GULC 2010 WL'ers Forum

[megster_29]

Hi guys, I know being on the WL can be nerve-racking, but at least you're not a poor sap like me who hasn't heard anything yet...

For a spot on the regular WL I would burn down a house
For a spot on the preferred WL I would burn down MY house
For a spot on the preferred preferred WL I would definitely kill.

So congrats to all of you and try to stay positive!

[beef wellington]

Hey WL'ers...

Does anyone know if they truly wait until, for example, March 22nd and then accept WL'ers for all of the open spots? Or do they gradually, as people with draw or decline, accept WL'ers one by one to fill open spots...?

To put it another way, should I be anxious every day that I might hear something, or should I just expect to wait until 3/22 or so?

I'm not expecting to hear anything until at least 3/22, and I'm not exactly sure what we'll hear on 3/22. Their first seat deposit isn't until 4/1 so I imagine the bulk of WL movement if any will be after that.

[lawapps0502]

Hey WL'ers...

Does anyone know if they truly wait until, for example, March 22nd and then accept WL'ers for all of the open spots? Or do they gradually, as people with draw or decline, accept WL'ers one by one to fill open spots...?

To put it another way, should I be anxious every day that I might hear something, or should I just expect to wait until 3/22 or so?

I'm not expecting to hear anything until at least 3/22, and I'm not exactly sure what we'll hear on 3/22. Their first seat deposit isn't until 4/1 so I imagine the bulk of WL movement if any will be after that.

where is everyone getting this march 22nd date from?

[nowinGA]

where is everyone getting this march 22nd date from?

It was in the email telling us (or at least me) that we are in a "special group" on the preferred wait list...whatever all of that means.

[MissLucky]

where is everyone getting this march 22nd date from?

It was in the email telling us (or at least me) that we are in a "special group" on the preferred wait list...whatever all of that means.

that just makes me feel THAT much more unspecial. I am just a regular waitlister (PT) and didn't get a point of contact person as the others seemed to have gotten or a date to look out for. who else is in the same boat? and anyone have any stats on the PT Regular Waitlist? Thanks

[tommytahoe]

where is everyone getting this march 22nd date from?

It was in the email telling us (or at least me) that we are in a "special group" on the preferred wait list...whatever all of that means.

that just makes me feel THAT much more unspecial. I am just a regular waitlister (PT) and didn't get a point of contact person as the others seemed to have gotten or a date to look out for. who else is in the same boat? and anyone have any stats on the PT Regular Waitlist? Thanks

I am fairly certain that the 'contact' person was given only to the 'special' Preferred Waitlisters —their way of ensuring close contact with those they REALLY don't want to lose. I am on the normal Preferred list, and no such name was given. In fact, it said they will get in contact with me in May.

I will send a very nice, professional LOCI in about 3 - 4 weeks, however, to show the interest I didn't adequately provide in my PS.

[tommytahoe]

Hey, so I asked this earlier in the thread, but I think it got lost in the shuffle:

For those of you who are on the regular Preferred list (or happen to know the answer to this anyway), is it wise to contact them at all prior to the month of May, when they say they will contact us to gauge our interest?

I am inclined to write and mail a crafted LOCI late this month, with all the key info. they need (why their schools is great, and is my top choice, period; why my "unique skills" would be a great fit there; what I have been up to, etc...)

That seems sensible to me, in spite of their "we'll call you" message in the email. What do you guys think?

Alternatively, under what circumstances should I call them? I can make good impressions both on the phone and face-to-face, but I can't afford to fly to DC from NorCal. I need to make sure I'm on point with my strategy here. I can see how as the waiting extends, every little factor counts big time!
thanks!

t.

[MissLucky]

Alternatively, under what circumstances should I call them? I can make good impressions both on the phone and face-to-face, but I can't afford to fly to DC from NorCal. I need to make sure I'm on point with my strategy here. I can see how as the waiting extends, every little factor counts big time!
thanks!

t.

I tried to walk in to the office and speak to an adcomm face to face but couldn't get access. did anyone else every try this and succeed??? i am looking for an impromptu, informal "conversation" ...

[tommytahoe]

Alternatively, under what circumstances should I call them? I can make good impressions both on the phone and face-to-face, but I can't afford to fly to DC from NorCal. I need to make sure I'm on point with my strategy here. I can see how as the waiting extends, every little factor counts big time!
thanks!

t.

I tried to walk in to the office and speak to an adcomm face to face but couldn't get access. did anyone else every try this and succeed??? i am looking for an impromptu, informal "conversation" ...

