Georgetown Wait-List 2015-2016 (Class of 2019) Forum

[Anonnonnon]

When do you think they will start the process of choosing that 50?

From the emails that have gone out and research from previous years, it is likely that a few from the 'special group' may be contacted this week. Then say 25% of the preferred waiting list will probably get an offer between the dates of May 2 and 9.

The rest of the waitlist will be given spaces over the summer if there are any, if not the hopeful students will fade away into the abyss that is the valley for unoffered waitlist students.

I think you may be forgetting something key - Georgetown really wants to admit people in these coming weeks that are the most committed to Georgetown (and who will most likely matriculate when extended an offer). I believe in this respect, someone on the regular waitlist who is more committed than someone on the preferred waitlist might be extended an offer in these coming weeks, while the person on the preferred waitlist is not.

Source: Admissions at Georgetown, who told me every year they pull relatively equally from each waitlist, and that the most important factor they consider is commitment to accepting the offer and likelihood to matriculate.

How do you convey more commitment than others? Isn't everyone saying GULC is the only place they want to go , please let me in etc?

The best way to convey commitment, from what I've learned (besides for LOCI, extra LOR, and "Why Georgetown" essays), is saying to GULC "If you accept me off of the waitlist, I will 100% matriculate. They like applicants who state this, and I'm sure you can imagine why

Because you're expecting to pay sticker, so some people have hesitations.

Exactly. By telling the admissions staff you will attend 100% if accepted, they know they can most likely take you at full sticker if they want and you'll go. Also, this will give them a highly definitive spot taken in their entering class - so less work and scrambling they have to do later on.

I should note though, that some people accepted off the waitlist do receive minor scholarships.

However ethically, I would only say this line to one school only, and if you really mean it and will (most likely) follow though.

[bobobo]

Got a feeler call today. They asked for my level of interest and scholarship hopes. I want to believe this is a good sign, but they were very vague. It sounds like some offers might coming tomorrow or Monday. Good luck to everyone!

[conztance]

Got a feeler call today. They asked for my level of interest and scholarship hopes. I want to believe this is a good sign, but they were very vague. It sounds like some offers might coming tomorrow or Monday. Good luck to everyone!

What waitlist are you on?

[Anonnonnon]

Got a feeler call today. They asked for my level of interest and scholarship hopes. I want to believe this is a good sign, but they were very vague. It sounds like some offers might coming tomorrow or Monday. Good luck to everyone!

Here we go - first movement 4/28

[WaitWaitDontSay]

Got a feeler call today. They asked for my level of interest and scholarship hopes. I want to believe this is a good sign, but they were very vague. It sounds like some offers might coming tomorrow or Monday. Good luck to everyone!

What waitlist are you on?

+1

[nomad12]

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[Anonnonnon]

I also got a call.

(in the special group of the preferred wait list)

I suppose that makes sense. Congrats!! Where are you leaning?

[ls2k16]

So are they only pulling from "Special Preferred" at this point?

[gocats2016]

So are they only pulling from "Special Preferred" at this point?

Did anyone who got a call previously email regarding their interest? Or get a reply?

[bobobo]

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[jsylkpd]

I applied 03/01 with Feb LSAT, numbers above 75th percentile (4.0, 170), got wait listed two weeks ago on the special preferred, got a feeler email last week (I responded confirming Gtown was my top choice, but received no response), and a call today. Edited to add the following: Over the phone I told them GULC was my top choice (again), but that I need a solid scholarship (they even asked me for a figure). I'm not sure whether the request for funding puts me out of the race, but I can't afford law school otherwise, so I guess it doesn't matter.

With your numbers, you can get a solid scholarship at a better school. But anyway, good luck!

[bobobo]

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[DAFFODILS2019]

I also got a call.

(in the special group of the preferred wait list)

Did the caller tell you when you'll hear from the school again? Much appreciated.

[darkchildnana]

I applied 03/01 with Feb LSAT, numbers above 75th percentile (4.0, 170), got wait listed two weeks ago on the special preferred, got a feeler email last week (I responded confirming Gtown was my top choice, but received no response), and a call today. Edited to add the following: Over the phone I told them GULC was my top choice (again), but that I need a solid scholarship (they even asked me for a figure). I'm not sure whether the request for funding puts me out of the race, but I can't afford law school otherwise, so I guess it doesn't matter.

Did they give you an idea of when you'd hear from them again?

[bobobo]

They were extremely vague, but it sounded like a few offers might be coming out today and then more next week depending on how many spots open up. I tried to ask for more deatails but this is all I got.

[DAFFODILS2019]

They were extremely vague, but it sounded like a few offers might be coming out today and then more next week depending on how many spots open up. I tried to ask for more deatails but this is all I got.

Much appreciated!

[conztance]

To those trying to get an idea of how large the waitlist is now (before the May 2nd deadline, so things may change heavily in the next week):

According to Lawschoolnumbers, Georgetown has around 575 people per class.

On the Official Class of 2019 Georgetown Facebook page, there are currently 464 members.

Do you have an update on the offical class numbers now that deposit deadline is closer?

[darkchildnana]

They were extremely vague, but it sounded like a few offers might be coming out today and then more next week depending on how many spots open up. I tried to ask for more deatails but this is all I got.

thanks so much!

