Georgetown C/O 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

easypeel · Post by **easypeel** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:11 pm

Has anyone had a recommender receive the following thank you email:

Dear X ,

Thank you for submitting a recommendation to Georgetown Law on behalf of X. We truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts on X with our Admissions Committee.

Each admissions cycle, Georgetown Law typically receives more applications than any other law school in the country. Our Committee depends upon recommendations to help us get to know who each unique applicant is behind the application. Consequently, your first-hand input is critical in helping our Committee make the difficult decisions we face as we try to assemble our class. Thank you again for your insight and for participating in our admissions process.

With gratitude and best regards,

Andrew Cornblatt
Dean of Admissions
Associate Vice President for Graduate Admissions and Enrollment

I've seen this in years past, wondered if anyone had received one this cycle.

iceballoon · Post by **iceballoon** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:15 pm

easypeel wrote:Has anyone had a recommender receive the following thank you email:

Dear X ,

Thank you for submitting a recommendation to Georgetown Law on behalf of X. We truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts on X with our Admissions Committee.

Each admissions cycle, Georgetown Law typically receives more applications than any other law school in the country. Our Committee depends upon recommendations to help us get to know who each unique applicant is behind the application. Consequently, your first-hand input is critical in helping our Committee make the difficult decisions we face as we try to assemble our class. Thank you again for your insight and for participating in our admissions process.

With gratitude and best regards,

Andrew Cornblatt
Dean of Admissions
Associate Vice President for Graduate Admissions and Enrollment

I've seen this in years past, wondered if anyone had received one this cycle.

Yeah got this. Wondering what other schools send this too...

JD116 · Post by **JD116** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:15 pm

easypeel wrote:Has anyone had a recommender receive the following thank you email:

Dear X ,

Thank you for submitting a recommendation to Georgetown Law on behalf of X. We truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts on X with our Admissions Committee.

Each admissions cycle, Georgetown Law typically receives more applications than any other law school in the country. Our Committee depends upon recommendations to help us get to know who each unique applicant is behind the application. Consequently, your first-hand input is critical in helping our Committee make the difficult decisions we face as we try to assemble our class. Thank you again for your insight and for participating in our admissions process.

With gratitude and best regards,

Andrew Cornblatt
Dean of Admissions
Associate Vice President for Graduate Admissions and Enrollment

I've seen this in years past, wondered if anyone had received one this cycle.

Was your recommender a GULC alum? My recommender for SLS received a letter in the mail with a similar message from Dean Deal and they are an alum.

easypeel · Post by **easypeel** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:18 pm

JD116 wrote:
easypeel wrote:Has anyone had a recommender receive the following thank you email:

Dear X ,

Thank you for submitting a recommendation to Georgetown Law on behalf of X. We truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts on X with our Admissions Committee.

Each admissions cycle, Georgetown Law typically receives more applications than any other law school in the country. Our Committee depends upon recommendations to help us get to know who each unique applicant is behind the application. Consequently, your first-hand input is critical in helping our Committee make the difficult decisions we face as we try to assemble our class. Thank you again for your insight and for participating in our admissions process.

With gratitude and best regards,

Andrew Cornblatt
Dean of Admissions
Associate Vice President for Graduate Admissions and Enrollment

I've seen this in years past, wondered if anyone had received one this cycle.
Was your recommender a GULC alum? My recommender for SLS received a letter in the mail with a similar message from Dean Deal and they are an alum.

Recommender was not an alum. My application was complete on 11/6 and he received the thank you email on 11/5. Doesn't sound overly optimistic, but also confusing that not all recommenders receive them.

janderson821 · Post by **janderson821** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:39 pm

easypeel wrote:Has anyone had a recommender receive the following thank you email:

Dear X ,

Thank you for submitting a recommendation to Georgetown Law on behalf of X. We truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts on X with our Admissions Committee.

Each admissions cycle, Georgetown Law typically receives more applications than any other law school in the country. Our Committee depends upon recommendations to help us get to know who each unique applicant is behind the application. Consequently, your first-hand input is critical in helping our Committee make the difficult decisions we face as we try to assemble our class. Thank you again for your insight and for participating in our admissions process.

With gratitude and best regards,

Andrew Cornblatt
Dean of Admissions
Associate Vice President for Graduate Admissions and Enrollment

I've seen this in years past, wondered if anyone had received one this cycle.

