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dmedvedev

Joined: 27 Feb 2008
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 01:54 PM
Dear [ ]:



Thank you for your email and congratulations on your offer of admission to attend [ ].



In response to your concern, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to comply with a request for an early decision of your application for admission. Please let me explain why: Harvard Law School has a very rigorous admissions process requiring that each successful application be approved only after a careful evaluation process by a committee of experienced staff and faculty, which ensures the consistently high quality of the entire class of LL.M.s.

I would suggest that you try to get an extension from [ ] until March 21, 2008 in order to help you make an informed decision. We believe very strongly that Harvard is the best choice for anyone interested in receiving a top-notch legal education in the U.S. However, we also respect our candidates' right to consider all their options before making a decision about which school to attend.

Sincerely,

Looks like 21 March is D-Day...
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Jammin

Joined: 17 Dec 2007
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 02:28 PM
I just spoke to the admission office and they confirmed what stated in the e-mail attached by dmedvedev.
So it's gonna be three more weeks!
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Aooni

Joined: 17 Dec 2007
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 02:44 PM
Well, I guess Columbia's deposti deadine will come before Harvard notify us right?
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ellelem


Joined: 24 May 2007
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 03:15 PM
So will they notify by email or mail? I am a bit concerned by the fact that I live in Italy...
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hjscotland

Joined: 14 Nov 2007
Posts: 123
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 04:50 PM
thanks for this information.
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gppinheiro

Joined: 19 Jun 2006
Posts: 100
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 05:35 PM
Thank you dmedvedev!

Three weeks sounds like a long time, but I guess we've already lived worse times here.. also a lot of people have already received admission somewhere. Of course somewhere but not Harvard...so our waiting activities continue...
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The Counsel

Joined: 09 Dec 2007
Posts: 148
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 08:47 PM
This waiting is a nightmare,

Hope for the best!
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Samata

Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Posts: 28
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 07:20 AM
Is there anyone waiting for Harvard and is also admitted to Columbia? Have you tried to ask for waiving the deposit or extending the response deadline?

What should be the best strategy or should I just pay the deposit and wait?
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Max1

Joined: 03 Feb 2008
Posts: 23
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 09:46 AM
Samata: I’m in the same situation as you are. I’d like to hear some advices on this subject as well.
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Jammin

Joined: 17 Dec 2007
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:04 AM
I think we are a lot in the same situation...
Harvard will - probably - answer on March 21th and my Columbia deadline is March 10th.
In this respect, I called CLS yesterday and even thought they told me that they perfectly understand my position they said that they cannot grant any waiver since there is a lot of people who is still waiting to hear from them (they actually told me that this was a record year in terms of number of applications!). The risk, of course is that if you do not secure your place within the deadline you will loose it since they will admit other candidates right away.
So, in the end, I will accept Columbia and, if I get a positive answer from Harvard, I will decide if HLS is worth $500 over Columbia (and NYC!).
However this thing really bothers me!

[Edited 29 Feb 2008 by Jammin]
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Max1

Joined: 03 Feb 2008
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:50 AM
Miki: thanks. Your suggestions seems to be the safest choice.
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mnementh

Joined: 27 May 2007
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:13 PM
the 500$ is not the problem... the problem is the statement that you will withdraw all other applications and that your decision is final... at least for NYU that's the problem.
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Max1

Joined: 03 Feb 2008
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:27 PM
Good point. However, as long as I know, Columbia does not require you to withdraw other applications…at least not in the materials the have sent my so far. If that’s the policy, I’d accept Columbia’s definitively and not risk my choices waiting for Harvard’s response. Additionally, I still don’t feel comfortable with the idea of reserving my place, knowing in advance of the possibility of stepping out.
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lawadd08

Joined: 22 Dec 2007
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 05:56 PM
Notwithstanding the pickle that most of us, who have been offered admission at CLS n have applied to HLS, find ourselves in, I truly fail to decipher the risk CLS would undertake knowing fully well that admitted students may not really mind loosing $500 if offered admission at HLS.
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ricey

Joined: 12 Mar 2006
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 06:08 PM
hi guys, i know how it feels since i went through the same experience last year but i just have to say its all worth it. HLS is such a great place to go to. some people in my class paid the $500 at CLS to hold their places there while they waited for the HLS admissions decisions.
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Greg_08


Joined: 19 Feb 2008
Posts: 38
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 01:34 PM


[Edited 01 Mar 2008 by Greg_08]
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gppinheiro

Joined: 19 Jun 2006
Posts: 100
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 02:03 PM
Wow! Now that's encouraging Greg.

Maybe we ought to pressure Harvard through e-mails and phone calls in order to speed up the process. At least those facing pending deadlines from other universities.

[Edited 01 Mar 2008 by gppinheiro]
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Jammin

Joined: 17 Dec 2007
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 02:49 PM
Hi Greg,
are you 100% sure because the message posted by dmedvedev states the opposite....
By the way, if this is the outcome, monday it might be worth placing a call to HLS.
M.

[Edited 01 Mar 2008 by Jammin]
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consultt

Joined: 30 Jan 2008
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 02:58 PM
Paid 500 to Columbia today, now waiting HLS decision..

Wow.. so many of you.. pretty exciting, isn't it?
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troy145

Joined: 29 Feb 2008
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 03:13 PM
500???
that's quite alot.
You think it's worth it?
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zzz

Joined: 01 Mar 2008
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 01:14 AM
Does anybody know If a university (NYU for example) can do something if a person signs the form in which he compromises to withdraw all other applications, but at the end he goes to another law school?
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pratibha


Joined: 08 Oct 2007
Posts: 39
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 02:33 AM
Any Indian who might have heard from HLS to please write.. I am waiting for the decisions as well....
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Greg_08


Joined: 19 Feb 2008
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 05:57 AM
Does anybody know If a university (NYU for example) can do something if a person signs the form in which he compromises to withdraw all other applications, but at the end he goes to another law school?


Seems very unethical and unfair to other applicants. Besides its a very risky thing to do, i wouldnt.....
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Oak

Joined: 01 Mar 2008
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 08:16 AM
Does anybody know If a university (NYU for example) can do something if a person signs the form in which he compromises to withdraw all other applications, but at the end he goes to another law school?


Seems very unethical and unfair to other applicants. Besides its a very risky thing to do, i wouldnt.....

Yes, I think it could be very risky. If NYU happens to know that, the result could be very ...
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Samata

Joined: 28 Feb 2008
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:40 AM
From a practical point, I don't think they are going to do anything to you since it wouldn't be worth the time and effort. The most they would probably do is putting a ban on you for further application to the law school.

Truth is admission at HLS is a real pain. I knew a lot of people facing the same situation and having to forsake their deposits at other schools. They said it was worth it though. Also knew a girl who got her deposit waived from CLS on the ground that her scholarship didn't come in yet... So you may that one if you receive a full scholarship from somewhere.

As for turning down the law school to which you have already paid the deposit, I'm sure they are fully aware of such risk and that's why they make you pay the "deposit" in the first place. Would have harder time with schools like Chicago where the deposit system is not used though.

As for me I'm gonna pay the $500 and wait (patiently)..sometimes the admission letters come in late April till June!!
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