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I was accepted Nov. 10 I think and still nada for schollys. I asked someone about it and they said they'd be getting back to more recent admits in a few weeks. Who knows.

Accepted today! got a call from admissions..

file went complete 11/29

Ant1her0 wrote:I was accepted Nov. 10 I think and still nada for schollys. I asked someone about it and they said they'd be getting back to more recent admits in a few weeks. Who knows.

I was accepted 10/18 and didn't get the scholly email/application until late November, so don't lose hope yet.

Accepted via phone call at 12:31 this afternoon. It's one of my two top choices, so I am really thrilled!!

160/3.88 in case anyone is interested!

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PopTorts13 wrote:I earned my Masters Degree from FSU and I want to stress that one should visit before accepting. This may seem like common sense, but Tallahassee is a unique community that is great for some and not for others. I must admit that the staff and students are very kind people. Best of luck to you all!

if you've ever been to Gainesville, is it comparable? I'm undergrad at UF right now and I figured the two cities might be alike

Congrats! Do you mind telling me when you completed your app?

I finished mine only about a week ago, so I'm not expecting anything yet, but I've also heard that they make decisions, not based on the order you submit, but based on the strength of your app.

ash0117 wrote:Accepted via phone call at 12:31 this afternoon. It's one of my two top choices, so I am really thrilled!!

160/3.88 in case anyone is interested!

salsahips wrote:

PopTorts13 wrote:I earned my Masters Degree from FSU and I want to stress that one should visit before accepting. This may seem like common sense, but Tallahassee is a unique community that is great for some and not for others. I must admit that the staff and students are very kind people. Best of luck to you all!

if you've ever been to Gainesville, is it comparable? I'm undergrad at UF right now and I figured the two cities might b

salsahips wrote:

PopTorts13 wrote:I earned my Masters Degree from FSU and I want to stress that one should visit before accepting. This may seem like common sense, but Tallahassee is a unique community that is great for some and not for others. I must admit that the staff and students are very kind people. Best of luck to you all!

if you've ever been to Gainesville, is it comparable? I'm undergrad at UF right now and I figured the two cities might be alike

The best way to put it is that Gainesville wouldn't survive without UF. Tally would survive without FSU. There's the grimy undergrad part of FSU, the cleaner graduate hangouts and then the capitol area. It's a great place to live and you should def visit. I love Gainesville and I visit there often to see my sister but it is a slightly different vibe. Gainesville is smaller and less urban than Tallahassee but both are great.

vguerra wrote:

salsahips wrote:

PopTorts13 wrote:I earned my Masters Degree from FSU and I want to stress that one should visit before accepting. This may seem like common sense, but Tallahassee is a unique community that is great for some and not for others. I must admit that the staff and students are very kind people. Best of luck to you all!

if you've ever been to Gainesville, is it comparable? I'm undergrad at UF right now and I figured the two cities might be alike

The best way to put it is that Gainesville wouldn't survive without UF. Tally would survive without FSU. There's the grimy undergrad part of FSU, the cleaner graduate hangouts and then the capitol area. It's a great place to live and you should def visit. I love Gainesville and I visit there often to see my sister but it is a slightly different vibe. Gainesville is smaller and less urban than Tallahassee but both are great.

Very well put Vguerra!

PopTorts13 wrote:

salsahips wrote:

PopTorts13 wrote:I earned my Masters Degree from FSU and I want to stress that one should visit before accepting. This may seem like common sense, but Tallahassee is a unique community that is great for some and not for others. I must admit that the staff and students are very kind people. Best of luck to you all!

if you've ever been to Gainesville, is it comparable? I'm undergrad at UF right now and I figured the two cities might be alike

In my opinion, Gainesville is a great place, very similar to where I earned my undergraduate degree, Indiana University. Gainesville, like Bloomington is a college town that is predominantly college students, with a true "College Campus feeling". Tallahassee on the other hand is very different from Gainesville. The city itself is more spread-out and has several areas of lower socio-economic demographic. The college architecture is bland with predominant brick paths, buildings, and anything in-between. The one true sense of school pride comes from an overwhelming love for their athletic teams. However, the law school is just a hiccup away from the bulk of the campus and truly has its own vibe. If you decide to attend FSU please PM and I'll try and give you some safe places to live. I had my bike stolen, lock cut off and all. Please don't let me be your only resource though, but I hope my insight helps.

Gville has its shady areas as well (quite a few actually) they are hard to notice if you don't live here though, and even students that have been here for four years won't know about them (I was a delivery driver, so I'm familiar with areas outside of the "UF zone." I am waiting on other apps to be decided but I will definitely PM you if I have more questions.

Thanks for the advice!

cutecarmel wrote:Congrats! Do you mind telling me when you completed your app?

