FSU c/o2014 Applicants! Forum

[drummerboy]

best to wait it out. you wont get any better response.

[LSATmakesMeNeurotic]

So, I started looking into housing. Anyone heard of any good apartments nearby? I would prefer not having to furnish since the stuff will probably never get used again, but there seem to be very few furnished apartments that aren't overrun with undergrads.

[FeelTheHeat]

So, I started looking into housing. Anyone heard of any good apartments nearby? I would prefer not having to furnish since the stuff will probably never get used again, but there seem to be very few furnished apartments that aren't overrun with undergrads.

I know on the alumni association website there are a bunch of living suggestions. I'm going to try contacting a few of the students from the panel and a bunch of my friends who go there.

[NCtoDC]

So, I started looking into housing. Anyone heard of any good apartments nearby? I would prefer not having to furnish since the stuff will probably never get used again, but there seem to be very few furnished apartments that aren't overrun with undergrads.

I know on the alumni association website there are a bunch of living suggestions. I'm going to try contacting a few of the students from the panel and a bunch of my friends who go there.

So are both of you for sure attending FSU?

[LSATmakesMeNeurotic]

not totally sure. I'll most likely make my decision after I tour UF on Wednesday.

[gator1]

so my current status date is 1/26/2011 and it is "complete"...does anyone else know how much longer I have to wait for it to go under review? PM if you have estimates. I go to UF [crowd goes wild lol] but yeah, looking forward to new horizons.

[Stardaze22]

so my current status date is 1/26/2011 and it is "complete"...does anyone else know how much longer I have to wait for it to go under review? PM if you have estimates. I go to UF [crowd goes wild lol] but yeah, looking forward to new horizons.

mine is the same status as of 1/3. I wonder if it's a bad thing that they haven't reviewed yet, good, or insignificant? but I am getting antsy..especially since I believe I have a rejection letter in transit from UF...

[Mattfl88]

So, I started looking into housing. Anyone heard of any good apartments nearby? I would prefer not having to furnish since the stuff will probably never get used again, but there seem to be very few furnished apartments that aren't overrun with undergrads.

I lived in Tallahassee for a couple of months during the legislative session and stayed at Polos on Park. I liked it. You have the option of getting a furnished apartment. It is also located on the other side of downtown from the campus so many undergrads seemed to stay to the west. The location is nice as well. Only about 5-10 minutes from downtown and the law school by car and there is a Publix less than a mile away.

However, I do not believe that they have studios or 1 BR 1 BA

[Mattfl88]

so my current status date is 1/26/2011 and it is "complete"...does anyone else know how much longer I have to wait for it to go under review? PM if you have estimates. I go to UF [crowd goes wild lol] but yeah, looking forward to new horizons.

I went complete just about the same time as you and was admitted Friday after being 'Under Review' for only two days.

From what I gather, once you go under review a decision usually comes within the week. I'd wager that you will go under review in the next week or two at most.

[last.chance]

I went complete since 11/20. Didn't get a response until this past Friday. There is no real discernible pattern to the school's admission process as with other schools based on my experience (26 applications this cycle). I expected to be rejected; they sent absolutely no mailers, no email save for the completion notice. Surprisingly, they offered 17k/yr. I'm headed to Tallahassee.

[last.chance]

Received all info (acceptance and scholarship offer) on Friday afternoon voicemail . The school definitely looks at the degree gpa. My lsdas gpa is a whopping 2.27, degree gpa 3.38, and my major gpa 3.74. Looking forward to meeting my classmates.

[NCtoDC]

Received all info (acceptance and scholarship offer) on Friday afternoon voicemail . The school definitely looks at the degree gpa. My lsdas gpa is a whopping 2.27, degree gpa 3.38, and my major gpa 3.74. Looking forward to meeting my classmates.

Do you mind sharing your LSAT score?

[Trinity11]

Received all info (acceptance and scholarship offer) on Friday afternoon voicemail . The school definitely looks at the degree gpa. My lsdas gpa is a whopping 2.27, degree gpa 3.38, and my major gpa 3.74. Looking forward to meeting my classmates.

no honestly, FSU mainly looks at LSAT. They are not as consistent in their students as UF. If you have a high LSAT and a low GPA, FSU will take you (UF values both GPA and LSAT).

[last.chance]

158... I'm an URM tho. The bump is noticeable some of my other offers just don't add up if not for that.

[NCtoDC]

158... I'm an URM tho. The bump is noticeable some of my other offers just don't add up if not for that.

Oh, ok. Well, I was offered 10k/yr..OOS. I have a 165. I think I may see if they will up my first year scholly amount...to combat the OOS tuition. I hear there is a pretty solid process for getting in-state after 1L(which you have to do before 1L starts).

[Trinity11]

158... I'm an URM tho. The bump is noticeable some of my other offers just don't add up if not for that.

and my next question would have been if you are a URM. Yeah you definitely got a large URM bump, but FSU is so LSAT greedy & i personally do not feel like they value GPA enough. But positive side of FSU, probably easier to get to the top of your class! congratulations on your acceptance & I go to FSU currently as an undergrad..tallahassee is great!

[NCtoDC]

158... I'm an URM tho. The bump is noticeable some of my other offers just don't add up if not for that.

and my next question would have been if you are a URM. Yeah you definitely got a large URM bump, but FSU is so LSAT greedy & i personally do not feel like they value GPA enough. But positive side of FSU, probably easier to get to the top of your class! congratulations on your acceptance & I go to FSU currently as an undergrad..tallahassee is great!

