TH0409 (2022-2023)

Hey.. I see we are applying to a couple of the same schools.. and are both URM.. so few of us on this site.. Good luck on your cycle! sd

Interviewed at Northwestern-Oct 6

The interview was fantastic. Lasted about 30 min longer than it was supposed to, but the 3L interviewer and I had lots to talk about. He was very interested in my resume and current employment. Went on a tour of the law building afterwards. Overall Great day. It as a sunny 75 in Chicago that week so all signs point to good things. We shall soon see!!

Hi, I see we have similar LSAT/GPA and are both URM. Hope you get into your first choice!

Looks like you have a few Chicago schools up there... it's a great city to live/work/study.

Good luck with your cycle! We are applying to a few of the same schools. Also, thanks for all your hard work. I see you're a military officer. My dad's a retired Captain after putting in 26yrs for this country! Good luck again, I hope we both have much success!

I totally agree with your additional comments. We got the same LSAT scores, too. You go girl! Good luck!

So much for the encouragement!!! I'm not really down anymore. In fact I pretty much am just nonchalant about law school and am really leaning towards TFA now. What you're saying really meakes since though. I wish the same god fortune to you! Keep in touch!

Thank you for the encouragement. I will keep that in mind! Good luck on your cylce. You have a very diverse background and I am sure you will get into a great law school! Good luck!

and I got mine!!!!!! Decent size envelope came in the mail while I was on vacation in Hawaii. Maybe I should go out of town more. Definitely did not expect a decision from anyone before Christmas let alone thanksgiving. I am truly grateful to know I'll be attending somewhere. I hope that was just the first a few more acceptances, but if not I am breathing a huge sigh of relief.

Congrats on Pitt! I haven't been to W&M yet, but I hear it is a GEORGEOUS school. Hope the rest of your cycle goes well! Keep in touch.

Ya. Northwestern is my unrealistic top choice, but I would be ecstatic if I got in there. I love the fact that they have a corporate counsel practicuum, and they have interesting ties to sports law. I think my interview went well, she laughed a lot and we talked for an hour or so, so hopefully that is a good sign.

Congratulations on getting into Pitt, I hear its a great school. Do you know what type of law that you want to practice?

The UT status checker didn't change until several days after I had received my acceptance letter. I do not know if they do it with everyone, but many people have gotten a phone call from a woman in the admissions office. Good luck with your cycle!

I see you are applying to NU and it's your number 1 choice -- mine too! How did your interview go? I was very happy with mine. We have similar numbers...what do you think are chances are?

haha. I hear you. I was raised and born there. And it will be nice to spend three years there for school. BTW, I see you were active duty for 10 years. You have any interest in JAG or are your interests elsewhere?

on your acceptance to Pitt. How are you applying to 4 ED programs? arn't they binding?

My application status check just says complete...and that I'm being considered for Regular Decision...:-\

What made you actually go to NU for the on campus interview vs. off campus site? What clubs did you meet with? How would you describe the atmosphere there?

Exactly.. how i feel.. congrats on pittsburgh! Are you thinking of sending Fordham a LOCI? im trying to figure out what one would look like...hmmm

I hear ya.

That's a great idea to seek the non-binding ones out. It will be nice to find out early. Best of luck!

Because my lsat score is not as strong as i would like for it to be I chose to have them weight my app on my accomplishments. You?

LMAO...you're so right though. This process is expensive enough as it is ($2k on apps and LSDAS reports... REALLY?? WOW) but adding the certs is an added nuisance. Sighs, at least come the summer it will all be over.

LMAO...you're so right though. This process is expensive enough as it is ($2k on apps and LSDAS reports... REALLY?? WOW) but adding the certs is an added nuisance. Sighs, at least come the summer it will all be over. Congrats on your first acceptance.

Thank you! Yes I'm very Happy! I see you applied to Fordham. I'd love to attend there but decided not to chance it....don't think I have a shot and it's super expensive! And like like you I'm done spending money on this cycle!Good luck to you :)

Amen on the Dean's Cert tyraid! Good luck with the rest of your cycle!

Some other candidates (on TLS) with numbers better than mine didn't get the link. And the link doesn't even work! :) I read somewhere (from someone who called the admissions office to ask about it) that it was an IT error and should not have been posted yet, so they might have caught it before updating everyone's checker. So don't lose all hope yet! Good luck with the rest of your cycle!

Thanks for the heads up, I'm going to look into those. Congrats on your acceptances and best of luck with those you're still waiting on.

THANKS :-) I'll throw some your way too...at least your top schools are still in play.

Goodluck with Cornell. Did you apply EA/ED?? You went to final decision quickly!

Sounds pretty weird. Best of luck to you! Hope it works out!

On your first acceptance. Good luck with the rest of your cycle

sucks...I know this girl who had a 145 LSAT and applied early decisions...her app got deferred while mines was straight rejected...makes me hate Gtown (even though I know she won't get it, why give her more hope and me none)... Still got my fingers crossed for you and Cornell...

lol. ya i know and im definitely happy about that! ive only been admitted to two schools, but pitt is my choice so far... :)

Haha, thanks. Good luck with everything and especially at Iowa!