Yeah, I'm not sure a cold-call would be prudent, even if I were near DC. I'd have to arrange an appointment. I mean, informal is great, but I just don't think you can fabricate that in a high-strung office environment used to fending off overzealous applicants.
Anyone else got an answer to my question earlier today?

[mrm2083]

Hey WL'ers...

Does anyone know if they truly wait until, for example, March 22nd and then accept WL'ers for all of the open spots? Or do they gradually, as people with draw or decline, accept WL'ers one by one to fill open spots...?

To put it another way, should I be anxious every day that I might hear something, or should I just expect to wait until 3/22 or so?

I'm not expecting to hear anything until at least 3/22, and I'm not exactly sure what we'll hear on 3/22. Their first seat deposit isn't until 4/1 so I imagine the bulk of WL movement if any will be after that.

Why do you think they gave us that date though and told all other wait listers to wait until May? Am I being overly optimistic to think they are just trying to weed out those who actually want to go and will give a good chunk of people spots by Mar. 22nd and then move the rest to the regular preferred wait list? Did they do this super awesome secret wait list last year?

[nowinGA]

Why do you think they gave us that date though and told all other wait listers to wait until May? Am I being overly optimistic to think they are just trying to weed out those who actually want to go and will give a good chunk of people spots by Mar. 22nd and then move the rest to the regular preferred wait list?

Let's hope so! I mean, at least for those of use who were told we would know by 3/22. Honestly, I think I would have been better off just not hearing anything yet...this crazy wait list they have designed it making me insane in terms of status/email checking.

[tommytahoe]

I think the March folks are the "special" Preferred WL folks, who I gather the adcomms want to keep very close to their chests. After them, through whatever process they actually use, they arrive at us Preferreds and the regular WL folks, around May, I suppose to see how their yield turned out.

I mean, I guess that's how it works. I think it's a bunch of Shakespearean witches over a cauldron, performing alchemical rites and such. No science involved !

[Holly Golightly]

Also, they didn't say that the special preferred kids would receive an answer by the 22nd, just an update.

[beef wellington]

Hey WL'ers...

Does anyone know if they truly wait until, for example, March 22nd and then accept WL'ers for all of the open spots? Or do they gradually, as people with draw or decline, accept WL'ers one by one to fill open spots...?

To put it another way, should I be anxious every day that I might hear something, or should I just expect to wait until 3/22 or so?

I'm not expecting to hear anything until at least 3/22, and I'm not exactly sure what we'll hear on 3/22. Their first seat deposit isn't until 4/1 so I imagine the bulk of WL movement if any will be after that.

Why do you think they gave us that date though and told all other wait listers to wait until May? Am I being overly optimistic to think they are just trying to weed out those who actually want to go and will give a good chunk of people spots by Mar. 22nd and then move the rest to the regular preferred wait list? Did they do this super awesome secret wait list last year?

I have no idea what to expect really. The only thing I've heard about last year's double secret PWL is that it was YP and if you wrote a LOCI you were in. It doesn't really look like they're following that pattern this year though as there are a bunch of us on it that aren't YP, myself included. I've also seen plausible claims that GULC doesn't YP at all, so yeah, I'm pretty much clueless. I just wish I would have ED'd.

This guy sez he was rejected from the WL on Friday. Other than that no movement. Who knows what 3/22 will bring. I've prepared myself for something to the effect of: "thanks for being patient, you'll see some movement in April." I just hope I GET the update since they never mentioned anything about it when I was WL'ed way back in December.

[tommytahoe]

This is all very screwy...

[nowinGA]

This is all very screwy...

It is...I am a bit worried now because I didn't write a formal LOCI. Rather, as the email requested, I simply shot an email to the address and contact they included to assure them that yes, I was still interested. Now I feel like I should have done something more official. Thoughts? I received a response that said:

Thank you for your email and for letting me know about your continued interest in Georgetown Law. I will make sure that the Admissions Committee is aware that you want to remain in consideration, should space open up in the incoming class. For now there is nothing you need to do. However, please feel free to continue to send us any updates to your application. And if you have any questions going forward, please don’t hesitate to contact me again.

Should I still send something more formal? I did exactly what the WL email asked me to do and simply informed the contact of my continued interested...urgh.

[colforbin]

I am posting this prematurely because I don't have a decision. However, if I'm not denied outright, a waitlist is likely. Here is my current status checker:

Term: Fall Year: 2010
Program Time: Part-time Degree: JD
Current Status: Application Completed
Current Status Date: 3/3/2010
Decision Status: Decision Rendered
Decision Status Date: 3/5/2010


It was updated this afternoon, but I haven't received an email or anything yet. Did this happen to anyone else?

[nowinGA]

It was one week ago today that I got my PWL decision via email! I wonder what today will bring! Ah, the drama...

