Northwestern c/o 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[robertloblawslawblog]

So if the complete date hasn't changed, I most likely haven't gone under review yet?

Mine is complete and at the very top of the status checker says "your application is complete and is being reviewed by the admissions committee" or something to that effect. Happened after I emailed admissions about my incomplete status despite submitting the online interview two weeks ago.

NU doesn't really update beyond "complete" until they decide, apparently.

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You stay incomplete at Northwestern until you complete any requested interviews and the interviewer has submitted the assessment. If a lot of time has gone between the two, you might want to call because the status checker isn't always updated (thanks, alex.cm!).

Once you get "decision letter available," (through status checker or email) you can refresh the status checker page as much to your heart's content until the letter shows up. (thanks, objection_your_honor!)

[ggnobbq]

so i went complete a couple days after i interviewed in mid Dec (decision letter system showed my mid december complete date), then the date changed again in mid January

[Alpal29]

My dates never changed. I went complete on 11/20 and stayed that way until DLS, so milage may vary on the date changing. Also, has anyone whose been accepted been sent their netID yet?

[ggnobbq]

for those who wanna interview on campus, johann just tweeted:

"JD on-campus interviews now posted through mid march. This may be it for the cycle"

[mpellenberger]

My dates never changed. I went complete on 11/20 and stayed that way until DLS, so milage may vary on the date changing. Also, has anyone whose been accepted been sent their netID yet?

Nope! What do we need it for?

[Alpal29]

My dates never changed. I went complete on 11/20 and stayed that way until DLS, so milage may vary on the date changing. Also, has anyone whose been accepted been sent their netID yet?

Nope! What do we need it for?

It's how we eventually submit the deposit if you decide to commit. Says we get it within 3-5 days but I know sometimes it can take longer, I'm just busy working on the financial aid stuff, but I want to make sure I have everything when the time comes. Because lets be real, I've sold my soul to NU.

[Hippo]

My dates never changed. I went complete on 11/20 and stayed that way until DLS, so milage may vary on the date changing. Also, has anyone whose been accepted been sent their netID yet?

Nope! What do we need it for?

It's how we eventually submit the deposit if you decide to commit. Says we get it within 3-5 days but I know sometimes it can take longer, I'm just busy working on the financial aid stuff, but I want to make sure I have everything when the time comes. Because lets be real, I've sold my soul to NU.

ED here - my net ID was emailed to me on 12/21 after I was admitted on 12/17. So it's probably coming... there might just be more RDs right now that they have to process as opposed to the number of EDs last month. Congrats on your acceptance and hope we'll be classmates!

[mpellenberger]

My dates never changed. I went complete on 11/20 and stayed that way until DLS, so milage may vary on the date changing. Also, has anyone whose been accepted been sent their netID yet?

Nope! What do we need it for?

It's how we eventually submit the deposit if you decide to commit. Says we get it within 3-5 days but I know sometimes it can take longer, I'm just busy working on the financial aid stuff, but I want to make sure I have everything when the time comes. Because lets be real, I've sold my soul to NU.

ED here - my net ID was emailed to me on 12/21 after I was admitted on 12/17. So it's probably coming... there might just be more RDs right now that they have to process as opposed to the number of EDs last month. Congrats on your acceptance and hope we'll be classmates!

Gotcha - I'll keep my eyes peeled.

FWIW, I already submitted my financial aid 'application' (that additional form), and it didn't require this Net ID, so maybe it won't be necessary for a while.

[Hippo]

My dates never changed. I went complete on 11/20 and stayed that way until DLS, so milage may vary on the date changing. Also, has anyone whose been accepted been sent their netID yet?

Nope! What do we need it for?

It's how we eventually submit the deposit if you decide to commit. Says we get it within 3-5 days but I know sometimes it can take longer, I'm just busy working on the financial aid stuff, but I want to make sure I have everything when the time comes. Because lets be real, I've sold my soul to NU.

ED here - my net ID was emailed to me on 12/21 after I was admitted on 12/17. So it's probably coming... there might just be more RDs right now that they have to process as opposed to the number of EDs last month. Congrats on your acceptance and hope we'll be classmates!

Gotcha - I'll keep my eyes peeled.

FWIW, I already submitted my financial aid 'application' (that additional form), and it didn't require this Net ID, so maybe it won't be necessary for a while.

From what I can tell, it's just used to pay your tuition deposit online and - at least in the case of ED guys - set up your NW email address.

[njkga]

Hi folks - I completed my online interview on sunday everning. How long does it generally take for the application to be "complete" in the status checker? It's still showing as application incomplete two days later.

[Nagster5]

Hi folks - I completed my online interview on sunday everning. How long does it generally take for the application to be "complete" in the status checker? It's still showing as application incomplete two days later.

Takes forever, week and a half for me.

