Harvard Law School c/o 2018 Waitlist Forum

[Eladriel]

I think I remember reading if you get a JS1 off the WL, your odds are much higher than if you had a JS1 prior to the WL.

[dreamandy]

So I'm guessing that we won't have any JS1 movement today? Or for a while, for that matter?

[90convoy]

I think I remember reading if you get a JS1 off the WL, your odds are much higher than if you had a JS1 prior to the WL.

haha...ive actually read the opposite

Edit: Never mind you were correct!

Complete -> WL
Of the 63 reported, 22 received JS1s and 12 of those then received JS2s. Only 3 reported outright rejections. So, 35% received JS1s, and in total, 19% received JS2s. However of those that received JS1s, 55% eventually received JS2s.

Complete -> JS1 -> WL
Of the 38 reported WL who already had JS1s, 10 received JS2s. Only 3 reported outright rejections. For this group, 26% received acceptances.

[Eladriel]

I think I remember reading if you get a JS1 off the WL, your odds are much higher than if you had a JS1 prior to the WL.

haha...ive actually read the opposite

Edit: Never mind you were correct!

Complete -> WL
Of the 63 reported, 22 received JS1s and 12 of those then received JS2s. Only 3 reported outright rejections. So, 35% received JS1s, and in total, 19% received JS2s. However of those that received JS1s, 55% eventually received JS2s.

Complete -> JS1 -> WL
Of the 38 reported WL who already had JS1s, 10 received JS2s. Only 3 reported outright rejections. For this group, 26% received acceptances.

Gotcha. That makes sense. Is the 2017 Oxy thread the source of that data?

[90convoy]

i saw it on page 2 of this thread. its a repost from the applicants thread I believe

[Cinderella24]

So I'm guessing that we won't have any JS1 movement today? Or for a while, for that matter?

Wondering the same thing...Hoping we're both wrong. Does anyone know?

[Mack.Hambleton]

slots are open on Monday again, not sure what that means

[mernburg]

slots are open on Monday again, not sure what that means

So how many slots are open in total?

[Mack.Hambleton]

20ish

[MustaphaMond]

Interesting. So, based on the above data, WL then JS1 applicants are accepted off the WL at double the rate of JS1 then WL applicants. Frustrating but I could see how that makes sense. They've kinda already interviewed and evaluated the JS1 then WL candidates and decided they could do without 'em.

[Eladriel]

Hey y'all. No idea how long I'm riding this WL - losing a deposit's one thing, but breaking a lease seems like a headache and a half. ♪Agony♪

Question - and yes, I admit I only read a few pages of last year's 47-page waitlist thread before giving up and asking here - do we believe they give preference to those on the WL who've already had a JS1? I have to imagine it's easier to just decide to admit someone you've already spoken to than invite a whole new wave of people, do interviews, etc. Of course, I hope I'm wrong

It seems like applicants have a better shot of acceptance if they have already received a JS1. However, if applicants receive a JS1 off of the WL, it appears they have a much higher chance. Sorry it's not that clear.

[Cinderella24]

My mother just told me "maybe you should just go to Columbia. I'm afraid you'll work too hard at Harvard . You might lose your sanity".

...Okay mom.

[mernburg]

looks like there won't be any more JS1s for a while

[kadyevna]

Interesting. So, based on the above data, WL then JS1 applicants accepted off the WL at double the rate of JS1 then WL applicants. Frustrating but I could see how that makes sense. They've kinda already interviewed and evaluated the JS1 then WL candidates and decided they could do without 'em.

this makes me sad we'll find out next week

[Mack.Hambleton]

looks like there won't be any more JS1s for a while

Maybe but the second wave should be in a week or two

[OxOx1986]

For people who submitted a LOCI via either US Mail or email, did you get a confirmation from the Admissions office?

[mernburg]

For people who submitted a LOCI via either US Mail or email, did you get a confirmation from the Admissions office?

I did a few days later (sent by email)

[swaggn]

For people who submitted a LOCI via either US Mail or email, did you get a confirmation from the Admissions office?

I did a few days later (sent by email)

+1

[qwertyTLS]

looks like there won't be any more JS1s for a while

Maybe but the second wave should be in a week or two

yeah my guess is we might see another one the last or second last week of may.

also mack i'm surprised you're remaining on the WL lol - i feel like you're one of the biggest supporters of "take the money and run" would you go to HLS if you got in?

[Mack.Hambleton]

I'm fortunate enough to have a few different resources (SO paying COL, savings, some parental help etc) where I should be able to keep my COA under 100k, so I would definitely consider it

[Eladriel]

Nothing wrong with that.

[qwertyTLS]

I'm fortunate enough to have a few different resources (SO paying COL, savings, some parental help etc) where I should be able to keep my COA under 100k, so I would definitely consider it

nice man, makes sense - figured there must be something. good luck with the interview next week!

[qwertyTLS]

we're up to 31 withdrawn acceptances on LSN

[viralcow]

So can anyone shed some light on JS1? What sort of questions will be asked, other than your standard, why Harvard, why law?

[wonka]

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