Not so sure about that. They have a stiff curve. I believe at the Academic Scholar Day median was said to be 79-81.

[last.chance]

158... I'm an URM tho. The bump is noticeable some of my other offers just don't add up if not for that.

Oh, ok. Well, I was offered 10k/yr..OOS. I have a 165. I think I may see if they will up my first year scholly amount...to combat the OOS tuition. I hear there is a pretty solid process for getting in-state after 1L(which you have to do before 1L starts).

yea 10k is awesome. I already looked into getting residency. The driver's license and car registration must be changed asap. 2 yrs @ 5k/yr is nothing compared to some of the numbers you see others contemplating on here. I'm trying to be there for August 1st for residency purposes.

[Trinity11]

158... I'm an URM tho. The bump is noticeable some of my other offers just don't add up if not for that.

and my next question would have been if you are a URM. Yeah you definitely got a large URM bump, but FSU is so LSAT greedy & i personally do not feel like they value GPA enough. But positive side of FSU, probably easier to get to the top of your class! congratulations on your acceptance & I go to FSU currently as an undergrad..tallahassee is great!

Not so sure about that. They have a stiff curve. I believe at the Academic Scholar Day median was said to be 79-81.

Maybe you are probably right. Just from what I have seen and people I know that have gotten into FSU. They are pretty notorious for loving the LSAT without nearly as much emphasis on GPA. I am in at FSU and UF, but (maybe because I am at FSU now) I have a sour taste in my mouth from what I have seen them do in admissions and from what I have heard from current 1L's and 2L's I know their now. For those (personally reasons I suppose) I will be choosing UF over FSU for sure for law school.

[NCtoDC]

158... I'm an URM tho. The bump is noticeable some of my other offers just don't add up if not for that.

Oh, ok. Well, I was offered 10k/yr..OOS. I have a 165. I think I may see if they will up my first year scholly amount...to combat the OOS tuition. I hear there is a pretty solid process for getting in-state after 1L(which you have to do before 1L starts).

yea 10k is awesome. I already looked into getting residency. The driver's license and car registration must be changed asap. 2 yrs @ 5k/yr is nothing compared to some of the numbers you see others contemplating on here. I'm trying to be there for August 1st for residency purposes.

Yes, if I decide to go I am planning on moving in Aug. 1st. Here is the link to the residency guide...http://www.law.fsu.edu/prospective_stud ... elines.pdf

[FeelTheHeat]

158... I'm an URM tho. The bump is noticeable some of my other offers just don't add up if not for that.

and my next question would have been if you are a URM. Yeah you definitely got a large URM bump, but FSU is so LSAT greedy & i personally do not feel like they value GPA enough. But positive side of FSU, probably easier to get to the top of your class! congratulations on your acceptance & I go to FSU currently as an undergrad..tallahassee is great!

Not so sure about that. They have a stiff curve. I believe at the Academic Scholar Day median was said to be 79-81.

Maybe you are probably right. Just from what I have seen and people I know that have gotten into FSU. They are pretty notorious for loving the LSAT without nearly as much emphasis on GPA. I am in at FSU and UF, but (maybe because I am at FSU now) I have a sour taste in my mouth from what I have seen them do in admissions and from what I have heard from current 1L's and 2L's I know their now. For those (personally reasons I suppose) I will be choosing UF over FSU for sure for law school.

Their?

Personally reasons I suppose?

And what exactly have you seen them do in admissions? Smoke the applications? Use them as bonfire fuel?

[last.chance]

158... I'm an URM tho. The bump is noticeable some of my other offers just don't add up if not for that.

Oh, ok. Well, I was offered 10k/yr..OOS. I have a 165. I think I may see if they will up my first year scholly amount...to combat the OOS tuition. I hear there is a pretty solid process for getting in-state after 1L(which you have to do before 1L starts).

yea 10k is awesome. I already looked into getting residency. The driver's license and car registration must be changed asap. 2 yrs @ 5k/yr is nothing compared to some of the numbers you see others contemplating on here. I'm trying to be there for August 1st for residency purposes.

Yes, if I decide to go I am planning on moving in Aug. 1st. Here is the link to the residency guide...http://www.law.fsu.edu/prospective_stud ... elines.pdf

Thanks!

[Trinity11]

Forgive me for my typos, Mr. 3.0 GPA. No need to get freakin' defensive, jesus. Was I attacking FSU? No, just saying my personal opinion. See that is the thing about the internet, men who probably do not have balls all of a sudden do & lash out.
FSU is definitely ready for you!

[last.chance]

Exactly. UF deserves a fine student such as yourself Trinity.

[FeelTheHeat]

Forgive me for my typos, Mr. 3.0 GPA. No need to get freakin' defensive, jesus. Was I attacking FSU? No, just saying my personal opinion. See that is the thing about the internet, men who probably do not have balls all of a sudden do & lash out.
FSU is definitely ready for you!

Actually, I know a good number of people in TLS in real life. More to the point, you're uninformed and ignorant. You baselessly say it is easier to finish at the top of the class at FSU without having any idea of the curve or what qualities are necessary to do so. Yes, you were attacking FSU by throwing out this vague, blanket statement about seeing what the admissions office does. I object to ignorant advice in all forms, so I merely pointed it out. Also, I believe you have no idea how to properly use there, their, and they're.