[ggnobbq]

but real talk, when is he coming back from vacation

[BirdLawExpert]

but real talk, when is he coming back from vacation

March 27. All decisions will be released simultaneously and we'll have four days to make a seat deposit.

#NorthwesternThunderdome

[Draconem]

but real talk, when is he coming back from vacation

March 27. All decisions will be released simultaneously and we'll have four days to make a seat deposit.

#NorthwesternThunderdome

[MrR10]

Just did the online interview earlier today. I barely finished each question. Virtually got cut off before I could fully give my answer, but luckily I managed to say everything of substance before that. I hope they'll take the time limit into account...

[kevgogators]

Just did the online interview earlier today. I barely finished each question. Virtually got cut off before I could fully give my answer, but luckily I managed to say everything of substance before that. I hope they'll take the time limit into account...

How similar were the real questions to the practice ones? I've done a few practice sets and they've asked pretty simple, casual stuff...favorite movie, book, recent dream, etc

[WaitersIsland]

Just did the online interview earlier today. I barely finished each question. Virtually got cut off before I could fully give my answer, but luckily I managed to say everything of substance before that. I hope they'll take the time limit into account...

How similar were the real questions to the practice ones? I've done a few practice sets and they've asked pretty simple, casual stuff...favorite movie, book, recent dream, etc

Nothing like them at all. You will likely get three random questions (which may or may not be difficult- mine were impossible to prepare for) and a Why Northwestern/Why Law at the end. They know that this is a tough format, so don't worry about it too much. If you can maintain your confidence and composure and put together a coherent answer you will be just fine.

[MrR10]

Just did the online interview earlier today. I barely finished each question. Virtually got cut off before I could fully give my answer, but luckily I managed to say everything of substance before that. I hope they'll take the time limit into account...

How similar were the real questions to the practice ones? I've done a few practice sets and they've asked pretty simple, casual stuff...favorite movie, book, recent dream, etc

Nothing like them at all. You will likely get three random questions (which may or may not be difficult- mine were impossible to prepare for) and a Why Northwestern/Why Law at the end. They know that this is a tough format, so don't worry about it too much. If you can maintain your confidence and composure and put together a coherent answer you will be just fine.

I agree with above post. The practice ones are nothing like the real questions. However, the practice questions are incredibly helpful to get comfortable with looking at yourself on screen (it was an adjustment for me, haha), the sound of your own voice etc. Also, I noticed that I fidgeted and moved around in my chair a lot, so I used the practice questions to work on my composure and make sure I spoke clearly (my mic wasn't the best, so they'll probably have to crank the volume all the way up). You'll get 30 secs to prepare before each question, which is great. Overall, just think about what your strengths and weaknesses are, experience working on teams, your general approach to your work and try to have concrete examples to back up what you're saying. Again, my 6 questions will probably be different from yours, but try to relax and come up with one or two examples for each and you should be fine.

[kevgogators]

Just did the online interview earlier today. I barely finished each question. Virtually got cut off before I could fully give my answer, but luckily I managed to say everything of substance before that. I hope they'll take the time limit into account...

How similar were the real questions to the practice ones? I've done a few practice sets and they've asked pretty simple, casual stuff...favorite movie, book, recent dream, etc

Nothing like them at all. You will likely get three random questions (which may or may not be difficult- mine were impossible to prepare for) and a Why Northwestern/Why Law at the end. They know that this is a tough format, so don't worry about it too much. If you can maintain your confidence and composure and put together a coherent answer you will be just fine.

I agree with above post. The practice ones are nothing like the real questions. However, the practice questions are incredibly helpful to get comfortable with looking at yourself on screen (it was an adjustment for me, haha), the sound of your own voice etc. Also, I noticed that I fidgeted and moved around in my chair a lot, so I used the practice questions to work on my composure and make sure I spoke clearly (my mic wasn't the best, so they'll probably have to crank the volume all the way up). You'll get 30 secs to prepare before each question, which is great. Overall, just think about what your strengths and weaknesses are, experience working on teams, your general approach to your work and try to have concrete examples to back up what you're saying. Again, my 6 questions will probably be different from yours, but try to relax and come up with one or two examples for each and you should be fine.

Hahaha, I figured it was too good to be true. Thanks and good luck !

[sjp200]

Did my online interview over 2 weeks ago, still not complete.

[WhiteHouse]

I wonder if that guy is back from Costa Rica

[MOKE4311]

I wonder if that guy is back from Costa Rica

I'm trying not to think about it until next Tuesday.

[hunt godlink]

Did my online interview over 2 weeks ago, still not complete.

+1

[ggnobbq]

i think my boy flew back late last night. decisions today

ETA due to pm's asking me how i know he flew back: I don't

[cphtexas]

I went complete on 1/11 before I submitted my online interview on 1/22... has this happened to anyone else? I didn't think you could go complete before the interview!