Cornell Law School c/o 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[Tycho]

IN!! Cornell was/is my top choice so I'm super excited.

Congrats!!

[hopefuljumbo23]

I'm pretty sure my date changed!!! Is " Your application is ready for review" the same as UR? Because my date changed to 1/21!

[hopefuljumbo23]

First date change since submitting 11/26 Still just says "application is ready for review"......INTERVIEW ME DAMMIT.

Ditto. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

I had a date change (first) about a week before my interview request, as I believe most have, so probably just that they've pulled your file from the shelf.

Answered my own question for anyone who cares!

[earthabides]

Would it be weird to write a LOCI for for cornell in the next few days? I interviewed the first day they went out and Im qbove both 75ths but it truly is one of my top choices.

[131377]

I'm pretty sure my date changed!!! Is " Your application is ready for review" the same as UR? Because my date changed to 1/21!

Mine changed too but no call.

I interviewed on 12/18.

[skimmilk]

Would it be weird to write a LOCI for for cornell in the next few days? I interviewed the first day they went out and Im qbove both 75ths but it truly is one of my top choices.

It sounds like they may be considering wait listing you based on what you said. To save yourself from YP it might be smart to demonstrate your interest now. I'm not sure if sending a LOCI would necessarily be the right choice though since if you are waitlisted you will need to do another. Maybe give them a call with questions? Some people have called in lieu of visiting and just asked if they could speak with someone in admissions and that worked for them! There is more about this in the "Waitlist Oasis" thread!

[hopefuljumbo23]

I'm pretty sure my date changed!!! Is " Your application is ready for review" the same as UR? Because my date changed to 1/21!

Mine changed too but no call.

I interviewed on 12/18.

I haven't interviewed yet (I just went complete at the beginning of the month) so I'm hoping that means I'll get an interview request next week!!!!

[Tycho]

Would it be weird to write a LOCI for for cornell in the next few days? I interviewed the first day they went out and Im qbove both 75ths but it truly is one of my top choices.

It sounds like they may be considering wait listing you based on what you said. To save yourself from YP it might be smart to demonstrate your interest now. I'm not sure if sending a LOCI would necessarily be the right choice though since if you are waitlisted you will need to do another. Maybe give them a call with questions? Some people have called in lieu of visiting and just asked if they could speak with someone in admissions and that worked for them! There is more about this in the "Waitlist Oasis" thread!

Yeah, YP is possible. Did you write a Why Cornell? If not, maybe write something substantive and ask for it to be added to your file?

[edditb]

So, had my interview and kinda botched the why Cornell question. I feel like it sounded like I didn't know why I wanted to go there. I'm a splitter, several points above 75 lsat but just below 25 gpa. Do I need to worry about YP? I want to write a follow up explaining why I'd like to attend but the last thing I'm trying to do is come off as not genuine and put the dagger in my app. Any feedback appreciated.

[uhwrestler]

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[gamerish]

Offhand, does anyone know when scholly and fin aid information starts going out? Figured I'd ask here before digging into last year's thread to look.

I know you have to submit all the required information first but seeing as how no one has gotten any offers yet, I'd imagine they wait until later in the cycle to make their decisions.

So, had my interview and kinda botched the why Cornell question. I feel like it sounded like I didn't know why I wanted to go there. I'm a splitter, several points above 75 lsat but just below 25 gpa. Do I need to worry about YP? I want to write a follow up explaining why I'd like to attend but the last thing I'm trying to do is come off as not genuine and put the dagger in my app. Any feedback appreciated.

I really wouldn't worry about YP. Their acceptance stats don't give the impression they YP much (though I'm certainly no expert so my interpretation could definitely be wrong). Anecdotally, if Cornell did YP I would probably be a strong candidate for it and still got accepted. You can pm me for my info if you want.

[proteinshake]

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[fliptrip]

So, had my interview and kinda botched the why Cornell question. I feel like it sounded like I didn't know why I wanted to go there. I'm a splitter, several points above 75 lsat but just below 25 gpa. Do I need to worry about YP? I want to write a follow up explaining why I'd like to attend but the last thing I'm trying to do is come off as not genuine and put the dagger in my app. Any feedback appreciated.

Cornell doesn't seem to YP on numbers, and as a splitter I wouldn't worry too too much about YP in general. Despite the fact that Cornell doesn't YP, if you really didn't give any sense that you had any idea why you wanted to attend, that's probably not a good look at all and could open you up to a w/l. I mean, these folks are human, and though they know they aren't HYS, they also aren't the Rocco Clubbo School for Women, so they can afford to pass on anyone who doesn't quite sit right with them.

All that being said, the format of the Cornell interview seems to make folks feel like they did far worse than they actually did. I'd sit on it over the weekend and if it's still bugging you, write a note. To me, that would show even more sincere interest.

