St. John's 2013 Forum

[ManUdevil]

anyone else excited about st. johns' 15 point jump in the USNWR rankings??

I'll be more excited if I get that acceptance letter soon! But it is encouraging to see, nonetheless.

[Trifles]

anyone else excited about st. johns' 15 point jump in the USNWR rankings??

Yup! 1 overall score point away from being tied with Brooklyn. Next year Brooklyn, next year.

[PhantaManta]

FWIW, I withdrew from SJU and I had a full scholarshnip so more monies for you guys. I am shit at backing the right horses, I withdraw from ASU and it crushes every other school and jumps to #38 and plus SJU goes up. The two schools I put deposits in at both fell 3 spots.

I realize that year to year rankings mean very little, but I don't want to go to a school and it pull a Univeristy of Hawaii and go from like 70 to off the list (they got back to the 70s from off the list this year, though).

[b.j.]

anyone else excited about st. johns' 15 point jump in the USNWR rankings??

I'll be more excited if I get that acceptance letter soon! But it is encouraging to see, nonetheless.

You're still waiting too, huh? I called today, and after not getting anyone to pick up the phone the first two times, the third time a woman told me there still wasn't a decision for me. I half believe her, but I'm sort of paranoid by the long silence after I gave her my name. Perhaps the computer system was slow, or maybe she knew the answer and, it not being good news, couldn't tell me.

I used to be comforted by the long wait, going on the idea that another day when I didn't hear meant one more day I was being considered, or something like that. They've had me in review for about two months, so if they wanted to reject me right away, they could have. I just wish I knew, because I am going to fax a deposit form into Hofstra tomorrow. With my luck, I will drop $400 bucks only to find out next week I got into St. John's.

[pink_law14]

Besides being totally stressed out and wanting to have a solid decision to make without much more waiting, I feel a little comforted by the wait... two people I know got their letters (rejections) on Friday, and they applied about three weeks after me so I guess that might be a good sign? I wasn't instant rejection? LOL I also called yesterday, and spoke to a really nice woman who said I was still under review, and no decision was made yet.

oh the waiting..... any advice? Been complete since 1/28!

[b.j.]

Besides being totally stressed out and wanting to have a solid decision to make without much more waiting, I feel a little comforted by the wait... two people I know got their letters (rejections) on Friday, and they applied about three weeks after me so I guess that might be a good sign? I wasn't instant rejection? LOL I also called yesterday, and spoke to a really nice woman who said I was still under review, and no decision was made yet.

oh the waiting..... any advice? Been complete since 1/28!

I don't know why I am asking you this, but do you think I am being paranoid when I think of how long the wait was from the time I told the woman my name and when she told I was allegedly under review? She seemed to get off the phone quickly, too, although that could just be the fact that she was busy. I haven't been in review as long as you, but my numbers aren't great, so if they wanted to reject me, why wouldn't they have done it already?

[greg11a]

anyone else excited about st. johns' 15 point jump in the USNWR rankings??

Yes, that is good news. I am glad I asked for and received a 1 week extension on my seat deposit, along with my scholarship, this really strengthens their position on my list.

[pink_law14]

Besides being totally stressed out and wanting to have a solid decision to make without much more waiting, I feel a little comforted by the wait... two people I know got their letters (rejections) on Friday, and they applied about three weeks after me so I guess that might be a good sign? I wasn't instant rejection? LOL I also called yesterday, and spoke to a really nice woman who said I was still under review, and no decision was made yet.

oh the waiting..... any advice? Been complete since 1/28!

I don't know why I am asking you this, but do you think I am being paranoid when I think of how long the wait was from the time I told the woman my name and when she told I was allegedly under review? She seemed to get off the phone quickly, too, although that could just be the fact that she was busy. I haven't been in review as long as you, but my numbers aren't great, so if they wanted to reject me, why wouldn't they have done it already?

I'm not sure.. I didn't really think anything of it whether she paused or didn't pause too much when telling me I was still under review. I distinctly remember her saying that I would get a letter in the mail whether I was accepted or rejected, so I presume they don't tell you over the phone under any circumstance. What were your numbers like? Mine were pretty low below average 3.2 gpa 154 lsat but I think I had some pretty good softs that give me a minimal chance. My friend's numbers were even lower and like I said he applied like end of Feb and already got his rejection letter... so I think that might be a good sign for us!

[nms23]

Besides being totally stressed out and wanting to have a solid decision to make without much more waiting, I feel a little comforted by the wait... two people I know got their letters (rejections) on Friday, and they applied about three weeks after me so I guess that might be a good sign? I wasn't instant rejection? LOL I also called yesterday, and spoke to a really nice woman who said I was still under review, and no decision was made yet.

oh the waiting..... any advice? Been complete since 1/28!

I don't know why I am asking you this, but do you think I am being paranoid when I think of how long the wait was from the time I told the woman my name and when she told I was allegedly under review? She seemed to get off the phone quickly, too, although that could just be the fact that she was busy. I haven't been in review as long as you, but my numbers aren't great, so if they wanted to reject me, why wouldn't they have done it already?

