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

[lawschool22]

So sorry for the dings today, especially toast Is this the first wave of dings for applicants who have had JS1s?

No, the first were yesterday.

[SplitMyPants]

So sorry for the dings today, especially toast Is this the first wave of dings for applicants who have had JS1s?

It started with edward earlier this week.

[HorseThief]

So I applied back in November and still have not heard anything. My stats should equal auto-ding, in my estimation. But I am a URM with strong softs and LORs. Could this mean I have a chance?

When I applied I put my chances at 0.001%, and that number was with the hope an adcomm would push the wrong button or something. But I thought, hey, make them tell you no.

Not having heard anything is making me wonder if they are just screwing with me for even daring to submit an app, or if perhaps Harvard is just such a fine, unique, and outside-the-box thinking institution that they are actually considering me.

If I received an admit I would probably die moments later from accidentally jumping through my high-rise window while bouncing off the walls... But I would die with a smile.

BTW, sorry to hear about the dings. I'm sure you're all outstanding applicants who will have several other great options in front of you. No matter what, I have no doubt big law and/or that dream job is in all of your futures, so chin up!

This sounds like panic, so my best advice is just relax. Yes, you have a chance, because you applied. It's just still too early in the cycle to know exactly what kind of a chance that is.

[Come on Down]

So I applied back in November and still have not heard anything. My stats should equal auto-ding, in my estimation. But I am a URM with strong softs and LORs. Could this mean I have a chance?

When I applied I put my chances at 0.001%, and that number was with the hope an adcomm would push the wrong button or something. But I thought, hey, make them tell you no.

Not having heard anything is making me wonder if they are just screwing with me for even daring to submit an app, or if perhaps Harvard is just such a fine, unique, and outside-the-box thinking institution that they are actually considering me.

If I received an admit I would probably die moments later from accidentally jumping through my high-rise window while bouncing off the walls... But I would die with a smile.

BTW, sorry to hear about the dings. I'm sure you're all outstanding applicants who will have several other great options in front of you. No matter what, I have no doubt big law and/or that dream job is in all of your futures, so chin up!

This sounds like panic, so my best advice is just relax. Yes, you have a chance, because you applied. It's just still too early in the cycle to know exactly what kind of a chance that is.

If you applied in November that means that they have probably rejected folks who applied after you. So the fact that you are still waiting for a response means they are still considering you.

[Nucky]

So I applied back in November and still have not heard anything. My stats should equal auto-ding, in my estimation. But I am a URM with strong softs and LORs. Could this mean I have a chance?

When I applied I put my chances at 0.001%, and that number was with the hope an adcomm would push the wrong button or something. But I thought, hey, make them tell you no.

Not having heard anything is making me wonder if they are just screwing with me for even daring to submit an app, or if perhaps Harvard is just such a fine, unique, and outside-the-box thinking institution that they are actually considering me.

If I received an admit I would probably die moments later from accidentally jumping through my high-rise window while bouncing off the walls... But I would die with a smile.

BTW, sorry to hear about the dings. I'm sure you're all outstanding applicants who will have several other great options in front of you. No matter what, I have no doubt big law and/or that dream job is in all of your futures, so chin up!

This sounds like panic, so my best advice is just relax. Yes, you have a chance, because you applied. It's just still too early in the cycle to know exactly what kind of a chance that is.

If you applied in November that means that they have probably rejected folks who applied after you. So the fact that you are still waiting for a response means they are still considering you.

Thank you for the responses. Yes, that is what I figured. I suppose I am just very pleasantly surprised.

Well, good luck to all of you. Wish you all the best!

[Lightworks]

My guess is that the URM pool is more difficult to predict year-to-year, so they are just taking their sweet time before rejecting URM candidates.

[Nucky]

My guess is that the URM pool is more difficult to predict year-to-year, so they are just taking their sweet time before rejecting URM candidates.

I think TITCR. I feel like Lloyd in Dumb and Dumber...

Me: "What do you think the odds are of a girl like you(Harvard) getting with a guy like me?"

Harvard: "I'd say it's about one in a million."

Me: "... So you're saying there's a chance!"

[Quest4Knowledge]

Sorry to all those that got dinged!

