Howard 2011 Applicants

[Manash]

Additionally, anyone know how Howard is with scholarships? Stingy? Generous?

Depends on how low is low with regards to gpa in your case. Howard has no trouble tossing a large scholarship your way if you've got a high enough lsat. The big issue is that their gpa stipulations are ludicrous. To keep the full ride they offered me I would have needed to be in the top 15% of the class. On top of that, they don't reveal the scholarship stipulation until after you put down a deposit. They absolutely refused to tell me what the scholarship stip was before putting down the deposit...the staff was upset that I even asked. Only way I found out was because I talked to a few other students who had similar scholarships.

Wow. All the scholarship offers I have received thus far have been included in the initial letter.. sounds unethical to try to trap you after paying the deposit. This school is sounding more and more like the pits.

[NuNuBeaverHousn]

I applied 12/14, application received email 12/17, complete packet email 12/21 and now Im in the 8 week "Death Wait." I had to call because their emails kept going to my spam and I found the administration easy to get in contact with, but I am also coming from a HBCU so I know the heartaches of "OUR" schools. No one has heard anything?

[paratrooper06]

In at Howard...anyone else hear via email this afternoon?

[pixytree]

In at Howard...anyone else hear via email this afternoon?

Just got the email too w/ 30k for my first yr. Are these renewable?

[Manash]

In at Howard...anyone else hear via email this afternoon?

Just got the email too w/ 30k for my first yr. Are these renewable?

In as well with a 17.5k. 30k? What are your numbers?

Are these schollys negotiable? I would consider Howard if I had more money.

[paratrooper06]

Yeah I got 17.5 too...

[pixytree]

In at Howard...anyone else hear via email this afternoon?

Just got the email too w/ 30k for my first yr. Are these renewable?

In as well with a 17.5k. 30k? What are your numbers?

Are these schollys negotiable? I would consider Howard if I had more money.

3.4/163 Most schollys are, but HBCUs are so limited in funds, it's hard to say.

[mez06]

in with 17.5 as well for only a year.

[adbabe]

i went to visit the school today (im from cali) and they handed me my acceptance packet and i talked to them about the scholarship (i got 12.5k) and it is renewable 100% if you stay in the top 25% of your class and if not it lowers somewhat and you lose it if you are below 50% so i hope that helps

really excited about this school tho sat in during a crim class and had a tour and its really nicee this will probably be the school i attend in the fall

[2011Cycle]

i went to visit the school today (im from cali) and they handed me my acceptance packet and i talked to them about the scholarship (i got 12.5k) and it is renewable 100% if you stay in the top 25% of your class and if not it lowers somewhat and you lose it if you are below 50% so i hope that helps

really excited about this school tho sat in during a crim class and had a tour and its really nicee this will probably be the school i attend in the fall

Adbabe, Thanks for the first hand account on a subject many of us will ask. Congrats on the acceptance and scholarship.

[caribwonder]

i went to visit the school today (im from cali) and they handed me my acceptance packet and i talked to them about the scholarship (i got 12.5k) and it is renewable 100% if you stay in the top 25% of your class and if not it lowers somewhat and you lose it if you are below 50% so i hope that helps

really excited about this school tho sat in during a crim class and had a tour and its really nicee this will probably be the school i attend in the fall

Adbabe, Thanks for the first hand account on a subject many of us will ask. Congrats on the acceptance and scholarship.

Hi guys, congrats on getting in and your scholarships. I too got a scholarship and was wondering what the terms and conditions are. Top 25% doesn't seem so bad.... though I wonder if it is more strict depending on what amount you get? There was a guy in another post who said Howard told him he had to stay in the top 15% to keep his full ride scholarship. Maybe it is top 25% for 12.5 and Perhaps top 20% for 17.5k....... just a thought/query

[cowgirl_bebop]

i went to visit the school today (im from cali) and they handed me my acceptance packet and i talked to them about the scholarship (i got 12.5k) and it is renewable 100% if you stay in the top 25% of your class and if not it lowers somewhat and you lose it if you are below 50% so i hope that helps

really excited about this school tho sat in during a crim class and had a tour and its really nicee this will probably be the school i attend in the fall

Adbabe, Thanks for the first hand account on a subject many of us will ask. Congrats on the acceptance and scholarship.

Hi guys, congrats on getting in and your scholarships. I too got a scholarship and was wondering what the terms and conditions are. Top 25% doesn't seem so bad.... though I wonder if it is more strict depending on what amount you get? There was a guy in another post who said Howard told him he had to stay in the top 15% to keep his full ride scholarship. Maybe it is top 25% for 12.5 and Perhaps top 20% for 17.5k....... just a thought/query

A top 25% stipulation is ridiculously harsh. I would see if you could negotiate out of that or at least get it relaxed, because it basically means that you have a 75% chance of losing your scholarship.

[paratrooper06]

i went to visit the school today (im from cali) and they handed me my acceptance packet and i talked to them about the scholarship (i got 12.5k) and it is renewable 100% if you stay in the top 25% of your class and if not it lowers somewhat and you lose it if you are below 50% so i hope that helps

really excited about this school tho sat in during a crim class and had a tour and its really nicee this will probably be the school i attend in the fall

Adbabe, Thanks for the first hand account on a subject many of us will ask. Congrats on the acceptance and scholarship.