[FeteGalante]

I got invited to the Kira interview. It was surprising tbh, I applied round 2 ED with 167/3.73, so YP shouldn't be a problem. From what I understand, this interview is aimed at screening out those who are not genuinely interested or getting to know more about borderline applicants. I thought I would get a quick decision (admit/deny) since I applied ED. Any thoughts?

[xz01]

IN!! Cornell was/is my top choice so I'm super excited.

Congrats!!

Thanks!

[fliptrip]

I got invited to the Kira interview. It was surprising tbh, I applied round 2 ED with 167/3.73, so YP shouldn't be a problem. From what I understand, this interview is aimed at screening out those who are not genuinely interested or getting to know more about borderline applicants. I thought I would get a quick decision (admit/deny) since I applied ED. Any thoughts?

In your case, the first condition is irrelevant, as you're the most interested applicant they can get (you're committing if they admit you), so they are definitely using the interview to learn more about you to inform their decision. I wouldn't call you borderline, though. You're right on their median LSAT and just 0.01 off their GPA. I know below median is below median, but it's not like you're working with a 3.3 or something. Do your best and hopefully you'll get some great news!

[nacogdoches]

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[lawj5]

For those of you wondering about interview questions, the ones I got as practice questions (and I did about 20 practice rounds until the questions just started repeating themselves) were all different from the ones on the real thing. Here's what they asked:

-Describe the best class you've taken
-what is your favorite book?
-what are you looking for in a law school community?
-what motivates you intrinsically?

I had 30 seconds to plan, and 1 minute to answer for each of them.

[gamerish]

My caller ID said Ithaca

[hopefuljumbo23]

I got invited to the Kira interview. It was surprising tbh, I applied round 2 ED with 167/3.73, so YP shouldn't be a problem. From what I understand, this interview is aimed at screening out those who are not genuinely interested or getting to know more about borderline applicants. I thought I would get a quick decision (admit/deny) since I applied ED. Any thoughts?

In your case, the first condition is irrelevant, as you're the most interested applicant they can get (you're committing if they admit you), so they are definitely using the interview to learn more about you to inform their decision. I wouldn't call you borderline, though. You're right on their median LSAT and just 0.01 off their GPA. I know below median is below median, but it's not like you're working with a 3.3 or something. Do your best and hopefully you'll get some great news!

I agree. MyLSN shows this poster's chances at like 90%+. I don't think Fete should be worried at all.

[lemonparty]

Just did the robo-interview. Surprised that there weren't many questions related to 'why law' or 'why Cornell' but maybe different applicants get different questions?

[fliptrip]

Just did the robo-interview. Surprised that there weren't many questions related to 'why law' or 'why Cornell' but maybe different applicants get different questions?

I didn't even get a "why Cornell". I was asked why I chose my UG (lol! I barely remember why I did) and also about what I was most proud of.

[seanconneryFL]

Went complete 11/9. Interview request 1/22. Stats around median. Tips for the online interview? PM's greatly appreciated.

[FeteGalante]

I got invited to the Kira interview. It was surprising tbh, I applied round 2 ED with 167/3.73, so YP shouldn't be a problem. From what I understand, this interview is aimed at screening out those who are not genuinely interested or getting to know more about borderline applicants. I thought I would get a quick decision (admit/deny) since I applied ED. Any thoughts?

In your case, the first condition is irrelevant, as you're the most interested applicant they can get (you're committing if they admit you), so they are definitely using the interview to learn more about you to inform their decision. I wouldn't call you borderline, though. You're right on their median LSAT and just 0.01 off their GPA. I know below median is below median, but it's not like you're working with a 3.3 or something. Do your best and hopefully you'll get some great news!

I agree. MyLSN shows this poster's chances at like 90%+. I don't think Fete should be worried at all.

Thank you guys for the reply! Really helpful. I am just so nervous about the interview now lol, planning on doing it Tuesday.

[hopefuljumbo23]

I got invited to the Kira interview. It was surprising tbh, I applied round 2 ED with 167/3.73, so YP shouldn't be a problem. From what I understand, this interview is aimed at screening out those who are not genuinely interested or getting to know more about borderline applicants. I thought I would get a quick decision (admit/deny) since I applied ED. Any thoughts?

In your case, the first condition is irrelevant, as you're the most interested applicant they can get (you're committing if they admit you), so they are definitely using the interview to learn more about you to inform their decision. I wouldn't call you borderline, though. You're right on their median LSAT and just 0.01 off their GPA. I know below median is below median, but it's not like you're working with a 3.3 or something. Do your best and hopefully you'll get some great news!

I agree. MyLSN shows this poster's chances at like 90%+. I don't think Fete should be worried at all.

Thank you guys for the reply! Really helpful. I am just so nervous about the interview now lol, planning on doing it Tuesday.

Good luck!!!