Michigan Law School C/O 2019 Applicants (2015-16) Forum

[SupCutie]

WL, At both 75ths. Doubt this is YP as I've only gotten into one T14 despite blanketing it.

That's really weird. Do you have C&F issues or did everyone accidentally YP thinking everyone else would accept you?

No C&F issues. I am a 2nd time applicant, have a downward trend in UG GPA, and am a multiple LSAT taker though- not sure if that's a significant enough red flag.

[frodo]

waitlist too!

[LaRetaguardia]

Waitlisted.

-sigh-

[gamerish]

Waitlisted at Michigan, waitlisted at Penn, but in at at NYU, Duke, Chicago, and a Butler at Columbia. Law school is weird.

Trade the WL at Penn for one at Duke and we've got pretty much the same cycle lol

How does that even make sense, for either of us?

The admissions gods are fickle

Mid-T14 just doesn't jive with us I guess. Ironically, the only one I've gotten into (and it looks like it's gonna stay that way) is Berkeley, which is the most black boxy of the group and quite possibly off the table since I won't have a good offer to submit for a matching scholarship.

"Law school is weird." I said the exact same thing to something today. Rejected by #15, offered a full-ride by a T20. It's hard to take anything personally.

Do you think maybe it's because we are so late in the cycle? My target outcome was big scholarship at a lower T14, but besides Michigan's offer I've got nothing. Duke accepted me but didn't offer me a Mordecai invite, I was held at NW, and the rest haven't gotten back to me.

I applied in November so I doubt that's the reason on my part.

[GreekOmega12]

How many people did Michigan waitlist today? Seems like a huge amount if TLS is only a sample.

[easttowest921]

Got waitlisted today.
What is the "infamous" email that people talk about? Are there different types of WL emails?

[The Abyss]

Really surprised I didn't get waitlisted today.

[squirtlesquad14]

Got waitlisted today.
What is the "infamous" email that people talk about? Are there different types of WL emails?

The infamous email was last month for people who had applied like December and earlier and were still pending a decision.

[proteinshake]

WL, At both 75ths. Doubt this is YP as I've only gotten into one T14 despite blanketing it.

That's really weird. Do you have C&F issues or did everyone accidentally YP thinking everyone else would accept you?

No C&F issues. I am a 2nd time applicant, have a downward trend in UG GPA, and am a multiple LSAT taker though- not sure if that's a significant enough red flag.

definitely not, I wonder if anyone has a better explanation. YP seems ridiculous.

[Scalvert]

Waitlisted. Looks like I'm in good company.

[pixalia]

+1 waitlist. I am curious if schools are waitlisting so heavily because of the uptick in higher LSATs? If that's the case can we expect that schools will rely more heavily on the waitlist than previous years? Or are we mostly SOL?

[87mm]

Wait listed. Ugh. Said they have too many people. Lame

[OtterLaw]

+1 waitlist. I am curious if schools are waitlisting so heavily because of the uptick in higher LSATs? If that's the case can we expect that schools will rely more heavily on the waitlist than previous years? Or are we mostly SOL?

Explain your reasoning for schools using their waitlists more if LSATs are trending upward. I'm genuinely curious.

[Procrastinator2244]

I just applied to Mighigan this week because I got an email literally asking why I hadn't yet. After reading about all of you being wait listed, I'm kind of confused. Do you think they just wanted my app to help their stats? Or do I have a chance still?

[Lawcat11]

+1 waitlist. I am curious if schools are waitlisting so heavily because of the uptick in higher LSATs? If that's the case can we expect that schools will rely more heavily on the waitlist than previous years? Or are we mostly SOL?

Explain your reasoning for schools using their waitlists more if LSATs are trending upward. I'm genuinely curious.

I would think that because there are more higher LSATs applying, then the schools aren't sure whether or not to YP or not and end up admitting the more-qualified applicants and relying on a longer waitlist as insurance.

[gamerish]

+1 waitlist. I am curious if schools are waitlisting so heavily because of the uptick in higher LSATs? If that's the case can we expect that schools will rely more heavily on the waitlist than previous years? Or are we mostly SOL?

