WUSTL Class of 2019 Applicants Forum

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[Anna.M]

Accepted today via email
Completed 1/22
Invited to interview 1/25
Interviewed 2/3
In 2/4

Good luck to everyone!

[WaitersIsland]

In yesterday as well! Submitted 1/18 and interviewed 2/1.

[thedon92]

Checking in. Still waiting.

[hhollow]

Been complete since 10/5 with no interview requests. At/above medians. Feeling a bit forgotten at this point

I am in the same boat - applied in early November, haven't heard about an interview yet.

Thirded. Reverse splitter though. Been complete since 11/30.

Here's to hoping we all get some good news soon. I wonder if it'd be prudent to call and ask but my status is Complete and it says 'now under review by committee' so I feel like there's probably nothing to do but wait

[RZ5646]

Also a 2L who transferred from WUSTL to lower T14, and more than happy to take questions about professors/transferring whatever. Also, WUSTL -> transfer is credited af if you want biglaw.

As transferring is iffy, would you suggest someone with a lower T14 acceptance to just avoid WUSTL then if Big Law was the goal?

Yes, although transferring to a T14 from median is very much a possibility, and WUSTL's massive scholarships are nothing to scoff at.

I'd love to hear from other current/past students too.

I read through all the comments about transfers and scholarships at the beginning of this, and I wanted to ask this hypothetical:

WUSTL for free vs. T6 at sticker - is one obviously better?

[greenapples]

Heard back re scholarship today! 135K...... heavily considering attending WUSTL now

[guynourmin]

Also a 2L who transferred from WUSTL to lower T14, and more than happy to take questions about professors/transferring whatever. Also, WUSTL -> transfer is credited af if you want biglaw.

As transferring is iffy, would you suggest someone with a lower T14 acceptance to just avoid WUSTL then if Big Law was the goal?

Yes, although transferring to a T14 from median is very much a possibility, and WUSTL's massive scholarships are nothing to scoff at.

I'd love to hear from other current/past students too.

I read through all the comments about transfers and scholarships at the beginning of this, and I wanted to ask this hypothetical:

WUSTL for free vs. T6 at sticker - is one obviously better?

Any middle ground? Michigan at 15-20 year would be better than either of those imo.

[RZ5646]

Also a 2L who transferred from WUSTL to lower T14, and more than happy to take questions about professors/transferring whatever. Also, WUSTL -> transfer is credited af if you want biglaw.

As transferring is iffy, would you suggest someone with a lower T14 acceptance to just avoid WUSTL then if Big Law was the goal?

Yes, although transferring to a T14 from median is very much a possibility, and WUSTL's massive scholarships are nothing to scoff at.

I'd love to hear from other current/past students too.

I read through all the comments about transfers and scholarships at the beginning of this, and I wanted to ask this hypothetical:

WUSTL for free vs. T6 at sticker - is one obviously better?

Any middle ground? Michigan at 15-20 year would be better than either of those imo.

It was just a hypothetical. I was surprised by the people saying to go to a higher ranked school or go to WUSTL just to transfer, since TLS conventional wisdom is usually "take the money and run."

[yenisey]

Also a 2L who transferred from WUSTL to lower T14, and more than happy to take questions about professors/transferring whatever. Also, WUSTL -> transfer is credited af if you want biglaw.

As transferring is iffy, would you suggest someone with a lower T14 acceptance to just avoid WUSTL then if Big Law was the goal?

Yes, although transferring to a T14 from median is very much a possibility, and WUSTL's massive scholarships are nothing to scoff at.

I'd love to hear from other current/past students too.

I read through all the comments about transfers and scholarships at the beginning of this, and I wanted to ask this hypothetical:

WUSTL for free vs. T6 at sticker - is one obviously better?

Any middle ground? Michigan at 15-20 year would be better than either of those imo.

It was just a hypothetical. I was surprised by the people saying to go to a higher ranked school or go to WUSTL just to transfer, since TLS conventional wisdom is usually "take the money and run."

But you just take the 1L money only. You can run but how could you afford T14 for 2L or 3L?

[yenisey]

Accepted today via email!
Went complete 1/6
Invited to interview 1/13
Interviewed 1/25
In 2/1

Very happy!!
3.7 GPA/160 LSAT non-URM, Currently in senior year of undergrad
Interviewed with Will. Very nice, informative, and professional interviewer!

Any scholarship?

[yenisey]

Heard back re scholarship today! 135K...... heavily considering attending WUSTL now

WashU excels in stealing you HYS people.

[greenapples]

Heard back re scholarship today! 135K...... heavily considering attending WUSTL now

WashU excels in stealing you HYS people.

LOL no, I'm not HYS! My numbers aren't that fantastic so I'm thankful that WUSTL gave me a generous scholarship.

[calilaw33]

Heard back re scholarship today! 135K...... heavily considering attending WUSTL now

Congrats on $$$. When were you accepted? I've been waiting on scholarship for about 3 weeks.

[Archibald]

First time poster, just want to add to the knowledge out here.

Probably not a typical applicant, in last week with <3 GPA & 169 LSAT. Medical performance considerations for GPA & work experience as a teacher. Canadian.

Got offered Scholar in Law Award for $10 000 per year.

Would this be a good place to post a question about scholarship negotiations?

Good luck to everyone!

[greenapples]

Heard back re scholarship today! 135K...... heavily considering attending WUSTL now

Congrats on $$$. When were you accepted? I've been waiting on scholarship for about 3 weeks.

Thanks! Congrats to you too. I got accepted 2 weeks ago, but I think the waiting time differs for people. Maybe you'll get a full scholly? gl!

