Waitlist Hell Forum

[kristyk]

Does anyone know if you're allowed to defer your acceptance for a year once you get off a WL? Or is the (obvious) point of aceepting someone off the WL (especially so late in the cycle) so that they can fill their seats for the current year?

Probably a silly question but thought I would lob it out there... thanks in advance, TLS.

All of my WL schools said specifically that you are NOT allowed to do this. I would imagine that there aren't many schools that do, but if you're curious (and the FAQ doesn't say anything) you should check with the admissions office.

On the other hand, I have heard that some people currently on WLs have been able to turn that into deferred admission for next year (see the Michigan WL thread for some examples). So if this is something you're considering maybe you should reach out before they accept you?

Hmm... interesting. Then again, I don't want to hurt my potential chance of being accepted off the WL by highlighting for them the fact that I might like to defer for a year...

[flexityflex86]

silly question. what happens if i break my lease? do i have to find another who would take over? do i have to suck it up and pay the rent till it ends? im freakin out about getting a place near one of my ins, but not sure what i would do if i get accepted to one of my WLs after setting everything up to attend another school... need some advise..

you might be able to negotiate a specific lease where you could give the tenant one month's notice, and eat a month of rent or something if you're up front with the management company about your situation so they don't assume you're a deadbeat.

[auroojgulzar]

off three waitlists...

Yayy splitters

[flexityflex86]

off three waitlists...

Yayy splitters

which 3?

and congrats

[auroojgulzar]

off three waitlists...

Yayy splitters

which 3?

and congrats

Thanks

Hastings, W&L, and Cardozo

[flexityflex86]

off three waitlists...

Yayy splitters

which 3?

and congrats

Thanks

Hastings, W&L, and Cardozo

i'm a splitter too. unfortunately none of this influence me, but congrats. is $ all the same, and where do you wanna practice??

[auroojgulzar]

off three waitlists...

Yayy splitters

which 3?

and congrats

Thanks

Hastings, W&L, and Cardozo

i'm a splitter too. unfortunately none of this influence me, but congrats. is $ all the same, and where do you wanna practice??

Im not completely sure what you mean by influence. Im originally from NYC dont know if I want to practice here I worked in NYC for three years right out of undergrad not sure if I like the intense every man for himself work environment. I could see myself in DC and Cali. not sure doing what though...

[flexityflex86]

by influence, i meant schools i'm in contention at. i'd pick hastings personally, but a lot of people will tell you w&l. i don't imagine people outside nyc advising you of cardozo, but a lot of people in nyc saying cardozo (mostly because they've heard of it).

[auroojgulzar]

Im leaning towards money aswell as they gave me 70K.

[flexityflex86]

Im leaning towards money aswell as they gave me 70K.

that's cool they gave you that much money. i just got some scholarships. no law schools sent me massive checks with my acceptances. they must have really liked your apps.

[auroojgulzar]

Im leaning towards money aswell as they gave me 70K.

that's cool they gave you that much money. i just got some scholarships. no law schools sent me massive checks with my acceptances. they must have really liked your apps.

LOL its not that simple. It required alot of persuasion. I felt that they were so accommodating that its hard to not make it a big factor.

[flexityflex86]

Im leaning towards money aswell as they gave me 70K.

that's cool they gave you that much money. i just got some scholarships. no law schools sent me massive checks with my acceptances. they must have really liked your apps.

LOL its not that simple. It required alot of persuasion. I felt that they were so accommodating that its hard to not make it a big factor.

so did you get the 70k in a check or a big briefcase?

[auroojgulzar]

Im leaning towards money aswell as they gave me 70K.

that's cool they gave you that much money. i just got some scholarships. no law schools sent me massive checks with my acceptances. they must have really liked your apps.

LOL its not that simple. It required alot of persuasion. I felt that they were so accommodating that its hard to not make it a big factor.

so did you get the 70k in a check or a big briefcase?

Hahahah LMAO.. now I get the joke kinda slow... its half scholarship and half need based.

[flexityflex86]

it probably has more to do with me not being funny than you being slow.

[auroojgulzar]

it probably has more to do with me not being funny than you being slow.

yea.....I saw your "you make ari gold look soft". I think that's funny...

[bigjinjapan]

Does anyone know if you're allowed to defer your acceptance for a year once you get off a WL? Or is the (obvious) point of aceepting someone off the WL (especially so late in the cycle) so that they can fill their seats for the current year?

Probably a silly question but thought I would lob it out there... thanks in advance, TLS.

All of my WL schools said specifically that you are NOT allowed to do this. I would imagine that there aren't many schools that do, but if you're curious (and the FAQ doesn't say anything) you should check with the admissions office.

On the other hand, I have heard that some people currently on WLs have been able to turn that into deferred admission for next year (see the Michigan WL thread for some examples). So if this is something you're considering maybe you should reach out before they accept you?

Hmm... interesting. Then again, I don't want to hurt my potential chance of being accepted off the WL by highlighting for them the fact that I might like to defer for a year...

I doubt it will hurt your chances because, if they do take you off the WL you won't be able to defer, whether you'd like to or not. I don't see any downside whatsoever to asking whether it would be possible or not if you're really interested.

[kristyk]

Does anyone know if you're allowed to defer your acceptance for a year once you get off a WL? Or is the (obvious) point of aceepting someone off the WL (especially so late in the cycle) so that they can fill their seats for the current year?

Probably a silly question but thought I would lob it out there... thanks in advance, TLS.

All of my WL schools said specifically that you are NOT allowed to do this. I would imagine that there aren't many schools that do, but if you're curious (and the FAQ doesn't say anything) you should check with the admissions office.

On the other hand, I have heard that some people currently on WLs have been able to turn that into deferred admission for next year (see the Michigan WL thread for some examples). So if this is something you're considering maybe you should reach out before they accept you?

Hmm... interesting. Then again, I don't want to hurt my potential chance of being accepted off the WL by highlighting for them the fact that I might like to defer for a year...

I doubt it will hurt your chances because, if they do take you off the WL you won't be able to defer, whether you'd like to or not. I don't see any downside whatsoever to asking whether it would be possible or not if you're really interested.

I'll give it a try. Will report back.