Columbia Reserve Group c/o 2020 Forum

[NeneLeakesss_409]

What are the odds of someone from second reserve getting in? I'm trying to remain optimistic but this shit is stressing me out. Decided if I don't get in on any of my waitlists I'm going to reapply in the Fall, bc I applied so late in the application cycle

I wouldnt hold my breath

I would say if you're open to reapplying and you're not taking the LSAT again, you should start getting your things in order so that you can apply ED or apply early in the cycle with a strong app. Less stress and you can use the time productively getting ahead of the cycle rather than pulling your hair out.

Based on previous years, very few people on TLS have gotten in from second reserve but it's not unheard of. Could be that there are people out there who do get in who are just not on TLS or that Columbia has a full class by July and doesn't usually have open spots. However, movement should happen around the second or third week of July whether that's a ding, invite to interview, or third reserve.

The question I had was if you reapply, do you need to write an entirely new personal statement? Bc my personal statement has the genuine reasons why I want to go to law school, and I don't think I can just rewrite that.

Yup you need to write a new one or they think it's evidence that you're not committed. and they look at the two statements together so if you write stuff that doesn't align with what you wrote last year they'll have questions/ problems (while being distinct and fresh from what you used last year). You can reuse your lsac account and the letters of recommendation (tho some require at least one new letter - Stanford?) unless you're in a dual degree and then they want at least one internally. Reapplication is a massive pain in the ass, but at least personally I had a better cycle this year largely just due to politics and what I want to do being in the news all the time, but you never know how things will go *shrug*

im going to PM you lol

[latinxlawschool2020]

LOCI # 3 is sent!

The last waitlist letter said they would be reviewing applications at the end of June! Best of luck to everyone

Did they send you back a confirmation E-mail?

I would Like to know this too, I sent a LOCI back in May and no confirmation. IDK if I should even ask for one? ugh

[eck456]

What are the odds of someone from second reserve getting in? I'm trying to remain optimistic but this shit is stressing me out. Decided if I don't get in on any of my waitlists I'm going to reapply in the Fall, bc I applied so late in the application cycle

I wouldnt hold my breath

I would say if you're open to reapplying and you're not taking the LSAT again, you should start getting your things in order so that you can apply ED or apply early in the cycle with a strong app. Less stress and you can use the time productively getting ahead of the cycle rather than pulling your hair out.

Based on previous years, very few people on TLS have gotten in from second reserve but it's not unheard of. Could be that there are people out there who do get in who are just not on TLS or that Columbia has a full class by July and doesn't usually have open spots. However, movement should happen around the second or third week of July whether that's a ding, invite to interview, or third reserve.

The question I had was if you reapply, do you need to write an entirely new personal statement? Bc my personal statement has the genuine reasons why I want to go to law school, and I don't think I can just rewrite that.

Yup you need to write a new one or they think it's evidence that you're not committed. and they look at the two statements together so if you write stuff that doesn't align with what you wrote last year they'll have questions/ problems (while being distinct and fresh from what you used last year). You can reuse your lsac account and the letters of recommendation (tho some require at least one new letter - Stanford?) unless you're in a dual degree and then they want at least one internally. Reapplication is a massive pain in the ass, but at least personally I had a better cycle this year largely just due to politics and what I want to do being in the news all the time, but you never know how things will go *shrug*

fuck...im going to PM you lol

Sry been off TLS this week - I'll get you back today!

[NeneLeakesss_409]

LOCI # 3 is sent!

The last waitlist letter said they would be reviewing applications at the end of June! Best of luck to everyone

Did they send you back a confirmation E-mail?

I would Like to know this too, I sent a LOCI back in May and no confirmation. IDK if I should even ask for one? ugh

You can always call and ask if they received it! I did that recently and they confirmed they had it.

[latinxlawschool2020]

LOCI # 3 is sent!

The last waitlist letter said they would be reviewing applications at the end of June! Best of luck to everyone

Did they send you back a confirmation E-mail?

