WUSTL c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014 Cycle) Forum

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Is interview necessary for admission?

[KanyeShrug]

In short, yes.

[052220151]

Is interview necessary for admission?

For you, definitely. If you don't interview they will probably YP you.

[LET'S GET IT]

I'll read through the whole thread but I just got invited to interview! Super excited! WUSTL seems like such a dream school. Anyone have any advice? What questions did they ask you? I'll probably do a phone interview, if that matters.

Edit: Ugh, I feel like such a borderline candidate with a 3.5 and a 163. I'm super nervous...

My advice would be to relax. Do a little reseach about what programs or externships or areas of practice interest you so you will have some talking points. The questions are very generic (i.e. why law, why WASHU, what area of law interests you, where do you want to practice). It will only last 10-15 minutes most likely. Obviously probably have a couple questions ready to ask them.

I would do phone just so there is no chance of connection issues or anything like that on Skype (this is just my thinking).

I was nervous too but try to relax. If you got the interview request, it means they are seriously considering admitting you regardless of your numbers. Spend a little time thinking about answers for the questions I listed, be sure to convey to them how great you think WASHU is, and you will be fine. Good luck!

[Attax]

Has anyone here interviewed and not been admitted? Just wondering if it is a YP measure that they implement.

[isuperserial]

I'll read through the whole thread but I just got invited to interview! Super excited! WUSTL seems like such a dream school. Anyone have any advice? What questions did they ask you? I'll probably do a phone interview, if that matters.

Edit: Ugh, I feel like such a borderline candidate with a 3.5 and a 163. I'm super nervous...

My advice would be to relax. Do a little reseach about what programs or externships or areas of practice interest you so you will have some talking points. The questions are very generic (i.e. why law, why WASHU, what area of law interests you, where do you want to practice). It will only last 10-15 minutes most likely. Obviously probably have a couple questions ready to ask them.

I would do phone just so there is no chance of connection issues or anything like that on Skype (this is just my thinking).

I was nervous too but try to relax. If you got the interview request, it means they are seriously considering admitting you regardless of your numbers. Spend a little time thinking about answers for the questions I listed, be sure to convey to them how great you think WASHU is, and you will be fine. Good luck!

I'll remain composed for sure. I spent all night pretty much reading every bit of the WUSTL website and watching all their Youtube videos so I think I have a pretty good understanding of the school. And my background with working at the Public Defender's Office and being on my school's mock trial team will probably give me plenty of stories. Everyone's comments are really reassuring. I'll just show how much I want to go and that I take WashU and the practice of law very seriously.

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[ManoftheHour]

Every time I see this thread bumped I remember "Oh shit, I need to send out those admissions emails." I think I may do that right now... maybe.

Just give me mine. Include 120k please.

[inyoureyes89]

Quick question-- have any of you actually requested interviews? Are they all by invite?

I went compete a few days ago, and I'm debating whether I should reach out to Admissions.

[Attax]

Quick question-- have any of you actually requested interviews? Are they all by invite?

I went compete a few days ago, and I'm debating whether I should reach out to Admissions.

requested approx 1 month after applying

[ArundelSt]

In via email last week after interview...seriously don't stress at all about it my interviewer was super nice. Anyone know when $cholly info comes out. Haven't gotten a packet via mail yet so maybe it comes in there? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

[peachesthedoge]

ArundelSt, they haven't sent out a wave of scholarship info in a month or two. I was accepted five weeks ago and all that I have received in the mail was a hard copy of the acceptance email. I heard that they will send out another wave or scholarships later this month or next...

[yossarian]

ArundelSt, they haven't sent out a wave of scholarship info in a month or two. I was accepted five weeks ago and all that I have received in the mail was a hard copy of the acceptance email. I heard that they will send out another wave or scholarships later this month or next...

My discussion with an admissions official strongly indicated early-mid February before the second round of scholarship info.

[RedGiant]

Is interview necessary for admission?

No--I didn't interview last year and I got right in...like 10 days. And I was below both 25%, but HYS ugrad and a lot of WE....

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[DoveBodyWash]

Is interview necessary for admission?

No, not last year at least. I applied in Feb and was in in a week or so, no interview, but if you may be a yp risk, I would, even though yp doesn't seem to be prominent here

It's different this year. I think the applicants are required to interview (not sure, maybe it's only if they're offered one)

[nooooo]

Good luck to all those that had/have interviews this week/today. I'd expect our decisions 5:00pm CEntral if history is an indicator.

[outlawscr10]

In! Just got the email!

[JustHawkin]

In! Just got the email!

WOO! They're starting early today?!

[nooooo]

In too. *high five*

[JustHawkin]

Those accepted today, when did you interview?

[Adam0190]

Interviewed Wednesday. In via e-mail today!

[nooooo]

Those accepted today, when did you interview?

Tuesday w/ Clifford

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[JustHawkin]

If 5pm comes around and no decision, I hate you all (not really )