Yale c/o 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[gobears!!]

Did anyone hear anything? No new tweets and no activity here or on LSN. Yale, you promised!!

No news is good news right

[mdnyc]

Did anyone hear anything? No new tweets and no activity here or on LSN. Yale, you promised!!

I know, it's weird. Asha's tweeted out at about 8pm ET before, I think, so there may still be time. Or maybe she's only releasing a handful of admits and doesn't want to make a big to-do about it. She's done that before, as well.

[linguafranca90]

So... did anything happen yesterday?

[mdnyc]

So... did anything happen yesterday?

Unless they released some stealth admits, I think not. Back to the waiting game!

[getacluenancydrew]

Still nothing?

[Euthyphro]

If someone somehow miraculously gets accepted in the next few days, could they ask what exactly happened to 203?

Was it waylaid by a Great Old One who has awakened from its million-year slumber by the despair and anxiety of 0L appicants?

[kennj]

Just saw on twitter - calls incoming!

[JusPassItToWill]

Just saw on twitter - calls incoming!

I get really excited when I see posts like this, then I remember that I haven't even finished my Yale 250 yet

Good luck to everyone here!

[tflan19]

Just saw on twitter - calls incoming!

I get really excited when I see posts like this, then I remember that I haven't even finished my Yale 250 yet

Good luck to everyone here!

I too get really excited about these posts... until I remember how incredibly unlikely it is that they'll ever call me.

Nevertheless, here to cheer everyone else on! Good luck!

[clovis]

Anyone get the call today?

[mdnyc]

Anyone get the call today?

One person on LSN and the spreadsheet got in, although I think he or she is the same.

[GrayGamut]

Anyone get the call today?

One person on LSN and the spreadsheet got in, although I think he or she is the same.

Hey, yeah -- that was me! Got the call this afternoon and hastily put in my stats during a break at work. Good luck to everyone else -- sounds like there will be more good news in the next few days!

[skywalker446]

Anybody have some insight as to how using an admissions consultant or taking an LSAT prep course (or both) affects admit chances? I read the blog post from the Dean, but was hoping to get some more concrete examples (i.e. examples from people already admitted in this cycle or in past cycles who used consultants or took a prep course).

[Siegfried42]

Just saw on twitter - calls incoming!

I get really excited when I see posts like this, then I remember that I haven't even finished my Yale 250 yet

Good luck to everyone here!

+1 me too

[fmmf]

Anybody have some insight as to how using an admissions consultant or taking an LSAT prep course (or both) affects admit chances? I read the blog post from the Dean, but was hoping to get some more concrete examples (i.e. examples from people already admitted in this cycle or in past cycles who used consultants or took a prep course).

Could you share the link to the blog post?

[skywalker446]

Anybody have some insight as to how using an admissions consultant or taking an LSAT prep course (or both) affects admit chances? I read the blog post from the Dean, but was hoping to get some more concrete examples (i.e. examples from people already admitted in this cycle or in past cycles who used consultants or took a prep course).

Could you share the link to the blog post?

https://www.law.yale.edu/admissions/jd- ... -questions

[fmmf]

Anybody have some insight as to how using an admissions consultant or taking an LSAT prep course (or both) affects admit chances? I read the blog post from the Dean, but was hoping to get some more concrete examples (i.e. examples from people already admitted in this cycle or in past cycles who used consultants or took a prep course).

Could you share the link to the blog post?

https://www.law.yale.edu/admissions/jd- ... -questions

Thank you!

[ddo540]

I have a question. I'm planning on submitting my upcoming February 2016 LSAT score; will that be automatically taken into account even if I submit the application before the February score is out? Much appreciated.

According to my consultant, if you say to wait, then they'll try to wait, but they frequently will make a mistake and assess with your earlier score anyway. You do have to specifically tell them that you have another score pending.

Thanks for the answer. By "specifically telling them," do you mean sending in a written letter?

[getacluenancydrew]

Just noticed that Yale has been notifying acceptances every 4-6 days (with the exception of 12/22-12/31...winter break). Does anyone know if this will continue throughout the rest of the admissions cycle?

[schocolate]

Hey, yeah -- that was me! Got the call this afternoon and hastily put in my stats during a break at work. Good luck to everyone else -- sounds like there will be more good news in the next few days!

You have had an incredible cycle! Congratulations!

[jetsfan1]

Just noticed that Yale has been notifying acceptances every 4-6 days (with the exception of 12/22-12/31...winter break). Does anyone know if this will continue throughout the rest of the admissions cycle?

I mean, of course no one knows for sure, but I'll take a stab at speculating. At this point I would guess that Asha has already made the majority of her admits. Maybe she has a few more to make, but I think it's safe to say that at this point the majority are coming from professor reviews. And professors are pretty much on their own schedule. Some are on top of it and already have gone through their apps, while others will wait until the last minute in March/April. So essentially, no, I doubt it will continue exactly like this. I think we've hit the point in the cycle where Y is done with "waves" and will be shooting out admits as they come in from profs - more like "ripples."

Again, this is nothing more than baseless speculation, so please feel free to disagree with any of it

[Olliedemars]

Just noticed that Yale has been notifying acceptances every 4-6 days (with the exception of 12/22-12/31...winter break). Does anyone know if this will continue throughout the rest of the admissions cycle?

I mean, of course no one knows for sure, but I'll take a stab at speculating. At this point I would guess that Asha has already made the majority of her admits. Maybe she has a few more to make, but I think it's safe to say that at this point the majority are coming from professor reviews. And professors are pretty much on their own schedule. Some are on top of it and already have gone through their apps, while others will wait until the last minute in March/April. So essentially, no, I doubt it will continue exactly like this. I think we've hit the point in the cycle where Y is done with "waves" and will be shooting out admits as they come in from profs - more like "ripples."

