Cornell waiting room Forum

[robotoroboto]

Anybody recall what time of day their status switched to DR? I'm on the edge of my seat--though I am straight median, so I wouldn't be surprised if based on people with higher numbers getting deferred, mine is a straight-up reject batch

[Helmholtz]

Yep just called them as well.....deferred, though they said something about being placed on reserve and my application being reviewed again in March. Stats are in my profile.

I don't have much interest in providing additional information or a LOCI, so will likely withdraw. This hasn't been a pleasant experience.....

Jesus, that's crazy with your numbers. Right now I'm scrambling trying to figure out wtf was possibly wrong w/my app. This has got me a little concerned over my cycle. My attitude was basically, "well, at least I'll have Cornell to fall back on," which was probably pretentious of me, but I saw myself as basically an auto admit with my 99th percentile LSAT. Bleh.

[Helmholtz]

also I withdrew over the phone. I'm not dealing with cornell anymore anyway.

Do you already have other T14 acceptances under your belt? Frankly, I'll probably be hammering out an LOCI after this UG semester ends.

[ankit]

Yep just called them as well.....deferred, though they said something about being placed on reserve and my application being reviewed again in March. Stats are in my profile.

I don't have much interest in providing additional information or a LOCI, so will likely withdraw. This hasn't been a pleasant experience.....

Jesus, that's crazy with your numbers. Right now I'm scrambling trying to figure out wtf was possibly wrong w/my app. This has got me a little concerned over my cycle. My attitude was basically, "well, at least I'll have Cornell to fall back on," which was probably pretentious of me, but I saw myself as basically an auto admit with my 99th percentile LSAT. Bleh.

Helm....I probably would have been worried too if Cornell was my first decision but I got accepted at Michigan/Gtown pretty early, and so I don't believe these deferrals are indicative of any of our cycles. Just take it with a pinch of salt and move on. Your numbers will lead to a great cycle nonetheless....

[Jacques]

Yep just called them as well.....deferred, though they said something about being placed on reserve and my application being reviewed again in March. Stats are in my profile.

I don't have much interest in providing additional information or a LOCI, so will likely withdraw. This hasn't been a pleasant experience.....

Jesus, that's crazy with your numbers. Right now I'm scrambling trying to figure out wtf was possibly wrong w/my app. This has got me a little concerned over my cycle. My attitude was basically, "well, at least I'll have Cornell to fall back on," which was probably pretentious of me, but I saw myself as basically an auto admit with my 99th percentile LSAT. Bleh.

For what it's worth, Cornell does have one of the smallest law classes in the country. They've always been capable of being far more selective than they have been in the past. Perhaps, this year, with the glut of applicants, they're making their move.

On the other hand, perhaps this is exactly what they want -- lots of people who thought that Cornell was their "fall back" withdrawing their apps, leaving open slots for those that truly want to attend there.

Helm, I wouldn't worry about your cycle -- I'm sure that there are many other schools that will leap all over your numbers. As for everyone else, this isn't a time to panic; Cornell wants you to work to earn your admissions, to prove your loyalty, to demonstrate to them that you recognize that law school isn't a right, it's a privilege. Those of you that really want Cornell, roll up those sleeves, dig in, and get to it.

[tamlyric]

Sorry to hear about all the bad and seemingly inexplicable news. I applied EA, but haven't yet gone to DR. I have to believe, though, that Cornell has reasons for the decisions it's making--even if we cannot tell what they are. For whatever it's worth, I would suggest that staying positive and proactive is the best course of action for anyone who really wants to attend Cornell and gets deferred.

Renewed good luck y'all!

[anmo]

Helm, avocado and others... when did you get DR? thanks and sorry to hear about the bad news

[laolbjob]

So this thread is 45 pages long and nobody's gotten admitted?!?!

[CyLaw]

Helm....I probably would have been worried too if Cornell was my first decision but I got accepted at Michigan/Gtown pretty early, and so I don't believe these deferrals are indicative of any of our cycles. Just take it with a pinch of salt and move on. Your numbers will lead to a great cycle nonetheless....

TITCR. Positive thinking all. Nobody knows why the adcomms do the voodoo they do so well.

