The Waitlist Purgatory [NEW POLL!!] Forum

[charles117]

Does visiting help when you are waitlisted? Maybe only if you speak to admissions while there?

probably a letter of intent would be the best option

[bunney_j]

Does visiting help when you are waitlisted? Maybe only if you speak to admissions while there?

I would check with the school. I can't remember which school this was but last year I asked and they said visits are fine, but the admissions staff is too busy and wouldn't have time to meet. I was waitlisted by Columbia, Chicago, & Penn last year so it was one of them.

I think it was Columbia haha when I requested to speak with an admissions staff, the receptionist was like "they're unavailable, but I can hopefully answer all of your questions."

Lady. That's. Not. Why. I'm. Here,

That makes the most sense haha. They waitlist around 500 people I've heard. They definitely dont have time to meet with even half of them.

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

Does visiting help when you are waitlisted? Maybe only if you speak to admissions while there?

I would check with the school. I can't remember which school this was but last year I asked and they said visits are fine, but the admissions staff is too busy and wouldn't have time to meet. I was waitlisted by Columbia, Chicago, & Penn last year so it was one of them.

I think it was Columbia haha when I requested to speak with an admissions staff, the receptionist was like "they're unavailable, but I can hopefully answer all of your questions."

Lady. That's. Not. Why. I'm. Here,

That makes the most sense haha. They waitlist around 500 people I've heard. They definitely dont have time to meet with even half of them.

Haha yeah...maybe they should save everyone the false hope and themselves from all the unnecessary work and just not waitlist a thousand people every year...

[bunney_j]

Does visiting help when you are waitlisted? Maybe only if you speak to admissions while there?

I would check with the school. I can't remember which school this was but last year I asked and they said visits are fine, but the admissions staff is too busy and wouldn't have time to meet. I was waitlisted by Columbia, Chicago, & Penn last year so it was one of them.

I think it was Columbia haha when I requested to speak with an admissions staff, the receptionist was like "they're unavailable, but I can hopefully answer all of your questions."

Lady. That's. Not. Why. I'm. Here,

That makes the most sense haha. They waitlist around 500 people I've heard. They definitely dont have time to meet with even half of them.

Haha yeah...maybe they should save everyone the false hope and themselves from all the unnecessary work and just not waitlist a thousand people every year...

I don't know why they do it. Obsessive YP or making sure they have their numbers/urms quotas set up to keep their ranking...
Last year I asked a professor at a law school (family friend) he said don't be excited about Columbia they waitlist everyone, but Chicago doesn't so be hopeful haha

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

Does visiting help when you are waitlisted? Maybe only if you speak to admissions while there?

I would check with the school. I can't remember which school this was but last year I asked and they said visits are fine, but the admissions staff is too busy and wouldn't have time to meet. I was waitlisted by Columbia, Chicago, & Penn last year so it was one of them.

I think it was Columbia haha when I requested to speak with an admissions staff, the receptionist was like "they're unavailable, but I can hopefully answer all of your questions."

Lady. That's. Not. Why. I'm. Here,

That makes the most sense haha. They waitlist around 500 people I've heard. They definitely dont have time to meet with even half of them.

Haha yeah...maybe they should save everyone the false hope and themselves from all the unnecessary work and just not waitlist a thousand people every year...

I don't know why they do it. Obsessive YP or making sure they have their numbers/urms quotas set up to keep their ranking...
Last year I asked a professor at a law school (family friend) he said don't be excited about Columbia they waitlist everyone, but Chicago doesn't so be hopeful haha

Haha yeah, I'm not hopeful at all about Columbia. It's my dream school, but I'm learning to love the schools that have accepted me!

I wonder who they actually straightup ding...? My numbers are way sub-CLS level but I got waitlisted...I think that if you get dinged outright, they're telling you that you probably shouldn't have applied there in the first place lol

[Mikey947]

What if I take the June LSAT and get rejected in the time period between taking the test and receiving my score? Should I inform my school around May that I will be taking it?

