Harvard, C/O 2017, Applicants Thread (2013-2014) Forum

[crazyrobin]

I seem to notice that almost everyone who has submitted their applications are getting JS1. I'm just really curious and I know this has been asked way back years before but for this year, someone said Harvard may be interviewing like 1200 applicants for this year's cycle, how many sits do you think are gonna be filled just this year? And how many do you think there'd be seats for January onward? I'll be applying this December and still waiting for my October LSAT, I worry that for this year it'll be some sort of a disadvantage given that I notice that everyone seems to get the JS1 invite.

Maybe slightly disadvantaged?

Because some spots are filled, you have to compete with the remaining sits.

[splat232]

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[luckystar84]

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[The-Specs]

so about that slight disadvantage, would you say late oct submittal, early nov complete is in the "late" camp?

No.

[lawbeahs]

Anyone else in the 172+, 3.9+, no JS1 camp? Super disheartened, as HLS is my top choice. Is this really bad or just moderately bad?

[phillywc]

Just submitted. Take that, HS teachers

[AvatarEyes08]

Just submitted. Take that, HS teachers

Swear I said the exact same thing when I submitted

[mynameis08]

I seem to notice that almost everyone who has submitted their applications are getting JS1. I'm just really curious and I know this has been asked way back years before but for this year, someone said Harvard may be interviewing like 1200 applicants for this year's cycle, how many sits do you think are gonna be filled just this year? And how many do you think there'd be seats for January onward? I'll be applying this December and still waiting for my October LSAT, I worry that for this year it'll be some sort of a disadvantage given that I notice that everyone seems to get the JS1 invite.

Maybe slightly disadvantaged?

Because some spots are filled, you have to compete with the remaining sits.

Yeah it sounds like it's a slight disadvantage. From an interview with JS:

Yes, there is an advantage to applying early. But am I more lenient? No. There are far more applicants who could be successful at Harvard Law School than we have places for in the class. We try to keep the bar pretty consistent throughout, but it is true that a competitive applicant who applies earlier in the cycle is competing for a seat in the class during a time that very few seats have been filled. A student who applies later is being evaluated when I don’t have as many seats to spare.

Part of the advantage goes to the student who is well prepared earlier in the process. A student who is able to give their recommenders time to write a letter ends up having better support than one whose letter writer was in a rush. A personal statement that was fully edited is going to be better than one that was written at the last moment. At the same time, a student should apply when he or she can present the best application. If that means waiting for fall semester grades, or another LSAT test result, then for that student applying later is the right option. You will still be fully considered for a space in the class at whatever time you apply during the cycle.

http://www.admissionsdean.com/researchi ... sica-soban

ugh this almost scared the hell out of me? So does this mean I have to have really strong numbers if I apply late?

[04102014]

Just submitted. Take that, HS teachers

Hi Philly

[DrStudMuffin]

Anyone else in the 172+, 3.9+, no JS1 camp? Super disheartened, as HLS is my top choice. Is this really bad or just moderately bad?

There's still hope regardless, but when did you go complete?

[lawbeahs]

Anyone else in the 172+, 3.9+, no JS1 camp? Super disheartened, as HLS is my top choice. Is this really bad or just moderately bad?

There's still hope regardless, but when did you go complete?

That's what's most troubling- I went complete on 9/30 (complete email 10/10). I've gotten acceptances from UVA, Georgetown, and Duke, so I don't think there should be any major red flags in my app. But if that's true, I should have received a JS1, right? Ugh.

[lastsamurai]

If everyone who is new to this wants information, honestly just read some of last year's applicant thread. It's linked on the first page of this thread, and it will keep you all from freaking out for no reason. People got interviews at varying times regardless of complete dates. It's still October (last year no JS1 invites went out until October 31). There is plenty of time...

[The-Specs]

Anyone else in the 172+, 3.9+, no JS1 camp? Super disheartened, as HLS is my top choice. Is this really bad or just moderately bad?

