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

[kershka]

I've read through the thread and can't find this, so I'm thinking we just don't know. But is there data on the percentage of interviews who end up getting admitted?

We don't really know yet because interviewing is so new to Chicago and they're greatly expanding the number of people being interviewed this year. The spreadsheets made by LS22 is your best bet for that information, but obviously the sample size is quite limited. (But download the spreadsheet before your filter it or you'll kill a kitten!)

[t-14orbust]

Interview invite! Looking forward to working "dat rigor" into the conversation a hundred billion times.

Congrats!
Also, I thought I was in the Columbia thread, and nearly fainted at this lol!

umm, check out the Columbia thread..........

[vuthy]

I've read through the thread and can't find this, so I'm thinking we just don't know. But is there data on the percentage of interviews who end up getting admitted?

We don't really know yet because interviewing is so new to Chicago and they're greatly expanding the number of people being interviewed this year. The spreadsheets made by LS22 is your best bet for that information, but obviously the sample size is quite limited. (But download the spreadsheet before your filter it or you'll kill a kitten!)

I like kittens. Will download first. Thanks.

[persephone123]

Just got my interview

UR1 1/30

+1

[yossarian]

The mylsn graph from last cycle shows very few dings at all and none for the march 8 wave. If I've been sitting on ur2 w no interview invite today, do I really have to wait until Late march for dings. Or have dings been different this year.

[Robb]

The mylsn graph from last cycle shows very few dings at all and none for the march 8 wave. If I've been sitting on ur2 w no interview invite today, do I really have to wait until Late march for dings. Or have dings been different this year.

IIRC, it seemed as though the office was falling behind, and at some point they seemed to pick candidates to interview regardless of interview date that were very strong. It appeared as though they wanted to get those acceptances out before admitted students weekend. So that could explain the behavior, and if it does I guess it would depend on whether or not they're falling behind this year.

[lawschool22]

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE SPREADSHEET TABS ARE LOCKED DOWN THANKS TO A WONDERFUL TROLL. IF YOU NEED ACCESS TO THE SPREADSHEET, PM ME, AND I WILL GRANT IT ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. ALTERNATIVELY, PROVIDE ME WITH A GMAIL ACCOUNT (ANONYMOUS IS FINE) AND I WILL GRANT YOU SPECIFIC ACCESS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. I APOLOGIZE, BUT YOU CAN THANK THE HEARTLESS, SPINELESS, IDIOTIC, PIECE OF CRAP, LIFELESS, BRAINLESS, SACK-OF-MONKEY-SHIT TROLL THAT CAUSED THIS.

[kershka]

I'll post this here as well since I know people were waiting for it.

To all my fellow Rubies: the official scholarship package has been emailed including your estimated loan package for everything the Ruby doesn't cover. It also includes when our scholarship response deadline is. (or this was only sent to me so far and I have totally outed myself to admissions )

[barrelofmonkeys]

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE SPREADSHEET TABS ARE LOCKED DOWN THANKS TO A WONDERFUL TROLL. IF YOU NEED ACCESS TO THE SPREADSHEET, PM ME, AND I WILL GRANT IT ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. ALTERNATIVELY, PROVIDE ME WITH A GMAIL ACCOUNT (ANONYMOUS IS FINE) AND I WILL GRANT YOU SPECIFIC ACCESS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. I APOLOGIZE, BUT YOU CAN THANK THE HEARTLESS, SPINELESS, IDIOTIC, PIECE OF CRAP, LIFELESS, BRAINLESS, SACK-OF-MONKEY-SHIT TROLL THAT CAUSED THIS.

honestly "sack-of-monkey-shit" hits a little too close to home

[lawschool22]

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE SPREADSHEET TABS ARE LOCKED DOWN THANKS TO A WONDERFUL TROLL. IF YOU NEED ACCESS TO THE SPREADSHEET, PM ME, AND I WILL GRANT IT ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. ALTERNATIVELY, PROVIDE ME WITH A GMAIL ACCOUNT (ANONYMOUS IS FINE) AND I WILL GRANT YOU SPECIFIC ACCESS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. I APOLOGIZE, BUT YOU CAN THANK THE HEARTLESS, SPINELESS, IDIOTIC, PIECE OF CRAP, LIFELESS, BRAINLESS, SACK-OF-MONKEY-SHIT TROLL THAT CAUSED THIS.

honestly "sack-of-monkey-shit" hits a little too close to home

Sorrry, bom. It was a quasi-Christmas Vacation reference that I just could resist. You'll have to take it up w/ Clark W. Griswold.

