Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[Thelaw23]

Applied in September, GPA tiny bit < 25th and LSAT>>>75th.
UR2 12/2 and then radio silence =/

I mean, they do have a small class size. I guess they are being very selective.

[lcsslily]

I have now been accepted at 2 higher ranking schools, so my app is apparently fine. Does this point to my WL as being YP? My numbers aren't that great for Cornell, so I'm still trying to wrap my mind around it. The decision coming the day after my interview tells me that they probably did not like what they saw... and I really wanted to go to Cornell until this happened

One of my interviewers at a different school mentioned that they got dinged at a few schools bellow the school they actually attended. He said it has a lot to do with geography and the timing of your application. Say you live in San Francisco, if they already accepted a bunch of people from San Francisco, then they are going to look elsewhere for more possible students in order to diversify and gain students from all over. It's not necessarily that your numbers out of line for the school. I don't know if this is entirely true or comforting, but I think it would explain your situation a bit.

[Keilz]

I have now been accepted at 2 higher ranking schools, so my app is apparently fine. Does this point to my WL as being YP? My numbers aren't that great for Cornell, so I'm still trying to wrap my mind around it. The decision coming the day after my interview tells me that they probably did not like what they saw... and I really wanted to go to Cornell until this happened

One of my interviewers at a different school mentioned that they got dinged at a few schools bellow the school they actually attended. He said it has a lot to do with geography and the timing of your application. Say you live in San Francisco, if they already accepted a bunch of people from San Francisco, then they are going to look elsewhere for more possible students in order to diversify and gain students from all over. It's not necessarily that your numbers out of line for the school. I don't know if this is entirely true or comforting, but I think it would explain your situation a bit.

I also think Cornell's small class size means that they just aren't going to accept everyone based on numbers alone. I think this happens every year from what I've seen on TLS.

[chargers21]

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[airwrecka]

Anyone know what the employment prospects are like in Ithaca/around Ithaca for corporate work? I'm married, so when choosing a law school I need to take into account if my husband will find a job

To be more specific, he has worked the past 2.5 years at United Health Group and is starting a new position at Thrivent Financial on Monday. He does corporate innovation stuff and could really work in any kind of business that needs innovating lol.

[proteinshake]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at/above both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

[Thelaw23]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

:O Have a bad feeling about this.

[proteinshake]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

:O Have a bad feeling about this.

I mean I was also accepted with a decent scholly last cycle and didn't go, so that might also be why.

[dietcoke1]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

:O Have a bad feeling about this.

I mean I was also accepted with a decent scholly last cycle and didn't go, so that might also be why.

did you say why you did not go? in your PS or in a why cornell?

[addie1412]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

Sorry to hear did you interview this year?

[CR7]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

how different was your LSAT from last year to this year?

[proteinshake]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

:O Have a bad feeling about this.

I mean I was also accepted with a decent scholly last cycle and didn't go, so that might also be why.

did you say why you did not go? in your PS or in a why cornell?

I gave a small explanation in the email I sent when I withdrew my app last cycle.

[proteinshake]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

how different was your LSAT from last year to this year?

[proteinshake]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

Sorry to hear did you interview this year?

It's fine, I'm in a Duke anyway, but yes I did!

[Rubbishdump]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve.

WL by email today?

[proteinshake]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

how different was your LSAT from last year to this year?

WL by email today?

yes! And can you please unquote my stats!

[Rubbishdump]

yes! And can you please unquote my stats!

Done. Sorry, didn't think it was a big deal.

[theboringest]

I think the YP concerns are valid. just got put on reserve. at both 75ths. accepted last year with close to 100K with lower stats.

That's crazy- I don't get why schools would YP, if you apply you're obviously interested! Maybe send in a LOCI?

[Leliana]

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[Rubbishdump]

In just now via phone call! At/above both 75ths, submitted 11/22, interview 12/20.

Congratulations!

[sorence]

In just now via phone call! At/above both 75ths, submitted 11/22, interview 12/20.

Congrats!

[playersball]

I have now been accepted at 2 higher ranking schools, so my app is apparently fine. Does this point to my WL as being YP? My numbers aren't that great for Cornell, so I'm still trying to wrap my mind around it. The decision coming the day after my interview tells me that they probably did not like what they saw... and I really wanted to go to Cornell until this happened

One of my interviewers at a different school mentioned that they got dinged at a few schools bellow the school they actually attended. He said it has a lot to do with geography and the timing of your application. Say you live in San Francisco, if they already accepted a bunch of people from San Francisco, then they are going to look elsewhere for more possible students in order to diversify and gain students from all over. It's not necessarily that your numbers out of line for the school. I don't know if this is entirely true or comforting, but I think it would explain your situation a bit.

I also think Cornell's small class size means that they just aren't going to accept everyone based on numbers alone. I think this happens every year from what I've seen on TLS.

It'd be hard for my WL to be a geographical thing... eh, I'm retaking the LSAT in February so not my biggest concern in the world.

Are you from San Diego/So Cal?

[lawschool2017712]

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[intltradefuturelwyr]

I got a fee waiver and keep getting emails from Cornell--is it worth it for me to apply? I have a 159 LSAT and 3.5 GPA so I didn't think there was any point but if anyone could give me direction, that would be great! Mainly I'm wondering if they just do this for everyone or what is happening because I'm confused.

[LawSchoolTitan]

I got a fee waiver and keep getting emails from Cornell--is it worth it for me to apply? I have a 159 LSAT and 3.5 GPA so I didn't think there was any point but if anyone could give me direction, that would be great! Mainly I'm wondering if they just do this for everyone or what is happening because I'm confused.

I haven't heard about a situation like that but I mean if it's free, not much harm in applying... although unless you're URM or have some incredible soft, I wouldn't get your hopes up with those numbers :/ if you want Cornell, I'd study for a retake.