Harvard Law c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[seeprybyrun]

Just wanted to let you all know that my friend who applied early/mid January got a ding earlier this week. Seems like they might be sending out tiny waves?

Out of curiosity, was it at what appears to be the usual time (2pm ET)?

[chandhi]

Just wanted to let you all know that my friend who applied early/mid January got a ding earlier this week. Seems like they might be sending out tiny waves?

Out of curiosity, was it at what appears to be the usual time (2pm ET)?

I don't know and don't want to ask haha

[seeprybyrun]

Just wanted to let you all know that my friend who applied early/mid January got a ding earlier this week. Seems like they might be sending out tiny waves?

Out of curiosity, was it at what appears to be the usual time (2pm ET)?

I don't know and don't want to ask haha

Fair enough!

[WordsworthIsBae]

Has HLS released decisions on a Saturday in the past?

[suitsandpotions]

Has HLS released decisions on a Saturday in the past?

I wouldn't be surprised this time around since it seems like they're so behind.

[dddddd90]

Has HLS released decisions on a Saturday in the past?

I wouldn't be surprised this time around since it seems like they're so behind.

I understand how JS2 calls would put them behind/be demanding on their time, but it seems like the WL wave is probably as simple as pressing a button to get the mail-merge running. My guess is that they'll release those either today or tomorrow -- no reason to hold off til Saturday. Will they make calls on Saturday? I'm thinking the admissions folks probably have other plans.

[suitsandpotions]

Has HLS released decisions on a Saturday in the past?

I wouldn't be surprised this time around since it seems like they're so behind.

I understand how JS2 calls would put them behind/be demanding on their time, but it seems like the WL wave is probably as simple as pressing a button to get the mail-merge running. My guess is that they'll release those either today or tomorrow -- no reason to hold off til Saturday. Will they make calls on Saturday? I'm thinking the admissions folks probably have other plans.

I agree. A WL/Ding wave really shouldn't take that long. My guess is they already have a list of who is getting which but they're sorting through the later applications that haven't been thoroughly reviewed so that they can place them in one of the two groups.

[WordsworthIsBae]

Has HLS released decisions on a Saturday in the past?

I wouldn't be surprised this time around since it seems like they're so behind.

I understand how JS2 calls would put them behind/be demanding on their time, but it seems like the WL wave is probably as simple as pressing a button to get the mail-merge running. My guess is that they'll release those either today or tomorrow -- no reason to hold off til Saturday. Will they make calls on Saturday? I'm thinking the admissions folks probably have other plans.

I agree. A WL/Ding wave really shouldn't take that long. My guess is they already have a list of who is getting which but they're sorting through the later applications that haven't been thoroughly reviewed so that they can place them in one of the two groups.

Agree with all of you but have they done it in the past? Does anyone know?

[seeprybyrun]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

[suitsandpotions]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Is it evil that I would only find not having an email from HLS more relaxing right now if I knew for sure that a ding wave was going on?

(I'm not wishing a ding on anyone but not having an email doesn't make me feel any better right now since I know they're just not sending anything out)

[klove2020]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same here

[half moon]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

[dddddd90]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

[seeprybyrun]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I've never read the 4/1 deadline in anything official. It's just what my interviewer told me.

That said, maybe it was an early April Fools' joke?

[half moon]

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

That's me, complete 11/15. I'd be thrilled with a WL, but at this point I just want to hear something. I've been bracing myself all week.

[haley12]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I thought it was only for JS1's? So if you (like me) haven't heard anything that deadline doesn't apply?

[cmkk13]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I thought it was only for JS1's? So if you (like me) haven't heard anything that deadline doesn't apply?

Per the application instructions on LSAC, it applies for people who went complete any time before 2/1. Everyone else will hear by the end of April.

[dddddd90]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I thought it was only for JS1's? So if you (like me) haven't heard anything that deadline doesn't apply?

Per the application instructions on LSAC, it applies for people who went complete any time before 2/1. Everyone else will hear by the end of April.