I would Like to know this too, I sent a LOCI back in May and no confirmation. IDK if I should even ask for one? ugh

You can always call and ask if they received it! I did that recently and they confirmed they had it.

Thanks. I decided to email them, they said they received it! Damn even though they have it they still 2nd reserved me >.< pretty much told them I'd drop everything and move to NY in a heartbeat.

[melmelcoolj]

LOCI # 3 is sent!

The last waitlist letter said they would be reviewing applications at the end of June! Best of luck to everyone

Did they send you back a confirmation E-mail?

I would Like to know this too, I sent a LOCI back in May and no confirmation. IDK if I should even ask for one? ugh

You can always call and ask if they received it! I did that recently and they confirmed they had it.

Thanks. I decided to email them, they said they received it! Damn even though they have it they still 2nd reserved me >.< pretty much told them I'd drop everything and move to NY in a heartbeat.

Haha, wrote back and basically said the same thing! Columbia pity me! I thought I would tell them that I actually live very close to them (can't afford housing in Washington Square or midtown), but I was terrified that they would think I'm a scary stalker.

[barkerintokyo]

LOCI # 3 is sent!

The last waitlist letter said they would be reviewing applications at the end of June! Best of luck to everyone

Did they send you back a confirmation E-mail?

I would Like to know this too, I sent a LOCI back in May and no confirmation. IDK if I should even ask for one? ugh

You can always call and ask if they received it! I did that recently and they confirmed they had it.

Thanks. I decided to email them, they said they received it! Damn even though they have it they still 2nd reserved me >.< pretty much told them I'd drop everything and move to NY in a heartbeat.

Haha, wrote back and basically said the same thing! Columbia pity me! I thought I would tell them that I actually live very close to them (can't afford housing in Washington Square or midtown), but I was terrified that they would think I'm a scary stalker.

welcome to the neighborhood (I live in Morningside Heights)! but i'm probably leaving nyc soon tho, since I'm not hearing from Columbia nor NYU

[NeneLeakesss_409]

What are the odds of someone from second reserve getting in? I'm trying to remain optimistic but this shit is stressing me out. Decided if I don't get in on any of my waitlists I'm going to reapply in the Fall, bc I applied so late in the application cycle

I wouldnt hold my breath

I would say if you're open to reapplying and you're not taking the LSAT again, you should start getting your things in order so that you can apply ED or apply early in the cycle with a strong app. Less stress and you can use the time productively getting ahead of the cycle rather than pulling your hair out.

Based on previous years, very few people on TLS have gotten in from second reserve but it's not unheard of. Could be that there are people out there who do get in who are just not on TLS or that Columbia has a full class by July and doesn't usually have open spots. However, movement should happen around the second or third week of July whether that's a ding, invite to interview, or third reserve.

The question I had was if you reapply, do you need to write an entirely new personal statement? Bc my personal statement has the genuine reasons why I want to go to law school, and I don't think I can just rewrite that.

Yup you need to write a new one or they think it's evidence that you're not committed. and they look at the two statements together so if you write stuff that doesn't align with what you wrote last year they'll have questions/ problems (while being distinct and fresh from what you used last year). You can reuse your lsac account and the letters of recommendation (tho some require at least one new letter - Stanford?) unless you're in a dual degree and then they want at least one internally. Reapplication is a massive pain in the ass, but at least personally I had a better cycle this year largely just due to politics and what I want to do being in the news all the time, but you never know how things will go *shrug*

fuck...im going to PM you lol

Sry been off TLS this week - I'll get you back today!

Eck456 wyaaa

[ml0606148]

it's getting closer to the so-called mid-July....

[ZVBXRPL]

it's getting closer to the so-called mid-July....

wait what happens in mid-july?

[lawapplicant2020]

Do we know when Columbia's fall tuition payment deadline is?

[NeneLeakesss_409]

it's getting closer to the so-called mid-July....

wait what happens in mid-july?

Second Reserve folks start hearing back

[melmelcoolj]

it's getting closer to the so-called mid-July....

wait what happens in mid-july?

