The Waitlist Purgatory [NEW POLL!!] Forum

[tncats]

UVA here. Ehh well.

+1 (after a profoundly bad interview)

How so? I've never understood how these can go super well or super poor.. They're just so... formulaic, I guess would be the word

The interviewer's first question was "What was the worst day of your life?" I wasn't quite prepared to get that personal, so I fumbled the question around for far too long, and the rest of the interview was really awkward.

Wow, I think anyone would get off to a terrible start after that question.

[theothercat]

UVA here. Ehh well.

+1 (after a profoundly bad interview)

How so? I've never understood how these can go super well or super poor.. They're just so... formulaic, I guess would be the word

The interviewer's first question was "What was the worst day of your life?" I wasn't quite prepared to get that personal, so I fumbled the question around for far too long, and the rest of the interview was really awkward.

Wow, I think anyone would get off to a terrible start after that question.

Yeah, I was pretty salty about it. Fortunately, I wasn't too broken up about it, as I didn't think that UVA was a top choice at the outset, and the interview/waitlist was confirmation of that.

[tparty]

Waitlisted at GW. Only school I applied to - early binding. Obviously it's my dream. Currently working on apps to other schools as an insurance policy.

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

Waitlisted at GW. Only school I applied to - early binding. Obviously it's my dream. Currently working on apps to other schools as an insurance policy.

Don't lose hope! Write that LOCI. I got in almost a month after I was waitlisted last cycle!

[tparty]

Waitlisted at GW. Only school I applied to - early binding. Obviously it's my dream. Currently working on apps to other schools as an insurance policy.

Don't lose hope! Write that LOCI. I got in almost a month after I was waitlisted last cycle!

Because I had been waiting for a response for 2 months, I wrote a LOCI before getting WL with an update of my fall semester grades. I'm going to wait a little before sending another... need some meaningful updates to come about That's good to hear though! Hope I'm that fortunate.

[Assasindowntheavenue]

UVA here. Ehh well.

+1 (after a profoundly bad interview)

How so? I've never understood how these can go super well or super poor.. They're just so... formulaic, I guess would be the word

The interviewer's first question was "What was the worst day of your life?" I wasn't quite prepared to get that personal, so I fumbled the question around for far too long, and the rest of the interview was really awkward.

Wow, I think anyone would get off to a terrible start after that question.

Yeah, I was pretty salty about it. Fortunately, I wasn't too broken up about it, as I didn't think that UVA was a top choice at the outset, and the interview/waitlist was confirmation of that.

Dudddde. That's a harsh first question. Props for toughing it out for the rest of the interview!

[Keilz]

Officially checking in for Penn! Honestly, I wrote a terrible (comparatively) Why Penn essay, so hopefully I'll be able to win them over with a well-crafted LOCI, and a visit.

[Christinabruin]

Checking in for Penn as well! Really hoping to get off this WL

[ldlestrange]

Checking in for Penn as well! Really hoping to get off this WL

+1 ! Going to ride this one until the bitter end

[RedPurpleBlue]

I'm checking in for Penn and Cornell. I didn't write "Why Penn/Cornell" essays, but I'm still a bit surprised at the Cornell WL. My stats were > 75th GPA and > 25th LSAT, so I figured I'd get admitted and get a couple dollars. I'm less surprised about Penn. Regardless, I instantly withdrew from both waitlists. I already got into more preferable options in the T14 when considering my career goals/debt adversity.

[studyingeveryday]

So, is consensus that we should write a LOCI as soon as we get waitlisted, instead of waiting until Aprilish when they'll start making decisions?

I'm thinking I'll send an initial LOCI stating I still want to attend and why, and then send another one in a month with updates, etc. Thoughts?

[addie1412]

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[2000andBeyond]

Checking in...waitlisted at Penn and GW (so far).

[Fantasyfreak294]

I started a thread like this last year and it was really helpful. Glad to see someone did one this year! I had the head of the adcomm at the school I was trying to get into tell me that a LOCI is best sent about once a month to let them know you are still interested. I tried in mine to provide meaningful updates to what I was doing and things that would make my application seem more appealing.

