American University 2011 Applicants Forum

[mexicanwa]

In at WCL via e-mail! This is a huge relief because it was the first decision I've received... Phew. I sent in all my applications within the 2nd-3rd week of January but I went complete at all schools almost immediately.

Received: 01/19
Decision: 01/31
Stats: 163 (most recent)/156, 3.33

Definitely considering WCL, especially if I don't get into my reach schools.

Hmmm sent the same day with similar stats and still no decision for me.

[queenlizzie13]

I withdrew. Good luck to everyone still waiting and best wishes to those who decide to attend!

[jarofsoup]

Does anyone here know what chances are comming off of the wait-list. I was suprised that I even got wait listed...

[cowgirl_bebop]

Does anyone here know what chances are comming off of the wait-list. I was suprised that I even got wait listed...

I think it depends on if you were borderline or if you were a victim of American's YP.

[mimi82]

Does anyone here know what chances are comming off of the wait-list. I was suprised that I even got wait listed...

I was waitlisted too...from what i've read through my google search its not too easy. I'm going to the info session and writing LOCI. Also using a couple of my contacts at the school too. Hey I'm trying anything.

[jarofsoup]

Does anyone here know what chances are comming off of the wait-list. I was suprised that I even got wait listed...

I think it depends on if you were borderline or if you were a victim of American's YP.

I am borderline above 25th GPA 157 LSAT for part time. Post grad. work with good grades and work experience.

I am just concerned I will have to wait until August.

[URMdan]

I don't understand the fuss over YP. If you are YP'ed and really want to go to the school, can't you just contact the school and let them know you'd really like to go there if they accept you?

[cowgirl_bebop]

I don't understand the fuss over YP. If you are YP'ed and really want to go to the school, can't you just contact the school and let them know you'd really like to go there if they accept you?

Id say its

a) pride
b) people may want to use that acceptance and any possible merit aid as a bargaining chip
c) the added hassle of having to beg a school you are qualified to get into

[jarofsoup]

If it was your top chioce ED is the best option(besides the possible lack of scholarship options)

[jarofsoup]

For the green folks here...


http://www.american.edu/media/news/2011 ... ustainable

[mexicanwa]

I asked this at the top of the page but it seems to have been lost in the discussion. Is there any reason for concern if I sent my app in on 1/19 and there have been others (with similar sent dates and stats) that have already received decisions?

[cowgirl_bebop]

I asked this at the top of the page but it seems to have been lost in the discussion. Is there any reason for concern if I sent my app in on 1/19 and there have been others (with similar sent dates and stats) that have already received decisions?

I wouldnt be too concerned because there are others still waiting as well. I went complete on 1/14 and am still sitting at complete.

[Flips88]

I asked this at the top of the page but it seems to have been lost in the discussion. Is there any reason for concern if I sent my app in on 1/19 and there have been others (with similar sent dates and stats) that have already received decisions?

I wouldnt be too concerned because there are others still waiting as well. I went complete on 1/14 and am still sitting at complete.

+1

[mexicanwa]

Thanks guys

[MTKennedy]

I asked this at the top of the page but it seems to have been lost in the discussion. Is there any reason for concern if I sent my app in on 1/19 and there have been others (with similar sent dates and stats) that have already received decisions?

I wouldnt be too concerned because there are others still waiting as well. I went complete on 1/14 and am still sitting at complete.

+1

You are concerned about 1/19!!! I've been sitting at complete since 11/11

[lsatextreme]

I asked this at the top of the page but it seems to have been lost in the discussion. Is there any reason for concern if I sent my app in on 1/19 and there have been others (with similar sent dates and stats) that have already received decisions?

I wouldnt be too concerned because there are others still waiting as well. I went complete on 1/14 and am still sitting at complete.

+1

You are concerned about 1/19!!! I've been sitting at complete since 11/11

you must be a splitter bc it sounds like they're definitely holding out on you

[jplwine]

I don't understand the fuss over YP. If you are YP'ed and really want to go to the school, can't you just contact the school and let them know you'd really like to go there if they accept you?

Id say its

a) pride
b) people may want to use that acceptance and any possible merit aid as a bargaining chip
c) the added hassle of having to beg a school you are qualified to get into

Stupid question...what is YP?

[cowgirl_bebop]

I don't understand the fuss over YP. If you are YP'ed and really want to go to the school, can't you just contact the school and let them know you'd really like to go there if they accept you?

Id say its

a) pride
b) people may want to use that acceptance and any possible merit aid as a bargaining chip
c) the added hassle of having to beg a school you are qualified to get into

Stupid question...what is YP?

Yield protection. Schools like American WL or deny students who are obviously qualified, usually well above both medians, because they know they will likely get into a better school and not show up anyway.

[jplwine]

I don't understand the fuss over YP. If you are YP'ed and really want to go to the school, can't you just contact the school and let them know you'd really like to go there if they accept you?

Id say its

a) pride
b) people may want to use that acceptance and any possible merit aid as a bargaining chip
c) the added hassle of having to beg a school you are qualified to get into

Stupid question...what is YP?

Yield protection. Schools like American WL or deny students who are obviously qualified, usually well above both medians, because they know they will likely get into a better school and not show up anyway.

Thanks

[gdane]

School usually take a month or two to get back to you. For those that have been complete since the 19th, keep waiting. Its only been 2 weeks.

If AU YP'd you and youre still interested, they'll snatch you from the waitlist immediately after they go to it. Last year most of the WL-Accepted people were in the 161-164 range. Not sure about GPA.

Just send in some well written LOCI's that demonstrate how committed you are to AU.

Good luck everyone!

[Patriot29]

I just got waitlisted with a 3.5/157 (non-URM). You think they're messin with me? Why would they torture me like this instead of a flat out rejection!!!! Also, what happens if you write a LOCI but later down the line find out that you got into a better school (I'm hoping for UConn which is a better school for me)?

[jarofsoup]

I just got waitlisted with a 3.5/157 (non-URM). You think they're messin with me? Why would they torture me like this instead of a flat out rejection!!!! Also, what happens if you write a LOCI but later down the line find out that you got into a better school (I'm hoping for UConn which is a better school for me)?

An LOCI is not binding....

[HappyinDC]

I just got waitlisted with a 3.5/157 (non-URM). You think they're messin with me? Why would they torture me like this instead of a flat out rejection!!!! Also, what happens if you write a LOCI but later down the line find out that you got into a better school (I'm hoping for UConn which is a better school for me)?

An LOCI is not binding....

Another dumb question....I cannot for the life of me figure out what LOCI stands for. Help?

[Justathought]

I just got waitlisted with a 3.5/157 (non-URM). You think they're messin with me? Why would they torture me like this instead of a flat out rejection!!!! Also, what happens if you write a LOCI but later down the line find out that you got into a better school (I'm hoping for UConn which is a better school for me)?

An LOCI is not binding....

Another dumb question....I cannot for the life of me figure out what LOCI stands for. Help?

Letter of Continued Interest.

[mexicanwa]

I just got waitlisted with a 3.5/157 (non-URM). You think they're messin with me? Why would they torture me like this instead of a flat out rejection!!!! Also, what happens if you write a LOCI but later down the line find out that you got into a better school (I'm hoping for UConn which is a better school for me)?

An LOCI is not binding....

Another dumb question....I cannot for the life of me figure out what LOCI stands for. Help?

Letter of continued interest