NU Apps '11-'12 - Good Luck Hold Candidates!!!! <3 Forum

[Tiago Splitter]

http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissi ... tyday.html

ETA: The more I think about it, the more I think I might need to go to the first one... I need to make a decision preeetttttyyy soon.

I'm neither diverse nor accelerated. I think there must be a different ASW for the non-diverse, 3 year JD folks out there, but the NU site doesn't show the date.

[JustE]

http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissi ... tyday.html

ETA: The more I think about it, the more I think I might need to go to the first one... I need to make a decision preeetttttyyy soon.

I'm neither diverse nor accelerated. I think there must be a different ASW for the non-diverse, 3 year JD folks out there, but the NU site doesn't show the date.

"Register Now for Admitted Students Weekend 2012
Join us April 13-14 on the Northwestern Law campus for an opportunity to meet with current students, faculty, administrators, and potential classmates. Tentative Schedule (will be posted by March 1)"

[thelawschoolproject]

Alright NUers, I have a serious problem.

I was scheduled to have my alumni interview last week, but the day before I was put in the hospital ergo I had to cancel the interview. I called and left a message explaining the situation (last Wednesday) and the interviewer has never returned my call. In the message I asked to reschedule and whatnot.

What do I do?

Should I try to call again? I don't want to seem like I'm hounding her. Or, should I just call NU and tell them I no longer wish to interview yada yada because it's January and I just want my application to be processes?

Which would look better/worse?

Any insight would be super appreciated!

Thanks!

[JamMasterJ]

Alright NUers, I have a serious problem.

I was scheduled to have my alumni interview last week, but the day before I was put in the hospital ergo I had to cancel the interview. I called and left a message explaining the situation (last Wednesday) and the interviewer has never returned my call. In the message I asked to reschedule and whatnot.

What do I do?

Should I try to call again? I don't want to seem like I'm hounding her. Or, should I just call NU and tell them I no longer wish to interview yada yada because it's January and I just want my application to be processes?

Which would look better/worse?

Any insight would be super appreciated!

Thanks!

email Johann with the situation. If it comes across as you still having a high level of interest in the school rather than it being your safety, I think you'll still be in good shape. I think you're in regardless as long as you show enough interest in the school to avoid YP

[Tiago Splitter]

Yeah I'd email the office. Since it's past time to schedule interviews off campus, you might just have to roll without one, but I got in without an interview and I'm sure you can too.

[thelawschoolproject]

Alright, thanks. I'll get started on some kind of acceptable email.


ETA: Just sent the email to Johann...nervously waiting to see what he says.

[jpal13]

I want to do the accelerated program if admitted, it was not on my app. Is it still possible?

[crooked]

WHAT has happened to this thread? I had to go back a page to find it!

(And to add any substance to this post, complete since 10/19 and crickets)

[basilseal]

http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissi ... tyday.html

ETA: The more I think about it, the more I think I might need to go to the first one... I need to make a decision preeetttttyyy soon.

I'm neither diverse nor accelerated. I think there must be a different ASW for the non-diverse, 3 year JD folks out there, but the NU site doesn't show the date.

"Register Now for Admitted Students Weekend 2012
Join us April 13-14 on the Northwestern Law campus for an opportunity to meet with current students, faculty, administrators, and potential classmates. Tentative Schedule (will be posted by March 1)"

Having trouble finding that, E I'm lazy - would you mind posting the link?

[Flips88]

"Register Now for Admitted Students Weekend 2012
Join us April 13-14 on the Northwestern Law campus for an opportunity to meet with current students, faculty, administrators, and potential classmates. Tentative Schedule (will be posted by March 1)"

That's a week before finals. Kind of a weird time for them to pick

[JustE]

http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissi ... tyday.html

ETA: The more I think about it, the more I think I might need to go to the first one... I need to make a decision preeetttttyyy soon.

I'm neither diverse nor accelerated. I think there must be a different ASW for the non-diverse, 3 year JD folks out there, but the NU site doesn't show the date.

https://www.law.northwestern.edu/newstu ... vents.html


"Register Now for Admitted Students Weekend 2012
Join us April 13-14 on the Northwestern Law campus for an opportunity to meet with current students, faculty, administrators, and potential classmates. Tentative Schedule (will be posted by March 1)"

Having trouble finding that, E I'm lazy - would you mind posting the link?

https://www.law.northwestern.edu/newstu ... vents.html

[tdicks]

"Register Now for Admitted Students Weekend 2012
Join us April 13-14 on the Northwestern Law campus for an opportunity to meet with current students, faculty, administrators, and potential classmates. Tentative Schedule (will be posted by March 1)"

That's a week before finals. Kind of a weird time for them to pick

I guess stressed out law students cramming for exams is less of a deterrent than Chicago's weather?

