Georgetown c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013) Forum

[JUburton]

When did you all apply, etc?

Sent 1/7, Complete 1/8, only update was today 1/29

Hmm, I sent around the same time 1/8 with an update 1/22. I'd think I'm borderline (3.42/172) so I'm not terribly sure how to take no interview request. Nothin I can do now, I suppose.

[Psib337]

When did you all apply, etc?

I sent 1/3, went complete 1/7, and complete again 1/14

[Chaucer1343]

Sent 1/4
Complete 1/9
Update/Request for interview 1/29

[Easy-E]

Ahhh just changed to 1/29, last complete date was 1/18 with the interview a few days prior. WHAT DO I DO

[Easy-E]

I got an interview request today as well, which seems to be the case for borderline applicants (I think earlier in this thread some posted stats that 39% of interviewees were accepted, 37% were put on preferred waitlist, 17% were put on general waitlist and 7% were rejected) So hopefully this is a good sign. Good luck everyone!

Any chance you could point me to where that stat is posted? It's encouraging, if true!

How large was the sample for this?

[GW1010]

I got an interview request today as well, which seems to be the case for borderline applicants (I think earlier in this thread some posted stats that 39% of interviewees were accepted, 37% were put on preferred waitlist, 17% were put on general waitlist and 7% were rejected) So hopefully this is a good sign. Good luck everyone!

Any chance you could point me to where that stat is posted? It's encouraging, if true!

How large was the sample for this?

http://www.top-law-schools.com/archives ... 2&start=25

halfway down the page, though idk where that applicant got stats from

Mine was sent 1/7, complete 1/8, updated today

[legallyblonde1893]

Two weeks and still no further contact regarding the alumni interview that was extended to me. Emailing time or should I just wait until after New Year's? Do the alumni always contact you by email?

Feel free to contact admissions. I'm an alumni interviewer; GULC provides us with contact information (email/phone) and asks us to contact you within a few days. Obviously, with the holidays things are not as fluid, but still, you should have heard back by now. It's not your fault the alumnus is late. For those wondering, we're not given any other information about you from the school. They have us request your resume (LSAT redacted), and that's it. So no alumni interviewer would have any reason to ask you about C/F --- that's between you and GULC alone if anything. The whole point is for us to get more of a sense of you as a person and what your interest in Georgetown is.

As a suggestion, please avoid stock answers, try and be as specific as possible, and make it clear that you've done more research than our T-14 ranking, job placement, and location. Know about available programs, organizations, professors, clinics, etc. that may be of direct interest to you, and try and articulate why that's so. We know that if you're competitive enough for GULC, you're likely going to get offers at other peer schools and are an intelligent person, but I'm less inclined to recommend someone for admission who really just views GULC as a checkmark in the admissions cycle rather than someone who is enthusiastic about the law school and what it offers (which, of course, includes the location).

Just my two cents.

What should one do if their interviewer asks for a copy of their LSAT scores, their transcript, their application to the law school, a detailed resume, and a writing sample.
I just feel a little uncomfortable and I am not sure the best way to go about this...

[legallyblonde1893]

I have an alumni interview tomorrow... any tips? Best practices? Thanks in advance, and congrats to everyone who has already gotten their good news.

I just had mine! My interviewer was mainly just attempting to sell Georgetown and give me tips for succeeding in law school. Good luck! Don't stress too much.

[LRGhost]

Submitted early January, complete a day later or so, UR around January 14th. Numbers are in profile.

[Crowing]

Submitted early January, complete a day later or so, UR around January 14th. Numbers are in profile.

"That profile either does not exist or is not visible."

[SGrant723]

Hey Folks,

Anyone on the "Held" list from non-ED at Georgetown seeing any movement? Nothing over here yet.

[Ph297]

What's the deal with money from this place

[Easy-E]

What's the deal with money from this place

Stingy is what I'm gathering. Might be relative to the large class size, but I may be wrong.



Is there a hard rule for updates after an interview before decision?

[LRGhost]

Submitted early January, complete a day later or so, UR around January 14th. Numbers are in profile.

"That profile either does not exist or is not visible."

Around 3.1/174

[atwardow]

Hey Folks,

Anyone on the "Held" list from non-ED at Georgetown seeing any movement? Nothing over here yet.

Nothing. I was "held" on 11/27 and was promised a decision before 2/28. Of course, that includes the possibility of being waitlisted too.

[digifly]

Has ANYONE gotten scholarships from GTown this cycle?

[steakandchicken]

Has ANYONE gotten scholarships from GTown this cycle?

Nothing listed on LSN.

[pedestrian]

Two weeks and still no further contact regarding the alumni interview that was extended to me. Emailing time or should I just wait until after New Year's? Do the alumni always contact you by email?