I'm not sure.. I didn't really think anything of it whether she paused or didn't pause too much when telling me I was still under review. I distinctly remember her saying that I would get a letter in the mail whether I was accepted or rejected, so I presume they don't tell you over the phone under any circumstance. What were your numbers like? Mine were pretty low below average 3.2 gpa 154 lsat but I think I had some pretty good softs that give me a minimal chance. My friend's numbers were even lower and like I said he applied like end of Feb and already got his rejection letter... so I think that might be a good sign for us!

Did you apply for the PT or FT program? I have similar numbers and submitted my app before Christmas and still have heard nothing. I called yesterday and they told me no decision had been made at this time. Ugh.

[pink_law14]

I applied for FT. Yes, they said the same thing to me.. no decision made yet. WTF?

[NYCG8TR]

Has anyone been admitted to their Summer Program?

[nms23]

I applied for FT. Yes, they said the same thing to me.. no decision made yet. WTF?

I applied PT because I need to keep my job in the city. I'm getting very frustrated because I had to submit a seat deposit at another school, which would be a waste of money if I get into St. John's (which is where I really want to be!). How much longer can they hold out!

[ManUdevil]

Sorry if this has been asked already, but are the people that are accepted being notified by snail mail or by email first?

[greg11a]

Snail mail only for St Johns.

[iiifly]

Are you kidding me, snail mail only?????????????? I needed to know like yesterday!

[Honikane]

Has anyone been admitted to their Summer Program?

I've been admitted to their Summer Program. Info came via e-mail and then snail mail.

[NYCG8TR]

Has anyone been admitted to their Summer Program?

I've been admitted to their Summer Program. Info came via e-mail and then snail mail.

I got an email a weeking ago telling me they were considering me for the program....How long did it take you to hear from them after getting that email?

[Honikane]

Has anyone been admitted to their Summer Program?

I've been admitted to their Summer Program. Info came via e-mail and then snail mail.

I got an email a weeking ago telling me they were considering me for the program....How long did it take you to hear from them after getting that email?

Got the e-mail last Thursday...got the letter on Monday. Deadline for seat deposit in 4/19.

[NYCG8TR]

Has anyone been admitted to their Summer Program?

I've been admitted to their Summer Program. Info came via e-mail and then snail mail.

I got an email a weeking ago telling me they were considering me for the program....How long did it take you to hear from them after getting that email?

Got the e-mail last Thursday...got the letter on Monday. Deadline for seat deposit in 4/19.

Congrats!!

I hope I hear something soon (good news) lol...

[pink_law14]

still no email or letter.

what do you guys think? will I hear soon? anyone else in a similiar situation?

FT program, 3.2gpa 154lsat complete 1/28 STILL UNDER REVIEW!

[Honikane]

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Congrats!!

I hope I hear something soon (good news) lol...[/quote]

Thanks and good luck to you as well!

[NYCG8TR]

Congrats!!

I hope I hear something soon (good news) lol...[/quote]

Thanks and good luck to you as well![/quote]

One last question...when did you go complete?

[bex]

Hi everyone, I'm a 1L at SJU (full time), and I thought I'd give you guys some encouragement as you seem a bit stressed about waiting on acceptances -- I just checked my acceptance letter from last year, and it wasn't dated until April 30. I don't think I even applied until sometime in February, and I also ended up getting a pretty nice scholarship.

I strongly recommend the school -- although it's pretty stressful now before finals, it's a great place and I've really enjoyed my first year. If you have any questions, please ask!!

Good luck to all of you, and I hope to see you around SJU next year!

[Trifles]

Hi everyone, I'm a 1L at SJU (full time), and I thought I'd give you guys some encouragement as you seem a bit stressed about waiting on acceptances -- I just checked my acceptance letter from last year, and it wasn't dated until April 30. I don't think I even applied until sometime in February, and I also ended up getting a pretty nice scholarship.

I strongly recommend the school -- although it's pretty stressful now before finals, it's a great place and I've really enjoyed my first year. If you have any questions, please ask!!

Good luck to all of you, and I hope to see you around SJU next year!

Do you live in the school owned apartments or have you seen them? If so, what are they like?

[bex]

Hi everyone, I'm a 1L at SJU (full time), and I thought I'd give you guys some encouragement as you seem a bit stressed about waiting on acceptances -- I just checked my acceptance letter from last year, and it wasn't dated until April 30. I don't think I even applied until sometime in February, and I also ended up getting a pretty nice scholarship.

I strongly recommend the school -- although it's pretty stressful now before finals, it's a great place and I've really enjoyed my first year. If you have any questions, please ask!!

Good luck to all of you, and I hope to see you around SJU next year!

Do you live in the school owned apartments or have you seen them? If so, what are they like?

I don't live there and I've never actually seen them, but I've heard they're nice.