Berkeley Faculty Review Support Group 2010 Forum

[0L Hoping for 1]

This is where I belong. Sending an LOCI. Any thoughts on sending an additional recommendation, even though they didn't ask for it?

I sent a LOCI and had another rec lined up, but decided against it. I don't want to come off as annoying and add to their already dense reading load. That being said, if it's a targeted letter of rec, it might be something to consider.

+1 if its targeted, it cant hurt.

[daviddel03]

are you guys sending it via e-mail or postal mail?

[0L Hoping for 1]

are you guys sending it via e-mail or postal mail?

I prefer to send mine through email so you get a confirmation back right away. Also, if you are in the first FR, they would not get it in time

[daviddel03]

Thanks! I mean, I don't really have anything new to add (no new transcripts or promotions at work or anything). I just want to let them know that although I have other acceptances, they're my #1 choice. Is that smart? Or should I just leave it alone?

[Neelio]

Thanks! I mean, I don't really have anything new to add (no new transcripts or promotions at work or anything). I just want to let them know that although I have other acceptances, they're my #1 choice. Is that smart? Or should I just leave it alone?

I think it's smart... but in all honesty I think the effects of a LOCI will be minimal. But hey, a minimal positive effect is better than no effect at all. And I don't think there is any possible way it will have a negative effect on your application. I say fire away.

[keiko]

What responses did people get from emailing LOCI's? I just got the auto-response.

Had to step in here to get away from the haiku drama going on in the Berkeley thread

[Mroberts3]

I feel like Berkeley gets so much more love than other schools. Part of this may be because we all think we have a chance because of their admissions process. Berkeley: PLEASE LET ME IN TOOOOO!

Also, I delivered a LOCI in person to make sure it got there before FR. People at the office were super nice, just made me want to go there even more.

[Island Girl]

15 DAYS TO GO!

...aaaand back to my usual neurotic, ocd, paranoid-schizophrenic self

[0L Hoping for 1]

2 WEEKS GUYS!!

[tintin]

aside from the auto-generated email that pops back whenever you send anything to berkeley, i never got a confirmation of my LOCI. should I call to confirm? did you guys get back a real confirmation?

[0L Hoping for 1]

aside from the auto-generated email that pops back whenever you send anything to berkeley, i never got a confirmation of my LOCI. should I call to confirm? did you guys get back a real confirmation?

I didnt send one, but I would call. It doesnt hurt to confirm

[iamthewalrus]

aside from the auto-generated email that pops back whenever you send anything to berkeley, i never got a confirmation of my LOCI. should I call to confirm? did you guys get back a real confirmation?

I sent them an addendum back in November via email and didn't get a real confirmation until I emailed them again a couple of days after receiving the automated response. The person who responded seemed somewhat annoyed... but whateva. I just wanted to make sure they had placed it in my file.

[keiko]

aside from the auto-generated email that pops back whenever you send anything to berkeley, i never got a confirmation of my LOCI. should I call to confirm? did you guys get back a real confirmation?

tintin, let me know if you called

[danidancer]

aside from the auto-generated email that pops back whenever you send anything to berkeley, i never got a confirmation of my LOCI. should I call to confirm? did you guys get back a real confirmation?

Just the auto-response. I also sent one snail mail, so hoping one of them made it into my file.

[radgrad]

aside from the auto-generated email that pops back whenever you send anything to berkeley, i never got a confirmation of my LOCI. should I call to confirm? did you guys get back a real confirmation?

I didnt send one, but I would call. It doesnt hurt to confirm

i called to confirm a week or so after i sent mine. the lady said that if i got that general confirmation email, i was all set.

[legallybrunette16]

is it too late to send one?! I'm starting to freak out!

[tintin]

i called, they had gotten it. i guess they just don't care to confirm.

[gymboree]

how is this thread not 20 pages already? I feel like I peek in 4x a day.

[pearl_earrings]

how is this thread not 20 pages already? I feel like I peek in 4x a day.

It'll probably pick up in the home stretch.
That being said, last year's thread got a lot more stressful a lot faster... definitely worth looking at for great info (and debate) about sending additional LOCIs.

[stopscreaming]

So yesterday was a bloodbath for applicants outside the protective Faculty cocoon... When do you suppose our own culling will begin? Think we will hear anything before the review deadline?

[legallybrunette16]

So yesterday was a bloodbath for applicants outside the protective Faculty cocoon... When do you suppose our own culling will begin? Think we will hear anything before the review deadline?

bloodbath = perfect description. I have read SO MANY saddd saddd rejection posts. I am crossing every crossable part of my body in hopes that I don't join them!

[dutchstriker]

I responded to being placed on Faculty Review by preemptively rejecting them. (Really I was just worried they were about to tarnish my perfect cycle.)

[miamiman]

Oh "Hey" Berkeley,

Looks like we're at an awkward place in our relationship. I mean...I practically threw myself at you, head over heels, in October. I got started on your app hella early, poured my heart into my PS, supplemented with a DS, and tailored the whole thing to show an abiding and demonstrated commitment to YOU. Sure, you got back to me - in January. And with a less-than-affectionate stock reply. I get it, berkeley: you've got a lot of suitors. And I understand that you can't please everyone.

I guess what I'm getting at, berkeley, is that...I like you. A whole lot. And even if you admit me well after the hundreds you've already admitted (and even if you do so to meet institutional interests that I can't control), ill still heart you.

Bottom line: I'm thinking about you, berkeley. Like "woah".

- miami

[stopscreaming]

So yesterday was a bloodbath for applicants outside the protective Faculty cocoon... When do you suppose our own culling will begin? Think we will hear anything before the review deadline?

bloodbath = perfect description. I have read SO MANY saddd saddd rejection posts. I am crossing every crossable part of my body in hopes that I don't join them!

Here's hoping legallybrunette!

And does anyone know:

Is FR more about soft factors/ps than the dean admissions were? Is this where they take a holistic approach or are they just going o start with the 178 3.9s and work their way down until they have filled 200 spots?

[daviddel03]

I sent my LOCI on the 3rd and received the auto reply. then on the 4th i got another email thanking me for the update.