Again, this is nothing more than baseless speculation, so please feel free to disagree with any of it

More baseless speculation, but I would guess presumptive admits occur into March. I doubt the Yale AdComms have read past applications that went complete mid-December (wasn't the last admit complete very early Dec?). If Asha's done with her selected admits, that means that those who submit between mid-Dec & Feb are at a disadvantage in the cycle, because of course going to prof review lowers your odds of admittance.
Considering how insistent YLS is about consistent standards throughout entire cycle, I'd bet Asha keeps at least one of her PA 'passes' 'til the very last app is read.

[jm935]

In one of the many times I've seen/heard her say "you have the same chances whenever you apply," she remembered directly admitting the very last app to come across her desk the previous cycle.

[jetsfan1]

Just noticed that Yale has been notifying acceptances every 4-6 days (with the exception of 12/22-12/31...winter break). Does anyone know if this will continue throughout the rest of the admissions cycle?

I mean, of course no one knows for sure, but I'll take a stab at speculating. At this point I would guess that Asha has already made the majority of her admits. Maybe she has a few more to make, but I think it's safe to say that at this point the majority are coming from professor reviews. And professors are pretty much on their own schedule. Some are on top of it and already have gone through their apps, while others will wait until the last minute in March/April. So essentially, no, I doubt it will continue exactly like this. I think we've hit the point in the cycle where Y is done with "waves" and will be shooting out admits as they come in from profs - more like "ripples."

Again, this is nothing more than baseless speculation, so please feel free to disagree with any of it

More baseless speculation, but I would guess presumptive admits occur into March. I doubt the Yale AdComms have read past applications that went complete mid-December (wasn't the last admit complete very early Dec?). If Asha's done with her selected admits, that means that those who submit between mid-Dec & Feb are at a disadvantage in the cycle, because of course going to prof review lowers your odds of admittance.
Considering how insistent YLS is about consistent standards throughout entire cycle, I'd bet Asha keeps at least one of her PA 'passes' 'til the very last app is read.

+1 Yeah that's well put. I guess what I meant was whereas during the cycle roughly 80 of the admits are direct from Asha, I bet she's already made at least 50 of them (there are currently 120ish in the Facebook group, so roughly half the class has already been admitted). So the rest of the admits are going to be skewed more towards prof decisions, thus less wave-y and more ripple-y.

Also, I know they say profs are reading apps from "early fall" and on. But I would highly doubt many of the pre Xmas admits were from prof review. These are most likely the can't miss candidates that Asha doesn't really have to think about (the few Rhodes/Marshalls/Mitchells and such they get every year, etc.) I'm just having trouble believing that not only are they a) getting sets of applications out to profs before Xmas, but that b) 3 different profs are already reviewing their 80ish apps. Not saying it can't happen, just much more likely these are Asha admits.

ETA: Also, saying that admits from Xmas on are skewed more heavily towards prof review than Asha doesn't mean applying later would put you at a disadvantage. Those types of apps are so rare and there is no set number she can admit (that I know of). So when they pop up, no matter when they went complete, they are in no matter what.

[Olliedemars]

Just noticed that Yale has been notifying acceptances every 4-6 days (with the exception of 12/22-12/31...winter break). Does anyone know if this will continue throughout the rest of the admissions cycle?

I mean, of course no one knows for sure, but I'll take a stab at speculating. At this point I would guess that Asha has already made the majority of her admits. Maybe she has a few more to make, but I think it's safe to say that at this point the majority are coming from professor reviews. And professors are pretty much on their own schedule. Some are on top of it and already have gone through their apps, while others will wait until the last minute in March/April. So essentially, no, I doubt it will continue exactly like this. I think we've hit the point in the cycle where Y is done with "waves" and will be shooting out admits as they come in from profs - more like "ripples."

Again, this is nothing more than baseless speculation, so please feel free to disagree with any of it

More baseless speculation, but I would guess presumptive admits occur into March. I doubt the Yale AdComms have read past applications that went complete mid-December (wasn't the last admit complete very early Dec?). If Asha's done with her selected admits, that means that those who submit between mid-Dec & Feb are at a disadvantage in the cycle, because of course going to prof review lowers your odds of admittance.
Considering how insistent YLS is about consistent standards throughout entire cycle, I'd bet Asha keeps at least one of her PA 'passes' 'til the very last app is read.

+1 Yeah that's well put. I guess what I meant was whereas during the cycle roughly 80 of the admits are direct from Asha, I bet she's already made at least 50 of them (there are currently 120ish in the Facebook group, so roughly half the class has already been admitted). So the rest of the admits are going to be skewed more towards prof decisions, thus less wave-y and more ripple-y.

Also, I know they say profs are reading apps from "early fall" and on. But I would highly doubt many of the pre Xmas admits were from prof review. These are most likely the can't miss candidates that Asha doesn't really have to think about (the few Rhodes/Marshalls/Mitchells and such they get every year, etc.) I'm just having trouble believing that not only are they a) getting sets of applications out to profs before Xmas, but that b) 3 different profs are already reviewing their 80ish apps. Not saying it can't happen, just much more likely these are Asha admits.

ETA: Also, saying that admits from Xmas on are skewed more heavily towards prof review than Asha doesn't mean applying later would put you at a disadvantage. Those types of apps are so rare and there is no set number she can admit (that I know of). So when they pop up, no matter when they went complete, they are in no matter what.

To your ETA: valid. And I've just decided that when I pen my memoirs on my law school application angsts & triumphs, I shall title it 'Less Wave-y and More Ripple-y.'