Even though I was lurking for the first 250 or so pages of this thread, I miss the optimism that used to be so prevalent (before people started getting rejected). Now there's an ominous feeling, especially when people with such good stats are getting turned down...

Hopefully we see some JS2's (and JS1's) in the near future!

[esrom55]

My guess is that the URM pool is more difficult to predict year-to-year, so they are just taking their sweet time before rejecting URM candidates.

I think TITCR. I feel like Lloyd in Dumb and Dumber...

Me: "What do you think the odds are of a girl like you(Harvard) getting with a guy like me?"

Harvard: "I'd say it's about one in a million."

Me: "... So you're saying there's a chance!"

What was all that 1 in a million talk?

[waferthinmint]

Had a JS1. what I thought were strong softs. 174 3.8x. Dream is done but only thing to do is move forward. What's meant to be will be. I love you guys all so much. Thank you for being incredible, caring people who have helped me through a lot. Checking out but wishing you all the absolute best.

And here is a ding for me as well, my first one. But I am in good company (the above). Checking out also, but best wishes to each and every one of you. And so it goes...

[SplitMyPants]

Had a JS1. what I thought were strong softs. 174 3.8x. Dream is done but only thing to do is move forward. What's meant to be will be. I love you guys all so much. Thank you for being incredible, caring people who have helped me through a lot. Checking out but wishing you all the absolute best.

And here is a ding for me as well, my first one. But I am in good company (the above). Checking out also, but best wishes to each and every one of you. And so it goes...

Sorry to hear

Did you have a JS1 as well? If so, when?

[lawschool22]

Had a JS1. what I thought were strong softs. 174 3.8x. Dream is done but only thing to do is move forward. What's meant to be will be. I love you guys all so much. Thank you for being incredible, caring people who have helped me through a lot. Checking out but wishing you all the absolute best.

And here is a ding for me as well, my first one. But I am in good company (the above). Checking out also, but best wishes to each and every one of you. And so it goes...

Nooo

If I might ask, did you just get the email?

[doctorpepper]

Rejected as well, but I expected it with my LSAT. 167/3.8. Complete 1/13, no JS1. Received email 1:54. Good luck to all of you.

[lawschool22]

Rejected as well, but I expected it with my LSAT. 167/3.8. Complete 1/13, no JS1. Received email 1:54. Good luck to all of you.

Really sorry to hear that. Looks like emails are still going out.

[Nucky]

What was all that 1 in a million talk?

[Cocoblues]

Had a JS1. what I thought were strong softs. 174 3.8x. Dream is done but only thing to do is move forward. What's meant to be will be. I love you guys all so much. Thank you for being incredible, caring people who have helped me through a lot. Checking out but wishing you all the absolute best.

And here is a ding for me as well, my first one. But I am in good company (the above). Checking out also, but best wishes to each and every one of you. And so it goes...

Sorry to hear that. With those numbers, you guys will nonetheless have amazing options!

[yossarian]

Auto-ding (no js1, complete 1/8). Double<25s. A weight off my shoulders really. Cheers to those still alive. Y'all deserve it.

[Theopliske8711]

I'm wondering if I will have to wait for the dings to go out first before being considered for a JS1.

[lawschool22]

Auto-ding (no js1, complete 1/8). Double<25s. A weight of my shoulders really. Cheers to those still alive. Y'all deserve it.

Sorry to hear it. But I can identify with the sentiment that in a way it will be a weight lifted.

[barrelofmonkeys]

Auto-ding (no js1, complete 1/8). Double<25s. A weight of my shoulders really. Cheers to those still alive. Y'all deserve it.

sorry, my fellow beckett lover!

[Theopliske8711]

Auto-ding (no js1, complete 1/8). Double<25s. A weight of my shoulders really. Cheers to those still alive. Y'all deserve it.

Welp. Now I'm checking my emails frantically. 1/22 complete, though.

[selden]

Wow, am I ever productive at work today!
- no one in this thread

[barrelofmonkeys]

Wow, am I ever productive at work today!
- no one in this thread

deja vu

[SplitMyPants]

Wow, am I ever productive at work today!
- no one in this thread

[Tela1283]

so.....

no way JS2's are going out today, right? based on history?