Chicago c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013) Forum

[grapefruits]

Forgive me of this has been addressed already, I only ever use TLS on my phone and I don't have the patience to check through every page. If I'm RD, submitted mid-Nov and haven't gotten so much as a request for an interview, should I expect to just never get one and be dinged, or is this normal?

[Anonymous4444]

i think not getting an interview is not considered enough to imply getting dinged.

[jbagelboy]

Forgive me of this has been addressed already, I only ever use TLS on my phone and I don't have the patience to check through every page. If I'm RD, submitted mid-Nov and haven't gotten so much as a request for an interview, should I expect to just never get one and be dinged, or is this normal?

We have somewhat similar stats; I'm also RD, submitted november, no interview request yet. As of last week I was still operating under the tenuous assumption that they had not reached November applicants yet since only sept and oct applicants had been solicited. however I'm pretty sure at this point this is no longer case. Our numbers are not auto-reject in this cycle, so getting an interview can't be the only sign that one has a shot in my opinion.

[Mr. Elshal]

Forgive me of this has been addressed already, I only ever use TLS on my phone and I don't have the patience to check through every page. If I'm RD, submitted mid-Nov and haven't gotten so much as a request for an interview, should I expect to just never get one and be dinged, or is this normal?

We have somewhat similar stats; I'm also RD, submitted november, no interview request yet. As of last week I was still operating under the tenuous assumption that they had not reached November applicants yet since only sept and oct applicants had been solicited. however I'm pretty sure at this point this is no longer case. Our numbers are not auto-reject in this cycle, so getting an interview can't be the only sign that one has a shot in my opinion.

I'm a 175, 3.72, submitted in October and have not received an interview request. I'm assuming waitlist

[curious66]

i think not getting an interview is not considered enough to imply getting dinged.

Chicago Admissions said that Interviews are optional.. not a requirement and apparently it is not held against you if you are not invited for an interview. The lady at admissions went as far as saying that they often interview candidates to get clarification on a particular piece of the application. That said, all the ED applicants did get one.

It will be interesting to see in a few months if any of us RD folks that did not get an interview actually get accepted.

[wisteria]

Forgive me of this has been addressed already, I only ever use TLS on my phone and I don't have the patience to check through every page. If I'm RD, submitted mid-Nov and haven't gotten so much as a request for an interview, should I expect to just never get one and be dinged, or is this normal?

Did you even go under review? I submitted mid-Nov too, went complete on 12/5, and I'm not even under review. So I'm not expecting anything until they actually read my file.

[grapefruits]

Forgive me of this has been addressed already, I only ever use TLS on my phone and I don't have the patience to check through every page. If I'm RD, submitted mid-Nov and haven't gotten so much as a request for an interview, should I expect to just never get one and be dinged, or is this normal?

Did you even go under review? I submitted mid-Nov too, went complete on 12/5, and I'm not even under review. So I'm not expecting anything until they actually read my file.

I went UR on 1/9. Really trying to pretend that it's a good thing.

ETA: I also listed almost 20 schools for the "where are you applying" question. Didn't apply to nearly that many. Feel like it definitely hurt though. Also listed usnwr as one of the reasons I applied. Really hate myself.

[LSATSCORES2012]

I have been following this thread neurotically and to my knowledge no one who went UR after the new year has received an invitation to interview. I'm UR 1/3, so I'm hoping that turns out to be correct.

[chickpea]

I have been following this thread neurotically and to my knowledge no one who went UR after the new year has received an invitation to interview. I'm UR 1/3, so I'm hoping that turns out to be correct.

Also UR 1/3, also hoping this is correct.

[jbagelboy]

Forgive me of this has been addressed already, I only ever use TLS on my phone and I don't have the patience to check through every page. If I'm RD, submitted mid-Nov and haven't gotten so much as a request for an interview, should I expect to just never get one and be dinged, or is this normal?

Did you even go under review? I submitted mid-Nov too, went complete on 12/5, and I'm not even under review. So I'm not expecting anything until they actually read my file.

I went UR on 1/9. Really trying to pretend that it's a good thing.

ETA: I also listed almost 20 schools for the "where are you applying" question. Didn't apply to nearly that many. Feel like it definitely hurt though. Also listed usnwr as one of the reasons I applied. Really hate myself.

lol. yea no offense but thats.. no good. I mentioned fewer schools than I actually applied to. on the bright side, I doubt it will actually have that much tangible impact on your application. no worries.

[az21833]

are any RD with auto-admit or near numbers who applied earlier not been invited to a interview? this should answer the question regarding whether all applicants are being interviewed in the rd pool or not.

[Crowing]

Forgive me of this has been addressed already, I only ever use TLS on my phone and I don't have the patience to check through every page. If I'm RD, submitted mid-Nov and haven't gotten so much as a request for an interview, should I expect to just never get one and be dinged, or is this normal?

