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

[Yea All Right]

But the logical reason is THE reason (not the only one, but the most motivating one) why I have that desire to attend. I think that's true for most of us.

Of course!

[Lavitz]

Logic is good.

[cron1834]

Wait, are people writing LOCIs without being waitlisted? Isn't that overkill? Spivey seems to hate on that strategy based on his latest blog post. I was under the impression that if you already did Why X? and haven't been waitlisted, then a LOCI is not useful.

This just sounds like impatience to me.

[Yea All Right]

Before I received a decision (but two months after I submitted my application), I submitted a Why X essay by attachment via email, and the text of the email itself had the tone of a LOCI.

[bombaysippin]

I think you all need to slow ya roll. The wait is agonizing, but it's been long for about everyone. Just relax lol.

[Otunga]

Wait, are people writing LOCIs without being waitlisted? Isn't that overkill? Spivey seems to hate on that strategy based on his latest blog post. I was under the impression that if you already did Why X? and haven't been waitlisted, then a LOCI is not useful.

This just sounds like impatience to me.

I didn't write a Why X. But I should've. Is it unconventional send in a Why X (what I thought might be construed as a LOCI too) after app submission? (I submitted in mid-December.)

[cron1834]

Wait, are people writing LOCIs without being waitlisted? Isn't that overkill? Spivey seems to hate on that strategy based on his latest blog post. I was under the impression that if you already did Why X? and haven't been waitlisted, then a LOCI is not useful.

This just sounds like impatience to me.

I didn't write a Why X. But I should've. Is it unconventional send in a Why X (what I thought might be construed as a LOCI too) after app submission? (I submitted in mid-December.)

Ahhh, I misread, then. That doesn't seem nearly so bad!

Some folks definitely do what I described, though - it strikes me as douchey

[kobe1020]

finally joining the "complete" team as i just got the email

here it comes

[JustHawkin]

finally joining the "complete" team as i just got the email

I hate you all for getting this email.

JK

One day...

[yossarian]

Wait, are people writing LOCIs without being waitlisted? Isn't that overkill? Spivey seems to hate on that strategy based on his latest blog post. I was under the impression that if you already did Why X? and haven't been waitlisted, then a LOCI is not useful.

This just sounds like impatience to me.

I didn't write a Why X. But I should've. Is it unconventional send in a Why X (what I thought might be construed as a LOCI too) after app submission? (I submitted in mid-December.)

I'm considering this as well, because I really want to get in here. But, and it's kind of been discussed before, Cornell had that three sentence why-Cornell in the app.

We had a few of us, myself included indicate that a Why X wouldn't really do anything but go a bit more in depth to what you should be able to cover in three sentences. Efficiency is everything, right?

But, then someone else reported that a Cornell adcomm encouraged Why X essays?

That said, I really want to get in. What is the risk of writing a Why X v. the reward.

FWIW: I feel like my three sentences were great and covered what I would cover in a Why X

[kobe1020]

finally joining the "complete" team as i just got the email

I hate you all for getting this email.

JK

One day...

yours is on its way

[Otunga]

Wait, are people writing LOCIs without being waitlisted? Isn't that overkill? Spivey seems to hate on that strategy based on his latest blog post. I was under the impression that if you already did Why X? and haven't been waitlisted, then a LOCI is not useful.

This just sounds like impatience to me.

I didn't write a Why X. But I should've. Is it unconventional send in a Why X (what I thought might be construed as a LOCI too) after app submission? (I submitted in mid-December.)

I'm considering this as well, because I really want to get in here. But, and it's kind of been discussed before, Cornell had that three sentence why-Cornell in the app.

We had a few of us, myself included indicate that a Why X wouldn't really do anything but go a bit more in depth to what you should be able to cover in three sentences. Efficiency is everything, right?

But, then someone else reported that a Cornell adcomm encouraged Why X essays?

That said, I really want to get in. What is the risk of writing a Why X v. the reward.

FWIW: I feel like my three sentences were great and covered what I would cover in a Why X

I didn't even write the three sentences, but either way, perhaps they might get annoyed if they're in the process of reviewing our files and then a Why X turns up. But it should also make them more eager to admit us.

To anybody who knows: do we send the Why X straight to the admissions email?

[JustHawkin]

yours is on its way

Copped that Complete just now. Thanks for the good vibes Almost feels better than a decision.

[thewrman]

Has anyone ever seen this old website article before? This seems very incorrect... Look at the chart this person uses halfway down the page.

http://www.applyingtoschool.com/forms/l ... rnell.aspx

[Lebrarian_Booker]

Has anyone ever seen this old website article before? This seems very incorrect... Look at the chart this person uses halfway down the page.

http://www.applyingtoschool.com/forms/l ... rnell.aspx

Must be BS. So I would have a 99% chance of being admitted?

[Lavitz]

Has anyone ever seen this old website article before? This seems very incorrect... Look at the chart this person uses halfway down the page.

http://www.applyingtoschool.com/forms/l ... rnell.aspx

Must be BS. So I would have a 99% chance of being admitted?

Stopped reading at "entering class of about 500 law students."

Nope.

[Yea All Right]

A supplemental essay shows that you're willing to expend time and effort to express your interest in the law school, which is positive in the eyes of the admissions committee. At least that's how I would interpret it.

You can submit the essay directly to the Admissions Office email as an attachment, they will then place it in your application file.

[Nonconsecutive]

Has anyone ever seen this old website article before? This seems very incorrect... Look at the chart this person uses halfway down the page.

http://www.applyingtoschool.com/forms/l ... rnell.aspx

Thanks for the laughs

[bombaysippin]

Has anyone ever seen this old website article before? This seems very incorrect... Look at the chart this person uses halfway down the page.

http://www.applyingtoschool.com/forms/l ... rnell.aspx

Must be BS. So I would have a 99% chance of being admitted?

Stopped reading at "entering class of about 500 law students."

Nope.

Same as bolded lol.

[kobe1020]

Has anyone ever seen this old website article before? This seems very incorrect... Look at the chart this person uses halfway down the page.

http://www.applyingtoschool.com/forms/l ... rnell.aspx

Lol at this but seriously hoping it is true LOL

[kobe1020]

Has anyone ever seen this old website article before? This seems very incorrect... Look at the chart this person uses halfway down the page.

http://www.applyingtoschool.com/forms/l ... rnell.aspx

Must be BS. So I would have a 99% chance of being admitted?

Stopped reading at "entering class of about 500 law students."

Nope.

Stopped reading at "ranked fifteenth in New York City"

[Otunga]

Has anyone ever seen this old website article before? This seems very incorrect... Look at the chart this person uses halfway down the page.

http://www.applyingtoschool.com/forms/l ... rnell.aspx

Lol at this but seriously hoping it is true LOL

Anybody with a GPA at least 3.5 and a score of 168-180 should've gotten an acceptance immediately after submitting the app.

[Lavitz]

Stopped reading at "ranked fifteenth in New York City"

Apparently I skimmed right past that.

13th in the nation. 15th in NYC. Sounds legit.

[mandyjay11]

Another date change... Complete 1/21, 2/4, 2/11

[Leo]

Date change here, too. Interview last week.