UW-Madison 2011 Forum

[Regionality]

Waitlisted as well via email. 163/3.0. I think they take "the likelihood that you will enroll if admitted" very seriously. It's difficult for me to write that letter/email this early in my cycle (still waiting on 5-6 schools that I would really want to go to)...any others?

um sorry to burst your bubble but you were definitely not YP...you are borderline...3.0 is weak.

Wow, no reason to attack the dude. He was not implying YP, but rather that through his personal statement he may not have exhibited his desire to attend, coupled with the lack of supplemental essays, and/or no ties to the area.

Thanks. I'm actually a she though, not a he. And yes, was not implying YP. I do have nearly 5 years WE in D.C. for global security think tanks, international research and WE. I will write the LOCI - they do have an interesting Global Legal Studies program and I have family in Madison and Milwaukee (East Coast transplant, Iowa native).

I wasn't attacking...but suggesting that WI takes their 'likelihood you will enroll if admitted very seriously' is the exact same thing as YP...it means they are protecting their yield, which in order to do forces them to assess whether you would be a positive or negative yield. Definitely write the LOCI as I think it would make a positive difference. I wasn't attacking anyone. BTW, I'm a 1L at Wisconsin and I know the new admissions woman if anyone has any Q's about the process or the school.

[ash8309]

Waitlisted as well via email. 163/3.0. I think they take "the likelihood that you will enroll if admitted" very seriously. It's difficult for me to write that letter/email this early in my cycle (still waiting on 5-6 schools that I would really want to go to)...any others?

um sorry to burst your bubble but you were definitely not YP...you are borderline...3.0 is weak.

Wow, no reason to attack the dude. He was not implying YP, but rather that through his personal statement he may not have exhibited his desire to attend, coupled with the lack of supplemental essays, and/or no ties to the area.

I wasn't attacking...but suggesting that WI takes their 'likelihood you will enroll if admitted very seriously' is the exact same thing as YP...it means they are protecting their yield, which in order to do forces them to assess whether you would be a positive or negative yield. Definitely write the LOCI as I think it would make a positive difference. I wasn't attacking anyone. BTW, I'm a 1L at Wisconsin and I know the new admissions woman if anyone has any Q's about the process or the school.

FWIW, the 'likelihood you will enroll is admitted" thing was taken directly from the email I got: "If you have a special interest in attending the Law School, we encourage you to send us a letter or e-mail in which you speak specifically to that interest and the likelihood that you would enroll if admitted." It was also underlined in my email.

Are all waitlist emails the same? Thanks all.

[SherlockHolmes]

FWIW, the 'likelihood you will enroll is admitted" thing was taken directly from the email I got: "If you have a special interest in attending the Law School, we encourage you to send us a letter or e-mail in which you speak specifically to that interest and the likelihood that you would enroll if admitted." It was also underlined in my email.

Are all waitlist emails the same? Thanks all.

Mine said the same.

[IamAskier]

Does anyone know if it is better to send a LOCI as an actual letter or is email acceptable?

I physically mailed my LOCI. Emails can be deleted over overlooked, plus an actual letter stands a better chance of getting put in your file. I just feel like if its a postmarked letter, they're going to have to take the time to open and read it.

[Flips88]

Does anyone know if it is better to send a LOCI as an actual letter or is email acceptable?

I physically mailed my LOCI. Emails can be deleted over overlooked, plus an actual letter stands a better chance of getting put in your file. I just feel like if its a postmarked letter, they're going to have to take the time to open and read it.

Eh. I know lots of schools prefer emails. I would suggest printing it out, signing it, and scanning it and attaching it as a PDF.

[IamAskier]

Does anyone know if it is better to send a LOCI as an actual letter or is email acceptable?

I physically mailed my LOCI. Emails can be deleted over overlooked, plus an actual letter stands a better chance of getting put in your file. I just feel like if its a postmarked letter, they're going to have to take the time to open and read it.

Eh. I know lots of schools prefer emails. I would suggest printing it out, signing it, and scanning it and attaching it as a PDF.

Maybe the physical letter will make me more memorable... or annoy the shit out of them.

[Regionality]

Does anyone know if it is better to send a LOCI as an actual letter or is email acceptable?

