Yale c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013 cycle) Forum

[jselson]

There's a lot of Facebook speculation going on. It could be the fact that some people don't have Facebooks, don't use them, or simply don't feel like being part of a Yale group on Facebook. Sorry to burst the bubble. I almost didn't join it. The only reason I did is because I had a question I wanted to ask that was more appropriate than here.

But these concerns would've applied in the past as well, and probably more forcefully (more folks are on FB now). So the year to year/date to date comparison should still be pretty valid, maybe even slightly conservative. And YLS's last day of submission was very late, so it makes sense that they'd be behind approx a week or two.

[az21833]

There's a lot of Facebook speculation going on. It could be the fact that some people don't have Facebooks, don't use them, or simply don't feel like being part of a Yale group on Facebook. Sorry to burst the bubble. I almost didn't join it. The only reason I did is because I had a question I wanted to ask that was more appropriate than here.

But these concerns would've applied in the past as well, and probably more forcefully (more folks are on FB now). So the year to year/date to date comparison should still be pretty valid, maybe even slightly conservative. And YLS's last day of submission was very late, so it makes sense that they'd be behind approx a week or two.

+1

[hdivine]

There's a lot of Facebook speculation going on. It could be the fact that some people don't have Facebooks, don't use them, or simply don't feel like being part of a Yale group on Facebook. Sorry to burst the bubble. I almost didn't join it. The only reason I did is because I had a question I wanted to ask that was more appropriate than here.

But these concerns would've applied in the past as well, and probably more forcefully (more folks are on FB now). So the year to year/date to date comparison should still be pretty valid, maybe even slightly conservative. And YLS's last day of submission was very late, so it makes sense that they'd be behind approx a week or two.

I'm skeptical. Facebook is growing, but it is doing so largely in demographics that did not have Facebook a few years ago. As a general trend, the people getting Facebook are not college-aged people, they are teenagers, middle-aged people, and the elderly. College-aged people were the first adopters, and that demographic was saturated with Facebook users years ago.

In addition, 200 is such a low statistical sample that it can hardly be relied upon. It's not unlikely that this year's Yale-admits happen to like Facebook at a lower rate than in years past, and with newer social media emerging into the market (I'm thinking about Google+) and with the novelty of Facebook having worn off for those who have had it a few years, I don't think this is an unrealistic idea. To be short, I don't think anybody here has enough to make a go on anything with Facebook numbers. There are far too many variables and far too little data to make accurate predictions.

[wert3813]

There's a lot of Facebook speculation going on. It could be the fact that some people don't have Facebooks, don't use them, or simply don't feel like being part of a Yale group on Facebook. Sorry to burst the bubble. I almost didn't join it. The only reason I did is because I had a question I wanted to ask that was more appropriate than here.

But these concerns would've applied in the past as well, and probably more forcefully (more folks are on FB now). So the year to year/date to date comparison should still be pretty valid, maybe even slightly conservative. And YLS's last day of submission was very late, so it makes sense that they'd be behind approx a week or two.

I'm skeptical. Facebook is growing, but it is doing so largely in demographics that did not have Facebook a few years ago. As a general trend, the people getting Facebook are not college-aged people, they are teenagers, middle-aged people, and the elderly. College-aged people were the first adopters, and that demographic was saturated with Facebook users years ago.

In addition, 200 is such a low statistical sample that it can hardly be relied upon. It's not unlikely that this year's Yale-admits happen to like Facebook at a lower rate than in years past, and with newer social media emerging into the market (I'm thinking about Google+) and with the novelty of Facebook having worn off for those who have had it a few years, I don't think this is an unrealistic idea. To be short, I don't think anybody here has enough to make a go on anything with Facebook numbers. There are far too many variables and far too little data to make accurate predictions.

You had me till you told me people were joining Google+

[edamame]

There's a lot of Facebook speculation going on. It could be the fact that some people don't have Facebooks, don't use them, or simply don't feel like being part of a Yale group on Facebook. Sorry to burst the bubble. I almost didn't join it. The only reason I did is because I had a question I wanted to ask that was more appropriate than here.

But these concerns would've applied in the past as well, and probably more forcefully (more folks are on FB now). So the year to year/date to date comparison should still be pretty valid, maybe even slightly conservative. And YLS's last day of submission was very late, so it makes sense that they'd be behind approx a week or two.

I'm skeptical. Facebook is growing, but it is doing so largely in demographics that did not have Facebook a few years ago. As a general trend, the people getting Facebook are not college-aged people, they are teenagers, middle-aged people, and the elderly. College-aged people were the first adopters, and that demographic was saturated with Facebook users years ago.

In addition, 200 is such a low statistical sample that it can hardly be relied upon. It's not unlikely that this year's Yale-admits happen to like Facebook at a lower rate than in years past, and with newer social media emerging into the market (I'm thinking about Google+) and with the novelty of Facebook having worn off for those who have had it a few years, I don't think this is an unrealistic idea. To be short, I don't think anybody here has enough to make a go on anything with Facebook numbers. There are far too many variables and far too little data to make accurate predictions.