[Helmholtz]

Helm, avocado and others... when did you get DR? thanks and sorry to hear about the bad news

It switched to DR on the 27th.

[02082010]

I'm still at complete but I am curious to know what this means for my 99th percentile LSAT and TTT GPA.

[oneforship]

I'm still at complete but I am curious to know what this means for my 99th percentile LSAT and TTT GPA.

For me, it meant deferral.

[02082010]

I'm still at complete but I am curious to know what this means for my 99th percentile LSAT and TTT GPA.

For me, it meant deferral.

I see you're in at UVA. Will you be withdrawing from Cornell? Not sure what I would do if I were to get deferred...

[swc65]

OK well I spoke to them this morning and interview requests are still considered EA. I asked the lady what was happening with all the high numbered people being deferred and she had no idea.

[oneforship]

I'm still at complete but I am curious to know what this means for my 99th percentile LSAT and TTT GPA.

For me, it meant deferral.

I see you're in at UVA. Will you be withdrawing from Cornell? Not sure what I would do if I were to get deferred...

To be honest, I haven't decided yet. I'm going to see what happens this month with my ED school, and take it from there.

[CyLaw]

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[SilverE2]

I know they were having computer problems in the beginning of the cycle...maybe they're just super behind and won't be able to get decisions by the EA deadline?

[Pearalegal]

Called the admissions office. While still very nice, they did confirm that "most likely" my application will be reviewed again in time for March and told me to please send any LOCI, updated personal statement, updated resume, LORs and any other pieces of information I'd like to be put into my file.

I'm a touch frustrated. I really, really like Cornell but my application was pretty much my application. I'm working, so theres only so much updating that can occur. I'll send in a LOCI and my updated LSAT, but with a GPA at median and my LSAT above median, I thought I had a really good shot. This is making me think there is something very wrong with my application.

[gahthelaw]

sympathies to all those deferred. weird, weird, weird.

FWIW, i've been complete since 10/2 and am still sitting on a complete. stats in profile, wrote a why cornell, and still nothing. i really wanted cornell for UG but had to follow the money and i really like them. jeez, cornell.

[oneforship]

This is making me think there is something very wrong with my application.

That's probably not the case, seeing as I was deferred but have been accepted to two T14 schools already.

[Pearalegal]

mer mer mer.

[ilovelawapps]

Called the admissions office. While still very nice, they did confirm that "most likely" my application will be reviewed again in time for March and told me to please send any LOCI, updated personal statement, updated resume, LORs and any other pieces of information I'd like to be put into my file.

I'm a touch frustrated. I really, really like Cornell but my application was pretty much my application. I'm working, so theres only so much updating that can occur. I'll send in a LOCI and my updated LSAT, but with a GPA at median and my LSAT above median, I thought I had a really good shot. This is making me think there is something very wrong with my application.

Same position

This is making me think there is something very wrong with my application.

That's probably not the case, seeing as I was deferred but have been accepted to two T14 schools already.

This has to be right, way too many ppl with good numbers are getting deferred for it to be an error in your (or anyone elses) app.

[Pearalegal]

I just don't like that we're now being considered later than everyone else. That makes me nervous. If they didn't like me very much in September, why would they like me more in March?

[oneforship]

I just don't like that we're now being considered later than everyone else. That makes me nervous. If they didn't like me very much in September, why would they like me more in March?

Pure speculation on my part: But I bet if you submit your LOCI and any additional materials sooner rather than later, you will be looked at before then.

I could be way off, but it doesn't seem to make sense for them to push all these people back to Feb/Mar, especially considering some of the #s they have deferred. It seems to me if some of those deferred were to express a profound interest in attending Cornell, it would be in Cornell's interest to review them sooner, rather than later.

Just my .02.

[najumobi]

I just don't like that we're now being considered later than everyone else. That makes me nervous. If they didn't like me very much in September, why would they like me more in March?

after taking a closer look at who actually gets into cornell under EA, the vast majority of people getting in are those with both lsat and gpa way above median and who withdraw, electing to choose to attend higher ranked schools. not very many people with numbers (whether it's just lsat, just gpa, or both) close to median actually get in under EA.

those with your stats and lower (e.g. 1 stat above median, 1 stat below median) are the norm for admission under RD.