Vanderbilt University Law School c/o 2019 (2015-2016) Applicants Forum

[Jgd272]

Any word on scholarships yet? Unfortunately, I have a feeling it's still premature...

[hopefuljumbo23]

Any word on scholarships yet? Unfortunately, I have a feeling it's still premature...

Nothing yet, but eagerly awaiting!!!

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[kylethedog]

I wrote the additional application for the Vanderbilt named scholarships. Does anybody know what month these are generally distributed?

Judging off last year's thread, they should start handing out interviews for top contenders within the next couple of weeks if they keep a similar format to last year

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[GreenJay]

Vandy 3L here. Also available to answer any questions.

As a general range, where would you guess the curve typically sits for median, top 1/3, and dean's list? I've heard median is like 3.15ish and dean's is in the ballpark of 3.5XX-3.6XX - does that sound right to you?

I'm interested in this as well

Dean's list is almost always in the low 3.7 range. I would guess median is a little higher than 3.15 and closer to the 3.3 range.

[mpellenberger]

So I went back through the status checker (shocking, I know) and have a blank entry under mailings, dated 01/19/2016. Does anyone know what this could be? The optimistic side of me wants to think scholarship but... the realist in me thinks it's an error. Does anyone else see this on theirs?

Edit: It was actually probably me registering for ASW. I thought that was on 1/20, but it may well have been 1/19. Never mind....

[hopefuljumbo23]

I wrote the additional application for the Vanderbilt named scholarships. Does anybody know what month these are generally distributed?

Judging off last year's thread, they should start handing out interviews for top contenders within the next couple of weeks if they keep a similar format to last year

I just got an email from them that said they'll award scholarships in late February, but last years thread showed applicants receiving scholarship offers in early February if I'm not mistaken. Hopefully they follow the same timeline this year!

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[BirdLawExpert]

I went complete 12 weeks ago and still haven't heard back. I assume that no news means bad news at this point.

I'm in the same boat and honestly I have no idea either way. I'm considering sending a quick email asking if they're missing anything from my application*, but that might do more harm than good if I'm on the fence for any reason.

*Actually thinking about doing this for all of the schools where I've been under review for more than 10 weeks with no word, but like I said it might not be a good idea.

[JuliusCaesar]

I went complete 12 weeks ago and still haven't heard back. I assume that no news means bad news at this point.

I'm in the same boat and honestly I have no idea either way. I'm considering sending a quick email asking if they're missing anything from my application*, but that might do more harm than good if I'm on the fence for any reason.

*Actually thinking about doing this for all of the schools where I've been under review for more than 10 weeks with no word, but like I said it might not be a good idea.

You haven't gotten a UR notification or anything? I went complete around 5 weeks ago and still not UR. Hopefully I don't have to wait 12+ weeks to hear *anything*.

[BirdLawExpert]

I went complete 12 weeks ago and still haven't heard back. I assume that no news means bad news at this point.

I'm in the same boat and honestly I have no idea either way. I'm considering sending a quick email asking if they're missing anything from my application*, but that might do more harm than good if I'm on the fence for any reason.

*Actually thinking about doing this for all of the schools where I've been under review for more than 10 weeks with no word, but like I said it might not be a good idea.

You haven't gotten a UR notification or anything? I went complete around 5 weeks ago and still not UR. Hopefully I don't have to wait 12+ weeks to hear *anything*.

Currently my status checker says

"Application Complete - 11/5/2015"

I interviewed some time around November 15th.

The banner across the top reads

"Our selection process includes detailed review of individual application files by multiple readers, as well as comparisons of files completed at different times. This “rolling” process allows for extending the time frame of consideration for individual files when necessary and ensures that each file receives full and fair individual consideration in the context of the applicant pool.

Although we act on individual applications as quickly as possible, the time required to reach a decision varies from case to case. In general, decisions on files completed and submitted for review in September and October are normally rendered from December through January. Decisions on files completed in November or later are normally rendered eight to twelve weeks after the date on which the individual file becomes complete.

Interview Participants: Once your interview has been completed and submitted by your interviewer your application review will be expedited."

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[Tycho]

I went complete 12 weeks ago and still haven't heard back. I assume that no news means bad news at this point.

I'm in the same boat and honestly I have no idea either way. I'm considering sending a quick email asking if they're missing anything from my application*, but that might do more harm than good if I'm on the fence for any reason.

