Harvard Waitlist Statistics Forum

[iwanttogotolawschool]

Got the call this morning...it lasted thirty seconds. "Do you still want to come?" Yes. "Are you sure? Because I know by now you've accepted somewhere else." Yes. "Okay...Welcome to Harvard."

So the first batch of calls is definitely not an interview batch.

That is awesome.

[serenavanderwoodsen]

CONGRATS McBeths!!!! Awesome indeed.

[chrisrc]

I had a normal TS1 this morning - first conversation with Dean Stock. Seemed exceptionally brief (2-3 minutes tops), but no on-the-spot admission offer. Perhaps I blew it?

[Ecureuil]

Chrisrc, don't worry. According to last year's LSN stats, there was a mix of instant admits and people admitted two days later (more in the latter group).

[hegemonyhog]

Just had mine - spot's mine if I decide to forsake the Darrow!

Damn decisions.

[chrisrc]

Chrisrc, don't worry. According to last year's LSN stats, there was a mix of instant admits and people admitted two days later (more in the latter group).

Thanks for the encouragement, Ecureuil. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[iwanttogotolawschool]

Just had mine - spot's mine if I decide to forsake the Darrow!

Damn decisions.

I think you should take the Darrow and run...

[themillsman22]

Congrats everyone! It's great to hear people getting accepted. Chris, would you mind pm'ing or posting your stats? Thanks.

[Ecureuil]

Just spoke to Toby. Here's to hoping for my 3rd admit call!

[curious]

I am rooting for you Ecureuil.. I recall us lamenting over this HLS thing since September of last year!!! I am heading to CLS but you can do it!!!

[themillsman22]

GL Ecu! I'm sure good news will be coming shortly.

[serenavanderwoodsen]

pulling for you ecu! good luck.

[LadyLaw]

Help. Went complete at HLS 2/28. Going CRAZY. no word at all.

wl at sls, cls, penn, nyu

in at gtown, uva, northwestern

rejected at yls, boalt, uchicago.

any thoughts?

edit: says complete email sent 2/28. went complete 2/15

[USCtrojan86]

LL- If you want predictions or guesstimates of what you might be looking at, we need your stats. LSAT? GPA? URM status? Any notable soft factors?

[themillsman22]

Help. Went complete at HLS 2/28. Going CRAZY. no word at all.

wl at sls, cls, penn, nyu

in at gtown, uva, northwestern

rejected at yls, boalt, uchicago.

any thoughts?

edit: says complete email sent 2/28. went complete 2/15

What are your stats? At this point, I'm sure you're aware that you are either W/L or rejected. I couldn't really predict one way or the other without your #'s.

[LadyLaw]

lsat 167
gpa 3.9
professional actress

[themillsman22]

Lady, while your LSAT is a bit low, Harvard does tend to favor people on their waitlist with low GPAs. To give an honest assessment, I would say there's a so-so chance you'll be WL, but not the best chance after. On a positive note, 2 people have made it off the WL (that we know of) with your #'s, and you have an interesting soft, so it's not impossible. Whatever happens, best of luck! You have some phenomenal options if Harvard doesn't come through.

[themillsman22]

UPDATE:
(from this thread)
172, 3.3 U ---> in
171, 4.0 ----> in
172, 3.9 ----> called, waiting
172, 3.9 ----> called, waiting
(from LSN)
171, 3.9 ----> in

The early round of calls seems to fit with past cycles. The 171-172 with a 3.9+ still appears to be the group to be in. I should note that 2 of the people on the list received a PCEM during the cycle, and were contacted again after the waitlist.

Note: I have updated the original post to reflect this data as well.

[themillsman22]

For those trying to figure out when/if they'll get a call:

The dates people were accepted off LSN last cycle:

5-01-07: 1
5-09-07: 3
5-11-07: 5
5-18-07: 2
6-04-07: 1
7-12-07: 1

Thoughts: Seems like there is an initial set (which have already gone out). Obviously these people were really close the first time around. Some of them even had a PCEM and TS1, but didn't seal the deal with a TS2. There seems to be another wave that follows shortly thereafter (my guess would be late this week or early next week). After that, I would expect that it's mostly just stragglers when they figure out what they might be missing from their class.

Note: This has also been added to the OP.

[Macbethslady]

Help. Went complete at HLS 2/28. Going CRAZY. no word at all.

wl at sls, cls, penn, nyu

in at gtown, uva, northwestern

rejected at yls, boalt, uchicago.

any thoughts?

edit: says complete email sent 2/28. went complete 2/15

Hmmm...to make sure I hadn't been forgotten, I posted a comment on Toby's blog. It was a question about the blog itself (something random) and I mentioned I was a current applicant, but didn't come out and complain about being forgotten. He answered the comment with an email and mentioned I was still "in the mix." So...it's worth a try. It's a way to remind him you exist and get some communication without seeming like you're harassing Harvard. Just use your real email when you post on the blog.

[Macbethslady]

Here's the link: --LinkRemoved--

[biladiabla]

One thing that is confusing me:
When TS calls and asks you if you have deposited elsewhere at this point, he must realize that almost everyone on the waitlist has. So, why is he asking? Of course we have. When you say yes, could that possibly work against you?

[2011student]

One thing that is confusing me:
When TS calls and asks you if you have deposited elsewhere at this point, he must realize that almost everyone on the waitlist has. So, why is he asking? Of course we have. When you say yes, could that possibly work against you?

I imagined it was just so TS could have the satisfaction of knowing what school he just grabbed a student from.

[mok749]

Good luck ecu! I've got a feeling you'll get in.

I had my call this morning. Same deal as other people's second interviews. Said i wanted to come. Accepted immediately. This is the end of my cycle, and the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me.

172 3.96

[tx2102]

So is anyone going to say no?