Thanks! FWIW, I don't think anyone who went complete in 2016 and hasn't heard anything yet is gonna be dinged -- probably would have happened in the last two rejection waves. WL is much more likely.

[half moon]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I thought it was only for JS1's? So if you (like me) haven't heard anything that deadline doesn't apply?

Per the application instructions on LSAC, it applies for people who went complete any time before 2/1. Everyone else will hear by the end of April.

Thanks! FWIW, I don't think anyone who went complete in 2016 and hasn't heard anything yet is gonna be dinged -- probably would have happened in the last two rejection waves. WL is much more likely.

I'm hesitant to believe it until I see it, but I like your optimism!

[klove2020]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I thought it was only for JS1's? So if you (like me) haven't heard anything that deadline doesn't apply?

Per the application instructions on LSAC, it applies for people who went complete any time before 2/1. Everyone else will hear by the end of April.

Thanks! FWIW, I don't think anyone who went complete in 2016 and hasn't heard anything yet is gonna be dinged -- probably would have happened in the last two rejection waves. WL is much more likely.

When were the rejection waves/ how big are rhey

[Assasindowntheavenue]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I thought it was only for JS1's? So if you (like me) haven't heard anything that deadline doesn't apply?

Per the application instructions on LSAC, it applies for people who went complete any time before 2/1. Everyone else will hear by the end of April.

Thanks for this. Was totally unaware.

[klove2020]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I thought it was only for JS1's? So if you (like me) haven't heard anything that deadline doesn't apply?

Per the application instructions on LSAC, it applies for people who went complete any time before 2/1. Everyone else will hear by the end of April.

Thanks for this. Was totally unaware.

I was a JS1 who went complete 02/02 but was still told to expect an answer by April 1

[poptart123]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I thought it was only for JS1's? So if you (like me) haven't heard anything that deadline doesn't apply?

Per the application instructions on LSAC, it applies for people who went complete any time before 2/1. Everyone else will hear by the end of April.

Thanks for this. Was totally unaware.

From HLS App:

"Application deadline: February 1. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible after September 15 and well before the February 1 deadline. We can guarantee full consideration for all applications submitted by February 1, and we will permit applications to be filed after the deadline until we can no longer provide full consideration.

Please note that due to the volume of materials we receive, it normally takes several weeks from the time we receive an application to process required materials and to "complete" the application for submission to the Admissions Committee. Applicants whose materials are completed by the February 1 deadline will have a decision rendered by April 1. Applications that become complete after the deadline are not guaranteed to have a decision rendered before April 1."

[sittykitty]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I thought it was only for JS1's? So if you (like me) haven't heard anything that deadline doesn't apply?

Per the application instructions on LSAC, it applies for people who went complete any time before 2/1. Everyone else will hear by the end of April.

Thanks! FWIW, I don't think anyone who went complete in 2016 and hasn't heard anything yet is gonna be dinged -- probably would have happened in the last two rejection waves. WL is much more likely.

I'm hesitant to believe it until I see it, but I like your optimism!

This is my religion now

[haley12]

2:00 Eastern and all's quiet in my inbox...

Same, and beginning to wonder if the 4/1 deadline only applies to admits

I think I may have read on here that the 4/1 deadline only applies to people who went complete in 2016.

I thought it was only for JS1's? So if you (like me) haven't heard anything that deadline doesn't apply?

Per the application instructions on LSAC, it applies for people who went complete any time before 2/1. Everyone else will hear by the end of April.

Thanks for this. Was totally unaware.

From HLS App:

"Application deadline: February 1. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible after September 15 and well before the February 1 deadline. We can guarantee full consideration for all applications submitted by February 1, and we will permit applications to be filed after the deadline until we can no longer provide full consideration.

Please note that due to the volume of materials we receive, it normally takes several weeks from the time we receive an application to process required materials and to "complete" the application for submission to the Admissions Committee. Applicants whose materials are completed by the February 1 deadline will have a decision rendered by April 1. Applications that become complete after the deadline are not guaranteed to have a decision rendered before April 1."

Wow, they are really cutting it close with a lot of these decisions here.