IN at GULC c/o 2014 Forum

[FutureInLaw]

Is anyone diving into this at sticker? I'm not sure I can do that

After a LOT of debating back and forth with myself, I think I am. PM me if you'd like to discuss.

According to Admissions Dean (http://www.admissionsdean.com/law_schoo ... ancial-aid), over 60% of GULC students attend without any aid whatsoever. Comments? Does this seem realistic? At Duke, I think something like over 65% get some kind of merit/need scholarship... granted, this data is a bit old, but still...

Sounds right. From everything I've heard, GULC is cheap! Preying on those who lust after T14, knowing they'll pay sticker for it!

[BarnabeSpooge]

Hey, when is the deposit deadline?

[FutureInLaw]

Hey, when is the deposit deadline?

May 2. $400. Along with Dean's Certification AND official undergrad transcript.

[dpk711]

Just withdrew. Released a six-figure scholarship for you guys as well. Good luck to all of you!

[wiseguy33]

The glacial pace of the scholarship negotiation process is really making me reconsider Georgetown. Are large class sizes that much of an impediment to administrative processes? If so, maybe it would be wise to choose a smaller school, one that had the funds to spend on their students and actually wants me to attend. /frustrated

[Marionberry]

The glacial pace of the scholarship negotiation process is really making me reconsider Georgetown. Are large class sizes that much of an impediment to administrative processes? If so, maybe it would be wise to choose a smaller school, one that had the funds to spend on their students and actually wants me to attend. /frustrated

I would try and be patient. From everything I've read, the Gtown administration is well staffed and funded, and bureaucratic inefficiency is not a complaint I've heard from current students. But as for the current hassle, it happens at most schools with one part of the admissions process or another, so if you're interested in GULC I would try and be as patient as possible, within reason.

[Zabini]

The glacial pace of the scholarship negotiation process is really making me reconsider Georgetown. Are large class sizes that much of an impediment to administrative processes? If so, maybe it would be wise to choose a smaller school, one that had the funds to spend on their students and actually wants me to attend. /frustrated

They called me on Friday and in the course of the conversation I learned that they were "pretty strapped for cash at this point." I'm sure that's playing a role in the "glacial pace."

That said, I just got in with 45k today.

[BarnabeSpooge]

That said, I just got in with 45k today.

Congrats! Is that per year, or overall?

[Dais1003]

The glacial pace of the scholarship negotiation process is really making me reconsider Georgetown. Are large class sizes that much of an impediment to administrative processes? If so, maybe it would be wise to choose a smaller school, one that had the funds to spend on their students and actually wants me to attend. /frustrated

How did your scholarship negotiation begin? Did you initiate once you received an initial offer or try to leverage another school's offer?

[hipstermafia]

The glacial pace of the scholarship negotiation process is really making me reconsider Georgetown. Are large class sizes that much of an impediment to administrative processes? If so, maybe it would be wise to choose a smaller school, one that had the funds to spend on their students and actually wants me to attend. /frustrated

How did your scholarship negotiation begin? Did you initiate once you received an initial offer or try to leverage another school's offer?

unless you're urm, i seriously doubt a 3.04/170 is getting scholarship money.....

[wiseguy33]

The glacial pace of the scholarship negotiation process is really making me reconsider Georgetown. Are large class sizes that much of an impediment to administrative processes? If so, maybe it would be wise to choose a smaller school, one that had the funds to spend on their students and actually wants me to attend. /frustrated

How did your scholarship negotiation begin? Did you initiate once you received an initial offer or try to leverage another school's offer?

unless you're urm, i seriously doubt a 3.04/170 is getting scholarship money.....

? Not my numbers.

Dais1003, I PMed you.

[hipstermafia]

? Not my numbers.

Dais1003, I PMed you.

That was to Dias, not you

[Zabini]

That said, I just got in with 45k today.

Congrats! Is that per year, or overall?

Thanks, its 15k/year so 45k overall

[Zabini]

Has anyone done the self-guided tour? Reviews, comments, etc? Thinking of dropping by tomorrow.

[hipstermafia]

Has anyone done the self-guided tour? Reviews, comments, etc? Thinking of dropping by tomorrow.

No way! I'm doing that tomorrow!

[reallynownow]

New here. Still trying to decide between GU and and NYU--but I visited the school yesterday and it was amazing. Everyone was friendly and the place looks great. I got $$$ to to to GULC and nothing at NYU--Everyone says I should pick NYC--but after yesterday I am heavily leaning to DC. Lots of people here are ONLY about rank--as though your entire professional career will be decided on the basis of a that number. I did not go to the number one ranked undergraduate and I got this far......

So: no matter what you choose--GULC looks pretty good, and certainly comparable to the other T14 I looked at and got in to....

