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

[Davidbentley]

For those who also got an interview request, are any of your interviews neither group nor alumni interviews? My email stated that I would be interviewing with a member of the adcom.

Are you close to DC? If so, I would guess that's the difference..

Negative, sorry I should have stated it's supposed to be a telephone interview.

[jasonxu89]

For those who also got an interview request, are any of your interviews neither group nor alumni interviews? My email stated that I would be interviewing with a member of the adcom.

I will have a phone interview with director of admissions.

[Davidbentley]

Cool. Nice to know I am not alone.

[top30man]

So I had my third update on 12/2. But I was just looking on the status checker and saw they had changed my address from my current to my permanent. I tried digging through the thread but didnt see anything. Good/bad?

[broncos_fan_26]

For those who also got an interview request, are any of your interviews neither group nor alumni interviews? My email stated that I would be interviewing with a member of the adcom.

Are you close to DC? If so, I would guess that's the difference..

+ 1

[msblaw89]

So I had my third update on 12/2. But I was just looking on the status checker and saw they had changed my address from my current to my permanent. I tried digging through the thread but didnt see anything. Good/bad?

My lease expires halfway through December.... And on all my stays checkers my mailing address changed to permanent on the 30th of nov

[scottybared]

Just heard from my alum and we'll be interviewing via skype. Anyone have any specific advice for this kind of interview?

[Davidbentley]

Wash your face. Be fully clothed. Remove any offensive or risqué items in your webcam's field of view. Speak in complete sentences and make sure that your interviewer has finished speaking before you respond. (watch the delay).

[crabcakes]

Just heard from my alum and we'll be interviewing via skype. Anyone have any specific advice for this kind of interview?

i had a skype interview, too. one important thing is make sure your privacy settings are set so that anyone can call you (not just contacts).

[emkay625]

Just heard from my alum and we'll be interviewing via skype. Anyone have any specific advice for this kind of interview?

Make sure the area you are sitting in is well lit.

[lgleye]

Just heard from my alum and we'll be interviewing via skype. Anyone have any specific advice for this kind of interview?

Make sure the area you are sitting in is well lit.

c

also, using Skype, preview your image that will be visible to the interviewer. Whatever you do, make sure your face is illuminated from above rather from below your chin (otherwise results in a goulish face). One last hint that may help is, about a minute befoe you do the interview, hyperventilate by breathing in and out into a bag 30-40 times,....... it may make you a bit dizzy, but you'll appear relaxed and mature.

Oh, yeah.... that first thing about washing your face...take it seriously......good luck.

[rachelwang712]

I just read this from my friend's blog. She is also a Chinese student applying for a grad school in the US, not law school though.

Dear University,


Thank you for your interest in me. But I'm sorry to inform you that I have not received your offer yet.

Due to the large volume of offers I receive everyday, I will be not able to provide you with an immediate response to your offer; please allow 7-14 days for information updating.


The purpose of this e-mail is to urge you to submit your offer as early as possible and well before the deadline of April 15th. Please be notified that any offer arrived later than that time will not be processed and considered. This is a firm deadline.


It is the policy that decisions must be made independently. I am unable to answer requests for acceptance of offer by phone or email.


If you still have questions, submit your offer first. I will get in contact with you as soon as possible.




Sincerely,

Applicant

[scottybared]

Just heard from my alum and we'll be interviewing via skype. Anyone have any specific advice for this kind of interview?

Make sure the area you are sitting in is well lit.

c

also, using Skype, preview your image that will be visible to the interviewer. Whatever you do, make sure your face is illuminated from above rather from below your chin (otherwise results in a goulish face). One last hint that may help is, about a minute befoe you do the interview, hyperventilate by breathing in and out into a bag 30-40 times,....... it may make you a bit dizzy, but you'll appear relaxed and mature.

Oh, yeah.... that first thing about washing your face...take it seriously......good luck.

Not sure what to think about the bag thing. I wouldn't want to pass out...

[lgleye]

Okay, kiddies...... it's game time again. Those of you who had their last (3rd or 4th) updates on 11/29 & 11/30 should be receiving your little envelopes today and tomorrow, especially if you live in the East coast.
Sound off once you receive them to confirm my estimate.

As for us 12/1'ers, I figure it's gonna be tomorrow or Wednesday. If you calculate different, tell me.
Good luck to us all.........

[franklyscarlet]

Got the interview email a week ago, and I haven't heard back yet. Is this normal? A symptom of them trying to find someone to interview me in my rural area?

[lgleye]

Got the interview email a week ago, and I haven't heard back yet. Is this normal? A symptom of them trying to find someone to interview me in my rural area?

I wouldn't worry about........... from what I've read on this blog 15-17 pages back, it's not unheard of for the interview to take up to 3 weeks after the interview request. Stay cool

[Lurkster]

Application in 12/1, complete as of today, 12/5.

[crumpetsandtea]

Got the interview email a week ago, and I haven't heard back yet. Is this normal? A symptom of them trying to find someone to interview me in my rural area?

FWIW, I live in a huge metropolitan/large market area and still haven't heard back either. I don't think it's worth being worried about, it's just annoying because it means we'll be hearing back much later than others with our same complete dates.

[CaliforniaGurl]

Had my interview last week with a really nice alum. He gave some very good honest advice about law school and the app process in general. He said not to wear a suit and that it was very casual, but we were meeting at his office so I dressed in black jeans and a blazer and I felt like it was completely appropriate. I'm extremely borderline in #s, so I'm hoping for some good news! FWIW, I'm in a major metro area. Good luck to all of you who are waiting to do your interviews!

[emkay625]

Status updated to 12/1, must have missed it on friday. anybody else?

[crabcakes]

updated to 12/5

[Tim0thy222]

In!!!

[Take Two]

hey hey congrats!!!

[tryinrealhard]

In!!!

Congrats! In through snail mail? Status checker? Did you interview?

[jumister5889]

pretty much everyone who got accepted had a 11/28 update right? Anyone after 11/28?

My 12/2 completion means nothing right? Only that my interview (from 11/30) is complete, correct?