I'm over it now. To be honest, I've heard some not so good things about the law school but who knows. I sure hope something good happens soon. This cycle is getting to be depressing.com haha. Though I was expecting the responses the reach schools gave. I hope you get into your top choices!

Hey what does the Pitt acceptance package/letter look like because im out of the country but my friend said a package arrived for me from them.

Yeah, I'm in the regular pool, but I didn't see a deferred option. Good luck!

Happy New Year! Good luck with law school decisions...January should be "the" month.

Same with me...really hoping NU comes through...I am hopeful. How was your interview?

I know it's not over, but I'm sure it takes some of the pressure off to have an acceptance. With regard to your question about UTenn, I didn't apply due to the distance. I know it seems crazy but U of L and UK are closer to me than UTenn...I could actually walk to the KY/TN border. My application to NKU was more to do with reality than desire...although I do know several very accomplished lawyers and judges that went there. Like you, I am depending on my soft factors and experience to hopefully offset some of the number's craze. :)

Congrats on Pitt! I'm jealous. I didn't even have enough guts to apply there because of my LSAT score. It seems to be hurting me a lot. Which school did you play basketball for?

I read an article the other day that lauded Pitt for the caliber of lawyers that they consistently produce It's one of the two I got linked up on my page. I think you got yourself a solid win right there, regardless of what else happens in the cycle. Congrats on that and best of luck for the rest of your apps!

Glad it went well...so did mine. You think we have a shot with our numbers!?!

OMG! You played for Pat Summitt?! I love the Lady Vols...have been a fan for over 10 years. In fact, I went to Rutgers over then weekend to watch them play. That is amazing!! That in itself should be your meal ticket into law school. I hope she wrote you a LOR. By the way, Pittsburgh's great. I'm originally from the area, and I hope to go back there if I get into Duquesne. I don't know if you've been there, but it's a pretty city and Pitt's campus is a lot of fun. If you have any questions about the area, fire away!

I can't imagine what an amazing experience you had with her. Were you on any of the championship teams? I definitely would have gotten her to write me a LOR if I were you...lol. That Rutgers game was INSANE! They were down by 20 at the half and came back to win. I was a little scared they weren't going to pull it out, but they did. I'm sure Pat let them have it at half time. I can't even imagine the stories you have about how tough she is. Sorry if I'm going on and on about her, but she's definitely one of my idols. Quick story: the NCAA Regional Finals were at Temple U a couple years ago, and I volunteered to help work the event. My seats for the game ended up being right next to her family's, so I got to meet them all. They were all so sweet. Then Pat signed my book and briefly chatted with me. It was cool...I was so star struck. Haha!

Did you go to NU undergrad?

WOW! AWESOME! Good for you. Good luck.

Hi, Yes, I only applied to CHicago area schools. I'm a married mom so I'm kinda stuck where I am! Thankfully, I've been really lucky so far. I will probably choose DePaul. Good luck with all your apps!

i wish victoria's secret had a law school too!

Nova: I don't remember them actually ever telling me that my application was "complete" now that you ask. I think I was going on a wing and a prayer. The actual decision came via snail mail to my permanent address. ASU: Notified me of completion via e-mail, and then the acceptance was via snail mail to my mailing address (this past Monday). BC: Notified me of completion via e-mail, but still no word on acceptance/rejection. My friend got his rejection to his permanent address so I call or text my mom every day with "BC?" to which she initially responded "not today," but now responds "I will f*@!ing tell you when it comes!"

Nope, no sociology at A&M. The whole double major thing took a massive bite out of my electives, so I had to miss out on some of the more fun class like sociology...sad! -(

As far a Pitt goes, if you want to practice in Pittsburgh for the rest of your life, you can do well with a Pitt degree as long as you graduate toward the top of your class. However, I have talked to many students and graduates and none of them have spoken very fondly of their experience there. It is a very competitive atmosphere. It's the type of place that other students tear pages out of books in the library so you won't have access to them. If that type of ice cold atmosphere is ok for you, then Pitt is fine. However, I would say that if you have another option with similar $$$ and US News ranking opt for somewhere else. I didn't apply to Pitt because my wife has already gotten into Duke, Berkeley, and Michagan, and should get into at least 2 or 3 other T14 schools. So, I have applied to schools in those areas, which is why my list is so long and varied.

I think I should clarify that Pittsburgh itself is great, as long as you don't mind terrible weather. It's inexpensive, the people are nice, and there is a surprising amount to do culturally (museums, theater, sports, restaurants).

Thanks for sharing my frustration with Dean's cert...

Looks like we are in a similar boat. Isn't it annoying how long American is taking even though we got our apps in so early?

Dropped by your profile. I feel ya on those dean certifications. Such a waste of paper and postage! Good luck with the rest of your schools!

I see you applied to NU before 12/1. We should be hearing back this week. How did your interview go? Goodluck!

