Ohio State c/o 2019 Applicants Forum

[Thewanderer]

Has anyone spoken to OSU Admissions now that the first seat deposit deadline has passed? I have been complete and under review since January and I don't have a clue what's going on at this point.

Just emailed them about decisions. Lets see what they say.

Let's hope they give you more than they have given me.

[WaitWaitDontSay]

Has anyone spoken to OSU Admissions now that the first seat deposit deadline has passed? I have been complete and under review since January and I don't have a clue what's going on at this point.

Just emailed them about decisions. Lets see what they say.

Let's hope they give you more than they have given me.

Got a read receipt about 3 hours ago, but no reply.

[DareDreamer23]

OSU would have to get back to everyone at some point right? At least before the second deadline?

[Thewanderer]

OSU would have to get back to everyone at some point right? At least before the second deadline?

When is the second deadline? I searched for it but didn't find anything.

[WaitWaitDontSay]

I can't be the only one thinking this is ridiculous...

[MischiefManaged16]

I can't be the only one thinking this is ridiculous...

It's crazy. Been complete since January and no status checker movement. I would think they would have to let us know at some point...

[Thewanderer]

I can't be the only one thinking this is ridiculous...

It's crazy. Been complete since January and no status checker movement. I would think they would have to let us know at some point...

I would think so too. I can't understand how OSU doesn't have the ability to get decisions out in a timely manner when every other school I applied to has. Compared to the other schools I applied to, OSU normally receives far less applications on average. It is really irritating but then again, I guess I should have scored higher on my LSAT and had a better GPA haha.

[midwestfest]

I can't be the only one thinking this is ridiculous...

It's crazy. Been complete since January and no status checker movement. I would think they would have to let us know at some point...

I would think so too. I can't understand how OSU doesn't have the ability to get decisions out in a timely manner when every other school I applied to has. Compared to the other schools I applied to, OSU normally receives far less applications on average. It is really irritating but then again, I guess I should have scored higher on my LSAT and had a better GPA haha.

I still haven't heard conclusively back from a few schools where my numbers are below median or even below the 25th percentile. You're just not a priority for those schools. I've also thought about this application process like applying for a job--they really don't have to get back to you. I've lost count of the number of jobs I've applied to and heard nothing back. Not a "Thanks but no thanks" email, not a mailbot "Your application has been deleted" email, just nothing. It's easy to be a bit bitter, but strictly speaking they really don't owe us anything.

[Phaedria]

I can't be the only one thinking this is ridiculous...

It's crazy. Been complete since January and no status checker movement. I would think they would have to let us know at some point...

I would think so too. I can't understand how OSU doesn't have the ability to get decisions out in a timely manner when every other school I applied to has. Compared to the other schools I applied to, OSU normally receives far less applications on average. It is really irritating but then again, I guess I should have scored higher on my LSAT and had a better GPA haha.

I still haven't heard conclusively back from a few schools where my numbers are below median or even below the 25th percentile. You're just not a priority for those schools. I've also thought about this application process like applying for a job--they really don't have to get back to you. I've lost count of the number of jobs I've applied to and heard nothing back. Not a "Thanks but no thanks" email, not a mailbot "Your application has been deleted" email, just nothing. It's easy to be a bit bitter, but strictly speaking they really don't owe us anything.

Except for the fact that you paid (unless you had a waiver) to submit your application, and they tell you they will get back to you in X amount of time. In some sense, they do owe us the simple courtesy of responding within the time-frame they proposed.

[MischiefManaged16]

I can't be the only one thinking this is ridiculous...

It's crazy. Been complete since January and no status checker movement. I would think they would have to let us know at some point...

I would think so too. I can't understand how OSU doesn't have the ability to get decisions out in a timely manner when every other school I applied to has. Compared to the other schools I applied to, OSU normally receives far less applications on average. It is really irritating but then again, I guess I should have scored higher on my LSAT and had a better GPA haha.

