Georgetown Waitlist 2012 Forum

[PoliticalJunkie73]

Yeah, just got an email saying they likely wouldnt admit off preferred until may, so goodbye deposit $$$ but hopefully it'll work out!

When did you get this email? Did anyone else get it?

[ricsllscir]

Yeah, just got an email saying they likely wouldnt admit off preferred until may, so goodbye deposit $$$ but hopefully it'll work out!

When did you get this email? Did anyone else get it?

About 10mins ago... Could be due to group interview earlier this week?

[ricsllscir]

Yeah, just got an email saying they likely wouldnt admit off preferred until may, so goodbye deposit $$$ but hopefully it'll work out!

When did you get this email? Did anyone else get it?

About 10mins ago... Could be due to group interview earlier this week?

Thoughhhh, now that I'm obsessing over every word, there was mention that things could always change and they'd like to be updated on my preferences....say the word Georgetown, and I'm yours!

[ned]

I just got the email too. Preferred Waitlist, update level of interest, will get a decision between May 1 and May 11th. Did everybody get this email?

[ttho520]

On PWL for part time program, not sure if I have a higher/lower chance to get in comparing to full time applicants.

I got the email too, saying that the WL consideration will start after May 1st deposit deadline but more realistic after May 11st deposit extension deadline. I am moving to Arlington, VA in weeks anyway, already paid a deposit at other DC law school.

[JBizzle]

Just got the email as well. URM on regular waitlist. Already submitted a deposit at another DC school, but I'd probably choose Georgetown over it if I got in.

[jcdjgd]

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[ttho520]

The email was sent by Dean of Admissions, and addressed using my first name.

[Robespierre]

Yup, got it. It said "deposits were strong" and said it's not clear there will be "any openings" at all (as opposed a question of how many), so it seems discouraging.

But the fact that they've already admitted a chunk of the SPWL still has me guardedly optimistic.

[jozzy22]

SPWL email inquiring about level of interest. 20 minutes ago.

[ned]

The wording is a bit odd, but I actually found it encouraging. Is it possible they have different versions of the email? Here's the passage open to interpretation:

"...we are not planning to make many offers prior to our May 1st deposit deadline. However, these things have a way of changing so it is always possible we will have room in the next few weeks."

[Robespierre]

The wording is a bit odd, but I actually found it encouraging. Is it possible they have different versions of the email? Here's the passage open to interpretation:

"...we are not planning to make many offers prior to our May 1st deposit deadline. However, these things have a way of changing so it is always possible we will have room in the next few weeks."

Yeah, and you could also add bolding to "many"; you could read it as saying they DO plan to make a FEW offers before May 1.

Very ambiguous email.

[weiweilt]

Dear XXX

Good morning from Georgetown. I’m writing to you today to give you an update on the Georgetown waiting list. As you know, you are on our preferred waiting list, which we typically look to first if spaces open up in the entering class.

As of today our deposits are quite strong, and we are not planning to make many offers prior to our May 1st deposit deadline. However, these things have a way of changing so it is always possible we will have room in the next few weeks.

If we do extend offers of admission, the Committee will be particularly interested in applicants who truly want to be at Georgetown. Please continue to keep in touch with us with your level of interest and any changes in your application through admis@law.georgetown.edu .

If you don’t hear from us first, the key date for us (and you) is May 1 when our first deposits are due. With the usual extension requests, we will know for sure whether we have any openings by Friday, May 11th at the latest. On our end, we will try to keep you as up to date as possible on the waitlist situation, both before and after May 1st.

We look forward to hearing back from you and we thank you again for your continued interest in Georgetown and for your patience with our process.

Best,
Andy

Andrew Cornblatt
Dean of Admissions
Georgetown University Law Center

[ned]

The wording is a bit odd, but I actually found it encouraging. Is it possible they have different versions of the email? Here's the passage open to interpretation:

"...we are not planning to make many offers prior to our May 1st deposit deadline. However, these things have a way of changing so it is always possible we will have room in the next few weeks."

Yeah, and you could also add bolding to "many"; you could read it as saying they DO plan to make a FEW offers before May 1.

Very ambiguous email.

Yeah, actually I intended on bolding "many". Not sure how I wound up with "planning"

[illy22]

special groupie checking in. just got the same email, and yes, this part gives me butterflies:

"As you know, you are in a special select group that we will be going to first if spaces open up in the entering class."

thank god i have another thread to obsess over in the meantime...

the waiting is killing me!

[illy22]

also just sent another LOCI.

and seriously almost ended it with "Love, XXXX".

whoops (?).

[nellie_bly]

So I had just sent in a LOCI after visiting and updated them on approaching deadlines. I don't think I should write another so soon. Should I?

[StartSomething]

also just sent another LOCI.

and seriously almost ended it with "Love, XXXX".

whoops (?).

Would have been insta-admit.

[mikeylikesit]

Weird - got a slightly different email...

Good morning from Georgetown. I’m writing to you today to give you an update on the Georgetown waiting list. As you know, you are in a special select group that we will be going to first if spaces open up in the entering class.