[floatie]

What if I take the June LSAT and get rejected in the time period between taking the test and receiving my score? Should I inform my school around May that I will be taking it?

I'm curious about the same thing, because I can see this going one of two ways: either they keep you in the mix and (hopefully) accept you once your score comes out in July, or they decide to not make a decision on you at all and by the time July comes around, there are no more spots left. Part of me is hoping that I'd get in in April or May without the retake.

[studyingeveryday]

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[S.Picquery]

Here's the thing: I was waitlisted at a school that's one of my top three choices. I love the school but I can't decide between the three (admitted at one, UR at my #1), so it looks like it'll come down to the money and visits. What can I say in my LOCI to convey that I am very strongly interested in attending this school without promising I will attend if admitted?

I don't think I can commit until I visit and see the money between all three, but it very well may work out to be my best choice, so I just don't know what besides a clear commitment. Thanks!

Be sincere. That's the number one thing I can say. It's not your first choice, it's an ideal choice. Tell them why. It's not a guarantee that you'll go there if admitted, but you can see yourself there, etc. etc.

You don't have to say it's your top choice, but tell them why you love it as a choice.

[studyingeveryday]

Here's the thing: I was waitlisted at a school that's one of my top three choices. I love the school but I can't decide between the three (admitted at one, UR at my #1), so it looks like it'll come down to the money and visits. What can I say in my LOCI to convey that I am very strongly interested in attending this school without promising I will attend if admitted?

I don't think I can commit until I visit and see the money between all three, but it very well may work out to be my best choice, so I just don't know what besides a clear commitment. Thanks!

Be sincere. That's the number one thing I can say. It's not your first choice, it's an ideal choice. Tell them why. It's not a guarantee that you'll go there if admitted, but you can see yourself there, etc. etc.

You don't have to say it's your top choice, but tell them why you love it as a choice.

Thanks for the advice! I will do this.

[Npret]

Here's the thing: I was waitlisted at a school that's one of my top three choices. I love the school but I can't decide between the three (admitted at one, UR at my #1), so it looks like it'll come down to the money and visits. What can I say in my LOCI to convey that I am very strongly interested in attending this school without promising I will attend if admitted?

I don't think I can commit until I visit and see the money between all three, but it very well may work out to be my best choice, so I just don't know what besides a clear commitment. Thanks!

Be sincere. That's the number one thing I can say. It's not your first choice, it's an ideal choice. Tell them why. It's not a guarantee that you'll go there if admitted, but you can see yourself there, etc. etc.

You don't have to say it's your top choice, but tell them why you love it as a choice.

Thanks for the advice! I will do this.

I like the idea of an ideal choice language. But please don't say it's not a guarantee you will attend. You don't have to say anything about definitely attending.

[studyingeveryday]

Here's the thing: I was waitlisted at a school that's one of my top three choices. I love the school but I can't decide between the three (admitted at one, UR at my #1), so it looks like it'll come down to the money and visits. What can I say in my LOCI to convey that I am very strongly interested in attending this school without promising I will attend if admitted?

I don't think I can commit until I visit and see the money between all three, but it very well may work out to be my best choice, so I just don't know what besides a clear commitment. Thanks!

Be sincere. That's the number one thing I can say. It's not your first choice, it's an ideal choice. Tell them why. It's not a guarantee that you'll go there if admitted, but you can see yourself there, etc. etc.

You don't have to say it's your top choice, but tell them why you love it as a choice.

Thanks for the advice! I will do this.

I like the idea of an ideal choice language. But please don't say it's not a guarantee you will attend. You don't have to say anything about definitely attending.

I definitely won't! That's unfair to the school and students who would definitely attend if admitted. I just needed to figure out how to express that they are one of my top choices, though not #1. If I get to a point in my cycle where they do become my #1 and I would definitely attend if admitted, then I'll send them another LOCI expressing that.

