Cornell Class of 2017 Forum

tinagroan · Post by **tinagroan** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:49 pm

mt2165 wrote:
tinagroan wrote:I asked to have my scholarship offer renegotiated two weeks ago. Got an immediate email back saying they would make a decision "soon" but nothing since. Is it appropriate to ask about the status of my offer or am I jumping the gun? I've got a seat deposit date coming up tomorrow at another school so I'm antsy.
(For the record, 167/3.87, initial offer 20k a year. Nothing that screams I DESERVE MORE MONEY but the initial quick response made me so hopeful)
First off tina, I absolutely love your avatar. Just brilliant. Secondly I confronted a similar problem and I just put my first deposit down at the other school. Especially if the other choice involves substantial scholarship, it's really worth to secure that for a while longer. If you're worried but the ethical nature of multiple deposits, just know that by the time that information is dispersed (who still has multiple deposits) you'll be in a position to withdraw those deposits (you'll have all the pertinent info). My .02

Thanks! Tina has been my spirit animal from the LSAT on, so it felt appropriate. That was pretty much in line with my thinking. Guess I'll just have to nut up and face a double deposit.

bpc2110 · Post by **bpc2110** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:00 pm

Can anyone give suggestions for housing besides Hughes?

krnpridejk · Post by **krnpridejk** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:34 pm

bpc2110 wrote:Can anyone give suggestions for housing besides Hughes?

http://living.sas.cornell.edu/live/wher ... adhousing/
I'm not sure if law students are all allowed to live here, but I assume we are, and they have several other on-campus housing options other than Hughes for all graduate/professional school students...

http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/life- ... ca/housing

Hope this helps! ^^

Lavitz · Post by **Lavitz** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:38 pm

krnpridejk wrote:
bpc2110 wrote:Can anyone give suggestions for housing besides Hughes?
http://living.sas.cornell.edu/live/wher ... adhousing/
I'm not sure if law students are all allowed to live here, but I assume we are, and they have several other on-campus housing options other than Hughes for all graduate/professional school students...

You can, but I wouldn't really recommend it. I know only one 1L who lived in Maplewood, and she transferred into Hughes at the first chance she got.

There are a ton of links in the first post.

Also, this seems like a decent deal:

MAapplicant wrote:For anyone looking for housing: 1BR apartment off of E. Buffalo St. and Stewart, which is less than a 1/2 mile from the law school (about an 8 min. walk to the law school). Landlord is great (rare to find in Ithaca) and the five other units in the building are filled with law students and Ph.d students. Rent is $1010 + utilities (~$30). No pets allowed. PM me if interested.

Big Tuna · Post by **Big Tuna** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:57 pm

bpc2110 wrote:Can anyone give suggestions for housing besides Hughes?

For apartment buildings: Collegetown Plaza, Collegetown Center, Eddygate, 312 College Ave. Less recommended because of distance: Collegetown Terrace/Casa Roma (E State St/S Quarry St) -- further away although there is a shuttle service, and you don't get cheaper rent despite the distance.

For rentals (houses, rooms in houses, etc.) I would recommend anything in Collegetown - Eddy St, Dryden Rd, College Ave, Catherine St, Cook St, Blair St, Linden Ave, Bryant Ave -- those are all very walkable and not too steeply graded. For the more adventurous, E Buffalo St and E Seneca St, Stewart Ave will be cheaper than Collegetown proper but come with steep uphill walks to Collegetown/campus.

Personally I would recommend living with at least another 1L, either in a house or multi-bedroom apartment, but to each his own.

Otunga · Post by **Otunga** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:40 pm

How's success been with scholarship negotiation?

redsoxfan1989 · Post by **redsoxfan1989** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:49 pm

Otunga wrote:How's success been with scholarship negotiation?

They beat my scholarship offers from peers. PM for details if interested.

