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[NoBladesNoBows]

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[Big Red]

Whelp, had me going. Tbf you're completely playing off my vulnerability and I hate you

[NoBladesNoBows]

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[keekztresq]

No need to be jerks. I only explained because someone asked because I figured this is how people would react. If you don't want to believe it that's fine, but thats what he said. He specifically told me they had maxed out on offers.

[slippa]

there do not appear to have been any acceptances made since last wednesday, which (unfortunately for those of us still waiting) makes it believable

[NoBladesNoBows]

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[Hikikomorist]

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[usn26]

At this point, nothing would surprise me about how the UVA admissions office is handling this cycle.

God, how I want to be a fly on the wall in their committee.

[JFO1833]

If there is an applicant that UVA really wants to admit but can't because someone has ordered there to be no more admits (or they have some policy) I could see them calling a waitlisted person to talk them into riding it. Don't know how likely that is, but I think it's conceivable.

[bodie9]

Just applying to UVA for the theatrics of this thread was totally worth my $28.

[usn26]

It occurs to me that a law school being out of offers to extend is something that might be conveniently disseminated via a twitter account. *cough*

[AllIsFairInLawAndWar]

Also received an email from my interviewer, a member of the admission committee, last Wednesday at 10am stating the class was full and no further offers were allowed per the projected numbers. Everyone else will be waitlisted or denied. It's definitely not unreasonable for the Dean to make contact to ensure those waitlisted remain patient, after all they are in the same holding pattern until the first deposit deadline.

[WhatCouldHaveBeen]

Seems like there are a considerable number of TLS posters here who are above medians and clearly this is YP, which UVA is notorious for and as wisely reiterated by Mac H.

I am waitlisted but am not a case of YP, I am a pretty textbook reverse-splitter with 5+ years work experience for big name companies...I have some accepts from t14s and also some waitlists, I am assuming I am a case of someone who will have a decent chance coming off waitlists for schools whose LSAT medians are where they want....meaning letting me in wouldn't damage that stat. Is that an OK way too look at these, or too optimistic, or depends?

Also, anyone know anything specific about good moves for those on UVA waitlist who are serious about UVA and not a case of YP? LOCI and visiting in person of course, but anything unique for this waitlist scenario since UVA known for having a huge waitlist (although maybe it shrinks a lot quickly after YPers withdraw)?

[WhatCouldHaveBeen]

Seems like there are a considerable number of TLS posters here who are above medians and clearly this is YP, which UVA is notorious for and as wisely reiterated by Mac H.

I am waitlisted but am not a case of YP, I am a pretty textbook reverse-splitter with 5+ years work experience for big name companies...I have some accepts from t14s and also some waitlists, I am assuming I am a case of someone who will have a decent chance coming off waitlists for schools whose LSAT medians are where they want....meaning letting me in wouldn't damage that stat. Is that an OK way too look at these, or too optimistic, or depends?

Also, anyone know anything specific about good moves for those on UVA waitlist who are serious about UVA and not a case of YP? LOCI and visiting in person of course, but anything unique for this waitlist scenario since UVA known for having a huge waitlist (although maybe it shrinks a lot quickly after YPers withdraw)?

[hopeboaltberkeley]

I was part of the WL wave. According to LSN almost no one in my numbers range has been WL'd this year. Not high enough to be YP'd. Either there's something really off-putting about my application or the "no more acceptances" rumor is true. As I still have apps out at other schools, I'm in the weird segment of applicants who would actually be comforted by the latter.

[bodie9]

I guess what's kind of disheartening is that the admission's team told certain people that they weren't doing acceptances any more and of course everyone found out about it so now the rest of the people with apps still out at UVA know to either expect a rejection or a W/L..

Slight torture cause now I'm sad that I know I fall into one of those categories and I have to wait to hear the bad news and pray for it to be the lesser of the two evils...

[hopeboaltberkeley]

I guess what's kind of disheartening is that the admission's team told certain people that they weren't doing acceptances any more and of course everyone found out about it so now the rest of the people with apps still out at UVA know to either expect a rejection or a W/L..

Slight torture cause now I'm sad that I know I fall into one of those categories and I have to wait to hear the bad news and pray for it to be the lesser of the two evils...

I mean, there's no confirmation at this point. Pure rumor

[mo_brien]

I guess what's kind of disheartening is that the admission's team told certain people that they weren't doing acceptances any more and of course everyone found out about it so now the rest of the people with apps still out at UVA know to either expect a rejection or a W/L..

Slight torture cause now I'm sad that I know I fall into one of those categories and I have to wait to hear the bad news and pray for it to be the lesser of the two evils...

+1

And also, even in the hopes I do get on the WL, I know now these "favourite applications" are also sitting on the same list as me!

[bodie9]

I guess what's kind of disheartening is that the admission's team told certain people that they weren't doing acceptances any more and of course everyone found out about it so now the rest of the people with apps still out at UVA know to either expect a rejection or a W/L..

Slight torture cause now I'm sad that I know I fall into one of those categories and I have to wait to hear the bad news and pray for it to be the lesser of the two evils...

I mean, there's no confirmation at this point. Pure rumor

Trueee, don't believe anything you hear and only half what you see! Taking the good from all this though, UVA's unconventional approach to the admissions process this year has been entertaining in its unique ways and now I know that some people with a good sense of humor are a part of the UVA culture

[White Dwarf]

While UVA's waitlist is usually pretty brutal, there are reasons to think this year might be a bit more active. All the ~3.9/~170's who got Dillards are probably going to make their Dillard-offer yield higher than normal, which ties up a ton of money that otherwise would go towards mid-range offers to candidates who are getting money from other t14s.

Just speculation, but I think UVA's yield is going to take a beating this year.

[AllIsFairInLawAndWar]

Solving the issue of the supposed torture you are under not knowing your fate could include a LOCI. I got tired of waiting and reached out for a response. Ask and you shall receive.

[Big Red]

While UVA's waitlist is usually pretty brutal, there are reasons to think this year might be a bit more active. All the ~3.9/~170's who got Dillards are probably going to make their Dillard-offer yield higher than normal, which ties up a ton of money that otherwise would go towards mid-range offers to candidates who are getting money from other t14s.

Just speculation, but I think UVA's yield is going to take a beating this year.

I like where your head's at

[White Dwarf]

Well, it's good news if you don't mind paying sticker off the WL. Bad news if you're one of those earlier admits holding out for $$.

Again, just my opinion though. I could be completely wrong.

[Stillblade]

Next came waves of EXCRUIATING waitlist-ing.

[JFO1833]

Something still seems odd here. If they are not admitting any more applicants why are so many people still under review? If this decision came last Wednesday it's been about 8 days now. Are they just choosing between waitlist or deny? Or maybe are they holding on to some to replace anyone who withdraws early?