Georgetown 2013/ (2014) Forum

[kingsmill]

Just got waitlisted.

They said "The Committee has designated you as part of a small select group within the Preferred Waiting List that will be given priority as spaces open up in the entering class. "

Does this mean anything special or they just tell everybody the same thing?

First UCBerkeley rejection, then this... oh my god it's a sad day.

There's a regular WL, a preferred WL, then the select group within the PWL. What are your numbers? PM if you want.

I would be willing to bet thats just worded awkwardly and he's just on the PWL, as in the PWL is the small select group and he is now within it.

I think it's a PWL judging by their words. However this is the first 'WL' I ever received so I really don't know whether it's because I'm special or because they are nice in wording the WL letters.


As for numbers, I'm an international applicant with 179 LSAT and very low GPA. I consider myself a huge splitter. If this is YP, i'd say, i'm really shocked.

[beef wellington]

Just got waitlisted.

They said "The Committee has designated you as part of a small select group within the Preferred Waiting List that will be given priority as spaces open up in the entering class. "

Does this mean anything special or they just tell everybody the same thing?

First UCBerkeley rejection, then this... oh my god it's a sad day.

There's a regular WL, a preferred WL, then the select group within the PWL. What are your numbers? PM if you want.

I would be willing to bet thats just worded awkwardly and he's just on the PWL, as in the PWL is the small select group and he is now within it.

I think it's a PWL judging by their words. However this is the first 'WL' I ever received so I really don't know whether it's because I'm special or because they are nice in wording the WL letters.


As for numbers, I'm an international applicant with 179 LSAT and very low GPA. I consider myself a huge splitter. If this is YP, i'd say, i'm really shocked.

Again, there's an email for PWL people that doesn't mention the select group, and one that does. A lot of the people that got put in the select group yesterday did seem to be YP. But I'm in it and I'm not YP (171 3.2). So who knows.

[jbrowning82]

I have similar but slightly weaker numbers than you guys. I'm hoping my peace corps resume will get me in, basically. It's helped with other schools, but we'll see.

Don't know if I'd even bother with the WL.

[kingsmill]

Well, my email mentioned select group. Weird though, I kinda gain some confidence from this select group within PWL thing... hmm...

[lolwut]

Quick question for you all - and this isn't trolling of any sort. Why would you say Georgetown has (by far) the most LSN applicants? I know it's not a perfect representative sample but what gives? Legal market, school itself, class size, etc?

[beef wellington]

Quick question for you all - and this isn't trolling of any sort. Why would you say Georgetown has (by far) the most LSN applicants? I know it's not a perfect representative sample but what gives? Legal market, school itself, class size, etc?

I'd say all those things, plus its position as T14 gatekeeper probably makes it a lot of people's safety and a lot of people's reach.

[jbrowning82]

Well its the very bottom of what people consider to be the elite schools, the t14. Since they're at the bottom, more people are likely to choose them as an attainable reach school.

[sibley]

I disagree with the above logic.

[Flanker1067]

Yea Gtown may be ranked 14, but it doesn't seem to be the easiest to get into. I am looking at you Cornell.

Edit: I think the real reason is that it is a large school, in one of the most desirable markets.

[AngryAvocado]

Yea Gtown may be ranked 14, but it doesn't seem to be the easiest to get into. I am looking at you Cornell.

Edit: I think the real reason is that it is a large school, in one of the most desirable markets.

You have to factor in PT as well. In years past, Georgetown PT was considerably easier to get into and thus gave hope to many people with non-T14 numbers.

[welkyn]

may I ask when you went UR? thanks!

Just got waitlisted.


Again, there's an email for PWL people that doesn't mention the select group, and one that does. A lot of the people that got put in the select group yesterday did seem to be YP. But I'm in it and I'm not YP (171 3.2). So who knows.

[krispykitten]

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[Shlonster]

Just got waitlisted.

They said "The Committee has designated you as part of a small select group within the Preferred Waiting List that will be given priority as spaces open up in the entering class. "

Does this mean anything special or they just tell everybody the same thing?

First UCBerkeley rejection, then this... oh my god it's a sad day.

Just wanted to let you know, you're not alone. I got those exact same emails. If you find anything out about this "preferred group within a select group of preferred select people" let me know. Also, PM me your numbers if ya don't mind.

P.S. got in at Utah today, doesn't really ease the pain.

[Holly Golightly]

Just got waitlisted.

They said "The Committee has designated you as part of a small select group within the Preferred Waiting List that will be given priority as spaces open up in the entering class. "

Does this mean anything special or they just tell everybody the same thing?

First UCBerkeley rejection, then this... oh my god it's a sad day.

Just wanted to let you know, you're not alone. I got those exact same emails. If you find anything out about this "preferred group within a select group of preferred select people" let me know. Also, PM me your numbers if ya don't mind.

P.S. got in at Utah today, doesn't really ease the pain.

I also got the identical rejection from Berkeley and WL at G-town. Drowning my sorrows with beer and LOCI writing.

[xcountryjunkie]

Should I email them since I have been waiting since 1/28 for an alumni interview?

Yes. Sometimes you'll get alumns that will never contact you because it's low on their priorities list. Mine did that, so I emailed them after two weeks. Heard from the alumn within hours (they had contacted that alumn in the interim).

[amb123]

UR: 2/4
DR: 2/18

With a 165/3.6 I fully expect a small letter saying, "We regret to inform you..."

[rtw]

can someone explain to me what YP means... I don't have all this lingo down yet and URM while you are at it thanks

[sibley]

can someone explain to me what YP means... I don't have all this lingo down yet and URM while you are at it thanks

yield protect... basically, they think you'll go somewhere else and they don't want to lower their "accepted/attended" stats.

[rtw]

thanks..... so I was kinda close thought it meant "yea please" for the same reasons.... haha mines funnier but thanks for the info

[acdisagod]

I got the select group within the preferred waitlist email. Numbers are 3.6 171. Is this a good sign? I'm really hoping for a gtown acceptance.

[law_lover]

How long are applications usually under review? Should I expect to wait awhile?

[Kim617]

How long are applications usually under review? Should I expect to wait awhile?

It different for everyone. Mine took less than a week, some took months.

[tilghmab]

How long are applications usually under review? Should I expect to wait awhile?

Complete 10/28, interviewed 11/30, application held 12/4 -- still waiting for a decision. Just submitted a LOCI; I'm hoping they hold true to their promise in my hold e-mail that "a final decision will be mailed no later than Friday, February 26, 2010." Maybe I'll get extra-super-secret level waitlisted.

[xcountryjunkie]

can someone explain to me what YP means... I don't have all this lingo down yet and URM while you are at it thanks

yield protect... basically, they think you'll go somewhere else and they don't want to lower their "accepted/attended" stats.

To answer your second question, URM = Under Represented Minorities. This (generally) refers to African Americans, Native Americans, and (some) hispanics. These are the ethnic groups generally thought to be given a diversity bump in terms of admissions.

[ellexlaw]

DR 2/18..worried. this was one of my reach schools, but i had gone UR so many times i thought i might have a shot. DR 2/18- what do you think??