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

[thelaststraw05]

Looking at LawSchoolNumbers data from last cycle the average wait from "sent" to "acceptance" was 56 days. The median wait was 54 days. That was for acceptances.

If you submitted on 9/15 you are not far past median. It is not time to freak out. I go a little against conventional wisdom. I think if you can have a substantive conversation with an admissions official OR have a student recommend you, it could help a lot.

[03121202698008]

Looking at LawSchoolNumbers data from last cycle the average wait from "sent" to "acceptance" was 56 days. The median wait was 54 days. That was for acceptances.

If you submitted on 9/15 you are not far past median. It is not time to freak out. I go a little against conventional wisdom. I think if you can have a substantive conversation with an admissions official OR have a student recommend you, it could help a lot.

No one should be freaking out at this point...past median or not. Michigan takes time, the wait is not at all related to you odds.

[Samara]

Looking at LawSchoolNumbers data from last cycle the average wait from "sent" to "acceptance" was 56 days. The median wait was 54 days. That was for acceptances.

If you submitted on 9/15 you are not far past median. It is not time to freak out. I go a little against conventional wisdom. I think if you can have a substantive conversation with an admissions official OR have a student recommend you, it could help a lot.

No one should be freaking out at this point...past median or not. Michigan takes time, the wait is not at all related to you odds.

This. Northwestern hasn't made any movement yet. So frustrating.

[ScrabbleChamp]

Nope. I couldn't live in Nashville.

Nashville no, Ann Arbor yes? Just curious, have you visited either city?

Yes. My issue for not wanting to live in Nashville has little to do with the city itself. My job has had me working on some stuff in the Nashville area and, from what I've come across, I wouldn't ever want to live there.

ETA: It's similar to friends you may have had that worked at (insert restaurant name here) who say they'll never eat at (insert restaurant name here).

[freestallion]

I think if you can have a substantive conversation with an admissions official OR have a student recommend you, it could help a lot.

Do you think this helps only at michigan or other schools too?

[splbagel]

Nope. I couldn't live in Nashville.

Nashville no, Ann Arbor yes? Just curious, have you visited either city?

Yes. My issue for not wanting to live in Nashville has little to do with the city itself. My job has had me working on some stuff in the Nashville area and, from what I've come across, I wouldn't ever want to live there.

ETA: It's similar to friends you may have had that worked at (insert restaurant name here) who say they'll never eat at (insert restaurant name here).

Totally understandable.

[thelaststraw05]

I think if you can have a substantive conversation with an admissions official OR have a student recommend you, it could help a lot.

Do you think this helps only at michigan or other schools too?

I'd imagine it helps at all kinds of schools, but I know it helps at Michigan.

No one should be freaking out at this point...past median or not. Michigan takes time, the wait is not at all related to you odds.

I wasn't suggesting freaking out. I specifically said, "It is not time to freak out."

But Dean Z has said that the a positive word can make all the difference. I know one student who was having a tough decision because of scholarship money. After an outlaws event during an admitted students weekend, one of the current students talked to Dean Z about that applicant. Dean Z sought her out during ASW and increased her scholly award to get her to come.

She is now a 1L at Michigan.

Dean Z specifically said to let her know if we meet any applicants who seemed especially awesome during tours or discussions during class visits.

[Strange]

I think if you can have a substantive conversation with an admissions official OR have a student recommend you, it could help a lot.

Do you think this helps only at michigan or other schools too?

I'd imagine it helps at all kinds of schools, but I know it helps at Michigan.

No one should be freaking out at this point...past median or not. Michigan takes time, the wait is not at all related to you odds.

I wasn't suggesting freaking out. I specifically said, "It is not time to freak out."

But Dean Z has said that the a positive word can make all the difference. I know one student who was having a tough decision because of scholarship money. After an outlaws event during an admitted students weekend, one of the current students talked to Dean Z about that applicant. Dean Z sought her out during ASW and increased her scholly award to get her to come.

She is now a 1L at Michigan.

Dean Z specifically said to let her know if we meet any applicants who seemed especially awesome during tours or discussions during class visits.

*takes mental note*

[ScrabbleChamp]

I think if you can have a substantive conversation with an admissions official OR have a student recommend you, it could help a lot.

Do you think this helps only at michigan or other schools too?

I'd imagine it helps at all kinds of schools, but I know it helps at Michigan.

No one should be freaking out at this point...past median or not. Michigan takes time, the wait is not at all related to you odds.