Did you even go under review? I submitted mid-Nov too, went complete on 12/5, and I'm not even under review. So I'm not expecting anything until they actually read my file.

I went UR on 1/9. Really trying to pretend that it's a good thing.

ETA: I also listed almost 20 schools for the "where are you applying" question. Didn't apply to nearly that many. Feel like it definitely hurt though. Also listed usnwr as one of the reasons I applied. Really hate myself.

lol. yea no offense but thats.. no good. I mentioned fewer schools than I actually applied to. on the bright side, I doubt it will actually have that much tangible impact on your application. no worries.

I didn't answer that question for any school

[Audeamus]

Forgive me of this has been addressed already, I only ever use TLS on my phone and I don't have the patience to check through every page. If I'm RD, submitted mid-Nov and haven't gotten so much as a request for an interview, should I expect to just never get one and be dinged, or is this normal?

Did you even go under review? I submitted mid-Nov too, went complete on 12/5, and I'm not even under review. So I'm not expecting anything until they actually read my file.

I went UR on 1/9. Really trying to pretend that it's a good thing.

ETA: I also listed almost 20 schools for the "where are you applying" question. Didn't apply to nearly that many. Feel like it definitely hurt though. Also listed usnwr as one of the reasons I applied. Really hate myself.

I don't think listing USNWR as one of the reasons you applied will hurt you in the slightest. Admissions reps know that applicants consider rankings, and I suspect they call B.S. on any applicant who claims USNWR had nothing to do with where he or she applied.

[TexasAggie13]

Complete 11/15 still not UR. Boo.

[Anonymous4444]

On Tuesday this thread will be crazy....

[Yukos]

On Tuesday this thread will be crazy....

They should just unload everything on Tuesday. One-hundred percent of the acceptances, dings and waitlists in 24 hours would be epic.

[Mr. Elshal]

On Tuesday this thread will be crazy....

They should just unload everything on Tuesday. One-hundred percent of the acceptances, dings and waitlists in 24 hours would be epic.

This would actually be really cool. Any precedent for something like this?

[harvardboy24]

I'm 3.97, 171 went complete 12/7. Have heard nothing since.... What does this mean?

[vzapana]

I'm 3.97, 171 went complete 12/7. Have heard nothing since.... What does this mean?

nothing - they haven't gotten to the december apps.

[Anonymous4444]

It means u won't be hearing back for a while

[Big Dog]

I don't think listing USNWR as one of the reasons you applied will hurt you in the slightest.

I disagree.

Admissions reps know that applicants consider rankings, and I suspect they call B.S. on any applicant who claims USNWR had nothing to do with where he or she applied.

Yes, but the question is clearly a chance to report, 'Why Chicago?' Chicago has a small class, and like all top law schools, cares about yield. And if ranking is the ONLY reason for applying, the adcom will know (with near certainty), that such applicant will choose any other, higher ranked school.

btw: Academics just hate, HATE, USNews' ranking. Yes, they know it is important, but they hate it all the same. If you were an adcom, and that is the only/primary reason given for reading an app, would you give it serious consideration?

[shntn]

I don't think listing USNWR as one of the reasons you applied will hurt you in the slightest.

I disagree.

Admissions reps know that applicants consider rankings, and I suspect they call B.S. on any applicant who claims USNWR had nothing to do with where he or she applied.

Yes, but the question is clearly a chance to report, 'Why Chicago?' Chicago has a small class, and like all top law schools, cares about yield. And if ranking is the ONLY reason for applying, the adcom will know (with near certainty), that such applicant will choose any other, higher ranked school.

btw: Academics just hate, HATE, USNews' ranking. Yes, they know it is important, but they hate it all the same. If you were an adcom, and that is the only/primary reason given for reading an app, would you give it serious consideration?

What Big Dog said.

[Audeamus]

I don't think listing USNWR as one of the reasons you applied will hurt you in the slightest.

I disagree.

Admissions reps know that applicants consider rankings, and I suspect they call B.S. on any applicant who claims USNWR had nothing to do with where he or she applied.

Yes, but the question is clearly a chance to report, 'Why Chicago?' Chicago has a small class, and like all top law schools, cares about yield. And if ranking is the ONLY reason for applying, the adcom will know (with near certainty), that such applicant will choose any other, higher ranked school.

btw: Academics just hate, HATE, USNews' ranking. Yes, they know it is important, but they hate it all the same. If you were an adcom, and that is the only/primary reason given for reading an app, would you give it serious consideration?

What Big Dog said.

Whoa whoa whoa. I was under the impressions we were talking about listing listing USNWR as one of several reasons for applying. If it's the only reason someone puts then, yeah, that is likely a problem. But checking it among others? I think that is just honest.

[Anonymous4444]

Is it weird that I was upset that Monday is a holiday bec id rather here back from schools and be at work than stay home?

[shntn]

Is it weird that I was upset that Monday is a holiday bec id rather here back from schools and be at work than stay home?

Yep.