Penn c/o 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[RedWhite&Blonde]

I was waitlisted in january and am going to have to send in a second letter of continued interest. I'm close enough to Penn that I'm considering visiting the school and mentioning the visit in my second letter. But, there are no more tours/info sessions being offered this semester. They have a self-guided tour option, but what exactly could I do on a self visit to campus that I could mention in the letter? Things that come to mind are sitting in on a class, talking to students, visiting admissions. But, 1) How do I go about arranging those things? 2) What do students actually do/ask when they visit admissions in an attempt to get off a waitlist?

Thanks for any responses in advance! And I'd appreciate any and all recommendations of things I could mention in a second LOCI

Call admissions and ask for help planning a visit to arrange visiting classes and such.

With all due respect, I think you need to figure out what to mention for yourself. It needs to be things that actually matter to you and reasons why YOU want to attend Penn (not why others do). Are there certain clinics you'd want to participate in, specific classes you want to take, professors you'd want to research with? Why Philadelphia? What extracurriculars would you do and how would you make a positive contribution to the community? Etc.

TBH, the second LOCI might be overkill, though. Being wait-listed is really (no pun intended) a waiting game.

[abc__]

I was waitlisted in january and am going to have to send in a second letter of continued interest. I'm close enough to Penn that I'm considering visiting the school and mentioning the visit in my second letter. But, there are no more tours/info sessions being offered this semester. They have a self-guided tour option, but what exactly could I do on a self visit to campus that I could mention in the letter? Things that come to mind are sitting in on a class, talking to students, visiting admissions. But, 1) How do I go about arranging those things? 2) What do students actually do/ask when they visit admissions in an attempt to get off a waitlist?

Thanks for any responses in advance! And I'd appreciate any and all recommendations of things I could mention in a second LOCI

Call admissions and ask for help planning a visit to arrange visiting classes and such.

With all due respect, I think you need to figure out what to mention for yourself. It needs to be things that actually matter to you and reasons why YOU want to attend Penn (not why others do). Are there certain clinics you'd want to participate in, specific classes you want to take, professors you'd want to research with? Why Philadelphia? What extracurriculars would you do and how would you make a positive contribution to the community? Etc.

TBH, the second LOCI might be overkill, though. Being wait-listed is really (no pun intended) a waiting game.

Thanks for your response I've talked to current Penn students who were also waitlisted when they applied and they told me they sent in two letters of continued interest haha, hence the strategy. With regards to advice of things to mention, I meant more generic things that I could mention from a visit, aside from the environment and class sit-ins. I've written a personal statement, two optional responses, and a loci, so I've exhausted most of the typical why penn responses with regards to clinics, professors, all that good stuff

[meowmers]

hmmm. i am hoping they send out more scholarship notifications today... are any other nominees still waiting to hear?

Chess

1. d4

Wilson

ETA: realized this was misleading, haha. I meant I am a Wilson nominee still waiting

hear anything yet?

[sxyrylqq]

I was waitlisted in january and am going to have to send in a second letter of continued interest. I'm close enough to Penn that I'm considering visiting the school and mentioning the visit in my second letter. But, there are no more tours/info sessions being offered this semester. They have a self-guided tour option, but what exactly could I do on a self visit to campus that I could mention in the letter? Things that come to mind are sitting in on a class, talking to students, visiting admissions. But, 1) How do I go about arranging those things? 2) What do students actually do/ask when they visit admissions in an attempt to get off a waitlist?

Thanks for any responses in advance! And I'd appreciate any and all recommendations of things I could mention in a second LOCI

same here, i'm planning to visit next week

[lemonparty]

hmmm. i am hoping they send out more scholarship notifications today... are any other nominees still waiting to hear?

Chess

1. d4

Wilson

ETA: realized this was misleading, haha. I meant I am a Wilson nominee still waiting

hear anything yet?

Nada

[drblakedowns]

I was waitlisted in january and am going to have to send in a second letter of continued interest. I'm close enough to Penn that I'm considering visiting the school and mentioning the visit in my second letter. But, there are no more tours/info sessions being offered this semester. They have a self-guided tour option, but what exactly could I do on a self visit to campus that I could mention in the letter? Things that come to mind are sitting in on a class, talking to students, visiting admissions. But, 1) How do I go about arranging those things? 2) What do students actually do/ask when they visit admissions in an attempt to get off a waitlist?

Thanks for any responses in advance! And I'd appreciate any and all recommendations of things I could mention in a second LOCI

I was also WL'd to Penn. I am planning on visiting them, and sent them an email to ask about tours and sitting in on a class. They replied with

"You are able to take a self-guided tour for whenever is convenient in your schedule. Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., though, self-guided tours are available at the front desk on the weekends as well.
Starting May 12, waitlisted candidates may visit the Law School, take a self-guided tour of the buildings, and schedule an informational meeting with an Admissions Officer. The meeting is neither evaluative nor an interview. Waitlisted candidates may begin requesting informational meetings on May 1."

I am still planning on visiting this week. But it sounds like if you are on the WL, they want you to wait til after May to visit.

[hopeful94]

Hey all! Super late lurker. Does anyone know what the timeline is for average amount of time between UR2 and decision? I'm sitting at UR2 2/9.