There's still hope regardless, but when did you go complete?

That's what's most troubling- I went complete on 9/30 (complete email 10/10). I've gotten acceptances from UVA, Georgetown, and Duke, so I don't think there should be any major red flags in my app. But if that's true, I should have received a JS1, right? Ugh.

This may come as a shock but the admissions process at Harvard vs. the admissions process at UVA, Duke, or GeorgeTTTown is significantly different. As much as everyone talks about Harvard number-whoring it turns away nearly perfect numbers every year. The standard is just different. A red flag at Harvard may not be a red flag at a lesser T14 school. Nothing is a given in the T3, especially this year.

That being said, there is no need to worry yet. Wait until after New Years for that.

[Let It Roll]

If everyone who is new to this wants information, honestly just read some of last year's applicant thread. It's linked on the first page of this thread, and it will keep you all from freaking out for no reason. People got interviews at varying times regardless of complete dates. It's still October (last year no JS1 invites went out until October 31). There is plenty of time...

Thanks for the heads up. Much appreciated.

[staples88]

abc

[The-Specs]

what are some things considered red flags @ hls? their CF ?s are the most underinclusive out of all the t14

This is all anecdotal but a lack of any indication of intelectual curiosity, no expressed interest in the giving back to the school/class, no expressed interest in team building, arrogance, no indication that you will participate in class discussions, no indication that you are striving to be the best in your class not just one of the herd, etc. Numbers aren't enough they want something more at HLS.

Again, I don't know this from personal experience, this is what I have been told by friends and Alums.

[MyNameIsFlynn!]

what are some things considered red flags @ hls? their CF ?s are the most underinclusive out of all the t14

This is all anecdotal but a lack of any indication of intelectual curiosity, no expressed interest in the giving back to the school/class, no expressed interest in team building, arrogance, no indication that you will participate in class discussions, no indication that you are striving to be the best in your class not just one of the herd, etc. Numbers aren't enough they want something more at HLS.

lol. That sounds like something Rachel the paralegal would say

[The-Specs]

lol. That sounds like something Rachel the paralegal would say

Hahaha True enough though there is no way that she wouldn't have gotten into Harvard. URM, at least median GPA, 172 LSAT and 5+ years of WE from a top NYC Firm and killer LoR's. I could go for some of that magic.

[wtrc]

Well, I got my LSAT score. I contemplated this post weeks ago, and I am happy to report I won't be checking out of this thread I created. Excited for this cycle. Excited to join everyone more actively now. Will be applying within the week.

[04102014]

Well, I got my LSAT score. I contemplated this post weeks ago, and I am happy to report I won't be checking out of this thread I created. Excited for this cycle. Excited to join everyone more actively now. Will be applying within the week.

[wtrc]

Well, I got my LSAT score. I contemplated this post weeks ago, and I am happy to report I won't be checking out of this thread I created. Excited for this cycle. Excited to join everyone more actively now. Will be applying within the week.

Furthermore, I'm so pumped that OhPo will be actively joining us after he rocks the LSAT in 2 months.

[TheMostDangerousLG]

Complete 9/30, last status 9/30, complete acknowledgement email 10/10. No JS1 for me.

[062914123]

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[Happy Gilmore]

Complete 9/30, last status 9/30, complete acknowledgement email 10/10. No JS1 for me.

Close to the same. This is exactly how I feel.

[wtrc]

Well, I got my LSAT score. I contemplated this post weeks ago, and I am happy to report I won't be checking out of this thread I created. Excited for this cycle. Excited to join everyone more actively now. Will be applying within the week.

omg wtr i dont even belong in this thread anymore but


I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU GOOD LUCK!!!

Hey Bee I heard you got like... within a few points of the HLS median ON YOUR FIRST TAKE. Damn, I wish that happened to me- it took me three takes. Congrats! See you in December!