Northwestern Law c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014 cycle) Forum

[snagglepuss]

"Please note that these interviews are reserved for hold candidates who have not yet interviewed with us. A gentle reminder, please schedule your interview before you purchase a plane ticket."

So if you interviewed already, you don't have to (can't) do another one.

Okay, that explains things. I interviewed previously, did not want to fly to Chicago to do another one.

I'm not sure why I got that email. I interviewed already. My app was incomplete for the longest time because they were waiting for my interviewer to submit, which he eventually did.

If you have not participated in an on-campus interview, you may schedule an interview in April. Please note that April interviews are reserved for hold candidates who have not yet interviewed with us, or who have only done an off-campus interview with an alum. If we are able to offer additional interview spots, we will make an announcement through our Twitter feed and Facebook page.

[rion91]

"Please note that these interviews are reserved for hold candidates who have not yet interviewed with us. A gentle reminder, please schedule your interview before you purchase a plane ticket."

So if you interviewed already, you don't have to (can't) do another one.

Okay, that explains things. I interviewed previously, did not want to fly to Chicago to do another one.

I'm not sure why I got that email. I interviewed already. My app was incomplete for the longest time because they were waiting for my interviewer to submit, which he eventually did.

If you have not participated in an on-campus interview, you may schedule an interview in April. Please note that April interviews are reserved for hold candidates who have not yet interviewed with us, or who have only done an off-campus interview with an alum. If we are able to offer additional interview spots, we will make an announcement through our Twitter feed and Facebook page.

I skimmed right over it and didn't even see that second half since I never interviewed before.

Reserve, reserve!!

[magjag]

hmm. i never got this email. bad sign?????

[magjag]

hmm. i never got this email. bad sign?????

what is the last date of available interviews? that puts a lower bound on the decision making presumably?

[ManoftheHour]

If you have not participated in an on-campus interview, you may schedule an interview in April. Please note that April interviews are reserved for hold candidates who have not yet interviewed with us, or who have only done an off-campus interview with an alum. If we are able to offer additional interview spots, we will make an announcement through our Twitter feed and Facebook page.

F#@$

[snagglepuss]

hmm. i never got this email. bad sign?????

what is the last date of available interviews? that puts a lower bound on the decision making presumably?

One left on April 10.

April 11th was the original latest interview date making me think they'll begin serious review of held candidates the following Monday (April 14th).

[ManoftheHour]

Nvm.

[magjag]

Nvm.

did u interview with an alumni?

[ManoftheHour]

Nvm.

did u interview with an alumni?

Yeah. My email doesn't state the last part though.

Dear ManoftheHour,

As indicated in your official decision letter, your application has been placed on Hold. If you have not already done so, please complete the online hold response form as soon as possible. Additionally, if you have not participated in an interview, you may schedule an interview in April. Please note that these interviews are reserved for hold candidates who have not yet interviewed with us. A gentle reminder, please schedule your interview before you purchase a plane ticket.

An optional hold interview is just one method of letting us know you remain interested in Northwestern Law. If you are unable to travel to Chicago for an on-campus interview, consider submitting an optional hold essay or video through your online hold portfolio. Alternatively, you can also submit a letter of continued interest, an additional letter of recommendation, or any other pertinent updates you wish the Admissions Committee to be aware of. These updates should be submitted to us electronically at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Northwestern Law Admissions Team

[BaberhamLincoln]

Are they going to let us poor, innocent applicants with no decision know anything before middle of April?

Seriously, I can't sleep at night, NU!!

[magjag]

throwing a REALLY wild idea out there.... what if I try and improve my score with the June lsat? if they keep me on hold until then it might help????????

[theramblingfool]

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[Theopliske8711]

Held.

[theramblingfool]

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[Theopliske8711]

Held.

Did this just happen, or did you just now see it? (i.e. are decisions going out today?)

Just happened.

[rion91]

Held.

Did this just happen, or did you just now see it? (i.e. are decisions going out today?)

Just happened.

Weird, no real word from Johann. Seems outside of a normal wave. Special?

[Cactus]

Held @ 4:41 CDT

[georgej]

Also held.

[BaberhamLincoln]

I've got nothing, but I'll keep checking.

Maybe they'll do a round tomorrow as well. Agree it's weird without a tweet

[snapdragon25]

throwing a REALLY wild idea out there.... what if I try and improve my score with the June lsat? if they keep me on hold until then it might help????????

I did exactly that last year--I was held, then WLd by NU and I withdrew from everywhere else and took the June test. I improved my score by one point and I didn't end up getting admitted that cycle, but I reapplied this cycle with my June score and was admitted pretty early and I got a nice scholarship. Take from that what you will, but believe me, if you're considering retaking to hopefully get off hold/WL, being open to reapplying will make this much less stressful.

PS. I have a ton of LSAT books I'd sell to you for cheap if you're serious about this!

[magjag]

throwing a REALLY wild idea out there.... what if I try and improve my score with the June lsat? if they keep me on hold until then it might help????????

I did exactly that last year--I was held, then WLd by NU and I withdrew from everywhere else and took the June test. I improved my score by one point and I didn't end up getting admitted that cycle, but I reapplied this cycle with my June score and was admitted pretty early and I got a nice scholarship. Take from that what you will, but believe me, if you're considering retaking to hopefully get off hold/WL, being open to reapplying will make this much less stressful.

PS. I have a ton of LSAT books I'd sell to you for cheap if you're serious about this!

hmm, were you able to reuse recommendation letters?

[snapdragon25]

throwing a REALLY wild idea out there.... what if I try and improve my score with the June lsat? if they keep me on hold until then it might help????????

I did exactly that last year--I was held, then WLd by NU and I withdrew from everywhere else and took the June test. I improved my score by one point and I didn't end up getting admitted that cycle, but I reapplied this cycle with my June score and was admitted pretty early and I got a nice scholarship. Take from that what you will, but believe me, if you're considering retaking to hopefully get off hold/WL, being open to reapplying will make this much less stressful.

PS. I have a ton of LSAT books I'd sell to you for cheap if you're serious about this!

hmm, were you able to reuse recommendation letters?

I re-used my academic and employer ones and submitted a third new one, and I wrote a new PS. There's lots of good TLS threads about reapplying to schools that rejected you if/when the time comes. I'm so glad I reapplied--my cycle was a billion times better this time around!

[britrf]

I've got nothing too Leigh. Can a girl get a break.

My concern at this point is that if I'm an applicant that would typically get held at any other point in the cycle, leaving it until this late would result in a ding because they don't want to include me in the hold pile this late in the game.

[theramblingfool]

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[showcasec6]

Johann did tweet but he said only a handful of acceptances. Also stuck in the no info boat, but I'd rather be there than in this round...