The Waitlist Purgatory [NEW POLL!!] Forum

[dsberkeley]

Got a WL from UCLA ED in late December. Does anyone know if it's true that they pull from ED applicants first? I sent an LOCI early this month and they basically said they aren't looking at stuff until May.

Also WL from UCLA ED in early December. Probably gonna start sending in stuff later this month regardless. Only school to waitlist me and it's my first choice.

[ray.bee]

Got a WL from UCLA ED in late December. Does anyone know if it's true that they pull from ED applicants first? I sent an LOCI early this month and they basically said they aren't looking at stuff until May.

Also WL from UCLA ED in early December. Probably gonna start sending in stuff later this month regardless. Only school to waitlist me and it's my first choice.

Same (so far-- I am expecting some rejections most likely LOL). Still, I don't get how I got in at Vandy and not ED UCLA.. I know they pull A LOT of people from WL though, but their admissions decisions (from what I have seen on this site) right now is like super confusing

[somedeadman]

GPA - 3.66-3.7
LSAT - 169

Waitlisted at Cornell, Duke, UVA, and Penn.

I think you should write LOCIs for all of them. You should have a really good chance of getting off the WLs!
Did you interview at Cornell by any chance??

Definitely will be doing that, and no, I was not interviewed

[ray.bee]

So, people say visiting a law school is a good way to get off the WL. I toured the school/sat in on a Torts class in late Sept. Is it weird to visit again after being WLed in Dec.? LOL I want to use that advice, but it seems like it's for those who have never been to the school before.

[Rubbishdump]

GPA - 3.66-3.7
LSAT - 169

Waitlisted at Cornell, Duke, UVA, and Penn.

I think you should write LOCIs for all of them. You should have a really good chance of getting off the WLs!
Did you interview at Cornell by any chance??

Definitely will be doing that, and no, I was not interviewed

Your cycle is confusing - how many times have you taken? Do you have good LORs?

[somedeadman]

GPA - 3.66-3.7
LSAT - 169

Waitlisted at Cornell, Duke, UVA, and Penn.

I think you should write LOCIs for all of them. You should have a really good chance of getting off the WLs!
Did you interview at Cornell by any chance??

Definitely will be doing that, and no, I was not interviewed

Your cycle is confusing - how many times have you taken? Do you have good LORs?

Two times - 169, then 168. I believe I have good LORs (went to a liberal arts college so I knew my professors very well). I was waitlisted at Duke in November, so I wonder if timing has anything to do with it.

[Keilz]

GPA - 3.66-3.7
LSAT - 169

Waitlisted at Cornell, Duke, UVA, and Penn.

I think you should write LOCIs for all of them. You should have a really good chance of getting off the WLs!
Did you interview at Cornell by any chance??

Definitely will be doing that, and no, I was not interviewed

Your cycle is confusing - how many times have you taken? Do you have good LORs?

Two times - 169, then 168. I believe I have good LORs (went to a liberal arts college so I knew my professors very well). I was waitlisted at Duke in November, so I wonder if timing has anything to do with it.

did you write Why X essays?

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

Got bored so I created a poll!

[somedeadman]

GPA - 3.66-3.7
LSAT - 169

Waitlisted at Cornell, Duke, UVA, and Penn.

I think you should write LOCIs for all of them. You should have a really good chance of getting off the WLs!
Did you interview at Cornell by any chance??

Definitely will be doing that, and no, I was not interviewed

Your cycle is confusing - how many times have you taken? Do you have good LORs?

Two times - 169, then 168. I believe I have good LORs (went to a liberal arts college so I knew my professors very well). I was waitlisted at Duke in November, so I wonder if timing has anything to do with it.

did you write Why X essays?

That I did.

[shotgunheist]

WL BC with 50%'s. A bit surprised but not death sentence.

[Nightwing]

Priority Reserve waitlisted at Duke

[sre08]

I also have a question about visiting schools. I'm on the Duke priority reserve, with more WLs to come probably. I'm thinking of visiting Duke to show my continued interest (on top of writing a LOCI). Any thoughts on how effective visits are and/or when is the best time to do so? Thanks guys, hang in there!!

[tparty]

I also have a question about visiting schools. I'm on the Duke priority reserve, with more WLs to come probably. I'm thinking of visiting Duke to show my continued interest (on top of writing a LOCI). Any thoughts on how effective visits are and/or when is the best time to do so? Thanks guys, hang in there!!

I'm wondering when the best time to visit is too! I'm WL at GW and I found out on the 10th. I'm thinking about waiting a little longer before scheduling a visit because I already corresponded with them once to send in an addendum. I think it's best to spread out the contact to once every 2 weeks or so...

[Hennessy]

WL at Vanderbilt with a <25 gpa / =75 LSAT

even getting waitlisted feels good, as this was the top reach for me.

[Charlie802]

For those that have visited or are planning to visit their WL schools. What did you say in your email to admissions about your upcoming visit? I feel like my phrasing keeps getting awkward. Did you mention you were WL'd?

[tncats]

WL at Vanderbilt with a <25 gpa / =75 LSAT

even getting waitlisted feels good, as this was the top reach for me.

When did you submit your application? I have the same stats as you and am also hoping for a Vandy waitlist.

[88234]

WL at Vanderbilt with a <25 gpa / =75 LSAT

even getting waitlisted feels good, as this was the top reach for me.

When did you submit your application? I have the same stats as you and am also hoping for a Vandy waitlist.

I got in on those stats. Submitted 10/05 and in 1/13. There's hope for you yet!

[S.Picquery]

Not WL yet, but I'm basically waiting for the purgatory sentence from Penn.

[Hennessy]

WL at Vanderbilt with a <25 gpa / =75 LSAT

even getting waitlisted feels good, as this was the top reach for me.

When did you submit your application? I have the same stats as you and am also hoping for a Vandy waitlist.

Late November.
Actual stats

[+] Spoiler

2.5/167, 3yr work experience, wrote about disability in PS

[somedeadman]

If someone is waitlisted, are they truly screwed in getting money if they are later admitted?

[chargers21]

If someone is waitlisted, are they truly screwed in getting money if they are later admitted?

I'm interested in this as well. I've already gotten $$ from higher ranked schools, so curious as to whether they'd be willing to negotiate if they took me off the WL?

[Charlie802]

If someone is waitlisted, are they truly screwed in getting money if they are later admitted?

I'm interested in this as well. I've already gotten $$ from higher ranked schools, so curious as to whether they'd be willing to negotiate if they took me off the WL?

I know people that have gotten off WL and gotten $$. It was as simple as sending an email after they were pulled off the WL expressing that they 100% want to accept, but were hesitant because of their commitment to a school with $$. They may not match it, but they may give you something.

[lcsslily]

Waitlisted at Chicago and UPenn, but rejected right away from Cornell. Now to wait for the waitlist movement...this is going to be a long few months. Come on Penn!!

[floatie]

WL at UVA (applied ED). Hands down my top choice school, so I'm riding this one out till the end.

[somedeadman]

If someone is waitlisted, are they truly screwed in getting money if they are later admitted?

I'm interested in this as well. I've already gotten $$ from higher ranked schools, so curious as to whether they'd be willing to negotiate if they took me off the WL?

I know people that have gotten off WL and gotten $$. It was as simple as sending an email after they were pulled off the WL expressing that they 100% want to accept, but were hesitant because of their commitment to a school with $$. They may not match it, but they may give you something.

Cool, good to know!