[Npret]

Here's the thing: I was waitlisted at a school that's one of my top three choices. I love the school but I can't decide between the three (admitted at one, UR at my #1), so it looks like it'll come down to the money and visits. What can I say in my LOCI to convey that I am very strongly interested in attending this school without promising I will attend if admitted?

I don't think I can commit until I visit and see the money between all three, but it very well may work out to be my best choice, so I just don't know what besides a clear commitment. Thanks!

Be sincere. That's the number one thing I can say. It's not your first choice, it's an ideal choice. Tell them why. It's not a guarantee that you'll go there if admitted, but you can see yourself there, etc. etc.

You don't have to say it's your top choice, but tell them why you love it as a choice.

Thanks for the advice! I will do this.

I like the idea of an ideal choice language. But please don't say it's not a guarantee you will attend. You don't have to say anything about definitely attending.

I definitely won't! That's unfair to the school and students who would definitely attend if admitted. I just needed to figure out how to express that they are one of my top choices, though not #1. If I get to a point in my cycle where they do become my #1 and I would definitely attend if admitted, then I'll send them another LOCI expressing that.

Well you wouldn't be the first person who promised to attend a school and then went elsewhere for a better offer. It's not a moral question. Facts and circumstances change.
I just wouldn't equivocate. Don't say "it's my first choice if the money is right," though I know you are smart enough not to do so.

[SybillAnnDorsett]

Checking in now, for Chicago, Columbia, and Penn.
I am an icon! A legend!

[meeseeks]

Hey Chicago, what do you say.
Mr. Meeseeks got waitlisted today
Now he's singing...
This really blows,
This really blows,
Hey Chicago, what do you say.

[waldorf]

WL'ed at Georgetown. Kinda stinks that I didn't get into a single one of my reaches - I would've liked to get into just one. Oh well. This wraps up my cycle.

[alpha kenny body]

WL @ 7 schools; I think I'm going to go travel around for a few months and get my mind off of this nonsense.

[alpha kenny body]

WL'ed at Georgetown. Kinda stinks that I didn't get into a single one of my reaches - I would've liked to get into just one. Oh well. This wraps up my cycle.

where are you going

[Keilz]

WL @ 7 schools; I think I'm going to go travel around for a few months and get my mind off of this nonsense.

did this happen to you last year?

[alpha kenny body]

WL @ 7 schools; I think I'm going to go travel around for a few months and get my mind off of this nonsense.

did this happen to you last year?

yes; if the same thing happens again, i'll probably throw $$$ at Spivey to help me out with my apps.

[Keilz]

WL @ 7 schools; I think I'm going to go travel around for a few months and get my mind off of this nonsense.

did this happen to you last year?

yes; if the same thing happens again, i'll probably throw $$$ at Spivey to help me out with my apps.

you can also see if you can get waitlist assistance now

[RParadela]

WL @ 7 schools; I think I'm going to go travel around for a few months and get my mind off of this nonsense.

did this happen to you last year?

yes; if the same thing happens again, i'll probably throw $$$ at Spivey to help me out with my apps.

What are your numbers? Can PM if you don't want to post publicly

[alpha kenny body]

WL @ 7 schools; I think I'm going to go travel around for a few months and get my mind off of this nonsense.

did this happen to you last year?

yes; if the same thing happens again, i'll probably throw $$$ at Spivey to help me out with my apps.

What are your numbers? Can PM if you don't want to post publicly

3.6/173/half aa/y ug

[waldorf]

WL'ed at Georgetown. Kinda stinks that I didn't get into a single one of my reaches - I would've liked to get into just one. Oh well. This wraps up my cycle.

where are you going

Wash U.

[RParadela]

WL @ 7 schools; I think I'm going to go travel around for a few months and get my mind off of this nonsense.

did this happen to you last year?

yes; if the same thing happens again, i'll probably throw $$$ at Spivey to help me out with my apps.

What are your numbers? Can PM if you don't want to post publicly

3.6/173/half aa/y ug

How in gods name are you getting waitlisted? URM with a 173 should be golden everywhere... I really don't understand law school admissions sometimes