Northwestern 2011 Applicants Forum

[MillerTime]

NU Law Twitter just now: "We have a small batch of JD decisions going out today for those on our waitlist."

Why are they jumping to the waitlist when there are still a bunch of people on hold? I'm confused...

[sargell83]

NU Law Twitter just now: "We have a small batch of JD decisions going out today for those on our waitlist."

Why are they jumping to the waitlist when there are still a bunch of people on hold? I'm confused...

agree that's weird. maybe they meant apps on hold? or im jst too optimistic...

[bk1]

NU Law Twitter just now: "We have a small batch of JD decisions going out today for those on our waitlist."

Why are they jumping to the waitlist when there are still a bunch of people on hold? I'm confused...

I wouldn't read too much into it. They can do whatever they damn well please and maybe they needed the numbers of some WL people or maybe they are shaving down their waitlist with rejections or maybe they mean hold. It's kind of absurd to hang on their every word.

[MillerTime]

NU Law Twitter just now: "We have a small batch of JD decisions going out today for those on our waitlist."

Why are they jumping to the waitlist when there are still a bunch of people on hold? I'm confused...

I wouldn't read too much into it. They can do whatever they damn well please and maybe they needed the numbers of some WL people or maybe they are shaving down their waitlist with rejections or maybe they mean hold. It's kind of absurd to hang on their every word.

Wasn't so much hanging on their every word. Merely expressing frustration. Just want to know already.

[bk1]

Wasn't so much hanging on their every word. Merely expressing frustration. Just want to know already.

You aren't already operating under the assumption that hold = waitlist = less than 10% chance of getting in = soft rejection?

[Flips88]

Wasn't so much hanging on their every word. Merely expressing frustration. Just want to know already.

You aren't already operating under the assumption that hold = waitlist = less than 10% chance of getting in = soft rejection?

BK, I think you deserve this as your 'tar:


Granted, your unabashed pessimism is usually warranted.

[MillerTime]

Wasn't so much hanging on their every word. Merely expressing frustration. Just want to know already.

You aren't already operating under the assumption that hold = waitlist = less than 10% chance of getting in = soft rejection?

I know the chances are low. I'm not holding my breath. But until I get a decision from them, my cycle isn't over. And who knows, maybe I'll luck out and get in. I can dream.. hah

[Aine]

Wasn't so much hanging on their every word. Merely expressing frustration. Just want to know already.

You aren't already operating under the assumption that hold = waitlist = less than 10% chance of getting in = soft rejection?

I know the chances are low. I'm not holding my breath. But until I get a decision from them, my cycle isn't over. And who knows, maybe I'll luck out and get in. I can dream.. hah

I say stay positive. I have a good friend there who got off the waitlist in mid-July. It happens. And hopefully it will happen to you.

[math101]

Wasn't so much hanging on their every word. Merely expressing frustration. Just want to know already.

You aren't already operating under the assumption that hold = waitlist = less than 10% chance of getting in = soft rejection?

I know the chances are low. I'm not holding my breath. But until I get a decision from them, my cycle isn't over. And who knows, maybe I'll luck out and get in. I can dream.. hah

I say stay positive. I have a good friend there who got off the waitlist in mid-July. It happens. And hopefully it will happen to you.

The guy that led my campus tour when I went to check out NU got offered a spot off the WL in July as well. He was a Chicago native and only applied to NU though, so there was no uprooting from a different location. For me, I need to know months ahead of time where I'll be. I have a hard time changing plans at the last minute.

[descartesb4thehorse]

Wasn't so much hanging on their every word. Merely expressing frustration. Just want to know already.

You aren't already operating under the assumption that hold = waitlist = less than 10% chance of getting in = soft rejection?

I know the chances are low. I'm not holding my breath. But until I get a decision from them, my cycle isn't over. And who knows, maybe I'll luck out and get in. I can dream.. hah

I say stay positive. I have a good friend there who got off the waitlist in mid-July. It happens. And hopefully it will happen to you.

And considering I got an offer from hold before the first deposit date means that the standard held->waitlisted->forgotten formula isn't going to be as applicable.

As it stands, I think im going to withdraw by the end of the week. As I explained to my friends, northwestern is an amazing school and I would a real tool to expect a better education, especially in my favorite city, and I would so desperately love to start looking for a 2 bdr in streeterville and get out of my tiny hometown (again...) but all of it together, although a strong force, is not worth $220k in debt. That's two houses and a car where I am from.

