Harvard 2011 Applicants Forum

[123kl]

Applied 9/7, went under review 10/6, still no JR1. Does this mean I should give up hope or do people get late JR1s?

FYI: LSAT a bit below 25%, GPA above 75%, solid everything else

I'm in a similar situation: LSAT at median, GPA .06 below 25% but with significant cool WE. No JR1 yet.

Same as duckmoney. . . . GPA above 75%, LSAT below 25%. Have some cool work experience, so hoping to get off of a WL someday. . . .

[rundoxierun]

This is going to be a fun thread next week.

It's gonna be hilaaaarious

Ive already decided that im happy with my options so far and mentally prepared myself for being left out of the JR2 party.

[MarcMonday]

can someone please respond to my last post and let me know if all complete emails look the same??

[slax]

Applied 9/7, went under review 10/6, still no JR1. Does this mean I should give up hope or do people get late JR1s?

FYI: LSAT a bit below 25%, GPA above 75%, solid everything else

I've been under review since 10/6 and am at both 75%'s and have WE. I haven't lost hope yet. There is a support group lurking in this thread.

[thecilent]

can someone please respond to my last post and let me know if all complete emails look the same??

No one answered your question because it is stupid. Why would they send out different complete e-mails? Yes, all complete e-mails look the same.

[WestOfTheRest]

can someone please respond to my last post and let me know if all complete emails look the same??

No one answered your question because it is stupid. Why would they send out different complete e-mails? Yes, all complete e-mails look the same.

And the dick head strikes again.

Actually, I agree it was retarded question, but you could have just not said anything. Lol

[mgoblue11]

Any chance we could see the first JR2s tomorrow?

Just hoping to be put out of my misery (one way or the other) a little early...

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[thecilent]

can someone please respond to my last post and let me know if all complete emails look the same??

No one answered your question because it is stupid. Why would they send out different complete e-mails? Yes, all complete e-mails look the same.

And the dick head strikes again.

Actually, I agree it was retarded question, but you could have just not said anything. Lol

haha Well, he asked for someone to respond, so I responded.

Edit: And plus, now he has his answer; so he is happy.

[dbfriedman]

It's actually not a stupid question, given that lots of people on this forum are waiting for phone calls that are supposed to arrive in a couple of days, not emails that are supposed to arrive in a couple of months, as are promised by the "Application Complete" notice, which also claims, "We will not normally provide admission decisions by telephone."

[Confused7]

Congrats to all of you who had your JR1 already!! Hoping to join you all soon even with my sub-par stats...

I didn't get a chance to read through this massive thread, but did anyone just get the "Under Review" status recently? Mine just changed to "UR" this morning. Seems like I'm one of the late applicants in comparison to you guys.

[thecilent]

It's actually not a stupid question, given that lots of people on this forum are waiting for phone calls that are supposed to arrive in a couple of days, not emails that are supposed to arrive in a couple of months, as are promised by the "Application Complete" notice, which also claims, "We will not normally provide admission decisions by telephone."

I guess you're right.

[timmna]

Congrats to all of you who had your JR1 already!! Hoping to join you all soon even with my sub-par stats...

I didn't get a chance to read through this massive thread, but did anyone just get the "Under Review" status recently? Mine just changed to "UR" this morning. Seems like I'm one of the late applicants in comparison to you guys.

Don't feel bad. I am UR as of two days ago. Applied 11/3.

[catsparka]

AHHHH UNDER REVIEW ASFSADFASKD

Okay, sorry about that. I'm just really nervous about this. I submitted on, like, the 12th or something.

I've also been debating whether I should submit a DS. Since I'm already UR, is it too late to submit supplementary materials? (Sorry if the answer is really obvious )

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[dbfriedman]

That is indeed the exact wording. The email also says, "We will notify you promptly once a decision is made. Those decision notifications will be made via email."

I wasn't really accusing HLS of lying; it's just a somewhat confusing situation.

[sarahh]

I don't think they are trying to pretend that JR does not call for acceptances. I think they probably don't want people to call and ask what the decision is.

[dbfriedman]

Yeah, that makes sense.

[twaswoo]

those GPAs on the original post makes me nervous. wasnt the median GPA for harvard mid-high 3.8x?

[The Stig]

those GPAs on the original post makes me nervous. wasnt the median GPA for harvard mid-high 3.8x?

I would assume that this is because they can make quicker decisions (for JR1s) on those with crazy numbers like that... I'd bet that the numbers will fall as the cycle goes on...

[vanwinkle]

those GPAs on the original post makes me nervous. wasnt the median GPA for harvard mid-high 3.8x?

I would assume that this is because they can make quicker decisions (for JR1s) on those with crazy numbers like that... I'd bet that the numbers will fall as the cycle goes on...

I think this is what happened in prior years. There is apparently some sorting by GPA/LSAT that happens, and when they start reviewing admissions, they process folks in the top group first, then work their way down through lesser and lesser groups.

I suspect they do the same thing in later batches, but it stands out more in the beginning of the cycle because they haven't called anyone in lower groups at all yet.

[r6_philly]

those GPAs on the original post makes me nervous. wasnt the median GPA for harvard mid-high 3.8x?

I would assume that this is because they can make quicker decisions (for JR1s) on those with crazy numbers like that... I'd bet that the numbers will fall as the cycle goes on...

I think this is what happened in prior years. There is apparently some sorting by GPA/LSAT that happens, and when they start reviewing admissions, they process folks in the top group first, then work their way down through lesser and lesser groups.

I suspect they do the same thing in later batches, but it stands out more in the beginning of the cycle because they haven't called anyone in lower groups at all yet.

You are cruel for keeping our hopes alive!

[WestOfTheRest]

those GPAs on the original post makes me nervous. wasnt the median GPA for harvard mid-high 3.8x?

I would assume that this is because they can make quicker decisions (for JR1s) on those with crazy numbers like that... I'd bet that the numbers will fall as the cycle goes on...

I think this is what happened in prior years. There is apparently some sorting by GPA/LSAT that happens, and when they start reviewing admissions, they process folks in the top group first, then work their way down through lesser and lesser groups.

I suspect they do the same thing in later batches, but it stands out more in the beginning of the cycle because they haven't called anyone in lower groups at all yet.

There is also a selection bias. The people with outrageously high numbers are probably more likely to apply in the early stages of the cycle.

[123kl]

Any JR1 emails today??

[The Real Jack McCoy]

Any JR1 emails today??

Speaking of, have there been any interviews conducted since early in the week (Monday/Tuesday)?

I suspect they are working on finalizing the first batch of acceptances and won't do interviews Thanksgiving week, so I wouldn't worry if there are no JR1s today.