I wasn't suggesting freaking out. I specifically said, "It is not time to freak out."

But Dean Z has said that the a positive word can make all the difference. I know one student who was having a tough decision because of scholarship money. After an outlaws event during an admitted students weekend, one of the current students talked to Dean Z about that applicant. Dean Z sought her out during ASW and increased her scholly award to get her to come.

She is now a 1L at Michigan.

Dean Z specifically said to let her know if we meet any applicants who seemed especially awesome during tours or discussions during class visits.

Do you like the Lions/Redwings? I'm sure I can swing some sweet tickets for you.

[03121202698008]

I think if you can have a substantive conversation with an admissions official OR have a student recommend you, it could help a lot.

Do you think this helps only at michigan or other schools too?

I'd imagine it helps at all kinds of schools, but I know it helps at Michigan.

No one should be freaking out at this point...past median or not. Michigan takes time, the wait is not at all related to you odds.

I wasn't suggesting freaking out. I specifically said, "It is not time to freak out."

But Dean Z has said that the a positive word can make all the difference. I know one student who was having a tough decision because of scholarship money. After an outlaws event during an admitted students weekend, one of the current students talked to Dean Z about that applicant. Dean Z sought her out during ASW and increased her scholly award to get her to come.

She is now a 1L at Michigan.

Dean Z specifically said to let her know if we meet any applicants who seemed especially awesome during tours or discussions during class visits.

I wasn't implying you were encouraging freaking out...just adding to it and quoting you to keep the convo together.

[thelaststraw05]

I wasn't implying you were encouraging freaking out...just adding to it and quoting you to keep the convo together.

My apologies, carry on. BTW, I would be interested to figure out who you are in real life as you gave good advice last year too.

[03121202698008]

I wasn't implying you were encouraging freaking out...just adding to it and quoting you to keep the convo together.

My apologies, carry on. BTW, I would be interested to figure out who you are in real life as you gave good advice last year too.

I try. PM'd

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[Tom in Ohio]

Applied 9/16

Application complete 10/12

Accepted 11/1

170/3.74 Non-traditional student

[fingerscrossedxx]

Applied 9/16

Application complete 10/12

Accepted 11/1

170/3.74 Non-traditional student

Congrats congrats congrats!!!

[sandwiches5000]

nvmds.

[RonnyDworkin]

Applied 9/16

Application complete 10/12

Accepted 11/1

170/3.74 Non-traditional student

Big congrats!


Just checked ASW. Still nothing yet.

[sandwiches5000]

AHHHH My app didn't update today for the first time since last week. :[

Before people had "decision" or whatever did they see a lack of movement for a while?

[MumofCad]

AHHHH My app didn't update today for the first time since last week. :[

Before people had "decision" or whatever did they see a lack of movement for a while?

Can you log into the ASW? I think its all good news until post-Christmas so if it means anything, you should be able to log in there.

[sandwiches5000]

AHHHH My app didn't update today for the first time since last week. :[

Before people had "decision" or whatever did they see a lack of movement for a while?

Can you log into the ASW? I think its all good news until post-Christmas so if it means anything, you should be able to log in there.

Well, I heard people can't log into ASW until a week before the decision comes in the mail?

And. oops. I just realized it's the 17th in America. I forgot. Time zone.

[MumofCad]

AHHHH My app didn't update today for the first time since last week. :[

Before people had "decision" or whatever did they see a lack of movement for a while?

Can you log into the ASW? I think its all good news until post-Christmas so if it means anything, you should be able to log in there.

Well, I heard people can't log into ASW until a week before the decision comes in the mail?

And. oops. I just realized it's the 17th in America. I forgot. Time zone.

Aw bummer, but its the opposite. You can log-in to ASW once your are admitted, but your status checker doesn't change to "Decision" until the day of or day after you get your packet in the mail The difference for me was about 3 days and I got the packet in the mail the day before I switched to "Decision." Sorry, I can't answer the question about whether the date changed in between. I stopped checking.

[Hopefully2012]

I think if you can have a substantive conversation with an admissions official OR have a student recommend you, it could help a lot.

I definitely think this has to do with why I got in so early with borderline numbers (if ASW access and "offer package mailed" means I've been accepted). The conversation did not take place at a law school forum.

[Hawkeye Pierce]

Still getting the red text.

[elibrarian]

Still getting the red text.

+1

I may have given up hope...

[franklyscarlet]

did anyone else get an email from a current Michigan student recently about applying? Their application process is so personalized, it makes Michigan look very good.