I still haven't heard conclusively back from a few schools where my numbers are below median or even below the 25th percentile. You're just not a priority for those schools. I've also thought about this application process like applying for a job--they really don't have to get back to you. I've lost count of the number of jobs I've applied to and heard nothing back. Not a "Thanks but no thanks" email, not a mailbot "Your application has been deleted" email, just nothing. It's easy to be a bit bitter, but strictly speaking they really don't owe us anything.

Except for the fact that you paid (unless you had a waiver) to submit your application, and they tell you they will get back to you in X amount of time. In some sense, they do owe us the simple courtesy of responding within the time-frame they proposed.

I think they definitely owe us a response. The initial e-mail they sent saying they received our applications stated we should expect a decision within 6-10 weeks, I believe. It's not like a job application where they don't have to get back to you. I agree that paying an application fee should require a response on their part. The purpose of the admissions office is to make decisions and let applicants know what those decisions are, whether they are acceptances, wait list offers or rejections.

[Thewanderer]

I can't be the only one thinking this is ridiculous...

It's crazy. Been complete since January and no status checker movement. I would think they would have to let us know at some point...

I would think so too. I can't understand how OSU doesn't have the ability to get decisions out in a timely manner when every other school I applied to has. Compared to the other schools I applied to, OSU normally receives far less applications on average. It is really irritating but then again, I guess I should have scored higher on my LSAT and had a better GPA haha.

I still haven't heard conclusively back from a few schools where my numbers are below median or even below the 25th percentile. You're just not a priority for those schools. I've also thought about this application process like applying for a job--they really don't have to get back to you. I've lost count of the number of jobs I've applied to and heard nothing back. Not a "Thanks but no thanks" email, not a mailbot "Your application has been deleted" email, just nothing. It's easy to be a bit bitter, but strictly speaking they really don't owe us anything.

Except for the fact that you paid (unless you had a waiver) to submit your application, and they tell you they will get back to you in X amount of time. In some sense, they do owe us the simple courtesy of responding within the time-frame they proposed.

Exactly, you don't pay a company to consider you for a position. And with that, 17 weeks of waiting as opposed to the advertised 6-8 weeks is a pretty huge discrepancy. I would argue that they do owe us something. Consider William and Mary, they made sure everyone who applied in time received a decision by April 1st. I think it just comes down to being respectful of people's time and $$$.

[midwestfest]

I can't be the only one thinking this is ridiculous...

It's crazy. Been complete since January and no status checker movement. I would think they would have to let us know at some point...

I would think so too. I can't understand how OSU doesn't have the ability to get decisions out in a timely manner when every other school I applied to has. Compared to the other schools I applied to, OSU normally receives far less applications on average. It is really irritating but then again, I guess I should have scored higher on my LSAT and had a better GPA haha.

I still haven't heard conclusively back from a few schools where my numbers are below median or even below the 25th percentile. You're just not a priority for those schools. I've also thought about this application process like applying for a job--they really don't have to get back to you. I've lost count of the number of jobs I've applied to and heard nothing back. Not a "Thanks but no thanks" email, not a mailbot "Your application has been deleted" email, just nothing. It's easy to be a bit bitter, but strictly speaking they really don't owe us anything.

Except for the fact that you paid (unless you had a waiver) to submit your application, and they tell you they will get back to you in X amount of time. In some sense, they do owe us the simple courtesy of responding within the time-frame they proposed.

I think they definitely owe us a response. The initial e-mail they sent saying they received our applications stated we should expect a decision within 6-10 weeks, I believe. It's not like a job application where they don't have to get back to you. I agree that paying an application fee should require a response on their part. The purpose of the admissions office is to make decisions and let applicants know what those decisions are, whether they are acceptances, wait list offers or rejections.

Like I posted earlier in this thread, at this point if you haven't heard, you're more than likely looking at a waitlist offer or an outright rejection. Their first deadline has passed, and they're still probably waiting to hear conclusively from more competitive applicants before making moves with less competitive applicants. Thousands of people ride waitlists (or don't even hear one way or the other) well into the summer every year. It's the nature of the game.

[MischiefManaged16]

I can't be the only one thinking this is ridiculous...

