
Waiting on one more, but it was a reach so I'm fully expecting a ding there.
For what it is worth, I am an extreme splitter and got wait-listed at some of those schools. Best of luck.jessmeesh wrote:I do have three acceptances luckily, but the cycle definitely didn't shake out like I anticipated. I'm a 167/3.4. So not an extreme splitter. My SN is the same on LSN if you're curious.Nightwing wrote:You sound like me. Same number of apps, same number of waitlists, same kind of confusion. Are you a high LSAT splitter by chance?jessmeesh wrote:Adding WUSTL and Vandy to the list which brings me to a total of 6 waitlists out of 14 applications. Was not expecting this.
Apply early next cycle. You will kill it. Hope is not lost, in the long-term.Nightwing wrote:adding Chicago to my list of waitlists
Up to: Cornell, Duke, Chicago, Michigan, Northwestern, Georgetown, UCLA, and Vanderbilt + a Berkeley rejection and no acceptances
In numbers, that's almost every single school I applied to from a broad range of #17 to #4 who apparently find me interesting, but not interesting enough. I kind of regret applying to Berkeley now. They're certain to ruin what would otherwise be a perfect lineup of waitlists and only waitlists.
I have trouble believing that. This whole thing really feels like a confirmation of every neurotically self-depreciating fear I've ever had and it hurts. I applied right after the December LSAT scores released, is it so late that it seriously affects results to this degree? Other people who applied at the same time or later with similar or even worse stats are getting in (sometimes with scholarships). I can't even get a T20 to budge, but can't make Chicago hate me enough to reject me either apparently.88234 wrote:Apply early next cycle. You will kill it. Hope is not lost, in the long-term.Nightwing wrote:adding Chicago to my list of waitlists
Up to: Cornell, Duke, Chicago, Michigan, Northwestern, Georgetown, UCLA, and Vanderbilt + a Berkeley rejection and no acceptances
In numbers, that's almost every single school I applied to from a broad range of #17 to #4 who apparently find me interesting, but not interesting enough. I kind of regret applying to Berkeley now. They're certain to ruin what would otherwise be a perfect lineup of waitlists and only waitlists.
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Are you sure all of your LORs, personal statement, and resume were at least decent? Applying in early Jan isn't late by any means.Nightwing wrote: I have trouble believing that. This whole thing really feels like a confirmation of every neurotically self-depreciating fear I've ever had and it hurts. I applied right after the December LSAT scores released, is it so late that it seriously affects results to this degree? Other people who applied at the same time or later with similar or even worse stats are getting in (sometimes with scholarships). I can't even get a T20 to budge, but can't make Chicago hate me enough to reject me either apparently.
Besides, I have no plans for next year other than law school and the thought of explaining this to my family... jeez.
I can't read the LORs, so I guess I don't really know if there is something really alarming on one. Naturally I wouldn't pick recommendation writers who I felt didn't like me, but I don't know what they wrote. I and some other people thought my personal statement was fairly good, but maybe a reflection of who I am just isn't appealing to adcoms. The resume... no idea what could go wrong enough to stop acceptances on it. I'm nothing special, I guess, but I really thought my LSAT score would do some major heavy lifting.floatie wrote:
Are you sure all of your LORs, personal statement, and resume were at least decent? Applying in early Jan isn't late by any means.
I'm hoping that with all of those waitlists, at least one will budge
Are you a URM?Nightwing wrote:Cornell, Duke, Northwestern, Georgetown, UCLA, and now Vanderbilt. Those last three were supposed to be safeties. Still no acceptances. Rejection from Berkeley. This is unreal.
Maybe because they have the same type of student already. Plus, Duke and Cornell, and NW already have small class sizes. Along with UVA not being that much bigger.imtca wrote:WL at USC as well - isn't it weird to get waitlisted at schools ranging from #7 - #19? like, why would schools with varying degrees of competitiveness give the same results?imtca wrote:Waitlisted at UCLA, Duke, Cornell, Penn, Northwestern, and UVA -
No.Hi-So - ArshavinFan wrote: Are you a URM?
I feel that, my waitlists range from USC (#19) to Columbia and Penn. With an acceptance in between (WashU). Seems to be no rhyme/reason to it.Nightwing wrote:adding Chicago to my list of waitlists
Up to: Cornell, Duke, Chicago, Michigan, Northwestern, Georgetown, UCLA, and Vanderbilt + a Berkeley rejection and no acceptances
In numbers, that's almost every single school I applied to from a broad range of #17 to #4 who apparently find me interesting, but not interesting enough. I kind of regret applying to Berkeley now. They're certain to ruin what would otherwise be a perfect lineup of waitlists and only waitlists.
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So sorry man. How many more schools do you have left?Nightwing wrote:I can't read the LORs, so I guess I don't really know if there is something really alarming on one. Naturally I wouldn't pick recommendation writers who I felt didn't like me, but I don't know what they wrote. I and some other people thought my personal statement was fairly good, but maybe a reflection of who I am just isn't appealing to adcoms. The resume... no idea what could go wrong enough to stop acceptances on it. I'm nothing special, I guess, but I really thought my LSAT score would do some major heavy lifting.floatie wrote:
Are you sure all of your LORs, personal statement, and resume were at least decent? Applying in early Jan isn't late by any means.
I'm hoping that with all of those waitlists, at least one will budge
^ ^ ^ new poll request, Thomas! ^ ^ ^Thomas Hagan, ESQ. wrote:
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Done!shotgunheist wrote:Can we get a new poll with how many waitlists you are on?
I gotchu!SybillAnnDorsett wrote:^ ^ ^ new poll request, Thomas! ^ ^ ^Thomas Hagan, ESQ. wrote:
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Thomas Hagan, ESQ. wrote:Did anyone else fill out forms to stay be on waitlists even though you've gotten into better schools, just because you're thinking "...I'm going to make you want me...and then break your heart."?
Thomas Hagan, ESQ. wrote:Did anyone else fill out forms to stay be on waitlists even though you've gotten into better schools, just because you're thinking "...I'm going to make you want me...and then break your heart."?
hahaha true but they're also my backup planfloatie wrote:Thomas Hagan, ESQ. wrote:Did anyone else fill out forms to stay be on waitlists even though you've gotten into better schools, just because you're thinking "...I'm going to make you want me...and then break your heart."?I like your vindictive spirit, but at the same time, you're their backup plan
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