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I decided to start a new thread since I've noticed that other ppl have started putting up new ones for their schools! yay!

so when, in reality, are the first decisions made?

I know a few people applying here. Although I won't be applying myself, good luck to all of you and all my IUB applicants

Worked with tons of people from here this summer, and they were all great. IMO this is one of the best T2s out there.

Hi All!

I am currently a 1L at IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law. I'd be happy to answer any questions you all have about the school! Feel free to ask questions in this post or send me a message.

I wish you all the best with your application cycle!

msanders44 wrote:so when, in reality, are the first decisions made?

I think it depends on when you are applying. If you are applying for early decision then the decision may come as early as December but if you are not applying for their early decision option, then you may have to wait a little longer.

I am hoping to do early decision. I have everything ready for the most part except the LSAT.

Are you applying?

IndyLaw1L wrote:Hi All!

I am currently a 1L at IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law. I'd be happy to answer any questions you all have about the school! Feel free to ask questions in this post or send me a message.

I wish you all the best with your application cycle!

aww cool thanks!

inquisitivelady wrote:

msanders44 wrote:so when, in reality, are the first decisions made?

I think it depends on when you are applying. If you are applying for early decision then the decision may come as early as December but if you are not applying for their early decision option, then you may have to wait a little longer.

I am hoping to do early decision. I have everything ready for the most part except the LSAT.

Are you applying?

Please do not apply ED to a school like this. Even if it's your number one choice, get into some peer or ideally better schools, negotiate those scholarships up, and bring your cost of attendance down at your target school.

BigZuck wrote:

inquisitivelady wrote:

msanders44 wrote:so when, in reality, are the first decisions made?

I think it depends on when you are applying. If you are applying for early decision then the decision may come as early as December but if you are not applying for their early decision option, then you may have to wait a little longer.

I am hoping to do early decision. I have everything ready for the most part except the LSAT.

Are you applying?

Please do not apply ED to a school like this. Even if it's your number one choice, get into some peer or ideally better schools, negotiate those scholarships up, and bring your cost of attendance down at your target school.

I would agree, especially since you are a female URM.

inquisitivelady wrote:

msanders44 wrote:so when, in reality, are the first decisions made?

I think it depends on when you are applying. If you are applying for early decision then the decision may come as early as December but if you are not applying for their early decision option, then you may have to wait a little longer.

I am hoping to do early decision. I have everything ready for the most part except the LSAT.

Are you applying?

Yes, I submitted my application a couple days ago and haven't heard anything from them. I didn't apply for the early decision program though. I figured I would get an email saying they had received it and give me a username and password to be able to check the status. I submitted my application to SLU on a Sunday and was emailed and received a phone call the very next day so I didn't know what normal was for this.

msanders44 wrote:

inquisitivelady wrote:

msanders44 wrote:so when, in reality, are the first decisions made?

I think it depends on when you are applying. If you are applying for early decision then the decision may come as early as December but if you are not applying for their early decision option, then you may have to wait a little longer.

I am hoping to do early decision. I have everything ready for the most part except the LSAT.

Are you applying?

Yes, I submitted my application a couple days ago and haven't heard anything from them. I didn't apply for the early decision program though. I figured I would get an email saying they had received it and give me a username and password to be able to check the status. I submitted my application to SLU on a Sunday and was emailed and received a phone call the very next day so I didn't know what normal was for this.

Ok, as if they heard me. I just received an email saying they had received my application with a username and stuff.

tagging this, you can ask me questions if you want

msanders44 wrote:

msanders44 wrote:

inquisitivelady wrote:

msanders44 wrote:so when, in reality, are the first decisions made?

I think it depends on when you are applying. If you are applying for early decision then the decision may come as early as December but if you are not applying for their early decision option, then you may have to wait a little longer.

I am hoping to do early decision. I have everything ready for the most part except the LSAT.

Are you applying?

Yes, I submitted my application a couple days ago and haven't heard anything from them. I didn't apply for the early decision program though. I figured I would get an email saying they had received it and give me a username and password to be able to check the status. I submitted my application to SLU on a Sunday and was emailed and received a phone call the very next day so I didn't know what normal was for this.

Ok, as if they heard me. I just received an email saying they had received my application with a username and stuff.

Yeah same here. I also received the same username and password. Have you recieved an word from them since then?

