…gotten in earlier in the cycle. DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED BY WAITLISTS!!! When I was getting waitlisted at all my target schools and some reach schools, I did not believe I was going to get off. I perceived them as rejections, but that is definitely not the case. I got off four waitlists, and it was done through…
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Admitted to University of California—Davis…I had: applied to more schools applied earlier If you’re waitlisted at your target school(s), don’t give up, and make sure to write Letters of Continued Interest! Use resources online to help you with this. One tip I have is don’t be afraid to tell a school straight up that if they admit you off the waitlist, you…
…it seems I neither over/underperformed my numbers. UT waitlist was a pleasant surprise but Irvine waitlist was disappointing — although I was only 1 point above last year’s median so a +2 target (seems very possible) would’ve made me much less competitive. Given the general unpredictability of splitter cycles…
LSAT 159 GPA 3.89 2024–25 cycle
Attending University of California—Los Angeles
…write every optional essay you can don’t give up on waitlists!!
I’m the waitlist bitch sunglasses emoji Also don’t worry GW was yield protect.
…a campus designed by Frank Gehry…). Sent LOCI for every waitlist within a few days, that touched on new positions/promotions and also pseudo-mini-WhyX and how I can contribute to their student body. No 10k LSAT tutor, just the extended practice tests and Khan academy (for the first test: good starting place but gets…
…employment can’t be made up with likely scholarship $. **Waitlists: ** **Northwestern **I withdrew. The cost would be too much and having to turn down an offer would hurt my soul. Pretty sure the WL was only because I applied ED with borderline R stats. **USC **Withdrew mid-may. They sent an email saying it was…
…and then every 2-3 weeks in the summer, stay on those waitlists and keep showing your interest. You worked hard to get here. Show them you want this. Show them who you are and your dedication.
…get in and get $$$$ at schools where I got rejected or waitlisted. I’m sure timing wasn’t the only factor, but definitely something to keep in mind when planning!
WF has a “non-binding” early decision program, and that’s what I was accepted to with a 45k scholarship. deferred myself to regular decision and was waitlisted
Caught a ton of waitlists in the tough 2020 cycle. I ended up taking a job in consulting instead of going to law school this year. May try again in a few years, we’ll see.
APPLY EARLY!!! BEFORE MID OCTOBER!!! DO IT!!! to be honest and not to be bitter, but i suspect i could have gotten into some of my waitlists as a sept/oct applicant. i thought applying before the new year was sufficiently ‘early’ but looking back i wish had gotten my materials together over the summer. don’t get me…
…ucla- a little disappointing I was hoping for at least a waitlist. Wrote their extra essay thing Davis- got email at 6:05 PM accepting me. Financial aid email to come shortly BU- got the call around 12 ET. financial aid came with admissions packet. Two days later they sent a revised scholarship offer without any…
Don’t apply late if you can, but if you do, believe in yourself and blanket the T14. I was interviewed and waitlisted after applying to Harvard in February. You miss every shot you don’t take ✌🏾
…nothingHarvard nothingPenn nothingLOCI in early Feb -> waitlistedNYU nothingUVA resilience essayLOCI in early Feb -> march ii -> accepted- !! Berkeley 4 page PS- passionate, personal Why Berkeley UMich nothing, just made my diversity statement longerLOCI in early Feb -> waitlisted - 2 days later UCLA short Why…
…the school i will be committing to. i didn’t remain on any waitlists. best advice is to NOT apply to as many safety schools as me; it was a waste of time and money and provided no scholarship leverage. good luck to everybody!
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