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Letting a School Know your Level of Interest

caroline9caroline9 Member
in Law School Admissions 21 karma

Is it okay or even wise to let a school know that they're your first choice and you would withdraw your other apps if accepted (via email or during an interview)? For reference, its a state school with around 65% in-state population and I'm OOS with loose ties. Thanks for your insight!

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  • Nice_homeNice_home Member
    edited February 2021 83 karma

    For what it's worth, I did this. (I didn't let them know I would withdraw other apps though; conversely, I implied I am applying to other comparable schools.)
    Not sure yet how it will go....

  • JDream2025JDream2025 Core Member
    996 karma

    @Nice_home said:
    For what it's worth, I did this. (I didn't let them know I would withdraw other apps though; conversely, I implied I am applying to other comparable schools.)
    Not sure yet how it will go....

    May I ask how you did that? Did you email admissions or made a notation of it in your PS?

  • Nice_homeNice_home Member
    edited February 2021 83 karma

    @JDream2020 said:

    @Nice_home said:
    For what it's worth, I did this. (I didn't let them know I would withdraw other apps though; conversely, I implied I am applying to other comparable schools.)
    Not sure yet how it will go....

    May I ask how you did that? Did you email admissions or made a notation of it in your PS?

    Both. I just tried to be as smooth as possible. I know doing so is a risk, however my application has various deficiencies so I felt I probably need to take some additional risks to have any potential hope to reap the reward. Also my personality tends to be more aggressive in this type of area, so I felt I was being authentic in attempting this approach. This strategy is not for the faint of heart or those who are more conservative on the risk-taking front.

  • Selene SteelmanSelene Steelman Free Trial Member Admissions Consultant
    2037 karma

    Former admissions officer speaking up here. If a school is your top choice, definitely let them know this and any reasons why. You can put this in your personal statement, your Why X essay, or mention it in a conversation/interview.

    A promise to withdraw your application from all other places where you have applied/been admitted is appropriate to put in a letter of continued interest if you are trying to get off a waitlist, particularly after a deposit deadline. Good luck!

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