UVA c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[Dr. Filth]

Hey quick question, is there anyway you could say something along the lines of, "...would also gladly accept a deferral of admission if unable to admit this year"?

Would this actually be a good idea? I would totally do this if I thought it would help at all.

[hobojarpen]

Hey quick question, is there anyway you could say something along the lines of, "...would also gladly accept a deferral of admission if unable to admit this year"?

Would this actually be a good idea? I would totally do this if I thought it would help at all.

Other than possibly losing out on the chance to get in this year, I don't see much to lose by mentioning that.

[whatismylife]

TLS OCD is killing meeeeeeee

[Indebted]

TLS OCD is killing meeeeeeee

I feel your pain. Might need an intervention.

[whatismylife]

TLS OCD is killing meeeeeeee

I feel your pain. Might need an intervention.

Holy crap nice LSAT score!!!

[Indebted]

TLS OCD is killing meeeeeeee

I feel your pain. Might need an intervention.

Holy crap nice LSAT score!!!

Why thank you. At least someone appreciates it! lol. Hasn't done me much good though unfortunately.

[Mr. Somebody]

TLS OCD is killing meeeeeeee

I feel your pain. Might need an intervention.

Holy crap nice LSAT score!!!

Why thank you. At least someone appreciates it! lol. Hasn't done me much good though unfortunately.

I feel your pain brah

[Blumpbeef]

TLS OCD is killing meeeeeeee

I feel your pain. Might need an intervention.

Holy crap nice LSAT score!!!

Why thank you. At least someone appreciates it! lol. Hasn't done me much good though unfortunately.

Tell me about it. When did you apply?

[Indebted]

I applied late... really late... like day of the deadline late. I know that that crippled my odds of having a good cycle. Oh well, maybe I'll retake and reapply

*edited to add snark

[crumpetsandtea]

I applied late... really late... like day of the deadline late. I know that that crippled my odds of having a good cycle. Oh well, maybe I'll retake and reapply

*edited to add snark

Srsly tho reapply man.

[albanach]

I applied late... really late... like day of the deadline late. I know that that crippled my odds of having a good cycle. Oh well, maybe I'll retake and reapply

*edited to add snark

Are you ED at UVA? Do they know you're really serious about attending? They've been serious about yield protection in the past and might really think you're going to go elsewhere.

[Indebted]

I applied too late to ED. But two days ago, I reiterated that if admitted, I would attend. I made the same declaration in my initial Why UVA and again in my first LOCI. This experience makes me hesitant to reapply next year. They've made several offers off the WL this year and still don't want me, so I don't know why re-applying in 4 months with an otherwise identical app would make difference.

[Mr. Somebody]

I applied too late to ED. But two days ago, I reiterated that if admitted, I would attend. I made the same declaration in my initial Why UVA and again in my first LOCI. This experience makes me hesitant to reapply next year. They've made several offers off the WL this year and still don't want me, so I don't know why re-applying in 4 months with an otherwise identical app would make difference.

Do not go to any of those schools bro


People who applied earlier with identical numbers have had much better results

[Blumpbeef]

I applied too late to ED. But two days ago, I reiterated that if admitted, I would attend. I made the same declaration in my initial Why UVA and again in my first LOCI. This experience makes me hesitant to reapply next year. They've made several offers off the WL this year and still don't want me, so I don't know why re-applying in 4 months with an otherwise identical app would make difference.

I feel exactly the same way.

[atj86]

I applied too late to ED. But two days ago, I reiterated that if admitted, I would attend. I made the same declaration in my initial Why UVA and again in my first LOCI. This experience makes me hesitant to reapply next year. They've made several offers off the WL this year and still don't want me, so I don't know why re-applying in 4 months with an otherwise identical app would make difference.

I'm in almost the exact same boat, only slightly lower. 177/3.2. I also applied in January and feel like I didn't really get a fair shake at the admissions process. 10k from GWU is the best I have now, but I'm on loads of T14 wait lists. Fingers crossed for UVA/Mich/NYU. UVA is my top choice for location reasons, though.

[Blumpbeef]

I applied too late to ED. But two days ago, I reiterated that if admitted, I would attend. I made the same declaration in my initial Why UVA and again in my first LOCI. This experience makes me hesitant to reapply next year. They've made several offers off the WL this year and still don't want me, so I don't know why re-applying in 4 months with an otherwise identical app would make difference.

I'm in almost the exact same boat, only slightly lower. 177/3.2. I also applied in January and feel like I didn't really get a fair shake at the admissions process. 10k from GWU is the best I have now, but I'm on loads of T14 wait lists. Fingers crossed for UVA/Mich/NYU. UVA is my top choice for location reasons, though.