*Actually thinking about doing this for all of the schools where I've been under review for more than 10 weeks with no word, but like I said it might not be a good idea.

You haven't gotten a UR notification or anything? I went complete around 5 weeks ago and still not UR. Hopefully I don't have to wait 12+ weeks to hear *anything*.

Currently my status checker says

"Application Complete - 11/5/2015"

I interviewed some time around November 15th.

The banner across the top reads

"Our selection process includes detailed review of individual application files by multiple readers, as well as comparisons of files completed at different times. This “rolling” process allows for extending the time frame of consideration for individual files when necessary and ensures that each file receives full and fair individual consideration in the context of the applicant pool.

Although we act on individual applications as quickly as possible, the time required to reach a decision varies from case to case. In general, decisions on files completed and submitted for review in September and October are normally rendered from December through January. Decisions on files completed in November or later are normally rendered eight to twelve weeks after the date on which the individual file becomes complete.

Interview Participants: Once your interview has been completed and submitted by your interviewer your application review will be expedited."

At least you're not alone in being 12 weeks under review. Mine reads identically. Disappointing that this is the "expedited" application review.

FWIW, my status checker never said "under review" before I got in, just "Application Complete".

ETA: Really hoping you guys get some good news soon. Your wait sounds brutal.

[BirdLawExpert]

At least you're not alone in being 12 weeks under review. Mine reads identically. Disappointing that this is the "expedited" application review.

FWIW, my status checker never said "under review" before I got in, just "Application Complete".

ETA: Really hoping you guys get some good news soon. Your wait sounds brutal.

Thanks! I've just gotten to the point where I assume I won't ever hear back haha.

And yeah, WC, the "expedited" blurb is basically just laughing at us at this point

[thedon92]

Checking in.

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[arklaw13]

Pretty sure I saw a bunch of fedex boxes at the front desk on Thursday. Could be a round of black boxes. Or they could have been something delivered to the law school.

[Specter1389]

I've been complete since early September. Interview was accomplished in September as well.

[buggiebug]

I've been completely since October 27 and interviewed during the second week of November

[squirtlesquad14]

At least you're not alone in being 12 weeks under review. Mine reads identically. Disappointing that this is the "expedited" application review.

FWIW, my status checker never said "under review" before I got in, just "Application Complete".

ETA: Really hoping you guys get some good news soon. Your wait sounds brutal.

Thanks! I've just gotten to the point where I assume I won't ever hear back haha.

And yeah, WC, the "expedited" blurb is basically just laughing at us at this point

I feel like I got a quick decision because they felt bad for me. I went through like 4 weeks of them trying to set me up with an alumni interview but whoever they were reaching out to locally never responded, so I finally just did a Skype interview with the lady from the admissions office who sets up the interviews, and then got my acceptance a week later.

[BirdLawExpert]

I've been completely since October 27 and interviewed during the second week of November

I've been complete since early September. Interview was accomplished in September as well.

[Scalvert]

So I went back through the status checker (shocking, I know) and have a blank entry under mailings, dated 01/19/2016. Does anyone know what this could be? The optimistic side of me wants to think scholarship but... the realist in me thinks it's an error. Does anyone else see this on theirs?

Edit: It was actually probably me registering for ASW. I thought that was on 1/20, but it may well have been 1/19. Never mind....

I have the same blank entry under mailings dated 1/29. I, too, recently registered for ASW and was wondering the same thing. Did you actually receive anything in the mail? (hoping it was scholly info as well. )

[cecrum]

I've been completely since October 27 and interviewed during the second week of November

I've been complete since early September. Interview was accomplished in September as well.

I had almost the exact same story as you, same submission time and interviews and only recently heard back. I think they are just ungodly slow/disorganized. Looking at your LSAT though, you shouldnt have any problems getting in, so I wouldnt worry (annoying as it is).

[mpellenberger]

So I went back through the status checker (shocking, I know) and have a blank entry under mailings, dated 01/19/2016. Does anyone know what this could be? The optimistic side of me wants to think scholarship but... the realist in me thinks it's an error. Does anyone else see this on theirs?

Edit: It was actually probably me registering for ASW. I thought that was on 1/20, but it may well have been 1/19. Never mind....

I have the same blank entry under mailings dated 1/29. I, too, recently registered for ASW and was wondering the same thing. Did you actually receive anything in the mail? (hoping it was scholly info as well. )

Negative, no physical mailing (at least, not yet).