It's crazy. Been complete since January and no status checker movement. I would think they would have to let us know at some point...

I would think so too. I can't understand how OSU doesn't have the ability to get decisions out in a timely manner when every other school I applied to has. Compared to the other schools I applied to, OSU normally receives far less applications on average. It is really irritating but then again, I guess I should have scored higher on my LSAT and had a better GPA haha.

I still haven't heard conclusively back from a few schools where my numbers are below median or even below the 25th percentile. You're just not a priority for those schools. I've also thought about this application process like applying for a job--they really don't have to get back to you. I've lost count of the number of jobs I've applied to and heard nothing back. Not a "Thanks but no thanks" email, not a mailbot "Your application has been deleted" email, just nothing. It's easy to be a bit bitter, but strictly speaking they really don't owe us anything.

Except for the fact that you paid (unless you had a waiver) to submit your application, and they tell you they will get back to you in X amount of time. In some sense, they do owe us the simple courtesy of responding within the time-frame they proposed.

I think they definitely owe us a response. The initial e-mail they sent saying they received our applications stated we should expect a decision within 6-10 weeks, I believe. It's not like a job application where they don't have to get back to you. I agree that paying an application fee should require a response on their part. The purpose of the admissions office is to make decisions and let applicants know what those decisions are, whether they are acceptances, wait list offers or rejections.

Like I posted earlier in this thread, at this point if you haven't heard, you're more than likely looking at a waitlist offer or an outright rejection. Their first deadline has passed, and they're still probably waiting to hear conclusively from more competitive applicants before making moves with less competitive applicants. Thousands of people ride waitlists (or don't even hear one way or the other) well into the summer every year. It's the nature of the game.

I understand that waitlists go into the summer, but I thought they would at least let us know by May or so whether it was going to be waitlist or rejection. I wasn't aware that people wait until the summer to hear one way or the other as far as that.

[midwestfest]

I understand that waitlists go into the summer, but I thought they would at least let us know by May or so whether it was going to be waitlist or rejection. I wasn't aware that people wait until the summer to hear one way or the other as far as that.

Direct from their online admissions FAQ:

How long will it take for a decision to be made?

Ideally, from the time your application goes under review, we hope that you will receive a decision in six to eight weeks. However, be aware that this may fluctuate throughout the year. January through March is the busiest time of year in our Admissions Office and sometimes may take longer for an application to be thoroughly reviewed.


There might be slightly different information available elsewhere, but they don't guarantee a response by any given date in that answer above. I'd be surprised if they guaranteed a response deadline in other communication. "We should be able to get back to you by...", "Dates subject to change...", etc.

[Thewanderer]

I understand that waitlists go into the summer, but I thought they would at least let us know by May or so whether it was going to be waitlist or rejection. I wasn't aware that people wait until the summer to hear one way or the other as far as that.

Direct from their online admissions FAQ:

How long will it take for a decision to be made?

Ideally, from the time your application goes under review, we hope that you will receive a decision in six to eight weeks. However, be aware that this may fluctuate throughout the year. January through March is the busiest time of year in our Admissions Office and sometimes may take longer for an application to be thoroughly reviewed.


There might be slightly different information available elsewhere, but they don't guarantee a response by any given date in that answer above. I'd be surprised if they guaranteed a response deadline in other communication. "We should be able to get back to you by...", "Dates subject to change...", etc.

It seems like you are on a quest to defend OSU for taking a very long time to review certain applications. It is easy to have that point of view as someone who received a full tuition scholarship. However, I imagine the majority of people posting about their frustration have exhausted informational sources such as the FAQ section of the OSU Law website. 6-8 weeks may just be an estimate and I'm sure January through March is the busiest time during the application cycle (similar to every school in the country). I think it goes without saying that 17 weeks is extreme, even in your opinion.

[real_HUSL]

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[midwestfest]

It seems like you are on a quest to defend OSU for taking a very long time to review certain applications. It is easy to have that point of view as someone who received a full tuition scholarship. However, I imagine the majority of people posting about their frustration have exhausted informational sources such as the FAQ section of the OSU Law website. 6-8 weeks may just be an estimate and I'm sure January through March is the busiest time during the application cycle (similar to every school in the country). I think it goes without saying that 17 weeks is extreme, even in your opinion.