You can get way more from gwu

[atj86]

I applied too late to ED. But two days ago, I reiterated that if admitted, I would attend. I made the same declaration in my initial Why UVA and again in my first LOCI. This experience makes me hesitant to reapply next year. They've made several offers off the WL this year and still don't want me, so I don't know why re-applying in 4 months with an otherwise identical app would make difference.

I'm in almost the exact same boat, only slightly lower. 177/3.2. I also applied in January and feel like I didn't really get a fair shake at the admissions process. 10k from GWU is the best I have now, but I'm on loads of T14 wait lists. Fingers crossed for UVA/Mich/NYU. UVA is my top choice for location reasons, though.

You can get way more from gwu

Working on it as we speak. I wouldn't mind GWU, but they are not very generous with the scholarship. Especially so late in the cycle. I should note that my assigned Financial Aid officer has not replied to multiple e-mails or voicemails, so I'm now working directly with the department itself.

[Indebted]

I applied too late to ED. But two days ago, I reiterated that if admitted, I would attend. I made the same declaration in my initial Why UVA and again in my first LOCI. This experience makes me hesitant to reapply next year. They've made several offers off the WL this year and still don't want me, so I don't know why re-applying in 4 months with an otherwise identical app would make difference.

I'm in almost the exact same boat, only slightly lower. 177/3.2. I also applied in January and feel like I didn't really get a fair shake at the admissions process. 10k from GWU is the best I have now, but I'm on loads of T14 wait lists. Fingers crossed for UVA/Mich/NYU. UVA is my top choice for location reasons, though.

You can get way more from gwu

Agreed. I was awarded 25k/year on April 13th. So it's possible. (I withdrew so that money went back in the pot).

[Mr. Somebody]

Schools are going to be even more cautious about yield at this stage of the game. Medians are at stake, time is now a factor and schools just can't afford to make offers to people who might go elsewhere. I think schools may also be aware that the smaller applicant pool will lead to more waitlist action and an increased chance of one of their admits getting poached. If I'm an adcom at uva and I see a splitter with a 180 I'd be really concerned that he's going to get off the nyu wait list and head to the village instead

[ryemanhattan]

I applied too late to ED. But two days ago, I reiterated that if admitted, I would attend. I made the same declaration in my initial Why UVA and again in my first LOCI. This experience makes me hesitant to reapply next year. They've made several offers off the WL this year and still don't want me, so I don't know why re-applying in 4 months with an otherwise identical app would make difference.

I feel exactly the same way.

Well you shouldn't. Everyone I've spoken to in LS admissions has told me there is a significant advantage to applying before winter break, because that's when they get a flood of applicants. Submitting your app in November can yield entirely different results than submitting in January, both regarding decision and $. If you applied in January or later, and have underperformed your numbers, reapply next fall.

[atj86]

Schools are going to be even more cautious about yield at this stage of the game. Medians are at stake, time is now a factor and schools just can't afford to make offers to people who might go elsewhere. I think schools may also be aware that the smaller applicant pool will lead to more waitlist action and an increased chance of one of their admits getting poached. If I'm an adcom at uva and I see a splitter with a 180 I'd be really concerned that he's going to get off the nyu wait list and head to the village instead

I'm not seeing a lot of waitlist action at this point. Mich is only pulling ~10 people off their list this week. Seems all they want is URM, though. 152/3.6 got in yesterday.

[Blumpbeef]

It doesn't explain why I'm getting cold shouldered on waitlists though.

[albanach]

I applied too late to ED. But two days ago, I reiterated that if admitted, I would attend. I made the same declaration in my initial Why UVA and again in my first LOCI. This experience makes me hesitant to reapply next year. They've made several offers off the WL this year and still don't want me, so I don't know why re-applying in 4 months with an otherwise identical app would make difference.

I get the impression they do try to create a diverse student body. As I understand it, there's been an increasing focus on work experience and other factors to differentiate candidates. That stuff might get looked at more as they fill the last few spots.

Your 180, while fantastic, isn't going to change the median. However, applying in the fall, it should be an easy decision for them.

[crumpetsandtea]

hate to be a downer, but for the sake of not flooding dugas and faulk's mailboxes, i just want to point out that the numbers of the two who got in after emails (170/3.6 and 172/3.4) are similar to those of us who got in during the cycle. not sure why they weren't admitted with the rest of us, but admissions seems to be fixing that.

You're conveniently forgetting the 2.8 non-URM who got in

[atj86]

Sent an e-mail showing interest earlier today. Just received an e-mail from Cordel telling me that the process is ongoing and to please keep in touch. Blargh.