[esther0123]

So I see that the interview is optional and declining to interview won't immediately eliminate me from the running. But is accepting the interview recommended?

[midwest17]

So I see that the interview is optional and declining to interview won't immediately eliminate me from the running. But is accepting the interview recommended?

Do the interview. The only reason to turn down the interview is if it will actually be logistically impossible, and that basically means only if you're a soldier deployed overseas without access to the internet.

Sure, the interview is optional. But one of the important things they're trying to assess with it is your interest in Chicago, and turning down the interview sends a pretty clear message on that score.

[residentemma]

So I see that the interview is optional and declining to interview won't immediately eliminate me from the running. But is accepting the interview recommended?

The only people I have talked to that declined the interview got wait-listed. And some of them swept HYS, so they definitely have the stats. Do it for sure

[Leo]

Just for fun, here are some useless statistics.
========
The general breakdown of the TLS applicant pool by medians is as follows:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 18%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 49%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 15%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 18%

Interestingly, about half of the applicants represented on TLS are above median in LSAT and below median in GPA (ie, splitters).
========
For each group, here is the percentage that have received interview requests so far (eg, 31% of the applicants represented on TLS who are below both medians have received interview requests so far):

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 31%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 38%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 54%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 34%

This data is also very interesting because it suggests that UChi favors reverse splitters, which is supported by the acceptance statistics (see below).
========
The average wait time, in days from complete, for those who have received interview requests so far is as follows:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 46.7
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 61.3
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 49.2
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 59.3

As you can see, UChi takes its time sending out interview requests, so be patient. Also, if, for example, you are below both medians and haven't heard anything for more than 46.7 days, don't freak out--this data is based on what has happened so far and may not be a good indicator of what will ultimately transpire.
========
Here is the percentage of those who interviewed that have been accepted so far:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 11%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 40%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 54%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 70%

And here is the percentage of those who applied that have been accepted so far:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 7%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 19%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 38%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 31%

The percentage of those who interviewed that have been accepted so far appears fairly low, which suggests that there are a lot more acceptances coming down the pipe.

Enjoy!

[Robbin Blue]

So I see that the interview is optional and declining to interview won't immediately eliminate me from the running. But is accepting the interview recommended?

Yes. One of my friends is above both 75ths, declined the interview, and got waitlisted. Obviously, anecdote isn't the most statistically sound advice, but take it for what you will.

[SteelPenguin]

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE SPREADSHEET TABS ARE LOCKED DOWN THANKS TO A WONDERFUL TROLL. IF YOU NEED ACCESS TO THE SPREADSHEET, PM ME, AND I WILL GRANT IT ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. ALTERNATIVELY, PROVIDE ME WITH A GMAIL ACCOUNT (ANONYMOUS IS FINE) AND I WILL GRANT YOU SPECIFIC ACCESS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. I APOLOGIZE, BUT YOU CAN THANK THE HEARTLESS, SPINELESS, IDIOTIC, PIECE OF CRAP, LIFELESS, BRAINLESS, SACK-OF-MONKEY-SHIT TROLL THAT CAUSED THIS.

honestly "sack-of-monkey-shit" hits a little too close to home

Anyone else optimistic about decisions today?

[jingosaur]

Anyone else optimistic about decisions today?

ME ME ME ME ME ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Leo]

So I see that the interview is optional and declining to interview won't immediately eliminate me from the running. But is accepting the interview recommended?

Is this a serious question?

[SteelPenguin]

So I see that the interview is optional and declining to interview won't immediately eliminate me from the running. But is accepting the interview recommended?

The only people I have talked to that declined the interview got wait-listed. And some of them swept HYS, so they definitely have the stats. Do it for sure

I would hope so. People really can't be bothered to take 15 minutes out of their day to talk to a school they spent money applying to?

[riverwater]

So I see that the interview is optional and declining to interview won't immediately eliminate me from the running. But is accepting the interview recommended?