My recommender got the same email the same day I got the interview request. He has received them from every school I have been accepted to and then Georgetown. I hoped it meant something but I am likely a waitlist candidate so I don't know.

easypeel · Post by **easypeel** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:46 pm

janderson821 wrote:
easypeel wrote:Has anyone had a recommender receive the following thank you email:

Dear X ,

Thank you for submitting a recommendation to Georgetown Law on behalf of X. We truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts on X with our Admissions Committee.

Each admissions cycle, Georgetown Law typically receives more applications than any other law school in the country. Our Committee depends upon recommendations to help us get to know who each unique applicant is behind the application. Consequently, your first-hand input is critical in helping our Committee make the difficult decisions we face as we try to assemble our class. Thank you again for your insight and for participating in our admissions process.

With gratitude and best regards,

Andrew Cornblatt
Dean of Admissions
Associate Vice President for Graduate Admissions and Enrollment

I've seen this in years past, wondered if anyone had received one this cycle.
My recommender got the same email the same day I got the interview request. He has received them from every school I have been accepted to and then Georgetown. I hoped it meant something but I am likely a waitlist candidate so I don't know.

Agreed, I don't think there is any meaning behind it. Just thought it was odd. I however haven't been asked to interview so who knows.

WinterComing · Post by **WinterComing** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:47 pm

easypeel wrote:Has anyone had a recommender receive the following thank you email:

Dear X ,

Thank you for submitting a recommendation to Georgetown Law on behalf of X. We truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts on X with our Admissions Committee.

Each admissions cycle, Georgetown Law typically receives more applications than any other law school in the country. Our Committee depends upon recommendations to help us get to know who each unique applicant is behind the application. Consequently, your first-hand input is critical in helping our Committee make the difficult decisions we face as we try to assemble our class. Thank you again for your insight and for participating in our admissions process.

With gratitude and best regards,

Andrew Cornblatt
Dean of Admissions
Associate Vice President for Graduate Admissions and Enrollment

I've seen this in years past, wondered if anyone had received one this cycle.

My recommenders both got these emails from Georgetown. Neither had any connection to the school. It seems fairly universal?

easypeel · Post by **easypeel** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:51 pm

WinterComing wrote:
easypeel wrote:Has anyone had a recommender receive the following thank you email:

Dear X ,

Thank you for submitting a recommendation to Georgetown Law on behalf of X. We truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts on X with our Admissions Committee.

Each admissions cycle, Georgetown Law typically receives more applications than any other law school in the country. Our Committee depends upon recommendations to help us get to know who each unique applicant is behind the application. Consequently, your first-hand input is critical in helping our Committee make the difficult decisions we face as we try to assemble our class. Thank you again for your insight and for participating in our admissions process.

With gratitude and best regards,

Andrew Cornblatt
Dean of Admissions
Associate Vice President for Graduate Admissions and Enrollment

I've seen this in years past, wondered if anyone had received one this cycle.
My recommenders both got these emails from Georgetown. Neither had any connection to the school. It seems fairly universal?

It does seem universal, I didn't know if everyone received them however, but from the replies, it seems to be standard practice and not too significant.

kangaroo430 · Post by **kangaroo430** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 2:47 pm

iceballoon wrote:
kangaroo430 wrote:
nicola16 wrote:
kangaroo430 wrote:I submitted on Nov.6th and had it completed on 7th but have not received any invitation for interviews. Does this mean I will be rejected? How long does it usually take for ED decisions to come out(As opposed to the three weeks they stated)?
I never received an interview, but I still got in. All I received was an email saying my application was received and a letter in the mail 2 weeks later. Don't panic yet!
Haha my numbers are not so good(both below 50%), so I am really unsettled lol
Have you applied ED?

Yes sir/maam. I am an international student btw, hope that helps...

iceballoon · Post by **iceballoon** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:03 pm

kangaroo430 wrote:
iceballoon wrote:
kangaroo430 wrote:
nicola16 wrote:
kangaroo430 wrote:I submitted on Nov.6th and had it completed on 7th but have not received any invitation for interviews. Does this mean I will be rejected? How long does it usually take for ED decisions to come out(As opposed to the three weeks they stated)?
I never received an interview, but I still got in. All I received was an email saying my application was received and a letter in the mail 2 weeks later. Don't panic yet!
Haha my numbers are not so good(both below 50%), so I am really unsettled lol
Have you applied ED?
Yes sir/maam. I am an international student btw, hope that helps...