I physically mailed my LOCI. Emails can be deleted over overlooked, plus an actual letter stands a better chance of getting put in your file. I just feel like if its a postmarked letter, they're going to have to take the time to open and read it.

Eh. I know lots of schools prefer emails. I would suggest printing it out, signing it, and scanning it and attaching it as a PDF.

Maybe the physical letter will make me more memorable... or annoy the shit out of them.

yea pieces of paper are so annoying...especially in offices with files and desks and things like that.

[theavrock]

Go Pack Go!!!

Celebrate tonight those in Packer Nation!

[Regionality]

Go Pack Go!!!

Celebrate tonight those in Packer Nation!

PACKERS! Bump in Wisconsin Law applications because of Rose Bowl and Superbowl win?

[Flips88]

Got an email from them today about ASW and deadlines and such.

They want a decision on whether you will attend or not by April 11th. Is it me or is that pretty early? It's obviously not a firm deadline because it says you can put that you are uncertain and decide later.

[twairlines]

Yeah, got the same email today. It seems early given that they haven't began rendering scholarship info as of yet. I mean, if that info isn't released by March, I don't see that as being beneficial to them, because a lot of students may miss the boat on registering for the early ASW, and will only have one other weekend open (and they may be planning on visiting another school at that later date). Most seat deposits only begin in April, yet Wisconsin seems to want a final word that early, which may not be binding as seat deposits typically are not. Hope more info comes soon as I'm excited to visit Madison.

[don_geis]

Yeah, got the same email today. It seems early given that they haven't began rendering scholarship info as of yet. I mean, if that info isn't released by March, I don't see that as being beneficial to them, because a lot of students may miss the boat on registering for the early ASW, and will only have one other weekend open (and they may be planning on visiting another school at that later date). Most seat deposits only begin in April, yet Wisconsin seems to want a final word that early, which may not be binding as seat deposits typically are not. Hope more info comes soon as I'm excited to visit Madison.

I'm fairly certain that UW does not have an actual seat deposit. All you have to do is say "yes" or "no." Since it is normal to deposit as more than one school, I see no problem telling them that you plan on attending, if in fact UW is a serious consideration.

[Panther7]

Go Pack Go!!!

Celebrate tonight those in Packer Nation!

I may or may not remember anything that happened between 6:30 PM Sunday night and Noon on Monday. Actually, I do remember my Crim Pro class was half full...

[BarnabeSpooge]

Anyone get any financial aid letters/emails yet?

[jessjess]

Finally just heard back.... denied.... hopefully I get some serious financial aid from Marquette

[theavrock]

Go Pack Go!!!

Celebrate tonight those in Packer Nation!

I may or may not remember anything that happened between 6:30 PM Sunday night and Noon on Monday. Actually, I do remember my Crim Pro class was half full...

I like your style. Unfortunately I had to be on an airplane for work at 7 am. Needless to say that was a rough morning.

[aknecht]

rejected outright today. sucks. Definitely would have gone there too.

161 LSAT, 3.2 ugpa, 3.5 undergrad business gpa

[Kaves]

rejected outright today. sucks. Definitely would have gone there too.

161 LSAT, 3.2 ugpa, 3.5 undergrad business gpa

Not a WI resident I assume?

[aknecht]

nope, IL.

[bucky0486]

Has anyone who sent in a LOCI heard back from UW confirming that they at least received the letter? Does it show up on the online status checker?

[red_alertz]

yeah... they said it has been received, but nothing else

[bucky0486]

yeah... they said it has been received, but nothing else

Via status checker or email? Did you send a hard copy or did you email them?

I sent them mine through the mail last week and have not heard back yet.

[red_alertz]

yeah... they said it has been received, but nothing else

Via status checker or email? Did you send a hard copy or did you email them?

I sent them mine through the mail last week and have not heard back yet.

i emailed, and mailed a copy too, but reply was by e-mail, not by checker, if u mailed, takes times, no need to worry

[Shanker626]

I emailed mine and got an email saying it had been received and placed in my file but nothing changed on my online checker

[red_alertz]

I emailed mine and got an email saying it had been received and placed in my file but nothing changed on my online checker

what's the change on your online checker?