I finished mine only about a week ago, so I'm not expecting anything yet, but I've also heard that they make decisions, not based on the order you submit, but based on the strength of your app.

ash0117 wrote:Accepted via phone call at 12:31 this afternoon. It's one of my two top choices, so I am really thrilled!!

160/3.88 in case anyone is interested!

Sure! I went complete on November 18. I have no idea what reasoning they use, but good luck and I hope you hear something soon!

salsahips wrote:

PopTorts13 wrote:

salsahips wrote:

PopTorts13 wrote:I earned my Masters Degree from FSU and I want to stress that one should visit before accepting. This may seem like common sense, but Tallahassee is a unique community that is great for some and not for others. I must admit that the staff and students are very kind people. Best of luck to you all!

if you've ever been to Gainesville, is it comparable? I'm undergrad at UF right now and I figured the two cities might be alike

In my opinion, Gainesville is a great place, very similar to where I earned my undergraduate degree, Indiana University. Gainesville, like Bloomington is a college town that is predominantly college students, with a true "College Campus feeling". Tallahassee on the other hand is very different from Gainesville. The city itself is more spread-out and has several areas of lower socio-economic demographic. The college architecture is bland with predominant brick paths, buildings, and anything in-between. The one true sense of school pride comes from an overwhelming love for their athletic teams. However, the law school is just a hiccup away from the bulk of the campus and truly has its own vibe. If you decide to attend FSU please PM and I'll try and give you some safe places to live. I had my bike stolen, lock cut off and all. Please don't let me be your only resource though, but I hope my insight helps.

Gville has its shady areas as well (quite a few actually) they are hard to notice if you don't live here though, and even students that have been here for four years won't know about them (I was a delivery driver, so I'm familiar with areas outside of the "UF zone." I am waiting on other apps to be decided but I will definitely PM you if I have more questions.

Thanks for the advice!

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 8&t=151884

Here's the c/o 2014 thread, and someone made a helpful map of good housing areas last year. The big X area north of campus should be shifted a little bit to the left to cover Frenchtown better, but that's about it. Let's put it this way - the ghetto is visible in this city and there's a fair few homeless people. You're not going to really avoid seeing it. However, Tally has a vibrant community that has a strong commitment to buying local/supporting local businesses and is really pretty (lots of trees/foliage). I guess it depends on where you are from - this was a huge improvement from where I grew up, but to some people it's a big downgrade, as it's not the most culturally forward place in the world (our indie movie theater just closed over the summer - still torn up about that). Tallahassee is what you make of it!

Anyone hear about scholarship info yet?

No scholly info yet but I did get a t-shirt in the mail..Got the 1L merit scholarship app which will let me know by Feb 15. The app came in an email a couple weeks after my acceptance so keep looking out

Accepted today via phone call. Quick turnaround! I applied less than 2 weeks ago
Hope scholarship info comes in soon!

Got the Tshirt today! Now I just need them to send me a scholarship...

The t-shirt and hand written card was a very nice touch. This school seems very considerate of applicants (i.e. quick turnaround, phone call) and organized. I am impressed. I just wish that I could get my scholarship information already!! As an in-state applicant, FSU is edging out UF with their consideration and kindness Haven't heard ANYTHING from UF since "File Reviewed-No Decision Reached" over a month ago.

How easy is it to hold onto scholarships? Translation: Does FSU section stack?

i withdrew from FSU a few weeks back, but i must say the admissions office is by far the friendliest i've corresponded with. good luck to everyone!

ash0117 wrote:Accepted via phone call at 12:31 this afternoon. It's one of my two top choices, so I am really thrilled!!

160/3.88 in case anyone is interested!

Congrats!!! I sent in my app today as 160, 3.6 so I hope I have the same good news as you

I applied today since Dec scores came out yesterday. The 500 word personal statement almost threw me off. haha

georgia32 wrote:I applied today since Dec scores came out yesterday. The 500 word personal statement almost threw me off. haha

I applied last year and there was no limit that I remember. I just submitted the same PS (~1000 words) and didn't even realize the 500 word max.

I also have a ~500 word short PS, but the app is already transmitted. WHAT SHOULD I DO????

I have no idea, maybe call up the admissions office? I doubt they would be too harsh about it?

noleknight16 wrote:

georgia32 wrote:I applied today since Dec scores came out yesterday. The 500 word personal statement almost threw me off. haha

I applied last year and there was no limit that I remember. I just submitted the same PS (~1000 words) and didn't even realize the 500 word max.

I also have a ~500 word short PS, but the app is already transmitted. WHAT SHOULD I DO????

I applied this cycle and I don't remember that, my PS was roughly 770 words and it wasn't an issue in my acceptance. Don't stress it