Explain your reasoning for schools using their waitlists more if LSATs are trending upward. I'm genuinely curious.

They can be pickier since the pool of qualified applicants is larger. The rise in scorers also means more people with numbers appropriate for more highly ranked schools which could threaten their yield. Waitlisting lets them gauge the interest high scorers actually have in attending and allows them to keep a backlog of high scorers to fill their class with should someone who was admitted commit elsewhere.

[OtterLaw]

+1 waitlist. I am curious if schools are waitlisting so heavily because of the uptick in higher LSATs? If that's the case can we expect that schools will rely more heavily on the waitlist than previous years? Or are we mostly SOL?

Explain your reasoning for schools using their waitlists more if LSATs are trending upward. I'm genuinely curious.

They can be pickier since the pool of qualified applicants is larger. The rise in scorers also means more people with numbers appropriate for more highly ranked schools which could threaten their yield. Waitlisting lets them gauge the interest high scorers actually have in attending and allows them to keep a backlog of high scorers to fill their class with should someone who was admitted commit elsewhere.

Well I hope this is true for my sake. I'm on the WL for my top choice and it looks like more waitlists are probably on the way with my numbers.

[shineoncrazydiamond]

Wait listed. Ugh. Said they have too many people. Lame

Sorry to hear it-does "too many people" imply that those of us who applied on the later side at this point can probably expect a WL or ding?

[BirdLawExpert]

Wait listed. Ugh. Said they have too many people. Lame

Sorry to hear it-does "too many people" imply that those of us who applied on the later side at this point can probably expect a WL or ding?

Eh...depends on your numbers. They're probably saving a small number of outright admits for certain applicants who fit a profile. If nobody applies with those stats, then that'll make room for the first batch of people to come off of the WL right after the admissions deadline is solidified and all applications are processed. No guarantees either way. Hell, you could apply with the exact same stats as someone on the WL and get admitted, WL'd, or denied outright and it wouldn't be outrageous.

[87mm]

Wait listed. Ugh. Said they have too many people. Lame

Sorry to hear it-does "too many people" imply that those of us who applied on the later side at this point can probably expect a WL or ding?

"we cannot extend an offer at this time because of the risk that our class will be overenrolled"

Any way to improve my chances at getting off WL? I've already filled out their survey. Not sure what's next. Fortunately I live an hour from the campus. I could just put a tent up by the office.

[Johnson1031]

Wait listed. Ugh. Said they have too many people. Lame

Sorry to hear it-does "too many people" imply that those of us who applied on the later side at this point can probably expect a WL or ding?

"we cannot extend an offer at this time because of the risk that our class will be overenrolled"

Any way to improve my chances at getting off WL? I've already filled out their survey. Not sure what's next. Fortunately I live an hour from the campus. I could just put a tent up by the office.

Yikes, I wonder what that means for those of us who haven't heard anything yet. Have you done a "Why Michigan" essay or LOCI?

[87mm]

Wait listed. Ugh. Said they have too many people. Lame

Sorry to hear it-does "too many people" imply that those of us who applied on the later side at this point can probably expect a WL or ding?

"we cannot extend an offer at this time because of the risk that our class will be overenrolled"

Any way to improve my chances at getting off WL? I've already filled out their survey. Not sure what's next. Fortunately I live an hour from the campus. I could just put a tent up by the office.

Yikes, I wonder what that means for those of us who haven't heard anything yet. Have you done a "Why Michigan" essay or LOCI?

I wrote a "why michigan" along with a diversity and personal statement. I figured by the end of the week I will write a LOCI.

[Shib26]

Well someone in the office is putting in weekend hours. I finally went from Incomplete - In Process to Complete dated this morning 2/21. After the waitlist wave I'm not holding my breath though, at least not with my numbers.

[acceptme2019]

Is anyone a summer starter and definitely going besides me?

[Bluex12]

Is anyone a summer starter and definitely going besides me?

I'm like 90% sure I'm going in June. Absolutely love Michigan and as a splitter I'm thrilled I got in to begin with. But I'm still gonna wait out some other T14's through April/May when all the waitlists start to move.