Harvard, C/O 2017, Applicants Thread (2013-2014) Forum

[Gary]

My prediction is that there will be a big wave on 12/20 or 12/23. Also what is the consensus on people with short js1s or not being asked why harvard?

[wtrc]

My prediction is that there will be a big wave on 12/20 or 12/23. Also what is the consensus on people with short js1s or not being asked why harvard?

You think there will be nothing before 12/20? I would be really surprised (but then, I have been really surprised there was nothing this week yet, so idk)....

Re the second point, I wouldn't read too much into it. It's Harvard, the "why" is pretty obvious

[edwardt1988]

My prediction is that there will be a big wave on 12/20 or 12/23. Also what is the consensus on people with short js1s or not being asked why harvard?

And I get to be included in it? Then IM ALL FOR IT

[Gary]

My prediction is that there will be a big wave on 12/20 or 12/23. Also what is the consensus on people with short js1s or not being asked why harvard?

You think there will be nothing before 12/20? I would be really surprised (but then, I have been really surprised there was nothing this week yet, so idk)....

Re the second point, I wouldn't read too much into it. It's Harvard, the "why" is pretty obvious

Idk, last year there was just a big wave then and it makes sense for them to get it out before the holidays (there's no js1s scheduled after 11 that Friday).

And short interviews don't seem to be indicative of anything either?

[andapieceoftoast]

My prediction is that there will be a big wave on 12/20 or 12/23. Also what is the consensus on people with short js1s or not being asked why harvard?

You think there will be nothing before 12/20? I would be really surprised (but then, I have been really surprised there was nothing this week yet, so idk)....

Re the second point, I wouldn't read too much into it. It's Harvard, the "why" is pretty obvious

So as someone who had a JS1 in early November and no JS2 yet, this may or may not be worthwhile. However, I agree with wtrc. I don't think the "Why X" question is as important to Harvard as it is to other schools. They're certainly not worried about YP (though some schools deny this exists) and therefore for the most part don't need to feel out whether the candidate has a compelling reason to attend. Obviously a good answer to this question can only help the applicant, but I don't think not getting asked that question is any indication of whether or not they consider you a viable candidate for acceptance.
Based on my JS1, which was very conversational and organically steered from one topic to another, there really wasn't a reason to ask point-blank "Why Harvard."
Again, this was just my personal experience and my opinion FWIW.

[tls2175]

And short interviews don't seem to be indicative of anything either?

Honestly, I don't think the length of the JS1 is indicative of anything. My JS1 went for a full 20 minutes and she ended it with "Well, we've run out of time." Although it was on the longer end, I don't think my JS1 went well. I don't think I was true to myself and tried too hard to find the "perfect" answers that ended up coming across as false.

I think the more important factor is the impression you make, which doesn't have to take that long at all. I'm sure, after interviewing hundreds of applicants, each interviewer can get a feel for an applicant within the first 5-10 minutes. I would even venture that your manner of delivery and attitude is at least as important as the content of your interview (which they already know from your application).

[sup_stan]

JS2 will most likely come on 23rd or 24th; from this year's spreadsheet and last year's data, JS2 is done in waves. Last year's Christmas wave included some JS1's that interviewed one day before (don't remember the exact date, but it's something like JS1 on the 20th, and JS2 one day after, and not with mind-blowing stats either. Check last year's Harvard thread). When I scheduled my JS1, I saw that the 20th was the last available day for the current JS1 cohort and some spots were already taken on that date, so I think it is logical to assume that JS2 will come after all of the current JS1 cohort have interviewed. And then the Christmas JS2 wave will thus include people from all the pre-Christmas JS1's who have not been admitted yet.

Just my theory, I will be very glad to be proved wrong though.

[applelover]

JS2 will most likely come on 23rd or 24th; from this year's spreadsheet and last year's data, JS2 is done in waves. Last year's Christmas wave included some JS1's that interviewed one day before (don't remember the exact date, but it's something like JS1 on the 20th, and JS2 one day after, and not with mind-blowing stats either. Check last year's Harvard thread). When I scheduled my JS1, I saw that the 20th was the last available day for the current JS1 cohort and some spots were already taken on that date, so I think it is logical to assume that JS2 will come after all of the current JS1 cohort have interviewed. And then the Christmas JS2 wave will thus include people from all the pre-Christmas JS1's who have not been admitted yet.