I would be more than happy to defer, but they require a seat deposit before they'll even consider the request. Since I don't know how strict their deferral policy is and I really can't afford to lose $750 when the entire point of this year is to save money for law school, im just going to throw my hat back in the ring next year. Hope I see a lot of you in 2012!

[bk1]

BK, I think you deserve this as your 'tar:
[buzzkillingtonpic]

Granted, your unabashed pessimism is usually warranted.

[fingersxd]

You aren't already operating under the assumption that hold = waitlist = less than 10% chance of getting in = soft rejection?[/quote]

I know the chances are low. I'm not holding my breath. But until I get a decision from them, my cycle isn't over. And who knows, maybe I'll luck out and get in. I can dream.. hah[/quote]

I say stay positive. I have a good friend there who got off the waitlist in mid-July. It happens. And hopefully it will happen to you.[/quote]

And considering I got an offer from hold before the first deposit date means that the standard held->waitlisted->forgotten formula isn't going to be as applicable.

As it stands, I think im going to withdraw by the end of the week. As I explained to my friends, northwestern is an amazing school and I would a real tool to expect a better education, especially in my favorite city, and I would so desperately love to start looking for a 2 bdr in streeterville and get out of my tiny hometown (again...) but all of it together, although a strong force, is not worth $220k in debt. That's two houses and a car where I am from.

I would be more than happy to defer, but they require a seat deposit before they'll even consider the request. Since I don't know how strict their deferral policy is and I really can't afford to lose $750 when the entire point of this year is to save money for law school, im just going to throw my hat back in the ring next year. Hope I see a lot of you in 2012![/quote]

Good luck in 2012! My odds just went up by 0.001% to get in.

[bk1]

And considering I got an offer from hold before the first deposit date means that the standard held->waitlisted->forgotten formula isn't going to be as applicable.

You are the exception, not the rule.

[Flips88]

Accepted via email about an hour and a half ago. Interviewed on campus and wrote two supplemental essays.

[bk1]

Accepted via email about an hour and a half ago. Interviewed on campus and wrote two supplemental essays.

You give my negative nancy ass a glimmer of hope.

[splitmuch]

Accepted via email about an hour and a half ago. Interviewed on campus and wrote two supplemental essays.

Congrats! Having been in a bunch of threads with you, Ive been rooting for you.

[Bumi]

Accepted via email about an hour and a half ago. Interviewed on campus and wrote two supplemental essays.

Awesome! You coming?

[fingersxd]

Accepted via email about an hour and a half ago. Interviewed on campus and wrote two supplemental essays.

Congrats! You think you're going to go?

I really wanted to do an interview on campus, but I couldn't get away from work. Wouldn't be surprised if it was the difference b/t a ding and an acceptance for me. What a bummer.

[Flips88]

I'm unsure still. I need to digest this and get in the FinAid form. NW @ sticker is realllllly expensive.

[splitmuch]

I'm unsure still. I need to digest this and get in the FinAid form. NW @ sticker is realllllly expensive.

Just a warning but they've been telling other hold admits that the moneys gone and not to even bother with the scholarship and grant application

[Flips88]

I'm unsure still. I need to digest this and get in the FinAid form. NW @ sticker is realllllly expensive.

Just a warning but they've been telling other hold admits that the moneys gone and not to even bother with the scholarship and grant application

Oh great haha. I'll call in the morning and see if they are still going with that.

[splitmuch]

I'm unsure still. I need to digest this and get in the FinAid form. NW @ sticker is realllllly expensive.

Just a warning but they've been telling other hold admits that the moneys gone and not to even bother with the scholarship and grant application

Oh great haha. I'll call in the morning and see if they are still going with that.

If they tell you different...er....let me know

[Flips88]

I'm unsure still. I need to digest this and get in the FinAid form. NW @ sticker is realllllly expensive.

Just a warning but they've been telling other hold admits that the moneys gone and not to even bother with the scholarship and grant application

Oh great haha. I'll call in the morning and see if they are still going with that.

If they tell you different...er....let me know

Will do. Are you planning on attending at sticker?

[splitmuch]

Will do. Are you planning on attending at sticker?

I am. I have high ambitions (read:delusions of grandeur), I love Chicago, and the LRAP is pretty good. I may regret it, but I kinda have the swing for the fences personality.

[descartesb4thehorse]

I'm unsure still. I need to digest this and get in the FinAid form. NW @ sticker is realllllly expensive.

Just a warning but they've been telling other hold admits that the moneys gone and not to even bother with the scholarship and grant application

This is credited. They told me no less than 4 times via email that they won't be giving me a nickel.