2013-2014 Cambridge applicants?

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Posted Mar 20, 2013 23:26

My status changed from Awaiting consideration by department to Awaiting decision by the board of graduate studies today (MCL, not LL.M.).

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llmguider

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Posted Mar 20, 2013 23:51

My status changed from Awaiting consideration by department to Awaiting decision by the board of graduate studies today (MCL, not LL.M.).

if I am not mistaken, it means you are 99% in, congrats

<blockquote>My status changed from Awaiting consideration by department to Awaiting decision by the board of graduate studies today (MCL, not LL.M.). </blockquote>

if I am not mistaken, it means you are 99% in, congrats

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rebecca_p

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Posted Mar 21, 2013 11:34

if I am not mistaken, it means you are 99% in, congrats

Thanks!!! And good luck to everyone who is still waiting.

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if I am not mistaken, it means you are 99% in, congrats</blockquote>

Thanks!!! And good luck to everyone who is still waiting.

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effloresce

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Posted Mar 21, 2013 11:39

My status changed from Awaiting consideration by department to Awaiting decision by the board of graduate studies today (MCL, not LL.M.).

if I am not mistaken, it means you are 99% in, congrats

Yep - Congrats! Technically in Cambridge the faculty can only recommend to the Board of Graduate Studies that you be offered a place, but 99.9% of the time the BOGS will just accept the faculty's recommendations, so if it's reached the BOGS stage then you are almost definitely in.

<blockquote><blockquote>My status changed from Awaiting consideration by department to Awaiting decision by the board of graduate studies today (MCL, not LL.M.). </blockquote>

if I am not mistaken, it means you are 99% in, congrats</blockquote>

Yep - Congrats! Technically in Cambridge the faculty can only recommend to the Board of Graduate Studies that you be offered a place, but 99.9% of the time the BOGS will just accept the faculty's recommendations, so if it's reached the BOGS stage then you are almost definitely in.

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lakaria

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Posted Mar 21, 2013 12:10

I wonder how many phone calls Ms. Wade has answered so far!

P.S.: My status is also "awainting consideration..."

How many of us are still having "awaiting consideration"?

<blockquote>I wonder how many phone calls Ms. Wade has answered so far!

P.S.: My status is also "awainting consideration..."</blockquote>

How many of us are still having "awaiting consideration"?

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nuclearpap...

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Posted Mar 21, 2013 12:43

Same here - somehow my first class Cambridge degree did not suffice when endless 2.1s have. :/

I don't really care seeing as I got into Oxford (BCL) this year but I really don't know what they've done re admission this year.

To anyone who thinks they have been treated unfairly and care, I recommend you ask the faculty for an explanation - something very dodgy has gone on this year.

I have not come across even one person with a 2.1 average who was admitted this year. One of my friends had something like a 69.4% average and was rejected. Just because you are disappointed doesn't indicate that something 'dodgy' has been going on.... but I can understand that you might feel a little crestfallen.

<blockquote>Same here - somehow my first class Cambridge degree did not suffice when endless 2.1s have. :/

I don't really care seeing as I got into Oxford (BCL) this year but I really don't know what they've done re admission this year.

To anyone who thinks they have been treated unfairly and care, I recommend you ask the faculty for an explanation - something very dodgy has gone on this year.</blockquote>

I have not come across even one person with a 2.1 average who was admitted this year. One of my friends had something like a 69.4% average and was rejected. Just because you are disappointed doesn't indicate that something 'dodgy' has been going on.... but I can understand that you might feel a little crestfallen.

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benton1

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Posted Mar 21, 2013 16:37

How many of us are still having "awaiting consideration"?

I think I counted 4 including me. I may have missed one or two...

Had quite a scare this morning. I logged in and at first it said "You have no active applications." I had to log out, restart my browser, and log back in. Still says "Awaiting Consideration..." though.

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How many of us are still having "awaiting consideration"?</blockquote>

I think I counted 4 including me. I may have missed one or two...

Had quite a scare this morning. I logged in and at first it said "You have no active applications." I had to log out, restart my browser, and log back in. Still says "Awaiting Consideration..." though.

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Alexkos

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Posted Mar 21, 2013 16:45

Well, I also had that problem, there is nothing to worry.

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maew

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Posted Mar 21, 2013 16:50

"Awaiting consideration by department" is my status.

Even though, it is highly possible that some people have not participated this thread.

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benton1

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Posted Mar 21, 2013 17:24

Even though, it is highly possible that some people have not participated this thread.

Quite probable, I'm sure. Given the caliber of the institution and the gravity of the undertaking though, I would say a fair number are keeping track through the forum.

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Even though, it is highly possible that some people have not participated this thread.</blockquote>

Quite probable, I'm sure. Given the caliber of the institution and the gravity of the undertaking though, I would say a fair number are keeping track through the forum.

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llmguider

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Posted Mar 21, 2013 18:01

+1

Where are you from guys, are we all overseas applicants or are there any UK applicants waiting as well? Might this delay be connected with 3rd party conversion/evaluation of our transcripts?

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benton1

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Posted Mar 21, 2013 18:20

I'm from the U.S. I would have thought they would have converted the grades a while ago - I submitted in early November. It's been about 5 months.

Didn't I read earlier that they have a new program?? a Master in Business or Corporate Law or something? I thought I remembered reading that they got most of those apps resolved in December and January? Maybe that just put the admissions committee behind.

Or maybe the caliber of this year's application pool is quite good with little deviation.

Or perhaps our apps just got misplaced, haha.

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cam2013hop...

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Posted Mar 22, 2013 00:01

I'm an overseas applicant as well but i don't think it's the reason why they haven't made a decision on our applications yet. If i remember correctly, somewhere in this thread, a couple of non-uk applicants have received offers already. Maybe we belong to that pool of applicants whose applications are not as strong as those of the other offer holders but are good enough to be reconsidered? :)

Whatever the case, I just wish they'd make a decision soon! The wait is driving me gaga. But can I just say that this forum has been a great source of info and comfort throughout the 5 long months of waiting :) Just a few more days to go! Nothing to do but hope for the best :)

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Herodot

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Posted Mar 22, 2013 15:46

Has anybody got any news? or e-mails?

I am also "Awaiting Consideration by Department".

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benton1

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Posted Mar 22, 2013 15:50

Nope... no news, e-mails, phone calls, carrier pigeons, etc. as of yet today.

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VALENCIA

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Posted Mar 22, 2013 17:22

I've been accepted at Magdalene College. Anyone else going there?

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mxfn

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Posted Mar 22, 2013 17:51

I've been accepted at Magdalene College. Anyone else going there?

hey yeah, I got there, too :) really happy about it!
are you in that facebook group?

<blockquote>I've been accepted at Magdalene College. Anyone else going there?</blockquote>

hey yeah, I got there, too :) really happy about it!
are you in that facebook group?

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VALENCIA

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Posted Mar 22, 2013 18:47

No. I'm not a big fan of facebook. I wonder what kind of accommodation we will be offered.

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VALENCIA

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Posted Mar 22, 2013 18:50

I'm pleased about Magdalene too, it was my first choice.

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llmguider