Just my theory, I will be very glad to be proved wrong though.

Let me make sure Im reading this correctly. You think in one day JS is going to call 6 weeks of interviewees? Because she hasn't called anyone from 11/13 onwards yet.

[sup_stan]

JS2 will most likely come on 23rd or 24th; from this year's spreadsheet and last year's data, JS2 is done in waves. Last year's Christmas wave included some JS1's that interviewed one day before (don't remember the exact date, but it's something like JS1 on the 20th, and JS2 one day after, and not with mind-blowing stats either. Check last year's Harvard thread). When I scheduled my JS1, I saw that the 20th was the last available day for the current JS1 cohort and some spots were already taken on that date, so I think it is logical to assume that JS2 will come after all of the current JS1 cohort have interviewed. And then the Christmas JS2 wave will thus include people from all the pre-Christmas JS1's who have not been admitted yet.

Just my theory, I will be very glad to be proved wrong though.

Let me make sure Im reading this correctly. You think in one day JS is going to call 6 weeks of interviewees? Because she hasn't called anyone from 11/13 onwards yet.

This year, the first JS2 wave lasted two days: from 11/25-11/26, and it covers the entire applicant body from September to 11/13 or whenever (I seem to remember someone from this thread who reported to have JS1 one or two days before 11/25 was nevertheless included in the first JS2 wave, I could be wrong). Like I said, I am guessing the Christmas wave will similarly come after the last JS1 before Christmas to cover all the JS1 who have not heard back at that point, and it might last one or two days depending on the number of applicants they intend to admit. Calling six weeks of admitted students is not that hard considering JS2 is very short and they usually just leave a voice message to let you know you are admitted if you did not answer.

[lastsamurai]

I bet they want to buck the unlucky Friday the 13th superstition by calling a large wave tomorrow. Then I bet there is a smaller wave coming the Monday before Christmas

[jingosaur]

I bet they want to buck the unlucky Friday the 13th superstition by calling a large wave tomorrow. Then I bet there is a smaller wave coming the Monday before Christmas

I think JS2s will come on 12/20, but tomorrow is still a likely possibility. If I don't get a JS2 before Christmas, I'm going to become a nervous wreck.

[applelover]

JS2 will most likely come on 23rd or 24th; from this year's spreadsheet and last year's data, JS2 is done in waves. Last year's Christmas wave included some JS1's that interviewed one day before (don't remember the exact date, but it's something like JS1 on the 20th, and JS2 one day after, and not with mind-blowing stats either. Check last year's Harvard thread). When I scheduled my JS1, I saw that the 20th was the last available day for the current JS1 cohort and some spots were already taken on that date, so I think it is logical to assume that JS2 will come after all of the current JS1 cohort have interviewed. And then the Christmas JS2 wave will thus include people from all the pre-Christmas JS1's who have not been admitted yet.

Just my theory, I will be very glad to be proved wrong though.

Let me make sure Im reading this correctly. You think in one day JS is going to call 6 weeks of interviewees? Because she hasn't called anyone from 11/13 onwards yet.

This year, the first JS2 wave lasted two days: from 11/25-11/26, and it covers the entire applicant body from September to 11/13 or whenever (I seem to remember someone from this thread who reported to have JS1 one or two days before 11/25 was nevertheless included in the first JS2 wave, I could be wrong). Like I said, I am guessing the Christmas wave will similarly come after the last JS1 before Christmas to cover all the JS1 who have not heard back at that point, and it might last one or two days depending on the number of applicants they intend to admit. Calling six weeks of admitted students is not that hard considering JS2 is very short and they usually just leave a voice message to let you know you are admitted if you did not answer.

No, the first JS2 wave covers interviews from late October to November 12, not applicants who applied before November 12th. But who interviewed on or before that date.

To be even more specific, the first day of calls were to applicants who interviewed up until 11/04 and the second day of calls were to applicants who interviewed on or before 11/12. Now, we have had 4 weeks of interviewees since those first two days of calls who have not heard back (11/13- Present). I don't think them covering 5.5 weeks of interviewees (if they do it on the 23rd or 24th) in two days is likely. Especially, when it took them two days before just to cover 3 weeks of interviews earlier in the cycle.