Michaela wrote:tagging this, you can ask me questions if you want

Cool thanks!

I think it depends on when you are applying. If you are applying for early decision then the decision may come as early as December but if you are not applying for their early decision option, then you may have to wait a little longer.

I am hoping to do early decision. I have everything ready for the most part except the LSAT.

Are you applying?[/quote]


Yes, I submitted my application a couple days ago and haven't heard anything from them. I didn't apply for the early decision program though. I figured I would get an email saying they had received it and give me a username and password to be able to check the status. I submitted my application to SLU on a Sunday and was emailed and received a phone call the very next day so I didn't know what normal was for this.[/quote]

Ok, as if they heard me. I just received an email saying they had received my application with a username and stuff.[/quote]

Yeah same here. I also received the same username and password. Have you recieved an word from them since then?[/quote]

no I haven't heard anything from them since. It is supposed to say when your file is being reviewed and mine hasen't said that yet.

Checking in

msanders44 wrote:I think it depends on when you are applying. If you are applying for early decision then the decision may come as early as December but if you are not applying for their early decision option, then you may have to wait a little longer.

I am hoping to do early decision. I have everything ready for the most part except the LSAT.

Are you applying?

Yes, I submitted my application a couple days ago and haven't heard anything from them. I didn't apply for the early decision program though. I figured I would get an email saying they had received it and give me a username and password to be able to check the status. I submitted my application to SLU on a Sunday and was emailed and received a phone call the very next day so I didn't know what normal was for this.[/quote]

Ok, as if they heard me. I just received an email saying they had received my application with a username and stuff.[/quote]

Yeah same here. I also received the same username and password. Have you recieved an word from them since then?[/quote]

no I haven't heard anything from them since. It is supposed to say when your file is being reviewed and mine hasen't said that yet.[/quote]


Oh that sucks. Yeah, I heard that they take a while to respond back to people.

kayleighcheyenne wrote:Checking in

Hello friend!

well according to the status checker my application has not even gone under review yet. I thought for sure they would have started last November, early December

Just spoke with the admissions office today - apparently the "first round" of early decision acceptance/denial/waitlist letters goes out tomorrow. She stated there is another batch that will be going out closer to the end of the month as well.

Is there any indication as to what the difference between the first batch vs. second batch of letters consists of? (i.e. is the first batch acceptence letters while the second batch consists of denials/waitlists? Or is it just the individuals who applied closer to the beginning of the early decision cycle versus the end of it?) Any inside information in that regard would be greatly appreciated!

msanders44 wrote:well according to the status checker my application has not even gone under review yet. I thought for sure they would have started last November, early December

Maybe they're dealing with the ED people first before RD, because my had been under review for almost three weeks before it said Decision sent yesterday.

wardenv wrote:Just spoke with the admissions office today - apparently the "first round" of early decision acceptance/denial/waitlist letters goes out tomorrow. She stated there is another batch that will be going out closer to the end of the month as well.

Is there any indication as to what the difference between the first batch vs. second batch of letters consists of? (i.e. is the first batch acceptence letters while the second batch consists of denials/waitlists? Or is it just the individuals who applied closer to the beginning of the early decision cycle versus the end of it?) Any inside information in that regard would be greatly appreciated!

That's a good question. To be honest, I have no idea, but I heard that they don't really look at applications according to when you turned it in, but by this GPA/LSAT combo index. As for your statement about the first batch being acceptance and the second batch being denials/waitlists, I am not entirely sure. It could be. I'll let u know though. I checked my status check yesterday and it said "Decision letter sent." It also said "e-mail decision sent as well."

Wardenv did you apply ED or RD?

Checked my email! I'm in! yay!

Hope your guys' admissions cycle goes well, and let me know if you're attending!

My status has been changed to "Decision letter sent" -- although, I am yet to receive an e-mail regarding the decision.

However, a seat deposit that is due by February 1, 2013 was added to my fee list, so I think I can safely take that as a good sign!

wardenv wrote:My status has been changed to "Decision letter sent" -- although, I am yet to receive an e-mail regarding the decision.

However, a seat deposit that is due by February 1, 2013 was added to my fee list, so I think I can safely take that as a good sign!

Yep Wardenv! That's what showed up on mine. Before my email came, my program time switched from "Either" to "Full time" and then a fee showed up that said it was due on Feb.

Pretty sure u got in! Hope to hear more from you soon!