I'm an international student too. My ED application is completed on 8th, October.. But I've not heard anything yet.. neither an email for WL nor for deferring to regular session or rejection...don't know whether it's sign that they already rejected me.

ChipperCookie · Post by **ChipperCookie** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:33 pm

Biglaw1990 wrote:
christinanc93 wrote:
jwwoodma wrote:In today! Applieud October 29th, letter was post-marked for November 9th. I never received an interview request.

Side-note, did anyone else's letter come with a personalized note written by the dean? Should I feel as special as I do right now?
Mine did too, but I think feeling special is entirely acceptable
Mine did as well.

Same here! Application was marked complete October 30th, received an acceptance letter dated November 9th without an interview request. And the personalization as well.

worldhunter · Post by **worldhunter** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:47 pm

hammocklv06 wrote:I'm really curious what determines interview or not? I'm guessing location is one determinant, and then whether you're a "borderline" applicant. Anyone who has interviewed mind sharing what the scheduling is like? I'm fearful I won't be able to accommodate it with my work schedule.

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kangaroo430 · Post by **kangaroo430** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:53 pm

iceballoon wrote:
kangaroo430 wrote:
iceballoon wrote:
kangaroo430 wrote:
nicola16 wrote:
kangaroo430 wrote:I submitted on Nov.6th and had it completed on 7th but have not received any invitation for interviews. Does this mean I will be rejected? How long does it usually take for ED decisions to come out(As opposed to the three weeks they stated)?
I never received an interview, but I still got in. All I received was an email saying my application was received and a letter in the mail 2 weeks later. Don't panic yet!
Haha my numbers are not so good(both below 50%), so I am really unsettled lol
Have you applied ED?
Yes sir/maam. I am an international student btw, hope that helps...
I'm an international student too. My ED application is completed on 8th, October.. But I've not heard anything yet.. neither an email for WL nor for deferring to regular session or rejection...don't know whether it's sign that they already rejected me.

Maybe you can email them or just simplt make a phone call？ Hope you are already admitted and just didnt receive the mail

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:38 pm

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jlopez · Post by **jlopez** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:13 pm

In via snail mail on 11/13, but I was curious as to when the scholarship info is traditionally released?

Biglaw1990 · Post by **Biglaw1990** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:32 pm

jlopez wrote:In via snail mail on 11/13, but I was curious as to when the scholarship info is traditionally released?

I called both the Office of Financial Aid and the Admissions Office, and I was told that scholarship notifications will not be released until at least February.

jsylkpd · Post by **jsylkpd** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:41 am

jlopez wrote:In via snail mail on 11/13, but I was curious as to when the scholarship info is traditionally released?

when did your app went complete?

sbenj · Post by **sbenj** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:02 pm

gamerish wrote:Went complete today

When did you submit?

exam_ner · Post by **exam_ner** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:03 pm

Application was completed around 11/2/2015. Invited for Group Interview on 11/18/2015 - about 15 minutes ago. I applied RD.

mollywood · Post by **mollywood** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:33 pm

Does anyone know what determines who gets a group interview and who gets directly admitted? I have strong numbers and just got a group interview invite. I'm in DC, though, so I'm hoping that's why I got the invite. Also, any insight on what happens at the interview? Common questions, etc?

Billy Madison · Post by **Billy Madison** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:50 pm

Submitted Nov 2, received email with tracker Nov 3. Fairly certain my app was complete at that point. No word yet. My numbers are pretty weak, so my timeline may not be very helpful to anyone. I'll post again when I hear though...

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:56 pm

mollywood wrote:Does anyone know what determines who gets a group interview and who gets directly admitted? I have strong numbers and just got a group interview invite. I'm in DC, though, so I'm hoping that's why I got the invite. Also, any insight on what happens at the interview? Common questions, etc?

It's not clear what determines it, especially if you're in DC where it's really convenient for them to interview you. FWIW I was admitted days after my interview so I would definitely go.

As for what happens, the group interview isn't your typical interview. It's activity based. Just go in prepared to work well on a team and you'll be fine.

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:20 pm

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hammocklv06 · Post by **hammocklv06** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:27 pm

gamerish wrote:
sbenj wrote:
gamerish wrote:Went complete today
When did you submit?
Saturday night

Does that mean I'm not gonna be interviewed?

Definitely not - I think its typically two weeks btwn complete and interview requested

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:35 pm

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