[sxyrylqq]

I was waitlisted in january and am going to have to send in a second letter of continued interest. I'm close enough to Penn that I'm considering visiting the school and mentioning the visit in my second letter. But, there are no more tours/info sessions being offered this semester. They have a self-guided tour option, but what exactly could I do on a self visit to campus that I could mention in the letter? Things that come to mind are sitting in on a class, talking to students, visiting admissions. But, 1) How do I go about arranging those things? 2) What do students actually do/ask when they visit admissions in an attempt to get off a waitlist?

Thanks for any responses in advance! And I'd appreciate any and all recommendations of things I could mention in a second LOCI

I was also WL'd to Penn. I am planning on visiting them, and sent them an email to ask about tours and sitting in on a class. They replied with

"You are able to take a self-guided tour for whenever is convenient in your schedule. Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., though, self-guided tours are available at the front desk on the weekends as well.
Starting May 12, waitlisted candidates may visit the Law School, take a self-guided tour of the buildings, and schedule an informational meeting with an Admissions Officer. The meeting is neither evaluative nor an interview. Waitlisted candidates may begin requesting informational meetings on May 1."

I am still planning on visiting this week. But it sounds like if you are on the WL, they want you to wait til after May to visit.

Thanks that's really helpful.

[abc__]

I was waitlisted in january and am going to have to send in a second letter of continued interest. I'm close enough to Penn that I'm considering visiting the school and mentioning the visit in my second letter. But, there are no more tours/info sessions being offered this semester. They have a self-guided tour option, but what exactly could I do on a self visit to campus that I could mention in the letter? Things that come to mind are sitting in on a class, talking to students, visiting admissions. But, 1) How do I go about arranging those things? 2) What do students actually do/ask when they visit admissions in an attempt to get off a waitlist?

Thanks for any responses in advance! And I'd appreciate any and all recommendations of things I could mention in a second LOCI

I was also WL'd to Penn. I am planning on visiting them, and sent them an email to ask about tours and sitting in on a class. They replied with

"You are able to take a self-guided tour for whenever is convenient in your schedule. Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., though, self-guided tours are available at the front desk on the weekends as well.
Starting May 12, waitlisted candidates may visit the Law School, take a self-guided tour of the buildings, and schedule an informational meeting with an Admissions Officer. The meeting is neither evaluative nor an interview. Waitlisted candidates may begin requesting informational meetings on May 1."

I am still planning on visiting this week. But it sounds like if you are on the WL, they want you to wait til after May to visit.

Thanks that's really helpful.

It is, thank you

[theconsigliere]

No acceptances from Penn in a while it seems. Hoping to see a tweet from them soon

[Biglaw1990]

To all of those who are on the waitlist, make sure to show interest in your LOCI and pay a visit to the school if you can. I hope to see all of you in the fall.

[drblakedowns]

To all of those who are on the waitlist, make sure to show interest in your LOCI and pay a visit to the school if you can. I hope to see all of you in the fall.

It may just be that my timing was bad, it's spring break right now, but my visit basically consisted of being handed a "self tour" packet and left to walk around. That being said, the building is very nice, and the Penn campus is gorgeous (also the weather is fantastic right now). For those looking to visit, I would suggest to plan to visit after May 12th where you can have an informal meeting with an admissions officer.

[goddard24]

Guys, I was waitlisted back in February. Since then I've submitted an updated resume, another letter of Rec and a LOCI. In the LOCI I made sure to discuss why I wanted to attend Penn. Should I still submit an additional essay considering that I already submitted the diversity essay and already used the chance the say why I want to attend Penn in my LOCI.

[RedWhite&Blonde]

Guys, I was waitlisted back in February. Since then I've submitted an updated resume, another letter of Rec and a LOCI. In the LOCI I made sure to discuss why I wanted to attend Penn. Should I still submit an additional essay considering that I already submitted the diversity essay and already used the chance the say why I want to attend Penn in my LOCI.

I wouldn't unless you have something you really really want to say in that essay that's unique and adds to your app. Seems like overkill otherwise.

[pint]

Went UR2 sometime this morning. Here's hoping for an imminent decision wave!

[The_Lorax]

Went UR2 sometime this morning. Here's hoping for an imminent decision wave!

I went UR2 on Tuesday, here's to hoping!

[theconsigliere]

Calls tomorrow for sure, right? Otherwise it would be two straight weeks with no calls, iirc.

[pint]

Calls tomorrow for sure, right? Otherwise it would be two straight weeks with no calls, iirc.

No new admits reported in the thread since February 26th, so exactly two weeks!

Edit: Jk, one reported acceptance on 3/4 in the spreadsheet

[theconsigliere]

Calls tomorrow for sure, right? Otherwise it would be two straight weeks with no calls, iirc.

No new admits reported in the thread since February 26th, so exactly two weeks!

Edit: Jk, one reported acceptance on 3/4 in the spreadsheet

I was going based on their Twitter

[badatlsat120]

For those who miss the call do they leave a voicemail or no?

[strawberrieee]

For those who miss the call do they leave a voicemail or no?

They left voicemail.

[courtleigh24]

For those who miss the call do they leave a voicemail or no?

They left voicemail.

I have a missed call but no voicemail...

[tflan19]

For those who miss the call do they leave a voicemail or no?

They left voicemail.

I have a missed call but no voicemail...

Then call the number back...

[pandapops]

Just got hit with the waitlist. Honestly surprised I wasn't rejected.

[16to19]

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