The only people I have talked to that declined the interview got wait-listed. And some of them swept HYS, so they definitely have the stats. Do it for sure

I would hope so. People really can't be bothered to take 15 minutes out of their day to talk to a school they spent money applying to?

What about the ten seconds it takes to put pants on? The two minutes it takes to turn on the computer and log in to Skype? I'm a busy person.

[barrelofmonkeys]

So I see that the interview is optional and declining to interview won't immediately eliminate me from the running. But is accepting the interview recommended?

The only people I have talked to that declined the interview got wait-listed. And some of them swept HYS, so they definitely have the stats. Do it for sure

I would hope so. People really can't be bothered to take 15 minutes out of their day to talk to a school they spent money applying to?

What about the ten seconds it takes to put pants on? The two minutes it takes to turn on the computer and log in to Skype? I'm a busy person.

Everyone agrees you don't need to waste the 10 seconds putting pants on.

[paglababa]

lol I skyped with chicago with my pjs on, albeit fully suited top

[SteelPenguin]

Just for fun, here are some useless statistics.
========
The general breakdown of the TLS applicant pool by medians is as follows:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 18%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 49%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 15%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 18%

Interestingly, about half of the applicants represented on TLS are above median in LSAT and below median in GPA (ie, splitters).
========
For each group, here is the percentage that have received interview requests so far (eg, 31% of the applicants represented on TLS who are below both medians have received interview requests so far):

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 31%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 38%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 54%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 34%

This data is also very interesting because it suggests that UChi favors reverse splitters, which is supported by the acceptance statistics (see below).
========
The average wait time, in days from complete, for those who have received interview requests so far is as follows:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 46.7
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 61.3
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 49.2
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 59.3

As you can see, UChi takes its time sending out interview requests, so be patient. Also, if, for example, you are below both medians and haven't heard anything for more than 46.7 days, don't freak out--this data is based on what has happened so far and may not be a good indicator of what will ultimately transpire.
========
Here is the percentage of those who interviewed that have been accepted so far:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 11%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 40%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 54%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 70%

And here is the percentage of those who applied that have been accepted so far:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 7%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 19%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 38%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 31%

The percentage of those who interviewed that have been accepted so far appears fairly low, which suggests that there are a lot more acceptances coming down the pipe.

Enjoy!

Chicago's median is 170, no?

[AuctionTheory]

Just for fun, here are some useless statistics.
========
The general breakdown of the TLS applicant pool by medians is as follows:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 18%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 49%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 15%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 18%

Interestingly, about half of the applicants represented on TLS are above median in LSAT and below median in GPA (ie, splitters).
========
For each group, here is the percentage that have received interview requests so far (eg, 31% of the applicants represented on TLS who are below both medians have received interview requests so far):

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 31%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 38%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 54%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 34%

This data is also very interesting because it suggests that UChi favors reverse splitters, which is supported by the acceptance statistics (see below).
========
The average wait time, in days from complete, for those who have received interview requests so far is as follows:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 46.7
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 61.3
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 49.2
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 59.3

As you can see, UChi takes its time sending out interview requests, so be patient. Also, if, for example, you are below both medians and haven't heard anything for more than 46.7 days, don't freak out--this data is based on what has happened so far and may not be a good indicator of what will ultimately transpire.
========
Here is the percentage of those who interviewed that have been accepted so far:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 11%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 40%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 54%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 70%

And here is the percentage of those who applied that have been accepted so far:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 7%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 19%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 38%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 31%

The percentage of those who interviewed that have been accepted so far appears fairly low, which suggests that there are a lot more acceptances coming down the pipe.

Enjoy!

Thanks for this!!!
I've been meaning to do this myself but always found something that I had to do every time I opened the excel file.
It's interesting to see that GPA<3.90/LSAT>171 people are the majority.
Good work!

[bbkk]

Just for fun, here are some useless statistics.
========
The general breakdown of the TLS applicant pool by medians is as follows:

• GPA<3.90 / LSAT<171 = 18%
  GPA<3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 49%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT<171 = 15%
  GPA≥3.90 / LSAT≥171 = 18%

Interestingly, about half of the applicants represented on TLS are above median in LSAT and below median in GPA (ie, splitters).
========

Apparently, TLSers' push for retake works!