Second Reserve folks start hearing back

Talking about the suspense! Hmmmm...

[ZVBXRPL]

it's getting closer to the so-called mid-July....

wait what happens in mid-july?

Second Reserve folks start hearing back

Talking about the suspense! Hmmmm...

loci to admissions@law.columbia.edu? or another email? ty!

[melmelcoolj]

it's getting closer to the so-called mid-July....

wait what happens in mid-july?

Second Reserve folks start hearing back

Talking about the suspense! Hmmmm...

loci to admissions@law.columbia.edu? or another email? ty!

I wrote another LOCI telling them I've moved to their neighborhood.
Well, tbh, I was just saving money...and could not afford NYU dorms. Hopefully they don't think I'm a crazy stalker.

[NeneLeakesss_409]

it's getting closer to the so-called mid-July....

wait what happens in mid-july?

Second Reserve folks start hearing back

Talking about the suspense! Hmmmm...

loci to admissions@law.columbia.edu? or another email? ty!

I wrote another LOCI telling them I've moved to their neighborhood.
Well, tbh, I was just saving money...and could not afford NYU dorms. Hopefully they don't think I'm a crazy stalker.

Lol how many LOCI have you sent??

[melmelcoolj]

it's getting closer to the so-called mid-July....

wait what happens in mid-july?

Second Reserve folks start hearing back

Talking about the suspense! Hmmmm...

loci to admissions@law.columbia.edu? or another email? ty!

I wrote another LOCI telling them I've moved to their neighborhood.
Well, tbh, I was just saving money...and could not afford NYU dorms. Hopefully they don't think I'm a crazy stalker.

Lol how many LOCI have you sent??

Yes, like once per month? But everything other than my first were all like one-liners telling them I'm still interested.

[ZVBXRPL]

u dont need interview for admissions, right?

[tartan2016]

u dont need interview for admissions, right?

For straight admissions (not waitlist), no. But I believe that to be admitted off reserve you do need to interview. Atleast that is what I have heard.

[blelwoods]

Has anyone heard anything yet from the 2nd reserve group? The said mid-July and it's about the time? Maybe tomorrow or Monday?

[NeneLeakesss_409]

Has anyone heard anything yet from the 2nd reserve group? The said mid-July and it's about the time? Maybe tomorrow or Monday?

Nope! Have a feeling it'll be Monday or Tuesday but I'm just speculating

[ml0606148]

Hope Columbia would notify us soon since my current school's tuition fee deadline is approaching.....

[34iplaw]

Hope Columbia would notify us soon since my current school's tuition fee deadline is approaching.....

Depending on the school, you'll get a full refund less fees (pretty small like <$100 I think) as long as its before the first day of orientation. Most will refund you the majority after, but it slides. Granted, you'd still possibly be looking at a situation of having to pay one tuition while waiting for the other to refund you.

[melmelcoolj]

Hope Columbia would notify us soon since my current school's tuition fee deadline is approaching.....

Depending on the school, you'll get a full refund less fees (pretty small like <$100 I think) as long as its before the first day of orientation. Most will refund you the majority after, but it slides. Granted, you'd still possibly be looking at a situation of having to pay one tuition while waiting for the other to refund you.

I'm really not looking forward to that. Once I send my tuition in August, I would say it's over for Columbia.

[34iplaw]

Hope Columbia would notify us soon since my current school's tuition fee deadline is approaching.....

Depending on the school, you'll get a full refund less fees (pretty small like <$100 I think) as long as its before the first day of orientation. Most will refund you the majority after, but it slides. Granted, you'd still possibly be looking at a situation of having to pay one tuition while waiting for the other to refund you.

I'm really not looking forward to that. Once I send my tuition in August, I would say it's over for Columbia.

Yeah - I think that's a fair stance. I forget where you're set on. You can check when the different dates are... may make sense to notify them of the deadline as it gets closer, but I'm not certain that they'll care. Either way, that's a fair and probably prudent stance to have.