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Re: George Washington 2015-2016 Applicants

Post by mornincounselor » Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:47 am

sam509 wrote:I applied on January 4, 2016, got waitlisted on January 28, 2016. I've sent two LOCI. LSAT: 150, GPA: 3.4. I go to an Ivy League. Does anyone know my chances of getting in? I know my numbers aren't amazing, but I come from a unique/disadvantaged background (which I wrote about in a diversity statement). I'm just frustrated because I hate waiting and I don't know what else I can do... Sorry if this doesn't follow the flow of the thread, this is my first post on this website.
Well, if you got waitlisted (rather than denied outright) it means there is something about you that they liked. I'm not sure your chances off the waitlist (have you checked out mylsn.info?) but it's good to show continued interest with letters. There is a time right around when the first deposit deadline happens where the school will already have their medians in place and they will likely have room to let in a few students they like pretty much regardless of the LSAT/GPA hard factors.

Of course, you also have to consider that these students never got much scholarship money so I would still recommend considering sitting out and retaking the LSAT.

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Post by robertloblawslawblog » Tue Mar 08, 2016 1:23 pm

Anyone have any intel on what happens after you submit a scholarship reconsideration request?

I know they are all due by 3/15. So my guess is that on 3/15 there are some auto-yeses to reconsideration, some auto-nos and they reach out to the rest of us for more info. I just hope it's all sorted out by when some of my seat deposits are due on 4/1.

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Post by jlaw20161 » Tue Mar 08, 2016 3:05 pm

cj346 wrote:
BDMPKT wrote:In but disappointed with the scholarship money. Any success with the scholarship adjustment requests?
Planning on sending mine in tonight, so hopefully!

Also, anybody planning on going to the ASW event on April 1?
Haven't heard anything back on the scholarship adjustment yet, but I am planning on attending ASW on the 1st!

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Post by rpo213 » Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:31 pm

robertloblawslawblog wrote:Anyone have any intel on what happens after you submit a scholarship reconsideration request?

I know they are all due by 3/15. So my guess is that on 3/15 there are some auto-yeses to reconsideration, some auto-nos and they reach out to the rest of us for more info. I just hope it's all sorted out by when some of my seat deposits are due on 4/1.
In case helpful, below is the auto message generated once you submit the reconsideration request, which would suggest if you haven't heard by 4/1 that you need to put down a seat deposit for the dance to continue/maintain your initial award:

Thank you for submitting our Scholarship Reconsideration Form. The Scholarship Committee will get back to you as soon as possible with their final decision. Also, please be aware that you will be required to submit your deposit by the given deadline to secure a seat in our incoming class. For those seeking an increase in their current scholarship award, failure to submit your deposit by the deadline means that we will not be able to guarantee you your initial award or that the Committee will grant you increased award.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact our office via e-mail at inatgw@law.gwu.edu or via phone at 202.994.7230.

-GW Law Admissions Team

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Re: George Washington 2015-2016 Applicants

Post by splitterfromhell » Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:38 pm

Is GW's deposit deadline actually April 1? That could be the earliest I've seen.

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Re: George Washington 2015-2016 Applicants

Post by cj346 » Tue Mar 08, 2016 5:00 pm

splitterfromhell wrote:Is GW's deposit deadline actually April 1? That could be the earliest I've seen.
My admitted student portal says April 15.

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Post by darkchildnana » Tue Mar 08, 2016 5:03 pm

splitterfromhell wrote:Is GW's deposit deadline actually April 1? That could be the earliest I've seen.
Nope! April 15

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Post by robertloblawslawblog » Tue Mar 08, 2016 5:17 pm

Sorry if I confused folks with my initial post. Another top choice of mine has a April 1 seat deposit deadline.

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Post by splitterfromhell » Tue Mar 08, 2016 5:38 pm

cj346 wrote:
splitterfromhell wrote:Is GW's deposit deadline actually April 1? That could be the earliest I've seen.
My admitted student portal says April 15.
Whew! Was worried ASD was going to end with an ultimatum.