In a previous post I mentioned that no matter your target and reach schools, you are simply a less competitive candidate for those reach schools. For some their reach is OSU, for others it might be Georgetown or even Harvard. Yes, I did receive a timely answer and generous offer from OSU, but several other schools took 3-4 months to respond, and a few more have not sent word whatsoever. Also, regardless of your stats, the later you apply in the cycle, the more likely your response is to take a long time. Thanks for the ad hominem, though!

[Thewanderer]

It seems like you are on a quest to defend OSU for taking a very long time to review certain applications. It is easy to have that point of view as someone who received a full tuition scholarship. However, I imagine the majority of people posting about their frustration have exhausted informational sources such as the FAQ section of the OSU Law website. 6-8 weeks may just be an estimate and I'm sure January through March is the busiest time during the application cycle (similar to every school in the country). I think it goes without saying that 17 weeks is extreme, even in your opinion.

In a previous post I mentioned that no matter your target and reach schools, you are simply a less competitive candidate for those reach schools. For some their reach is OSU, for others it might be Georgetown or even Harvard. Yes, I did receive a timely answer and generous offer from OSU, but several other schools took 3-4 months to respond, and a few more have not sent word whatsoever. Also, regardless of your stats, the later you apply in the cycle, the more likely your response is to take a long time. Thanks for the ad hominem, though!

Would you say it is fallacious? I'd beg to differ based on the content of your posts and general tone. Good luck at OSU, I'm sure you've already begun making your mark.

[midwestfest]

It seems like you are on a quest to defend OSU for taking a very long time to review certain applications. It is easy to have that point of view as someone who received a full tuition scholarship. However, I imagine the majority of people posting about their frustration have exhausted informational sources such as the FAQ section of the OSU Law website. 6-8 weeks may just be an estimate and I'm sure January through March is the busiest time during the application cycle (similar to every school in the country). I think it goes without saying that 17 weeks is extreme, even in your opinion.

In a previous post I mentioned that no matter your target and reach schools, you are simply a less competitive candidate for those reach schools. For some their reach is OSU, for others it might be Georgetown or even Harvard. Yes, I did receive a timely answer and generous offer from OSU, but several other schools took 3-4 months to respond, and a few more have not sent word whatsoever. Also, regardless of your stats, the later you apply in the cycle, the more likely your response is to take a long time. Thanks for the ad hominem, though!

Would you say it is fallacious? I'd beg to differ based on the content of your posts and general tone. Good luck at OSU, I'm sure you've already begun making your mark.

I know the waiting game is frustrating. I'm sorry our exchange couldn't be more productive. I hope you hear soon.

[midwestfest]

IN via email.

Congrats! Is OSU your top choice?

[real_HUSL]

IN via email.

Congrats! Is OSU your top choice?

It's my second choice. I'm still waiting to hear back from UNC. But after OSU offered me 15k a year, I'm definitely going to deposit at OSU.

[WaitWaitDontSay]

IN via email.

Congrats! Is OSU your top choice?

It's my second choice. I'm still waiting to hear back from UNC. But after OSU offered me 15k a year, I'm definitely going to deposit at OSU.

You on hold/WL at UNC or just apply late? I'm on their WL.

[midwestfest]

IN via email.

Congrats! Is OSU your top choice?

It's my second choice. I'm still waiting to hear back from UNC. But after OSU offered me 15k a year, I'm definitely going to deposit at OSU.

Do you have family ties in either Ohio or NC?

[DareDreamer23]

Accepted 5/18! So excited!

[Billy Madison]

I got an email this week reminding me about the deposit deadeadline, which is totally fine, but they had the audacity to say "as an Early Admission applicant, your deposit deadline is 05/20/2016..." When I was never an early admission applicant and only got my decision a couple of weeks ago. I have no problem with the deadline itself, but don't try to characterize ANYTHING about my OSU admissions process as "early". What a joke...