Application On Hold

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• Pacifico Alum Inactive ⭐

  February 2016 8021 karma

  Do you mean hold or WL? The former is an administrative matter, the latter is an admissions matter. Nothing you can do about the former except get them whatever information they are missing and/or wait for a certain event to pass (e.g.- score release).
  
  Getting off a WL is a whole different ball game. An improved LSAT score is one of the best things you can do. Short of that, visiting a school to show authentic interest and sending a LOCI after you have been on the WL for a bit are good ways to improve your standing. There is a pretty big trickle down effect that happens so sometimes it is just a matter of someone above you withdrawing because they decided to go somewhere else. Most WL movement really cranks up in the spring and continues on through until orientation for some schools.
• Sheri123 Alum Member

  February 2016 1196 karma

  The email says the initial review is complete but they are holding my application for further consideration as they continue to receive & review other applications. It goes on to say I'm an impressive candidate & they appreciate my patience. Maybe a visit would be a good idea.
• Pacifico Alum Inactive ⭐

  February 2016 8021 karma

  It's possible they're waiting on your Feb LSAT score and the verbiage is just their stock reply in such cases.
• Sheri123 Alum Member

  February 2016 1196 karma

  Thanks @Pacifico. I thought maybe it was to see if they got a lot of applicants with higher numbers or something or to even determine if they might offer me any scholarships depending on other applicants that come in. I pray that my Feb LSAT will be better.
• allergic Alum Member Inactive Sage

  February 2016 246 karma

  I was also placed on hold at one of the schools I applied to, but in my case there is no additional information or new score for them to wait for. I'm going to submit a letter of continued interest.
• Sheri123 Alum Member

  February 2016 1196 karma

  When you submit a letter of continued interest, do you just email them letting them know that you are still interested in their school? Do you include the reasons you are interested in their school or any other information? @allergic
• allergic Alum Member Inactive Sage

  February 2016 edited February 2016 246 karma

  In most cases you email it to them, other schools may have a special webpage where you can submit a letter. You can send the letter as an attachment if you email it. Some schools will have information on their websites about submitting a letter of continued interest, such as which email address you should send it to, otherwise, you can send it to the email address you got the hold or waitlist notification from. You want to let them know you're still interested and tell them why. Also, if something positive has happened since you submitted your application, for example, a promotion at work, you could mention that. If the school is one of your top choices, or is your top choice, that would probably be a good thing to mention too.
• Sheri123 Alum Member

  February 2016 1196 karma

  Thanks @allergic