Comments on: Deferral to Regular Admission?

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:42:06 +0000

Ms. Levine, thank you for responding to my inquiry so quickly! I really appreciate your guidance. I will definitely call the school and see what they say. However, I’m also wondering, since I’m freaked out about moving away from friends and family, what would happen if I decided I wanted to go to a law school closer to home instead. If I don’t go to the ED school, will other schools find out about it?
Thank you so much–you’re awesome!!
Jess

By: Ann Levine

Ann Levine — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:38:51 +0000

Jess, I would start by calling the law school and talking with someone about it. Be frank – that you’re just not feeling ready. See what they say.

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:15:22 +0000

I got into a law school on a binding Early Decision basis. However, I have now come to realize that I made a mistake because I’m not ready to start law school next year. I know that it’s nearly impossible to defer admission as an ED applicant (especially if, like me, one is without a compelling reason), so can I instead renege on this obligation and not go to law school at all until the year after next? I’m worried that other schools can find out if I do this, and so I will look dishonest and unreliable. Help please!
Thanks,
Jess

By: Ann Levine

Ann Levine — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:11:26 +0000

Liz,
Do whatever you can to show them you would attend if offered admission and that you’d immediately withdraw all other applications….
Good luck! Let me know how it goes.
Ann

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:28:24 +0000

Hi Ms. Levin,
I was placed on reserve after applying to a long (long) shot reach during the early application process. I was then told to expect a decision in February and March, where I was again placed on hold. My numbers are out of range but I bring a lot of diversity and work experience to the pool. Why would a school defer someone twice? Any advice on how I could sway the committee?
Best,
Liz

By: Ann K. Levine, Esq.

Ann K. Levine, Esq. — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:45:00 +0000

Hi Kristen,
Thanks for your comment.
If it’s a school you really hope to attend, a campus visit is in order. You can call and schedule a tour and a classroom visit, and follow up with a thank-you letter and a statement of your continued interest in the school.
Good luck!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:51:00 +0000

I’ve been hesitant to email or call because I don’t want to seem like a nag and I know they are so busy. But, what would be an example of an acceptable way to keep in touch – esp. for those of us with no grade updates to send and no news!