Best of luck to everyone! Waitlists can be disheartening, but if it's your top choice just remember a waitlist is not a rejection. Keep the faith!

Thank you for this advice!

[hellohalo]

So far
GW and UCLA

[SybillAnnDorsett]

So far
GW and UCLA

.... but you have a JS1?
I hate law school admissions.

[jag13]

WL at Vandy

[magdalena92]

Whoop whoop waitlist at Georgetown

[Dodocogon]

Cornell got my LOCI, yipee

[studyingeveryday]

UCLA's waitlist information says "Since much of our wait list activity takes place during the summer months (May through August), this is the best time to write to us." However, they also say once a month LOCIs are sufficient. Now I'm not sure if I should send them one ASAP or not.

Should I wait until closer to May to send one, or should I just send one out soon anyway and then send one every month?

[tparty]

I got my WL at GW on Monday so I'm thinking about waiting a week or so before I start scheduling my visit. I already sent in my fall grades and a letter before hearing back so, I especially want to wait until March-ish to send LOCI and LOR. Since they don't look at the WL pile until after the first seat deposit in April, I'm trying to take it easy and not over-do it. Thoughts?

[tparty]

UCLA's waitlist information says "Since much of our wait list activity takes place during the summer months (May through August), this is the best time to write to us." However, they also say once a month LOCIs are sufficient. Now I'm not sure if I should send them one ASAP or not.

Should I wait until closer to May to send one, or should I just send one out soon anyway and then send one every month?

Just asked a similar question. I've read a lot about how LOCI are kind of pointless unless you have something substantial to mention (grade boosts, promotion, new job, etc.). I also have been thinking about waiting a few weeks before I start taking more action. I'd rather have things sent in the Spring before they start digging into the WL as opposed to now.

[studyingeveryday]

UCLA's waitlist information says "Since much of our wait list activity takes place during the summer months (May through August), this is the best time to write to us." However, they also say once a month LOCIs are sufficient. Now I'm not sure if I should send them one ASAP or not.

Should I wait until closer to May to send one, or should I just send one out soon anyway and then send one every month?

Just asked a similar question. I've read a lot about how LOCI are kind of pointless unless you have something substantial to mention (grade boosts, promotion, new job, etc.). I also have been thinking about waiting a few weeks before I start taking more action. I'd rather have things sent in the Spring before they start digging into the WL as opposed to now.

Got it, I'll wait a little bit until I have an actual update to my application and then send in my initial LOCI then. Thanks!

[studyingeveryday]

I got my WL at GW on Monday so I'm thinking about waiting a week or so before I start scheduling my visit. I already sent in my fall grades and a letter before hearing back so, I especially want to wait until March-ish to send LOCI and LOR. Since they don't look at the WL pile until after the first seat deposit in April, I'm trying to take it easy and not over-do it. Thoughts?

Would it be okay to schedule your visit whenever is best for you, and then to just write your LOCI a while after (like until March) you sent your initial letter? You could still write the letter as soon as you get back so everything is still fresh, but send it out closer to March.

I'm genuinely not sure if this is a good move or not lol, and it's one I'm considering as well, so if anyone has any insight, please comment!

[tparty]

I got my WL at GW on Monday so I'm thinking about waiting a week or so before I start scheduling my visit. I already sent in my fall grades and a letter before hearing back so, I especially want to wait until March-ish to send LOCI and LOR. Since they don't look at the WL pile until after the first seat deposit in April, I'm trying to take it easy and not over-do it. Thoughts?

Would it be okay to schedule your visit whenever is best for you, and then to just write your LOCI a while after (like until March) you sent your initial letter? You could still write the letter as soon as you get back so everything is still fresh, but send it out closer to March.

I'm genuinely not sure if this is a good move or not lol, and it's one I'm considering as well, so if anyone has any insight, please comment!

I definitely think waiting to write your letter after you visit the school is a good move. That's what I'll be doing because it'll give my emphasis on their school a bigger push - if that makes sense. Just don't wait too long to do the visit and write the letter. End of February/beginning of March is what I think I'll do.