You had me till you told me people were joining Google+

Also, just because new college-aged members aren't joining doesn't necessarily mean that college-aged members are leaving... en masse.

[Ti Malice]

Still 60 or so people to be admitted...

Remember that YLS admits around 240 to 250 people each cycle.

[wert3813]

Still 60 or so people to be admitted...

Remember that YLS admits around 240 to 250 people each cycle.

Right. So I heavily factored in lotsa people not being in the Facebook group to be safe. As best I can tell not a single person who applied in February or March has been admitted. Still a few FRs to go.

[jselson]

Still 60 or so people to be admitted...

Remember that YLS admits around 240 to 250 people each cycle.

Right. So I heavily factored in lotsa people not being in the Facebook group to be safe. As best I can tell not a single person who applied in February or March has been admitted. Still a few FRs to go.

This is what makes sad: I know that there's still quite a few acceptances left, but that almost all of the Jan completes have probably come out of FR by now. I just hope I got a really slow group of profs, or am in the 11 pile. But since I'm likely passed over at Stanford, I doubt it

[glat]

I applied in March, went complete 3/15, and got in on Saturday.

[Eli]

I applied in March, went complete 3/15, and got in on Saturday.

Stats?

[Jcastro1]

Must've been an auto-admit.

[edamame]

I applied in March, went complete 3/15, and got in on Saturday.

Stats?

Classic. Posts acceptance, but no stats or information whatsoever. TLS isn't your bragging board. If you're going to benefit from people's anxiety over decisions by posting your own decision, you might as well help us out.

Great. Just great.

[Bowie_Nietzsche]

I applied in March, went complete 3/15, and got in on Saturday.

Stats?

Classic. Posts acceptance, but no stats or information whatsoever. TLS isn't your bragging board. If you're going to benefit from people's anxiety over decisions by posting your own decision, you might as well help us out.

Great. Just great.

Let's not forget that it's April Fool's day. I mean, it could be true, but I doubt it haha.

[edamame]

I applied in March, went complete 3/15, and got in on Saturday.

Stats?

Classic. Posts acceptance, but no stats or information whatsoever. TLS isn't your bragging board. If you're going to benefit from people's anxiety over decisions by posting your own decision, you might as well help us out.

Great. Just great.

Let's not forget that it's April Fool's day. I mean, it could be true, but I doubt it haha.

Fair point. There have been people accepted in one month, though. And they haven't been fakes. Wondering if it really does take 15 days to get through as a presumptive.

[04102014]

April Fools Day is the worst. In general.

[Bowie_Nietzsche]

Stats?[/quote]

Classic. Posts acceptance, but no stats or information whatsoever. TLS isn't your bragging board. If you're going to benefit from people's anxiety over decisions by posting your own decision, you might as well help us out.

Great. Just great.[/quote]

Let's not forget that it's April Fool's day. I mean, it could be true, but I doubt it haha.[/quote]

Fair point. There have been people accepted in one month, though. And they haven't been fakes. Wondering if it really does take 15 days to get through as a presumptive.[/quote]

Well, I don't mean that I doubt it because of the length of time given, I doubt it because 1) it's April Fool's Day and 2) the person joined TLS this morning.

I could see how it could be slightly humorous (in a "it's not funny until someone gets hurt" kind of way) to take advantage of all of our late-in-the-cycle angst and fool a few people...but, it could all just be coincidental I suppose.

[edamame]

Well, I don't mean that I doubt it because of the length of time given, I doubt it because 1) it's April Fool's Day and 2) the person joined TLS this morning.

I could see how it could be slightly humorous (in a "it's not funny until someone gets hurt" kind of way) to take advantage of all of our late-in-the-cycle angst and fool a few people...but, it could all just be coincidental I suppose.

+1. To your credit, I didn't see that the profile was created this morning... I just saw one post under his / her name.

[bernaldiaz]

Prediction on when our dings are coming?

[edamame]

Prediction on when our dings are coming?

Not sure. Hopefully, they won't keep us waiting too long.

You and I are acceptances twins, though. Harvard and Stanford, but not Yale.

[06162014123]

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[bernaldiaz]

Prediction on when our dings are coming?

Today is too optimistic?

My real guess is that they keep us waiting for another week.

Dang if it's not this week that would be harsh

[elorica8]

Anyone here a post-Jan complete that has heard back?

[az21833]

Prediction on when our dings are coming?

Not sure. Hopefully, they won't keep us waiting too long.

You and I are acceptances twins, though. Harvard and Stanford, but not Yale.

ditto, which way are you guys leaning and why?

[dnptan]

Ding.

AA URM 3.93/170
Submitted Mid-Jan

That was unexpected. I was rooting for the YHS sweep. How'd you find out, e-mail or snail mail?

[bernaldiaz]

Ding.

AA URM 3.93/170
Submitted Mid-Jan

Holy shit. It begins. Sorry Worm.