EDIT: Clarity and grammar

[midwest17]

This year, the first JS2 wave lasted two days: from 11/25-11/26, and it covers the entire applicant body from September to 11/13 or whenever (I seem to remember someone from this thread who reported to have JS1 one or two days before 11/25 was nevertheless included in the first JS2 wave, I could be wrong). Like I said, I am guessing the Christmas wave will similarly come after the last JS1 before Christmas to cover all the JS1 who have not heard back at that point, and it might last one or two days depending on the number of applicants they intend to admit. Calling six weeks of admitted students is not that hard considering JS2 is very short and they usually just leave a voice message to let you know you are admitted if you did not answer.

Is this accurate? I seem to remember people earlier in the thread saying that they don't leave a voice mail, and try to call again.

[lawschool22]

JS2 will most likely come on 23rd or 24th; from this year's spreadsheet and last year's data, JS2 is done in waves. Last year's Christmas wave included some JS1's that interviewed one day before (don't remember the exact date, but it's something like JS1 on the 20th, and JS2 one day after, and not with mind-blowing stats either. Check last year's Harvard thread). When I scheduled my JS1, I saw that the 20th was the last available day for the current JS1 cohort and some spots were already taken on that date, so I think it is logical to assume that JS2 will come after all of the current JS1 cohort have interviewed. And then the Christmas JS2 wave will thus include people from all the pre-Christmas JS1's who have not been admitted yet.

Just my theory, I will be very glad to be proved wrong though.

Let me make sure Im reading this correctly. You think in one day JS is going to call 6 weeks of interviewees? Because she hasn't called anyone from 11/13 onwards yet.

This year, the first JS2 wave lasted two days: from 11/25-11/26, and it covers the entire applicant body from September to 11/13 or whenever (I seem to remember someone from this thread who reported to have JS1 one or two days before 11/25 was nevertheless included in the first JS2 wave, I could be wrong). Like I said, I am guessing the Christmas wave will similarly come after the last JS1 before Christmas to cover all the JS1 who have not heard back at that point, and it might last one or two days depending on the number of applicants they intend to admit. Calling six weeks of admitted students is not that hard considering JS2 is very short and they usually just leave a voice message to let you know you are admitted if you did not answer.

No, the first JS2 waves covers interviews from late october to November 12, not applicants who applied before november 12th. But who interviewed ON or BEFORE that date.

The first two days of JS2s only covered applicants who interviewed up until 11/12. The first day was applicants who interviewed up until 11/04 and the second was applicants who interviewed on or before 11/12. Now, we have had 4 weeks of interviewees since those first two days of calls who have not heard back (11/13- Present). I don't think them covering 5.5 weeks of interviewees (If they do it on the 23rd or 24th) in two days is likely. Especially, when it took them two days before just to cover 2.5 weeks of interviews earlier in the cycle.

Yeah I wouldn't be at all surprised if we saw two waves between now and Christmas. But at this point it's anyone's guess.

[applelover]

Yeah I wouldn't be at all surprised if we saw two waves between now and Christmas. But at this point it's anyone's guess.

I think two JS2 waves are more likely. Maybe one next week, and one right before Christmas. When specifically is up in the air. But I don't think they plan to cover that many interviews in one wave of calls. But I could be wrong and OP could be right. We will see in ten days.

EDIT: STUPID IPHONE AUTOCORRECT

[The-Specs]

Unless they only going to accept a few of them...

[lawschool22]

Unless they only going to accept a few of them...

True

[bart001]

how long does it take to get an interview invite (for those who are getting them)? Submitted my application in beginning/middle November. Thanks!

[lawschool22]

how long does it take to get an interview invite (for those who are getting them)? Submitted my application in beginning/middle November. Thanks!

According to the spreadsheet the average is 13 days. But it can definitely vary.

[andapieceoftoast]

Thank you Glozell for expressing what I cannot:

[wtrc]

This thread is seriously like in danger of falling off the front page.

WE NEED SOME ACTION

[lawschool22]

This thread is seriously like in danger of falling off the front page.

WE NEED SOME ACTION

We need some JS2s

[drawstring]

the JS2 silence is painful..........

[lawschool22]

Maybe JS has a thing for Friday the 13th

[Kimikho]

This thread is seriously like in danger of falling off the front page.

WE NEED SOME ACTION

We need some JS2s

or maybe some JS1s?