.

Thanks

I applied 9/30 and was complete 10/5. RD I think it said it would take as long as 12 weeks from Complete to a decision. 12 weeks passed about 2 weeks ago for me, but a couple of people were accepted in early/mid-December who applied later than me, so yes, there have been applicants who heard sooner. However, there are also applicants, like myself, who still haven't heard beyond the 12 week mark.

Has Penn made any RD decisions? I thought we'd only seen ED to this point?

Batch of acceptance calls the week of 12/16. Mostly September submits.

Thanks

[citygirl000]

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[Cornelius]

Penn is notoriously GPA stingy for ED. They use the high GPA ED's they accept to balance out splitters from their RD pool.

This really isn't true at all. Their ED formula is basically 3.3+ 170+ and you're in.

Indeed. Damn my 170/just ever so slightly below 3.3

[WhiteGuy5]

New to this site. Just wondering my chances.

3.91 GPA 178 LSAT

But wasn't Penn specific in my essay- will this hurt?

Who cares? You're going to Harvard anyway .

[iamrobk]

Penn is notoriously GPA stingy for ED. They use the high GPA ED's they accept to balance out splitters from their RD pool.

This really isn't true at all. Their ED formula is basically 3.3+ 170+ and you're in.

Indeed. Damn my 170/just ever so slightly below 3.3

[luxxe]

Went UCR today, submitted 11/13, complete 11/21.