Chicago C/O 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[Tycho]

What type of numbers does it take to get a fee waiver? I've got a 177 and a 3.79, which was good enough for waivers at all the other T14s except HYS. Why no love from Chicago?

I think they must look at regional preferences or something on CRS? I've got a higher LSAT and no waiver, but when I emailed them they were quite insistent that the CRS query pulled more variables than just GPA and LSAT. There may of course be other reasons why I didn't get one though (I'm international, although that didn't stop Columbia giving me a waiver), so it could just be an error in your case (you've definitely got the numbers!).

So should I email them about it or suck it up and pay the fee?

Doesn't hurt to email, probably. Be kind etc.

+1. People ITT have gotten fee waivers solicited; I think you'd get one. I got one unsolicited w/ an LSAT lower than yours.

[03282016]

[KMart]

I loved Chicago after visiting! Everyone was super friendly and students reached out to me as I was roaming around and offered to answer any questions/take me to lunch/show me around. Shout out to our TLS 1L's for being so open and having great advice! Wish I wasn't so crunched for time and out of data on my phone to be able to meet everyone. If you can visit, I highly recommend it!

This is probably because you didn't meet me you had a wonderful time here.

[KMart]

What type of numbers does it take to get a fee waiver? I've got a 177 and a 3.79, which was good enough for waivers at all the other T14s except HYS. Why no love from Chicago?

I think they must look at regional preferences or something on CRS? I've got a higher LSAT and no waiver, but when I emailed them they were quite insistent that the CRS query pulled more variables than just GPA and LSAT. There may of course be other reasons why I didn't get one though (I'm international, although that didn't stop Columbia giving me a waiver), so it could just be an error in your case (you've definitely got the numbers!).

So should I email them about it or suck it up and pay the fee?

Doesn't hurt to email, probably. Be kind etc.

+1. People ITT have gotten fee waivers solicited; I think you'd get one. I got one unsolicited w/ an LSAT lower than yours.

There's a drafted email. It doesn't get any easier than inputting your data.

At least that's the email I used for fee waivers (received one for Chicago).

[03282016]

[mollywood]

What type of numbers does it take to get a fee waiver? I've got a 177 and a 3.79, which was good enough for waivers at all the other T14s except HYS. Why no love from Chicago?

I think they must look at regional preferences or something on CRS? I've got a higher LSAT and no waiver, but when I emailed them they were quite insistent that the CRS query pulled more variables than just GPA and LSAT. There may of course be other reasons why I didn't get one though (I'm international, although that didn't stop Columbia giving me a waiver), so it could just be an error in your case (you've definitely got the numbers!).

So should I email them about it or suck it up and pay the fee?

Doesn't hurt to email, probably. Be kind etc.

+1. People ITT have gotten fee waivers solicited; I think you'd get one. I got one unsolicited w/ an LSAT lower than yours.

There's a drafted email. It doesn't get any easier than inputting your data.

At least that's the email I used for fee waivers (received one for Chicago).

No luck They just referred me to website. Better luck to anyone else who's trying!

[KMart]

I loved Chicago after visiting! Everyone was super friendly and students reached out to me as I was roaming around and offered to answer any questions/take me to lunch/show me around. Shout out to our TLS 1L's for being so open and having great advice! Wish I wasn't so crunched for time and out of data on my phone to be able to meet everyone. If you can visit, I highly recommend it!

This is probably because you didn't meet me you had a wonderful time here.

I think you accidentally a few words here bro

Eh just missed a comma. It's worded funky haha.

[Tycho]

UR as of today, submitted about two weeks ago.

[gobears!!]

UR as of today, submitted about two weeks ago.

Some people have been UR for a while. The next correspondence would probably be an interview request but Chicago hasn't sent any since October 5th.

[Biglaw1990]

UR as of today, submitted about two weeks ago.

I'm finally UR today as well. I submitted on the 23rd. Let's hope that we all get interviews! Chicago!!!!!!!!

[jfernandes16]

UR today and submitted on friday

[slizerd]

Where in the application do I upload a diversity statement? It looks like the addendum areas are just for LSAT/C&F stuff

[03282016]

[gobears!!]

UR 3....

[natonator]

UR 3....

Same..

[gobears!!]

UR 3....

Same..

I assume it indicates second committee read. We are a few weeks ahead of the previous cycle with the UR3 date.

[Dcc617]

UR 3....

Same..

I assume it indicates second committee read. We are a few weeks ahead of the previous cycle with the UR3 date.

But what does it mean, for real? Like, November acceptances?

[03282016]

[gobears!!]

UR 3....

Same..

I assume it indicates second committee read. We are a few weeks ahead of the previous cycle with the UR3 date.

But what does it mean, for real? Like, November acceptances?

I doubt it. ED decisions will go first which come out around xmas. Then the first wave of RD decisions have come out at various points in January. But we are moving very very fast. I looked in the previous years thread and UR3 didn't happen until 12/4. It would be nice to get a December decision.

[natonator]

UR 3....

Same..

I assume it indicates second committee read. We are a few weeks ahead of the previous cycle with the UR3 date.

But what does it mean, for real? Like, November acceptances?

I doubt it. ED decisions will go first which come out around xmas. Then the first wave of RD decisions have come out at various points in January. But we are moving very very fast. I looked in the previous years thread and UR3 didn't happen until 12/4. It would be nice to get a December decision.

First RD decision 12/31 last year. So maybe a mid-December deal this year?

[Dcc617]

Thank you natonator. All I was asking for was some baseless and overly optimistic speculation.

[natonator]

Thank you natonator. All I was asking for was some baseless and overly optimistic speculation.

Happy to help

[Dcc617]

Thank you natonator. All I was asking for was some baseless and overly optimistic speculation.

Happy to help

Chicago Thanksgiving Decisionapalooza 2015!

[doublehoohopeful]

My money's on mid December RD acceptances.

[gobears!!]

Thank you natonator. All I was asking for was some baseless and overly optimistic speculation.

Happy to help

Chicago Thanksgiving Decisionapalooza 2015!

I am all for this. Good food will already be on the table so why not.