U of Miami 2015 Forum

[Miami?]

Is it a bad sign that I haven't heard about Miami Scholars yet?

I applied the first day the app opened. I got an e-mail about a merit scholarship but I won't be able to check my mail until January. I'd really like to get the UMiami Scholars though, as I'm interested in going into the public sector

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[KibblesnBitts]

Traveled to my apartment from home (I'm an undergrad) just to pick up my scholly letter - $25k per year. While it'll still be pretty expensive due to COL in Miami and the 3.2 stip, I'm now going to consider a visit to Miami to check out its facilities and perhaps meet with a representative.

[MissMock]

How long after you guys got your acceptance did you get the scholarship email?

[salsahips]

acceptance came 12/6

scholly came 12/21

[SarahT]

How long after you guys got your acceptance did you get the scholarship email?

I was accepted third week of November. Scholarship came Dec 21. Their website states that you can expect scholarship info about 3 weeks after admissions (although mine too about 4 weeks)

[cutecarmel]

Accepted mid-October and got the scholarship last week.

How long after you guys got your acceptance did you get the scholarship email?

[Leaborb192]

They don't have a status checker. I called the admissions office after about a month of going complete and the lady told me to check MyUM page the following Monday "for some good news" lol.

When you get accepted, they send out an e-mail that directs you to check your MyUM account. For what it's worth, my e-mail came like a week after it said I had been accepted on MyUM.

Good luck everyone.

Is anyone seriously considering UMiami? I'm finishing my undergrad at UF now and I'm applying to a lot of FL schools but I think UMiami is the only school I'd consider in state.

Yes I am seriously considering University of Miami. I,however, plan on taking some time and will not attend at least until fall of 2013. I currently am weighing my options as far as pursuing a second Bachelor's Degree which will take three years or simply taking a gap-year and studying for the LSATS. I'd have to come in from out of state though as I'm a New Yorker, but I'm getting really sick of these cold winters where I live so that's definitely a big incentive to at least check it out. I'll graduate in May of 2012 with a BA in Spanish Lang/Lit with hopefully a GPA of 3.5; I'm taking easy classes so it should be feasible that I get 4.0s in them all and I would like to get at least a 170 on the test. I have a lot of time but it's quite possible that if you do attend you might see me around campus in the fall of 2013. It might be another year, but it will give me time to take a lot of practice exams so I can kick ass on the actual exam- where it counts! Is a 3.5 GPA and 170 LSAT score enough to get in?

Thanks,
Rob L.

[salsahips]

They don't have a status checker. I called the admissions office after about a month of going complete and the lady told me to check MyUM page the following Monday "for some good news" lol.

When you get accepted, they send out an e-mail that directs you to check your MyUM account. For what it's worth, my e-mail came like a week after it said I had been accepted on MyUM.

Good luck everyone.

Is anyone seriously considering UMiami? I'm finishing my undergrad at UF now and I'm applying to a lot of FL schools but I think UMiami is the only school I'd consider in state.

Yes I am seriously considering University of Miami. I,however, plan on taking some time and will not attend at least until fall of 2013. I currently am weighing my options as far as pursuing a second Bachelor's Degree which will take three years or simply taking a gap-year and studying for the LSATS. I'd have to come in from out of state though as I'm a New Yorker, but I'm getting really sick of these cold winters where I live so that's definitely a big incentive to at least check it out. I'll graduate in May of 2012 with a BA in Spanish Lang/Lit with hopefully a GPA of 3.5; I'm taking easy classes so it should be feasible that I get 4.0s in them all and I would like to get at least a 170 on the test. I have a lot of time but it's quite possible that if you do attend you might see me around campus in the fall of 2013. It might be another year, but it will give me time to take a lot of practice exams so I can kick ass on the actual exam- where it counts! Is a 3.5 GPA and 170 LSAT score enough to get in?

Thanks,
Rob L.

3.5/170 is enough to get you a full ride... I got a full scholarship with a 3.4/170

[S-IV]

Waitlisted this morning. 154 - 3.45

[broncos_fan_26]

I'm pretty late to the show... applied to all my other schools in November, but suddenly decided (when it was 20 degrees outside in Boston) that I might wanna move back home, and so decided to apply for U Miami... 3.75/ 164... will this late in the cycle kill my chances of money?