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Re: George Washington 2015-2016 Applicants

Post by cj346 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 1:18 am

Submitted my reconsideration form but never got an email confirmation. Does anyone know if I was supposed to?

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Post by hammocklv06 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:30 am

cj346 wrote:Submitted my reconsideration form but never got an email confirmation. Does anyone know if I was supposed to?
I didn't either, and I submitted a few weeks ago so I don't think we're supposed to receive anything.

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Post by cj346 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 11:47 am

hammocklv06 wrote:
cj346 wrote:Submitted my reconsideration form but never got an email confirmation. Does anyone know if I was supposed to?
I didn't either, and I submitted a few weeks ago so I don't think we're supposed to receive anything.
Good to know, thanks!

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Post by cj346 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:09 pm

Started a GW Class of 2019 thread, BTW.

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Re: George Washington 2015-2016 Applicants

Post by jlaw20161 » Fri Mar 11, 2016 11:37 am

Disappointed to see GW fall in this year's US News rankings... from 22 down to 25

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Post by missie » Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:42 am

jlaw20161 wrote:Disappointed to see GW fall in this year's US News rankings... from 22 down to 25
+1 :(


side note - has anyone heard back regarding scholarship reconsideration?

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Post by squirtlesquad14 » Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:40 am

missie wrote:
jlaw20161 wrote:Disappointed to see GW fall in this year's US News rankings... from 22 down to 25
+1 :(


side note - has anyone heard back regarding scholarship reconsideration?
Nope :(

Was there a date we were supposed to hear back by?

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Post by missie » Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:37 pm

squirtlesquad14 wrote:
missie wrote:
jlaw20161 wrote:Disappointed to see GW fall in this year's US News rankings... from 22 down to 25
+1 :(


side note - has anyone heard back regarding scholarship reconsideration?
Nope :(

Was there a date we were supposed to hear back by?
I don't remember seeing any date - I spoke with the admissions office a little over a week ago, and they mentioned that the committee had not yet begun reviewing reconsideration requests...here's hoping they have by now

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Re: George Washington 2015-2016 Applicants

Post by lampy » Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:24 pm

I went to 'decision made' today. Hoping that the Ides of March bring no ill will my way. 3/2 submission date.

Any knowledge on how long until I see an email? (based upon an afternoon 'decision made status; my guess is that my status changed to decision made around 3 or 4pm est today 3/15)
Or any k/w on how long until ASW is typically a relevant indicator?

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Post by birnbauk » Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:09 am

Went decision made yesterday (3/15)! And of course, the GW offices are closed today because of this metro shutdown. Anyone know if the email system is automated/can work while offices are closed? Or should I assume I am waiting until at least tomorrow?

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Re: George Washington 2015-2016 Applicants

Post by dmurd » Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:34 am

missie wrote:
squirtlesquad14 wrote:
missie wrote:
jlaw20161 wrote:Disappointed to see GW fall in this year's US News rankings... from 22 down to 25
+1 :(


side note - has anyone heard back regarding scholarship reconsideration?
Nope :(

Was there a date we were supposed to hear back by?
I don't remember seeing any date - I spoke with the admissions office a little over a week ago, and they mentioned that the committee had not yet begun reviewing reconsideration requests...here's hoping they have by now
When I talked to them last week they said they would begin to look at reconsideration requests after March 15th, and would let us know anytime from now until April 15th. Hoping for a quick decision!

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Re: George Washington 2015-2016 Applicants

Post by lampy » Wed Mar 16, 2016 1:32 pm

I was just able to log into the ASW portal. Does this mean that I am admitted?

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Post by lampy » Wed Mar 16, 2016 1:37 pm

It let me create an account and log in to see all the info about seat deposits, preview day, financial planning and what not. Does this mean that I am in?

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Post by cj346 » Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:10 pm

lampy wrote:It let me create an account and log in to see all the info about seat deposits, preview day, financial planning and what not. Does this mean that I am in?
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