Feel free to contact admissions. I'm an alumni interviewer; GULC provides us with contact information (email/phone) and asks us to contact you within a few days. Obviously, with the holidays things are not as fluid, but still, you should have heard back by now. It's not your fault the alumnus is late. For those wondering, we're not given any other information about you from the school. They have us request your resume (LSAT redacted), and that's it. So no alumni interviewer would have any reason to ask you about C/F --- that's between you and GULC alone if anything. The whole point is for us to get more of a sense of you as a person and what your interest in Georgetown is.

As a suggestion, please avoid stock answers, try and be as specific as possible, and make it clear that you've done more research than our T-14 ranking, job placement, and location. Know about available programs, organizations, professors, clinics, etc. that may be of direct interest to you, and try and articulate why that's so. We know that if you're competitive enough for GULC, you're likely going to get offers at other peer schools and are an intelligent person, but I'm less inclined to recommend someone for admission who really just views GULC as a checkmark in the admissions cycle rather than someone who is enthusiastic about the law school and what it offers (which, of course, includes the location).

Just my two cents.

What should one do if their interviewer asks for a copy of their LSAT scores, their transcript, their application to the law school, a detailed resume, and a writing sample.
I just feel a little uncomfortable and I am not sure the best way to go about this...

Wait, did this happen or is it a hypothetical? The interviewers are specifically instructed not to ask about GPA or LSAT and they are supposed to ask for a resume with that info redacted. The purpose is to get a sense of your interpersonal skills, not your numbers.

[alwayssunnyinfl]

I think they're playing their cards really close to the vest until they get more applications. Even though it seems late to those of us who applied in September-November, a lot of people still haven't applied, and a lot of stellar applicants haven't yet been accepted to YSH.

[WDH]

Wait, did this happen or is it a hypothetical? The interviewers are specifically instructed not to ask about GPA or LSAT and they are supposed to ask for a resume with that info redacted. The purpose is to get a sense of your interpersonal skills, not your numbers.

Interesting.... Although my interviewer did not ask for a transcript or my full application she flat out asked about my LSAT score and what my grades were like. I was forward with my LSAT and said my grades were decent with an upward trend as I matured.

[pedestrian]

Wait, did this happen or is it a hypothetical? The interviewers are specifically instructed not to ask about GPA or LSAT and they are supposed to ask for a resume with that info redacted. The purpose is to get a sense of your interpersonal skills, not your numbers.

Interesting.... Although my interviewer did not ask for a transcript or my full application she flat out asked about my LSAT score and what my grades were like. I was forward with my LSAT and said my grades were decent with an upward trend as I matured.

Huh, well that sucks. It sounds like you handled it well though - I guess you can't stick out your tongue and say, "I don't have to tell you." After decisions and financial aid are all settled, you might want to politely mention this to someone in admissions, since I'm sure they would appreciate the feedback.

Hang in there, and good luck!

[legallyblonde1893]

Two weeks and still no further contact regarding the alumni interview that was extended to me. Emailing time or should I just wait until after New Year's? Do the alumni always contact you by email?

Feel free to contact admissions. I'm an alumni interviewer; GULC provides us with contact information (email/phone) and asks us to contact you within a few days. Obviously, with the holidays things are not as fluid, but still, you should have heard back by now. It's not your fault the alumnus is late. For those wondering, we're not given any other information about you from the school. They have us request your resume (LSAT redacted), and that's it. So no alumni interviewer would have any reason to ask you about C/F --- that's between you and GULC alone if anything. The whole point is for us to get more of a sense of you as a person and what your interest in Georgetown is.

As a suggestion, please avoid stock answers, try and be as specific as possible, and make it clear that you've done more research than our T-14 ranking, job placement, and location. Know about available programs, organizations, professors, clinics, etc. that may be of direct interest to you, and try and articulate why that's so. We know that if you're competitive enough for GULC, you're likely going to get offers at other peer schools and are an intelligent person, but I'm less inclined to recommend someone for admission who really just views GULC as a checkmark in the admissions cycle rather than someone who is enthusiastic about the law school and what it offers (which, of course, includes the location).

Just my two cents.

What should one do if their interviewer asks for a copy of their LSAT scores, their transcript, their application to the law school, a detailed resume, and a writing sample.
I just feel a little uncomfortable and I am not sure the best way to go about this...

Wait, did this happen or is it a hypothetical? The interviewers are specifically instructed not to ask about GPA or LSAT and they are supposed to ask for a resume with that info redacted. The purpose is to get a sense of your interpersonal skills, not your numbers.

No that actually happened. The interview went fine, but I feel like he is judging me on information he isn't supposed to have.

[djlmjs22]

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[CMC88]

Has anyone else had zero updates? Complete since 11/27

I'm in the same boat, despite the fact I did a group interview not too long ago.

[djlmjs22]

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