[ls2k16]

To those trying to get an idea of how large the waitlist is now (before the May 2nd deadline, so things may change heavily in the next week):

According to Lawschoolnumbers, Georgetown has around 575 people per class.

On the Official Class of 2019 Georgetown Facebook page, there are currently 464 members.

Do you have an update on the offical class numbers now that deposit deadline is closer?

The Class of 2019 FB Law Group is at 488 members. Class of 2018 is at 604/Class of 2017 is at 638 (to give estimates as to the expected size once a class is 'full').

[conztance]

To those trying to get an idea of how large the waitlist is now (before the May 2nd deadline, so things may change heavily in the next week):

According to Lawschoolnumbers, Georgetown has around 575 people per class.

On the Official Class of 2019 Georgetown Facebook page, there are currently 464 members.

Do you have an update on the offical class numbers now that deposit deadline is closer?

The Class of 2019 FB Law Group is at 488 members. Class of 2018 is at 604/Class of 2017 is at 638 (to give estimates as to the expected size once a class is 'full').

Do these include transfers?

[ls2k16]

To those trying to get an idea of how large the waitlist is now (before the May 2nd deadline, so things may change heavily in the next week):

According to Lawschoolnumbers, Georgetown has around 575 people per class.

On the Official Class of 2019 Georgetown Facebook page, there are currently 464 members.

Do you have an update on the offical class numbers now that deposit deadline is closer?

The Class of 2019 FB Law Group is at 488 members. Class of 2018 is at 604/Class of 2017 is at 638 (to give estimates as to the expected size once a class is 'full').

Do these include transfers?

Yes. From FB page:

"Welcome, Georgetown Law admitted students for the Class of 2019 (full-time students) and the Class of 2020 (part-time students)! This group also includes incoming transfer students. Please feel free to post, respond, and converse with your new classmates. You'll also find a handful of Student Ambassadors (current students) in this group to help answer any questions you might have. Congratulations"


So, it includes PT students too, and current students.

[jsylkpd]

To those trying to get an idea of how large the waitlist is now (before the May 2nd deadline, so things may change heavily in the next week):

According to Lawschoolnumbers, Georgetown has around 575 people per class.

On the Official Class of 2019 Georgetown Facebook page, there are currently 464 members.

Do you have an update on the offical class numbers now that deposit deadline is closer?

The Class of 2019 FB Law Group is at 488 members. Class of 2018 is at 604/Class of 2017 is at 638 (to give estimates as to the expected size once a class is 'full').

Do these include transfers?

Yes. From FB page:

"Welcome, Georgetown Law admitted students for the Class of 2019 (full-time students) and the Class of 2020 (part-time students)! This group also includes incoming transfer students. Please feel free to post, respond, and converse with your new classmates. You'll also find a handful of Student Ambassadors (current students) in this group to help answer any questions you might have. Congratulations"


So, it includes PT students too, and current students.

But I don't know if looking at fb page is good stats.

[ls2k16]

To those trying to get an idea of how large the waitlist is now (before the May 2nd deadline, so things may change heavily in the next week):

According to Lawschoolnumbers, Georgetown has around 575 people per class.

On the Official Class of 2019 Georgetown Facebook page, there are currently 464 members.

Do you have an update on the offical class numbers now that deposit deadline is closer?

The Class of 2019 FB Law Group is at 488 members. Class of 2018 is at 604/Class of 2017 is at 638 (to give estimates as to the expected size once a class is 'full').

Do these include transfers?

Yes. From FB page:

"Welcome, Georgetown Law admitted students for the Class of 2019 (full-time students) and the Class of 2020 (part-time students)! This group also includes incoming transfer students. Please feel free to post, respond, and converse with your new classmates. You'll also find a handful of Student Ambassadors (current students) in this group to help answer any questions you might have. Congratulations"


So, it includes PT students too, and current students.

But I don't know if looking at fb page is good stats.

It, by all means, isn't. But it's a very rough ballpark number, which at least gives some gauge of expectations.

[Anonnonnon]

To those trying to get an idea of how large the waitlist is now (before the May 2nd deadline, so things may change heavily in the next week):

According to Lawschoolnumbers, Georgetown has around 575 people per class.

On the Official Class of 2019 Georgetown Facebook page, there are currently 464 members.

Do you have an update on the offical class numbers now that deposit deadline is closer?

The Class of 2019 FB Law Group is at 488 members. Class of 2018 is at 604/Class of 2017 is at 638 (to give estimates as to the expected size once a class is 'full').

Do these include transfers?

Yes. From FB page:

"Welcome, Georgetown Law admitted students for the Class of 2019 (full-time students) and the Class of 2020 (part-time students)! This group also includes incoming transfer students. Please feel free to post, respond, and converse with your new classmates. You'll also find a handful of Student Ambassadors (current students) in this group to help answer any questions you might have. Congratulations"


So, it includes PT students too, and current students.

But I don't know if looking at fb page is good stats.

It, by all means, isn't. But it's a very rough ballpark number, which at least gives some gauge of expectations.

+1 Exactly. It's not supposed to give you an exact figure, but a rough idea

[darkchildnana]

anybody get an offer or a feeler phone call today?