You should indeed do that and don't hesitate to call. I called them today and the lady was extremely helpful and willing to talk. She asked me to let her know if I have any stiff deadlines which require a quicker decision from Harvard. I said I didn't in which case she said that decisions should be mailed at the latest by Mar. 22, 2007.

Hi! Just wondering... what is the "stiff deadline" for NYU? EG, in the letter of admission that was sent to me -- the deadline is MAY 1. I guess, all top schools are making decisions by that time unless you are on a waiting list, probably...

Hope you guys with juicy offers from other schools have been in touch with those wonderful people at admissions...

Is it ok to convey the acceptance in another U.S university by paying a non-refundable deposit and then take admission (say in a school like HLS) simply coz one wants to goto a school like HLS? Is it a common phenomenon?

yep you can but its not the proper thing to do, ethics-wise. you'd be depriving someone else of a spot in that other school and it might be too late for the school to offer it to someone else by the time you decline. why not just ask for an extension? and you'll save some money in the process.

Thanks for that ricey....am just thinking of a hypothetical situation as Harvard is definitely a long shot.The problem being with the school Ive got admission is that they had stiff deadlines when it comes to scholarship and hence the problem.

im sure you have a good shot at HLS. no problem. just ask for an extension, im sure you won't be the first to ask for one. good luck!

Thanks for that ricey.

"Dear LLM Applicants:

An email was sent out to you on February 22, 2006 stating that decisions
were going to be made by the 17th of March, 2006. This information is no
longer accurate. We are still in the process of reviewing applications
and decisions will not be made until the last week of March. We
appreciate your patience and understanding.

Decision letters will be sent to you the week of March 27th. You may call
our office for decision results beginning on March 29th.

With thanks,
Graduate Program"

THAT WAS THE TEXT OF THE EMAIL THAT CREATED QUITE A STIR LAST YEAR ON THIS WEB-SITE. IT WAS LABELLED THE "MAGIC" MAIL/TEST MAIL ETC - WITH THE SIGNIFICANCE BEING THAT ONLY A FEW RECEIVED IT - NOT ALL

NOW THE POSTER ABOVE HAS RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM HLS PUTTIING THE TIMEFRAME FOR RECEIPT OF ACCEPTANCE LETTERS B/W MARCH 15 AND MARCH 30
- HAVE WE ALL RECEIVED IT??? CONSPIRACY THEORY AT WORK AGAIN EH..!!

Jorge: that e-mail was circulated last year for the 2006-07 admission cycle; in fact the Q u now ask was wht was sked last yr on this website - check out the archives from last year "MAGIC" MAIL/TEST MAIL

I'm not sure if anyone would know this, but I was just wondering if HLS sends out both acceptance letters and rejection letters at the same time? That way by the end of this month, we will all know one way or the other. Any idea?

I'm not sure if anyone would know this, but I was just wondering if HLS sends out both acceptance letters and rejection letters at the same time? That way by the end of this month, we will all know one way or the other. Any idea?

lol:) u are at a smouldering 87 on the chang scale(see thread on nervousness)=))

Hi everyone. I wrote to HLS to ask them when decisions are going to be released, and have attached the reply below, for your reference...

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I am writing to you in response to your e-mail requesting information regarding our admission decisions. I understand that you have received an admission and scholarship offer from NYU Law School.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with a definitive answer before March 15, 2007. If you cannot get an extension until at least March 22, 2007, then I would have to advise you not to give up the scholarship package offered by NYU for the possibility of being admitted to Harvard Law School, especially since we will not be able to provide you with our financial aid decisions until early April.

I hope this will help you make an informed decision. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best for the coming year.

Hey Mio, just out of interest, when exactly did you receive the above communication from harvard?

Thanks
ciunas

Hi. I emailed them on March 6, and I received the reply
on March 9.

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Hey Mio, just out of interest, when exactly did you receive the above communication from harvard?

Thanks
ciunas

So, what are you going to do? I'm in a similar situation. I think I might have to accept either NYU or Columbia.

Hi. I emailed them on March 6, and I received the reply
on March 9.

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Hey Mio, just out of interest, when exactly did you receive the above communication from harvard?

Thanks
ciunas

Hi Mio, from whom did you get this respond?

Hi. I emailed them on March 6, and I received the reply
on March 9.

Hi. I received the email from Sarine Der Kaloustian, although I sent my email to this email address: llmquery@law.harvard.edu.

I attach a more complete copy of the email below.

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On March 9, 2007 (3 days ago), Sarine Der Kaloustian wrote:

Dear x x x ,

I am writing to you in response to your e-mail requesting information regarding our admission decisions. I understand that you have received an admission and scholarship offer from NYU Law School.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with a definitive answer before March 15, 2007. If you cannot get an extension until at least March 22, 2007, then I would have to advise you not to give up the scholarship package offered by NYU for the possibility of being admitted to Harvard Law School, especially since we will not be able to provide you with our financial aid decisions until early April.

I hope this will help you make an informed decision. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best for the coming year.

Sincerely yours,

Sarine Der Kaloustian

Sarine Der Kaloustian
Director of Admissions
Graduate Program
Harvard Law School