University of Pennsylvania Law School C/O 2018 Applicants Forum

[creedbratton]

I just checked the "What to Expect when You're Expecting" thread, and apparently Penn goes from UR2 to decision....Why did I get a UR3? Anyone else?

Submitted 1/28
Complete 2/11
Did I have a UR1? I can't remember....
UR1 or UR2? 2/20

Maybe I just got UR2 today. Confused

Consensus seems to be that UR3 usually means the first two readers disagreed so you were sent to another reader.

That...is actually great news for me, b/c between 25% and medians for both GPA and LSAT. Thanks!


ETA: So I'm a lazy idiot and didn't write any of the optional essays. I found out about TLS after all my apps were in, so I didn't see the common wisdom that Penn really likes the Why Penn essay.

Considering I'm UR3, is it too late to send one in now? I'd appreciate any and all advice on this. Thank you

i would absolutely send one in as soon as possible. like tomorrow if you can manage it. i have similar stats and sent in a LOCI reiterating my "Why Penn" before I was accepted, and I really feel like it made a difference. if they are split about you right now, you expressing additional interest at this point could only serve to help you.

if you don't want to send in an essay late, you could put your "why penn" into a LOCI form to save face. just a thought.

[nicolelaw123]

I am not sure if I am UR 2 or 3... do you think it would be possible for me to call the admissions office and ask what the status updates for my app are to find out? I don't want to be annoying, so I'm not entirely sure.

[Mack.Hambleton]

I am not sure if I am UR 2 or 3... do you think it would be possible for me to call the admissions office and ask what the status updates for my app are to find out? I don't want to be annoying, so I'm not entirely sure.

i would not do that

[Indifference]

I am not sure if I am UR 2 or 3... do you think it would be possible for me to call the admissions office and ask what the status updates for my app are to find out? I don't want to be annoying, so I'm not entirely sure.

i would not do that

+1

[yannao]

I am not sure if I am UR 2 or 3... do you think it would be possible for me to call the admissions office and ask what the status updates for my app are to find out? I don't want to be annoying, so I'm not entirely sure.

i would not do that

+1 don't do it..
You probably would not get anything useful out of contacting them anyways. They'd just say you are under review, their review process is holistic and thorough and thus takes time, and that you will get a decision when you get a decision.. patience.

[betty_bojangles]

WL today. Complete in early December. Twas expected at this point.

[Oskosh]

Dinged submitted in early February.

[RustyRyan]

Waitlist today. UR2 from 1/6. So nearly three months before a decision.

100% expected.

[zhongxiaozhui]

Just went UR1 yesterday, then UR2 today...This is fast...

[Oskosh]

Just went UR1 yesterday, then UR2 today...This is fast...

I was rejected and went that fast

[paragonloop]

Last SC update was in 2014. Anyone else still around?

[radio1nowhere]

Last SC update was in 2014. Anyone else still around?

Me, but I wasn't complete until 1/27, last UR on 3/2.

Just give me my waitlist already, Penn!

[BillClinton Jr]

How many of you are planning on riding out the waitlist? I know some people on the waitlist, I am just curious. I am pretty sure I will deposit elsewhere and drop off the list.

[yayfriendship]

PSA: Waitlisters congregate over here!

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=245711

[zhongxiaozhui]

Just got the call! Complete 3/12, UR 1 3/24 UR 2 3/25

[savethewhales]

Just waitlisted. UR2 on 3/2. I already withdrew. Good luck to those still waiting!

[storpappa]

GRATS to those who made it
Went to UC3 weeks ago and been sitting for the expected news. Excited to have made it this far

Anyone who needs a local philapa tour guide, PM me

[Blue0613]

I am an idiot. Please delete.I am an idiot. Please delete.

[paragonloop]

Extremely disappointed that I was wait-listed today.

Sorry to hear about that! On the plus side, there's a chance that you can get off the waitlists at one of those schools:
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=225363

Retaking the June LSAT sometimes helps for getting off the waitlist or getting more scholarship $$. That could be another consideration, if you have the time.

[JHP]

I just checked the "What to Expect when You're Expecting" thread, and apparently Penn goes from UR2 to decision....Why did I get a UR3? Anyone else?

Submitted 1/28
Complete 2/11
Did I have a UR1? I can't remember....
UR1 or UR2? 2/20

Maybe I just got UR2 today. Confused

Consensus seems to be that UR3 usually means the first two readers disagreed so you were sent to another reader.

That...is actually great news for me, b/c between 25% and medians for both GPA and LSAT. Thanks!


ETA: So I'm a lazy idiot and didn't write any of the optional essays. I found out about TLS after all my apps were in, so I didn't see the common wisdom that Penn really likes the Why Penn essay.

Considering I'm UR3, is it too late to send one in now? I'd appreciate any and all advice on this. Thank you

i would absolutely send one in as soon as possible. like tomorrow if you can manage it. i have similar stats and sent in a LOCI reiterating my "Why Penn" before I was accepted, and I really feel like it made a difference. if they are split about you right now, you expressing additional interest at this point could only serve to help you.

if you don't want to send in an essay late, you could put your "why penn" into a LOCI form to save face. just a thought.

TBH I'm not so sure this is a great idea. Not that it would hurt, but at the same time, I kind of doubt it's going to do much for your app. If you're already in UR3 and considering how late it is in the year, the time it's going to take for the committee to (1) get the essay into your app, (2) read the essay and possibly (3) get the other people who read your app to read the essay is going to drag out an already drawn out review process....

[JHP]

Moved to UR2 today. Pretty sure I'm getting dinged soon.

[LaraCroftEsq]

Also moved to UR 2 today. Submitted late February.

[anxiousAF]

UR2 today, submitted late february. What's the usual turn around?

[paragonloop]

UR2 today, submitted late february. What's the usual turn around?

I've been complete since October with UR2 12/22/14 haha. But usually it's been several weeks between UR2 and decision, and that might be shorter now that it's near the end of the cycle.

[JHP]

Moved to UR2 today. Pretty sure I'm getting dinged soon.

Yep. Rejected today via email.