[lawapps0502]

where on the web site does it give information about the wait list?

[newyorklaw23]

Preferred WL here, does anyone know how to submit LOCI and a supplemental letter of recommendation? Should i do it through LSAC, or just send it directly to the school (and if so, to whom?).

[nowinGA]

Preferred WL here, does anyone know how to submit LOCI and a supplemental letter of recommendation? Should i do it through LSAC, or just send it directly to the school (and if so, to whom?).

In my email it indicated a contact to whom I should send any additional materials. So I would assume you send it to that person and not go through LSAC, though i am not sure...

[tommytahoe]

Preferred WL here, does anyone know how to submit LOCI and a supplemental letter of recommendation? Should i do it through LSAC, or just send it directly to the school (and if so, to whom?).

In my email it indicated a contact to whom I should send any additional materials. So I would assume you send it to that person and not go through LSAC, though i am not sure...

I need to step in here. From what I understand —and I may be wrong— there are those on the Preferred Waitlist, like me, who were told they would be contacted sometime in May. No name of anybody was given outside of the name 'Dean Cornblatt.' newyorklaw23, I think this may be you.

There are also those on the Preferred Waitlist, who, in their email, are referred to as a "special" sub-group or something. The email gives the impression that GULC really, really wants to admit them, but not just yet, or something like that. Their email is considerably more solicitous, and I think they also leave a name for the more special Waitlister to contact about anything. Sophia Sim, for example. They are told they will hear something by March 22 at the latest, I think. nowinGA, I think this is you.

I may be wrong there, of course. So, newyorklaw23, check your email first to see if it is like the first or second template I just described. If it like the first one, then nowinGA's advice might not be the best. In fact, I want to know myself whether I can send anything to them before May, b/c I'd like to be able to keep them up-to-date, and May seems a long way away!

t.

[MissLucky]

has anyone hand-dropped off a LOCI and then asked for confirmation that they received it and not heard anything back for a month and counting?? i dont want to keep badgering them but I want to make sure the dude at the desk gave them my LOCI! thnx

[newyorklaw23]

Preferred WL here, does anyone know how to submit LOCI and a supplemental letter of recommendation? Should i do it through LSAC, or just send it directly to the school (and if so, to whom?).

In my email it indicated a contact to whom I should send any additional materials. So I would assume you send it to that person and not go through LSAC, though i am not sure...

I need to step in here. From what I understand —and I may be wrong— there are those on the Preferred Waitlist, like me, who were told they would be contacted sometime in May. No name of anybody was given outside of the name 'Dean Cornblatt.' newyorklaw23, I think this may be you.

There are also those on the Preferred Waitlist, who, in their email, are referred to as a "special" sub-group or something. The email gives the impression that GULC really, really wants to admit them, but not just yet, or something like that. Their email is considerably more solicitous, and I think they also leave a name for the more special Waitlister to contact about anything. Sophia Sim, for example. They are told they will hear something by March 22 at the latest, I think. nowinGA, I think this is you.

I may be wrong there, of course. So, newyorklaw23, check your email first to see if it is like the first or second template I just described. If it like the first one, then nowinGA's advice might not be the best. In fact, I want to know myself whether I can send anything to them before May, b/c I'd like to be able to keep them up-to-date, and May seems a long way away!

t.

Hey tommy tahoe, i am not in the special sub-group so unfortunately I did not recieve any contact information. My predicament is that Georgetown is my first choice, but i have to let Vanderbilt(with$) know by April 15. In the Preferred WL email, it only says to let them know of any deadlines I have approaching, but will I hurt my chances if I let them know that they are my first choice and ask them for a decision by April, rather than waiting until the official WL review starts in May? I don't want to ask them for a decision in April and get rejeced b/c they don't want to over-enroll, when I could have gotten in had i stayed on the preferred WL until May/June/July.

[Scarletlady]

I am posting this prematurely because I don't have a decision. However, if I'm not denied outright, a waitlist is likely. Here is my current status checker:

Term: Fall Year: 2010
Program Time: Part-time Degree: JD
Current Status: Application Completed
Current Status Date: 3/3/2010
Decision Status: Decision Rendered
Decision Status Date: 3/5/2010


It was updated this afternoon, but I haven't received an email or anything yet. Did this happen to anyone else?

Checked my status as soon as I saw your post. Everything else is the same on mine except that I have no "Decision Status" or "Decision Status Date" listed. I am also part-time, but ended up applying and EDing late (they bumped the ED date to March 1). I am in the autoreject zone but figured its worth the $80 to express my interest for when I try to pull a transfer next year. Keeping my fingers crossed for the WL