[crumpetsandtea]

"Register Now for Admitted Students Weekend 2012
Join us April 13-14 on the Northwestern Law campus for an opportunity to meet with current students, faculty, administrators, and potential classmates. Tentative Schedule (will be posted by March 1)"

That's a week before finals. Kind of a weird time for them to pick

I guess stressed out law students cramming for exams is less of a deterrent than Chicago's weather?

Exactly what I was thinking. I flew from O'Hare back to LA today...weather went from 27 --> 66. L-O-L (god i'm going to die next year)

[STLMizzou]

I guess stressed out law students cramming for exams is less of a deterrent than Chicago's weather?

It has been amazing up here, there have really only been 2 days of truly cold Chicago weather so far this winter. Of course now that I say that it will probably drop 20 degrees and the wind will pick up, but so far I have been happy with the weather.

Also, PLEASE ACCEPT ME!!

[Samara]

I guess stressed out law students cramming for exams is less of a deterrent than Chicago's weather?

It has been amazing up here, there have really only been 2 days of truly cold Chicago weather so far this winter. Of course now that I say that it will probably drop 20 degrees and the wind will pick up, but so far I have been happy with the weather.

Also, PLEASE ACCEPT ME!!

Yeah, until a couple of days ago, the weather was great up here. But now winter is really here. Ugh.

[foxylaxy]

Yeah, until a couple of days ago, the weather was great up here. But now winter is really here. Ugh.

Yes, we still haven't had real snow. (I haven't been able to make any snowballs). And comparatively, my friends from the Bay Area told me it was actually colder there (temperature wise) a few days in December. My friend from Orlando also told me it was only 10 degrees warmer there as well. However, winter decided to move in in January.

Yesterday, I received the financial aid e-mail. The information pretty much matches this:
https://www.law.northwestern.edu/admitw ... cialaid/jd

It includes what to send, merit vs. need scholarships (there are no scholarships purely one or the other except for the ED merit scholarship), how to submit information about scholarships from other schools (although they will probably not match it).

[JustE]

@tweetsbyjohann: FYI: We don't give much weight to a LOR from Mom.

Solid advice.

[crumpetsandtea]

@tweetsbyjohann: FYI: We don't give much weight to a LOR from Mom.

Solid advice.

It boggles my mind that someone thought this would be a good idea.

[Samara]

@tweetsbyjohann: FYI: We don't give much weight to a LOR from Mom.

Solid advice.

Ell. Oh. Ell. That may be my new favorite Johann tweet.

[UnamSanctam]

LOL who would actually do that?

[addy11]

LOL who would actually do that?

Child of a famous person (politician, academic, CEO, etc.)?

I know a person who had a a sitting presidential cabinet member (and a high profile one... one whose name even the apolitical recognize) write her a LoR to the school the secretary had graduated from. They knew each other in an entirely personal capacity (I don't see this being too different from one's parent), and it seemed to work.

[rinkrat19]

LOL who would actually do that?

Child of a famous person (politician, academic, CEO, etc.)?

I know a person who had a a sitting presidential cabinet member (and a high profile one... one whose name even the apolitical recognize) write her a LoR to the school the secretary had graduated from. They knew each other in an entirely personal capacity (I don't see this being too different from one's parent), and it seemed to work.

You're giving the person way too much credit. Johann says the LOR doesn't help: it's probably not from a cabinet member or law school dean or F500 CEO.

[Samara]

LOL who would actually do that?

Child of a famous person (politician, academic, CEO, etc.)?

I know a person who had a a sitting presidential cabinet member (and a high profile one... one whose name even the apolitical recognize) write her a LoR to the school the secretary had graduated from. They knew each other in an entirely personal capacity (I don't see this being too different from one's parent), and it seemed to work.

You're giving the person way too much credit. Johann says the LOR doesn't help: it's probably not from a cabinet member or law school dean or F500 CEO.

Plus, knowing someone in a personal capacity is, even if it's like godmother or something, is still quite different from your actual mother.

[chill]

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[Dr. Filth]

My mom would totally be mean about it. He sleeps until 11 over Christmas Break. He only calls like twice a week and never on weekends.