[EliCoe]

Heard back re scholarship today! 135K...... heavily considering attending WUSTL now

Congrats on $$$. When were you accepted? I've been waiting on scholarship for about 3 weeks.

Thanks! Congrats to you too. I got accepted 2 weeks ago, but I think the waiting time differs for people. Maybe you'll get a full scholly? gl!

Did you all specifically request scholarship info after receiving your acceptance or was there a communication from admissions that scholarship info was forthcoming? I got an email acceptance but no mention of any scholarship.

[BirdLawExpert]

Heard back re scholarship today! 135K...... heavily considering attending WUSTL now

Congrats on $$$. When were you accepted? I've been waiting on scholarship for about 3 weeks.

Thanks! Congrats to you too. I got accepted 2 weeks ago, but I think the waiting time differs for people. Maybe you'll get a full scholly? gl!

Did you all specifically request scholarship info after receiving your acceptance or was there a communication from admissions that scholarship info was forthcoming? I got an email acceptance but no mention of any scholarship.

No separate communication until the scholarship offer, for me. I just knew it would be a week or two based on others posting their timelines here, and I got my admission on a Monday and my scholarship that Thursday.

[Archibald]

Heard back re scholarship today! 135K...... heavily considering attending WUSTL now

Congrats on $$$. When were you accepted? I've been waiting on scholarship for about 3 weeks.

Thanks! Congrats to you too. I got accepted 2 weeks ago, but I think the waiting time differs for people. Maybe you'll get a full scholly? gl!

Did you all specifically request scholarship info after receiving your acceptance or was there a communication from admissions that scholarship info was forthcoming? I got an email acceptance but no mention of any scholarship.

No separate communication until the scholarship offer, for me. I just knew it would be a week or two based on others posting their timelines here, and I got my admission on a Monday and my scholarship that Thursday.

Exactly the same for me as above.

[EliCoe]

Heard back re scholarship today! 135K...... heavily considering attending WUSTL now

Congrats on $$$. When were you accepted? I've been waiting on scholarship for about 3 weeks.

Thanks! Congrats to you too. I got accepted 2 weeks ago, but I think the waiting time differs for people. Maybe you'll get a full scholly? gl!

Did you all specifically request scholarship info after receiving your acceptance or was there a communication from admissions that scholarship info was forthcoming? I got an email acceptance but no mention of any scholarship.

No separate communication until the scholarship offer, for me. I just knew it would be a week or two based on others posting their timelines here, and I got my admission on a Monday and my scholarship that Thursday.

Exactly the same for me as above.

OK- there is still hope for me then! Thank you!

[618ddd]

Accepted today via email!
Went complete 1/6
Invited to interview 1/13
Interviewed 1/25
In 2/1

Very happy!!
3.7 GPA/160 LSAT non-URM, Currently in senior year of undergrad
Interviewed with Will. Very nice, informative, and professional interviewer!

Any scholarship?

No word about that sadly. I haven't gotten the packet the mail yet either.

[LET'S GET IT]

Also a 2L who transferred from WUSTL to lower T14, and more than happy to take questions about professors/transferring whatever. Also, WUSTL -> transfer is credited af if you want biglaw.

As transferring is iffy, would you suggest someone with a lower T14 acceptance to just avoid WUSTL then if Big Law was the goal?

Yes, although transferring to a T14 from median is very much a possibility, and WUSTL's massive scholarships are nothing to scoff at.

I'd love to hear from other current/past students too.

I read through all the comments about transfers and scholarships at the beginning of this, and I wanted to ask this hypothetical:

WUSTL for free vs. T6 at sticker - is one obviously better?

Current 2L here. I don't think one is obviously better, especially without more context. I could make an argument for either one.

[w00kash]

First time poster, just want to add to the knowledge out here.

Probably not a typical applicant, in last week with <3 GPA & 169 LSAT. Medical performance considerations for GPA & work experience as a teacher. Canadian.

Got offered Scholar in Law Award for $10 000 per year.

Would this be a good place to post a question about scholarship negotiations?

Good luck to everyone!

Yeah I would definitely negotiate that. I assume you applied to a few schools, I'd wait to have a few good other offers in hand and make it clear to wash u that you are seriously considering one of your other options. I legitimately like this school, but if I only got 10k with a 169 I wouldn't go unless they brought that number up. Feel free to pm me if you have more specific questions, I negotiated last year and that's why I ended up enrolling.

[w00kash]

Current 2L here. I don't think one is obviously better, especially without more context. I could make an argument for either one.[/quote]

Exactly correct, it depends so much on individual circumstances and career goals. With absolutely zero context, either one could be a great decision or a not so great decision.

[TetrisBlock]

First time poster, just want to add to the knowledge out here.

Probably not a typical applicant, in last week with <3 GPA & 169 LSAT. Medical performance considerations for GPA & work experience as a teacher. Canadian.

Got offered Scholar in Law Award for $10 000 per year.

Would this be a good place to post a question about scholarship negotiations?

Good luck to everyone!

1l Here. I have friends with similar numbers, although a few points higher on the LSAT, and I think they were able to get like 30 or 40k a year. I'm not saying it will happen, but they do tend to raise scholarships closer to the add/drop deadlines. I think people say it's because schools are trying to keep their medians and so they want to make sure they lock them in.

As for how to negotiate I'm sure there are threads on it, but one person I know wasn't actively negotiating because they were trying to get money at another school. WashU kept raising the offer until they felt it would be stupid to go to the other school.

Good luck and congrats on getting accepted and on your LSAT score!