[cutecarmel]

probably not. your numbers are strong and your application will probably be reviewed at the same time as those who applied earlier in December because of the break. I think the priority deadline for scholarships is early Feb., so if you get your app in by the start of the semester, I think you'll be in good shape

I'm pretty late to the show... applied to all my other schools in November, but suddenly decided (when it was 20 degrees outside in Boston) that I might wanna move back home, and so decided to apply for U Miami... 3.75/ 164... will this late in the cycle kill my chances of money?

[broncos_fan_26]

probably not. your numbers are strong and your application will probably be reviewed at the same time as those who applied earlier in December because of the break. I think the priority deadline for scholarships is early Feb., so if you get your app in by the start of the semester, I think you'll be in good shape

I'm pretty late to the show... applied to all my other schools in November, but suddenly decided (when it was 20 degrees outside in Boston) that I might wanna move back home, and so decided to apply for U Miami... 3.75/ 164... will this late in the cycle kill my chances of money?

just got it in now.... they are all pretty standard once you get a good PS down.

[broncos_fan_26]

how long did it take you all to get your email from miami to confirm that they had received your app?

[ashleyrenee]

I applied 12/7, I think I got my ID website a week or so later and I just checked and I'm INNNNN

woo hoo

[wvu]

Just got an email to check myUM and I'm in. Going to have to give some serious thought to keeping it in the running though, that FL legal market scares me.

However coincidentally I'm actually visiting Miami for the Orange Bowl right now...

[ggibelli]

Just got an email to check myUM and I'm in. Going to have to give some serious thought to keeping it in the running though, that FL legal market scares me.

However coincidentally I'm actually visiting Miami for the Orange Bowl right now...

lets go mountaineers!

[ashleyrenee]

Just got an email to check myUM and I'm in. Going to have to give some serious thought to keeping it in the running though, that FL legal market scares me.

However coincidentally I'm actually visiting Miami for the Orange Bowl right now...

well you should check out the campus maybe if you time and see how it feels

[zuckaz48]

just got accepted today after receiving an email that told me to check my status.

i never really considered leaving the northeast, and only applied to keep my options open if I wanted to relocate to a warmer location.

Has anyone visited yet or do any current students have any information about classes, living situations, job prospects, bars and clubs and shit? it would be greatly appreciated because i may be considering miami now

[dolfan0516]

Just got an email to check myUM and I'm in. Going to have to give some serious thought to keeping it in the running though, that FL legal market scares me.

However coincidentally I'm actually visiting Miami for the Orange Bowl right now...

well you should check out the campus maybe if you time and see how it feels

Coral Gables is about a 45 minute drive from Sun Life stadium in normal traffic, over an hour in rush hour. Its about 20 mins from Miami Beach or Downtown, so might be worth visiting if you are in that area.

[LDW98]

I'm currently finishing up undergrad at The U, and while I don't know much substantively about the law school, I do have some contact with it. I also may be of help about Miami and the surrounding area.

The Law Building(s) are connected to the undergraduate campus. It's actually just a few steps away from the undergraduate student union, and library. The law school itself is pretty small, as law school's go, but has a nice courtyard with a fountain and benches where students can sit/eat/read in between classes.

As far as housing, Coral Gables/Miami in general is pretty pricy. The closest housing to the University/Law School would be "Red Road Commons." It's within walking distance, very new and nicely maintained. However, the cons are: you'll be living amongst a ton of undergraduate students (i've heard noise is an issue) and it also borders a somewhat shady neighborhood.

If you want to spend a little bit more and live in a bit nicer, perhaps yuppier neighborhood, look at "The Apartments at Merrick Park." Mostly young professionals and some law school students who live there - and it's located in the heart of Coral Gables - doesn't get much more beautiful than that.


As far as nightlife/clubs. Coconut Grove (called "The Grove") is the big spot that's closest to campus. Lots of bars, restaurants, active nightlife. And of course, South Beach is not too far away - about a 30-45 min drive depending on traffic, which is a HUGE variable in Miami.

Congrats to those who got in, and if anyone has any more questions about the city or anything else - let me know!

[ashleyrenee]

I'm currently finishing up undergrad at The U, and while I don't know much substantively about the law school, I do have some contact with it. I also may be of help about Miami and the surrounding area.