Although as of today our deposits are quite strong, it is always possible that we may extend a few spaces in the class prior to our May 1st deposit deadline. At this stage, the Committee is particularly interested in applicants who truly want to be at Georgetown. We understand that circumstances may change over time. While we are not asking you to commit, it would be extremely helpful to know what you are thinking at this point and the likelihood of enrolling if admitted.



Please respond to Alison Spada, Director of JD Admissions, at lawwaitlist@law.georgetown.edu as soon as possible to let us know your level of interest. On our end, we will try to keep you as up to date as possible on the waitlist situation, both before and after May 1st.



We look forward to hearing back from you and we thank you again for your continued interest in Georgetown and for your patience with our process.

[goldeneye]

Yea, are the chances from regular waitlist almost 0? I assume showing serious interest from the regular can't trump the preferred waitlists?

[jozzy22]

Weird - got a slightly different email...

Good morning from Georgetown. I’m writing to you today to give you an update on the Georgetown waiting list. As you know, you are in a special select group that we will be going to first if spaces open up in the entering class.



Although as of today our deposits are quite strong, it is always possible that we may extend a few spaces in the class prior to our May 1st deposit deadline. At this stage, the Committee is particularly interested in applicants who truly want to be at Georgetown. We understand that circumstances may change over time. While we are not asking you to commit, it would be extremely helpful to know what you are thinking at this point and the likelihood of enrolling if admitted.



Please respond to Alison Spada, Director of JD Admissions, at lawwaitlist@law.georgetown.edu as soon as possible to let us know your level of interest. On our end, we will try to keep you as up to date as possible on the waitlist situation, both before and after May 1st.



We look forward to hearing back from you and we thank you again for your continued interest in Georgetown and for your patience with our process.

same here

[mikeylikesit]

Oh, nvm, email difference was preferred vs. special group in preferred. I withdrew yesterday anyway - good luck everyone!

[user_france]

Weird - got a slightly different email...

Good morning from Georgetown. I’m writing to you today to give you an update on the Georgetown waiting list. As you know, you are in a special select group that we will be going to first if spaces open up in the entering class.



Although as of today our deposits are quite strong, it is always possible that we may extend a few spaces in the class prior to our May 1st deposit deadline. At this stage, the Committee is particularly interested in applicants who truly want to be at Georgetown. We understand that circumstances may change over time. While we are not asking you to commit, it would be extremely helpful to know what you are thinking at this point and the likelihood of enrolling if admitted.



Please respond to Alison Spada, Director of JD Admissions, at lawwaitlist@law.georgetown.edu as soon as possible to let us know your level of interest. On our end, we will try to keep you as up to date as possible on the waitlist situation, both before and after May 1st.



We look forward to hearing back from you and we thank you again for your continued interest in Georgetown and for your patience with our process.

I am also special preferred and got what appears to be this identical email EXCEPT it directs me to "Please respond to Erica Smith, Assistant Director of Admissions, at lawwaitlist@law.georgetown.edu as soon as possible to let us know your level of interest. On our end, we will try to keep you as up to date as possible on the waitlist situation, both before and after May 1st."

So they must have us divided up between the three of them in the office?

[illy22]

Weird - got a slightly different email...

Good morning from Georgetown. I’m writing to you today to give you an update on the Georgetown waiting list. As you know, you are in a special select group that we will be going to first if spaces open up in the entering class.



Although as of today our deposits are quite strong, it is always possible that we may extend a few spaces in the class prior to our May 1st deposit deadline. At this stage, the Committee is particularly interested in applicants who truly want to be at Georgetown. We understand that circumstances may change over time. While we are not asking you to commit, it would be extremely helpful to know what you are thinking at this point and the likelihood of enrolling if admitted.



Please respond to Alison Spada, Director of JD Admissions, at lawwaitlist@law.georgetown.edu as soon as possible to let us know your level of interest. On our end, we will try to keep you as up to date as possible on the waitlist situation, both before and after May 1st.



We look forward to hearing back from you and we thank you again for your continued interest in Georgetown and for your patience with our process.

I am also special preferred and got what appears to be this identical email EXCEPT it directs me to "Please respond to Erica Smith, Assistant Director of Admissions, at lawwaitlist@law.georgetown.edu as soon as possible to let us know your level of interest. On our end, we will try to keep you as up to date as possible on the waitlist situation, both before and after May 1st."

So they must have us divided up between the three of them in the office?

Yup. She's my contact as well.

[user_france]

Weird - got a slightly different email...

I am also special preferred and got what appears to be this identical email EXCEPT it directs me to "Please respond to Erica Smith, Assistant Director of Admissions, at lawwaitlist@law.georgetown.edu as soon as possible to let us know your level of interest. On our end, we will try to keep you as up to date as possible on the waitlist situation, both before and after May 1st."

So they must have us divided up between the three of them in the office?

Yup. She's my contact as well.[/quote]

we should pool our money and send her a singing telegram.