I received notification of acceptance via white 8.5x11 envelope postmarked 1/16. It's funny though - I spoke to Anita on Friday about a campus tour and she never mentioned my app.

Honestly, I'm not sure how employers will look at the unaccredited JD. There are schools out there offering programs for paralegal certificates/degrees. They might be cheaper too. Is your friend going to work in Europe or come back here?

Haha...I liked the T-shirt. It let me know that someone wanted me after the Minnesota Rejection and Chapman Waitlist. I am pretty excited about Northwestern. Hopefully, I can do well on the next interview.

...on Rutgers. Are you attending FT or PT? According to the letter, FT orientation is Aug 19-21; PT Aug 19-20.

Thanks for the info, TH0409!I found the link to Rutgers' status checker yesterday, but unfortunately mine has absolutely nothing in it except for my LSAT score :-(

Hey! Just wanted to let you know we have a few schools in common. Howard and Rutger-Newark are my top choices. Haven't heard anything from Howard and recently applied to Newark. So I'm definitely playing the waiting game. KIT and let me know how the rest of your cycle goes!

im surprised you havent received any fee waivers! we basically have the same numbers. chicago is definitely one of the top locations i want to be at, but i dont know if i can pass up washington & lee(top25). hopefully, i get some scholly money from depaul. i might be seeing you at pitt though, right? :)

Congrats on your acceptances!!!

Yeah I've been complete since october and still no response. I haven't called or e-mailed them though. Just been waiting and checking the status checker.

Congrats on RU and Pitt. I agree with your comments about soft-factors. I did an immense amount of those. I tend to take them for granted because its such a consistent part of my life. Yet i spoke with a former Duke admissions dean who praised all the work I did and helped me realize their merits and prestige.

Hey.. We both applied to Fordham. How long did it take to hear back from them? That's my first choice so I'm really nervous and can't wait to hear back. I just want one acceptance, just for confidence. Like you, I am also hoping the school weighs in my soft factors. We have very similar LSAT scores and GPAs so thank for posting all your soft factors. It helps me feel better. Congrats on your acceptance and good luck on the rest!

Awesome postings. Super amusing and I co-sign that comment about postage after spending so much on apps/LSAC report fees.

Thanks soo much.. Remember that the cycle is not OVER yet.. we must keep hanging in there.. Im still hoping for a t-25 miracle!! good luck to you as well.

Congrats on RU Newark. That is one of my top choices.

Congrats on your acceptances! Looks like we are in the same boat for a bunch of schools. Good luck with the rest of your cycle!

You're still doing great! Leaning any which way towards a particular school?

I love you spirit, especially about not being afraid to give your soft skills, it shows that you aren't JUST a score! Congrats on Rutgers! Good Luck with your other schools! =)

Thank you so much! It was a very exciting weekend! I AM VERY EXCITED! Not 100% sold on NU...probably won't get any substantial $$...and borrowing $200k plus is ALOT! Howard was via snail mail.

Definitely on hold.. is what they wrote.. Im just holdinnggggg... onnnn. ha

Condescending! LOL. Yeah, I definitely had to laugh about it. No problem thank you as well! Any top choices out of the ones you are still waiting to hear back from?

congrats on your acceptances so far! we applied to some of the same schools, but i'm still "patiently" waiting for some responses =) Good luck with the rest!

"1/8/09--Too bad Victoria's Secret doesn't have a law school, because they seem to be the only people I get mail from!!" that cracks me up. i've gotten an average of two catalogs from j-crew a week, and probably a few emails from Victoria Secret as well....haha....what's your top choice?? best, liz

Someone in the admissions office told me that even though i am "early applicant" hold i might not hear back until April. I almost positive this has to be wrong--i was also under the impression that the final decision will be sooner than that. ug...

I'm not shocked by anything with this LS process as sometimes that's the way the ball bounces...Congrats on Pitt & Rutgers, & def wishing you GL with Fordham...

I don't think it's anyone thing w/the lack of admits...I think w/admissions it's kinda like dating...you like who you like, even if you don't know why...I'm not taking it personal, I'll go where I'm meant to, do well & that'll be enough satisfaction 4 me...

Wow, you are doing great! You have an intereting choice to make this fall!

Good luck with the rest of your cycle. Can't believe its already March, its gonna be decision time soon.

LOL. You have GREAT humor! I loved your Banana Republic entry! :) Congratulations on your acceptance letterS! Plural. You are now in a position of choices. That's a good feeling! I look forward to seeing which school you decide to grace with your presence. :)

I've had a great cycle. Congrats on your acceptances as well. Are you ready to confirm or are you still holding out?

Yea, I am too. One thing I can say is that I did a lot but its all honest and I actually participated in every organization I listed. It was not for show. I didn't get in anywhere last year so I am just happy to have somewhere to go!

Congrats, Have you decided on which school to attend this fall?

Do you write a LOCI to any your walt listed schools?

fellow vet here. Rooting for you and NU. I hope to go there in the future.