[hipstermafia]

New here. Still trying to decide between GU and and NYU--but I visited the school yesterday and it was amazing. Everyone was friendly and the place looks great. I got $$$ to to to GULC and nothing at NYU--Everyone says I should pick NYC--but after yesterday I am heavily leaning to DC. Lots of people here are ONLY about rank--as though your entire professional career will be decided on the basis of a that number. I did not go to the number one ranked undergraduate and I got this far......

So: no matter what you choose--GULC looks pretty good, and certainly comparable to the other T14 I looked at and got in to....

I could not agree more with this statement.

[ej2053]

Has anyone done the self-guided tour? Reviews, comments, etc? Thinking of dropping by tomorrow.

I did it last weekend and it was fine, but pretty basic--they just give you a pass that gets you into the buildings and a little sheet that says what they are. It was good chance to get a feel for the campus but unless you found a couple students willing to chat, not all that informative. Might be a better use of time to see if you can sit in on a class.

Are we supposed to be getting anything in the mail besides the first little letter? I was getting ready to send my deposit in and realized I don't have any sort of acceptance form/cover letter to send in with it...?

[bdubs]

Has anyone done the self-guided tour? Reviews, comments, etc? Thinking of dropping by tomorrow.

I did it last weekend and it was fine, but pretty basic--they just give you a pass that gets you into the buildings and a little sheet that says what they are. It was good chance to get a feel for the campus but unless you found a couple students willing to chat, not all that informative. Might be a better use of time to see if you can sit in on a class.

Are we supposed to be getting anything in the mail besides the first little letter? I was getting ready to send my deposit in and realized I don't have any sort of acceptance form/cover letter to send in with it...?

That is on the admitted student website.

[Zabini]

Has anyone done the self-guided tour? Reviews, comments, etc? Thinking of dropping by tomorrow.

I did it last weekend and it was fine, but pretty basic--they just give you a pass that gets you into the buildings and a little sheet that says what they are. It was good chance to get a feel for the campus but unless you found a couple students willing to chat, not all that informative. Might be a better use of time to see if you can sit in on a class.

Are we supposed to be getting anything in the mail besides the first little letter? I was getting ready to send my deposit in and realized I don't have any sort of acceptance form/cover letter to send in with it...?

OK, more or less what I expected. Annoying its not like an undergrad admissions department that runs tours every day every other hour but oh well.

@hipstermafia lol that's awesome when are you going to be there? I'm not entirely sure for myself, still coordinating with my gf and her friend that's coming in from chi and the 2L I know there

[FutureInLaw]

Agree. Love the school. Wish I had some money to go there

New here. Still trying to decide between GU and and NYU--but I visited the school yesterday and it was amazing. Everyone was friendly and the place looks great. I got $$$ to to to GULC and nothing at NYU--Everyone says I should pick NYC--but after yesterday I am heavily leaning to DC. Lots of people here are ONLY about rank--as though your entire professional career will be decided on the basis of a that number. I did not go to the number one ranked undergraduate and I got this far......

So: no matter what you choose--GULC looks pretty good, and certainly comparable to the other T14 I looked at and got in to....

[feyonce]

I'm actually here visiting right now too! I sat in on a class this morning, then wandered around campus and chatted with students and staff in the admissions office, the office of residential life, the financial aid office, and the public interest office. It's actually been really helpful and informative!

Still waiting on financial aid information, but I think I'm going to be a student here next fall... !

Anyone looking for a roommate in the Columbia Heights or U Street area?

[Redsgomarchingon]

Has anyone done the self-guided tour? Reviews, comments, etc? Thinking of dropping by tomorrow.

I did it last weekend and it was fine, but pretty basic--they just give you a pass that gets you into the buildings and a little sheet that says what they are. It was good chance to get a feel for the campus but unless you found a couple students willing to chat, not all that informative. Might be a better use of time to see if you can sit in on a class.

Are we supposed to be getting anything in the mail besides the first little letter? I was getting ready to send my deposit in and realized I don't have any sort of acceptance form/cover letter to send in with it...?

there's a form you're suppose to send with the deposit. it's on the ASW

[hipstermafia]

@hipstermafia lol that's awesome when are you going to be there? I'm not entirely sure for myself, still coordinating with my gf and her friend that's coming in from chi and the 2L I know there

ha, my family and bf are also coming in to tour, probably mid morning but I'm not sure we haven't really coordinated it yet. I guess if we see anoher self guided tour group we can do a collective wink

[Zabini]

lol welp, wound up sleeping til 3:30 today, made my way to campus around 4:30. Cool campus, but everything being closed for Good Friday sucked pretty hard. Gonna go back Tues or Wed.

Also, does anyone know why we're not allowed to take pictures? I got yelled at by a security guard within 10 minutes of arriving.