Hi guys, congrats on getting in and your scholarships. I too got a scholarship and was wondering what the terms and conditions are. Top 25% doesn't seem so bad.... though I wonder if it is more strict depending on what amount you get? There was a guy in another post who said Howard told him he had to stay in the top 15% to keep his full ride scholarship. Maybe it is top 25% for 12.5 and Perhaps top 20% for 17.5k....... just a thought/query

A top 25% stipulation is ridiculously harsh. I would see if you could negotiate out of that or at least get it relaxed, because it basically means that you have a 75% chance of losing your scholarship.

Top 25%!... That's ridiculously harsh. They are doing that banking on the fact that 75% wont keep it and they can thereby save money and keep you at Howard. Overall I can't justify going to Howard over the top 40 schools I've gotten into... I'm just sayin. Not that I dislike the school, it has some benefits.

[pixytree]

I don't know. Howard's scholly has made me reconsider things. I applied in October and didn't hear anything until last week so I was pretty much ready to bypass them for a T10. But I haven't gotten much from any of them yet and I'm not sure I can justify going to a T10 sticker over a full ride+living $$$ at Howard. I'm a tad bit torn.

[Aqualibrium]

I don't know. Howard's scholly has made me reconsider things. I applied in October and didn't hear anything until last week so I was pretty much ready to bypass them for a T10. But I haven't gotten much from any of them yet and I'm not sure I can justify going to a T10 sticker over a full ride+living $$$ at Howard. I'm a tad bit torn.

With the high col in DC, I think you'd be unwise to take a full ride plus only 5k in living expenses over admission at a t10.

[cowgirl_bebop]

I don't know. Howard's scholly has made me reconsider things. I applied in October and didn't hear anything until last week so I was pretty much ready to bypass them for a T10. But I haven't gotten much from any of them yet and I'm not sure I can justify going to a T10 sticker over a full ride+living $$$ at Howard. I'm a tad bit torn.

That would be a bad idea. Try to negotiate for more aid, but in the end, a full-ride at HU (Im not sure what stipulations your scholarship has) does not compare to the opportunity to go to a T10 school.

[paratrooper06]

I don't know. Howard's scholly has made me reconsider things. I applied in October and didn't hear anything until last week so I was pretty much ready to bypass them for a T10. But I haven't gotten much from any of them yet and I'm not sure I can justify going to a T10 sticker over a full ride+living $$$ at Howard. I'm a tad bit torn.

That would be a bad idea. Try to negotiate for more aid, but in the end, a full-ride at HU (Im not sure what stipulations your scholarship has) does not compare to the opportunity to go to a T10 school.

Agreed. I would take a Top 10 school easily before Howard. The reality is that Howard is a TTT school.

[jsimp]

Decided to finally apply last week. Was kinda upset I they wouldn't waiver the fee($60) even though EVER other law school I applied to waived the application fee. But as my best friend put it, if Howard did that they probably wouldn't get any money from application fees considering the majority of the applicants are URM who 9 times out of 10 are the ones receiving fee waivers.

Only received one email since applying:

Dear Mr. XXX,

Thank you for your interest in Howard University School of Law. Your file was received in our office on 01/23/2011. You will be notified shortly of the status of your application.

Thank you,

Office of Admissions

I think its really weird that they don't include contact information in their emails. Never heard of a law school not wanting you to call them. Probably won't get a final decision til April considering how long it is taking the other people on here to get a decision.

[jsimp]

Just received my second email from Howard, my application is currently under review.

Dear XXX:

Your application for admission to Howard University School of Law is now complete and under review by the Admissions Committee.

You can expect a decision within eight weeks. If you desire a status update, please do not call or email until at least eight weeks has passed, based upon the date this email was issued, as we are working to diligently process thousands of applications for the fall academic term. However, if you have other questions or concerns feel free to email us. We promise to communicate with you again when a decision has been made.

Thank you for your patience and interest in Howard University School of Law.


Office of Admissions

One step closer. Keeping my figures crossed and praying that I get accepted.

[adbabe]

anyone else accepted who is planning on attending?

[adbabe]

Just received my second email from Howard, my application is currently under review.

Dear XXX:

Your application for admission to Howard University School of Law is now complete and under review by the Admissions Committee.

You can expect a decision within eight weeks. If you desire a status update, please do not call or email until at least eight weeks has passed, based upon the date this email was issued, as we are working to diligently process thousands of applications for the fall academic term. However, if you have other questions or concerns feel free to email us. We promise to communicate with you again when a decision has been made.

Thank you for your patience and interest in Howard University School of Law.


Office of Admissions

One step closer. Keeping my figures crossed and praying that I get accepted.

Good luck!

[Manash]

I don't know. Howard's scholly has made me reconsider things. I applied in October and didn't hear anything until last week so I was pretty much ready to bypass them for a T10. But I haven't gotten much from any of them yet and I'm not sure I can justify going to a T10 sticker over a full ride+living $$$ at Howard. I'm a tad bit torn.

That would be a bad idea. Try to negotiate for more aid, but in the end, a full-ride at HU (Im not sure what stipulations your scholarship has) does not compare to the opportunity to go to a T10 school.

Agreed. I would take a Top 10 school easily before Howard. The reality is that Howard is a TTT school.

Definitely.

[kk19131]

I was admitted with a big ol' scholarship... but I have to be in the top 15%

...that's crazy.

[cowgirl_bebop]

I was admitted with a big ol' scholarship... but I have to be in the top 15%

...that's crazy.

Howard be on that straight bullshit. Who do they think they are kidding?

[leonal41]

in wit 20,000 scholly...with top 15% stip lol