The Law Building(s) are connected to the undergraduate campus. It's actually just a few steps away from the undergraduate student union, and library. The law school itself is pretty small, as law school's go, but has a nice courtyard with a fountain and benches where students can sit/eat/read in between classes.

As far as housing, Coral Gables/Miami in general is pretty pricy. The closest housing to the University/Law School would be "Red Road Commons." It's within walking distance, very new and nicely maintained. However, the cons are: you'll be living amongst a ton of undergraduate students (i've heard noise is an issue) and it also borders a somewhat shady neighborhood.

If you want to spend a little bit more and live in a bit nicer, perhaps yuppier neighborhood, look at "The Apartments at Merrick Park." Mostly young professionals and some law school students who live there - and it's located in the heart of Coral Gables - doesn't get much more beautiful than that.


As far as nightlife/clubs. Coconut Grove (called "The Grove") is the big spot that's closest to campus. Lots of bars, restaurants, active nightlife. And of course, South Beach is not too far away - about a 30-45 min drive depending on traffic, which is a HUGE variable in Miami.

Congrats to those who got in, and if anyone has any more questions about the city or anything else - let me know!

how much would you say the average monthly rent is there?
I live in Los Angeles..trying to figure out if its comparable or not. Thanks for all of the tips!

[LDW98]

Just going off the top of my head - you may want to check me on this, but:

Red Road Commons I believe start at about 1600 per month for a 1/1. Merrick Park is closer to 2000 per month for a 1/1.

There are certainly some cheaper options, but just be careful. Coral Gables itself is very safe, but I have a few friends who rent houses just to the west of campus, and they've been burglarized, and in one case, a victim of an armed robbery. Not to scare anybody, but be careful and definitely scout out the neighborhood before you move in.

Also worth noting - a popular option for a few law school students I know are apartments on Brickell. Brickell Ave. is one of the nicer areas in Miami, located right next to downtown. It's literally a stones throw away from the Heat arena, and the performing arts center, and most buildings have water views. They constructed a lot of new condominiums before the housing fallout, and as a result, there are a lot of vacancies/lower rent. You can find a nice 1/1 on Brickell with a water view for +/- 1600-1700. There's a metro stop located on Brickell, and the line runs right down to Campus in Coral Gables - assuming you won't have a car/don't want to battle rush hour. Definitely an option if you want to experience the Miami "High Life"

Hope I didn't inundate you with too much info -- I should probably go into Real Estate instead of Law haha

[ashleyrenee]

Just going off the top of my head - you may want to check me on this, but:

Red Road Commons I believe start at about 1600 per month for a 1/1. Merrick Park is closer to 2000 per month for a 1/1.

There are certainly some cheaper options, but just be careful. Coral Gables itself is very safe, but I have a few friends who rent houses just to the west of campus, and they've been burglarized, and in one case, a victim of an armed robbery. Not to scare anybody, but be careful and definitely scout out the neighborhood before you move in.

Also worth noting - a popular option for a few law school students I know are apartments on Brickell. Brickell Ave. is one of the nicer areas in Miami, located right next to downtown. It's literally a stones throw away from the Heat arena, and the performing arts center, and most buildings have water views. They constructed a lot of new condominiums before the housing fallout, and as a result, there are a lot of vacancies/lower rent. You can find a nice 1/1 on Brickell with a water view for +/- 1600-1700. There's a metro stop located on Brickell, and the line runs right down to Campus in Coral Gables - assuming you won't have a car/don't want to battle rush hour. Definitely an option if you want to experience the Miami "High Life"

Hope I didn't inundate you with too much info -- I should probably go into Real Estate instead of Law haha

hahah this is AWESOME and great info - thanks so much I am def thinking about taking a trip to visit!! THank you!

[Miami?]

So for all you MSers in waiting...
I called admissions because I am leaving the country this weekend and not back till 2/1; was afraid that if I were selected for an interview they'd call my phone which will be off. Lady was super nice on the phone, and said that they haven't even started to look at files yet because MS app open till this Friday. Am confused because some people on here have gotten their interviews, but didn't tell her that...
Cheers

[cutecarmel]

Just going off the top of my head - you may want to check me on this, but:

Red Road Commons I believe start at about 1600 per month for a 1/1. Merrick Park is closer to 2000 per month for a 1/1.

WOW! 1600 for 1 month?!