OliveBC · Post by **OliveBC** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 3:23 pm

Just withdrew...it was the hardest decision of my cycle. On the plus side they now have quite a bit of free $$ to pass around to you guys

mt2165 · Post by **mt2165** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:01 pm

OliveBC wrote:Just withdrew...it was the hardest decision of my cycle. On the plus side they now have quite a bit of free $$ to pass around to you guys

Yay money! But in all seriousness best of luck I'm sure you're making the right decision!

koval · Post by **koval** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:20 pm

Going to the reception in LA tomorrow. Anyone going to be there/have any advice about dress code for these sorts of things?

052220151 · Post by **052220151** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:36 pm

dcruss wrote:Going to the reception in LA tomorrow. Anyone going to be there/have any advice about dress code for these sorts of things?

Cummerbund, bow tie, and tails. This is the Ivy League bro. You can't roll up in prole garb.

anyriotgirl · Post by **anyriotgirl** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:45 pm

deputydog wrote:
dcruss wrote:Going to the reception in LA tomorrow. Anyone going to be there/have any advice about dress code for these sorts of things?
Cummerbund, bow tie, and tails. This is the Ivy League bro. You can't roll up in prole garb.

no, no, no trying too hard is the prole move. pull a zuckerburg and they'll know you're not fucking around. Either that or this is equally acceptable:

retaking23 · Post by **retaking23** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:00 pm

Anyone care to enlighten me on how long it typically takes to receive a financial aid package after acceptance?

koval · Post by **koval** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:00 pm

anyriotgirl wrote:
deputydog wrote:
dcruss wrote:Going to the reception in LA tomorrow. Anyone going to be there/have any advice about dress code for these sorts of things?
Cummerbund, bow tie, and tails. This is the Ivy League bro. You can't roll up in prole garb.
no, no, no trying too hard is the prole move. pull a zuckerburg and they'll know you're not fucking around. Either that or this is equally acceptable:

Haha, the brighter the shorts the more acceptable it is. Honestly might just do blazer, jeans and tie. Basically the "Young Republicans" look.

052220151 · Post by **052220151** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:17 pm

Bro you should listen to anyriotgirl. You have to properly balance your preftige oriented desires and the level of perceived striverism. I recommend merino wool pleated slacks, a grateful dead tshirt, and a fuck you hat

anyriotgirl · Post by **anyriotgirl** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:43 pm

thanks ddog, i have years of experience as a prole masquerading as an ivy league bitch glad to see its paid off. grateful dead shirt is credited, Cornell has a long and illustrious history of hosting g dead/furthur shows, gotta show respect for tradition

chuckbass · Post by **chuckbass** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:50 pm

Hey everyone, congrats on your accomplishments this cycle! Once you've decided on a school, make your way over to the TLS Class of 2017 thread http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 8&t=227952 to let everyone know where you're going.

SplitMyPants · Post by **SplitMyPants** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:30 pm

retaking23 wrote:Anyone care to enlighten me on how long it typically takes to receive a financial aid package after acceptance?

They've been pretty slow. But hell, their seat deposit deadline is next week... You should call.

alabamF2 · Post by **alabamF2** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:31 pm

retaking23 wrote:Anyone care to enlighten me on how long it typically takes to receive a financial aid package after acceptance?

1.5-3 weeks seems to be common.

Theopliske8711 · Post by **Theopliske8711** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:24 am

So, I just sent in my financial aid information. What is the general response speed?

SplitMyPants · Post by **SplitMyPants** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:33 am

Theopliske8711 wrote:So, I just sent in my financial aid information. What is the general response speed?

See above. Although, the deadline is next Friday, so hopefully they'll be quicker.

anyriotgirl · Post by **anyriotgirl** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:36 am

lol at 1-3 weeks. Admitted mid February and still waiting till at least next week as per the school

retaking23 · Post by **retaking23** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:34 pm

anyriotgirl wrote:lol at 1-3 weeks. Admitted mid February and still waiting till at least next week as per the school

OMG. Please tell me you are joking.

Thiggs · Post by **Thiggs** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 4:11 pm

Has anyone, either successfully or unsuccessfully, asked for more money a second time?

cron1834 · Post by **cron1834** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:49 pm

Good grief. I was literally counting the days from admission, waiting for finaid. But pplz have been waiting since Feb?

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