I didn't see another thread, so I started one.

I submitted my application today. Didn't do so hot on the Oct LSAT, and am retaking in Dec. Hopefully, as a MD resident and WE, I'll have a shot.

Any others also applying? Good luck!

I applied this week. Status checker still only says application received.

Under review...

When did you apply?

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Hello!

Yea, when did you apply? I went complete on 10/11...When did you go complete? And what are your stats? Tell me everything about you.

I'm a UMD 1L. If you all have any questions about the school, feel free to ask!

Last year, I applied around Thanksgiving, but didn't hear back until January. UMD usually doesn't release decisions until January rolls around.

I don't know when I went complete because I missed that update, but my guess is 10/19 (also when I applied). I'm in-state, 167/3.1. I think I went in review as soon as they received my residency form because I sent that out a few days past 10/20 and then 10/27 I was in review.

What is a typical day like for you?

I felt very stupid this morning when I got an email from them saying I submitted a blank residency form.

lol. That sucks

It's ok, I sent them the filled in form.

I have a great schedule -- no class before 945, and I'm done by 315 on my long days (3x/week).

Maryland has a really friendly atmosphere. There isn't outright competition here, which I really like.

checking in. submitted 10/27. still no complete though!

hi all, just submitted. i was on the fence about baltimore for a while but have decided to give it a go.

Why so?

I was a little concerned due to having a family including a 2 year old son to worry about. There are lots of stories about crime in that city so I wasn't sure. Now I realize that just because the school isn't in the best of areas does not mean we have to live there. I would commute if the situation was right and I went there.

Is there anyone that is under review that has had a date change after they went under review?

No. Mine still says 10/27.

I have a 5 year old, so I understand the concerns. I don't live in Baltimore; I actually live out in the burbs. The public school system stinks in Baltimore, which is something you'll have to think about once Pre-K rolls around. The schools in the suburbs in central Balto. Co. are great. You may want to consider living in Howard County. You'll be close enough to Baltimore for your school, and you'll also be in one of the best school systems in the state.

We do have crime on campus. We had a shooting a couple of weeks ago in a parking garage. We also had two attempted thefts last week -- someone on a bike tried to steal cell phones in separate incidents. That said, UM's campus is the safest part of Baltimore. As a small girl, I've never felt threatened while in the confines of campus. However, I will say you have to be smart about walking about in the city -- go with a friend, watch where you are going, don't carry your cell phone openly, etc.

Didn't know it was THAT bad... Wow.

thats for the tip on schools. that is probably my biggest concern right now. i would rather move to the right area in the first place as opposed to moving between 2/3L

Finally moved into review today

For schools -- if you are willing to commute, then go Howard or Montgomery. Anne Arundel and Baltimore both depend entirely on what area you live in. Howard & Monty, though, are rather consistent across the board. They are the top two counties in the state for schools.

If you go down the path of Baltimore Co., stick with central. Eastern and Western slip too easily into the trend of Baltimore City schools. Anne Arundel has some great schools, but again, totally depends on the region.