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Posted: **Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:50 pm**

crumpledq wrote:
kulshan wrote:I just got one. I only filled out the request an hour or so ago, so the turnaround was really quick. I'm sure he probably had the main substance ready to go, but the last bit was specifically about me, so I guess they give the profs some information about you to help them personalize it a bit. Well played, NYU.
I submitted the request in mid-December and haven't heard anything. Maybe I should request again.

Hmm, maybe the one who emailed me was just bored this afternoon. The area I requested was law and philosophy, fyi.

Posted: **Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:03 pm**

FryBreadPower wrote:Need to seriously sit down and start thinking about my travel plans and which ASW I am thinking about visiting. Any consensus here on TLS about which ASW people will be going to?

Poll results are basically evenly split between the first two. No one is going to the third because we're all saving the weekend hoping we get in at Yale/Stanford.

Posted: **Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:42 pm**

Finally checked in at 29/30. Early March looks bad for me, and I can't wait till April

Is it weird if I'm bringing one of my best friends to come with me? In school around upstate NY area; not an awful trek for either one of us.

Posted: **Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:10 pm**

indigomachine wrote:Finally checked in at 29/30. Early March looks bad for me, and I can't wait till April

Is it weird if I'm bringing one of my best friends to come with me? In school around upstate NY area; not an awful trek for either one of us.

Don't think so; someone I met at another ASW brought his girlfriend along as emotional support.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:49 am**

indigomachine wrote:Finally checked in at 29/30. Early March looks bad for me, and I can't wait till April

Is it weird if I'm bringing one of my best friends to come with me? In school around upstate NY area; not an awful trek for either one of us.

I was wondering the same, im thinking about bringing my spouse since we will be moving out there together. At the same time just not sure on what the protocol is

lol

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:52 am**

Does anyone know when we hear back about the special named scholarships? I applied for RTK and IILJ... I'm thinking I'll only visit the ASW if I do happen to get one of those or get an interview invite.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:57 am**

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:42 pm**

freestallion wrote:Does anyone know when we hear back about the special named scholarships? I applied for RTK and IILJ... I'm thinking I'll only visit the ASW if I do happen to get one of those or get an interview invite.

I just got an email saying that I'm an IILJ finalist. I'm abroad, so it's very possible that those of you in the US will hear by mail. Does anyone have any idea how many finalists there are? I'd like to know what my odds are.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:14 pm**

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:28 pm**

mworee wrote:
freestallion wrote:Does anyone know when we hear back about the special named scholarships? I applied for RTK and IILJ... I'm thinking I'll only visit the ASW if I do happen to get one of those or get an interview invite.
I just got an email saying that I'm an IILJ finalist. I'm abroad, so it's very possible that those of you in the US will hear by mail. Does anyone have any idea how many finalists there are? I'd like to know what my odds are.

Congrats

nice!! That program looks *awesome*

Why oh why do schools still use snail mail.... But good to hear this process has started!

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:56 pm**

I also received my IILJ finalist notification by email this afternoon. I am stateside.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:06 pm**

Anyone who applied for the Furman receive anything yet?

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:08 pm**

Anyone know when the deadline is for Need-Access?

PS. Anyone hear about Anbryce interviews?

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:14 pm**

vincanity1 wrote:Anyone know when the deadline is for Need-Access?

PS. Anyone hear about Anbryce interviews?

Nothing from AnBryce yet. I recall the invites coming out mid to late February last year.

Posted: **Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:51 am**

So I noticed that the 2nd day of Columbia ASW's overlaps with the 1st day of the NYU ASW's. I haven't been accepted into Columbia (knock on wood) but seeing as I am looking into booking flights to New York I might as well arrive the morning before the NYU ASW just in case I have reason to go to the Columbia ASW.

I guess what I'm trying to ask is if anyone knows how people typically swing this/how anyone going to both is going to swing this? 2 days @NYU/1 day @Columbia? Vice-Versa? Half of the 1st NYU day and half of the 2nd Columbia day?

Posted: **Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:28 pm**

vincanity1 wrote:Anyone know when the deadline is for Need-Access?

PS. Anyone hear about Anbryce interviews?

I believe the deadline for Need Access isn't until May, but they start awarding scholarships as early as March.

Posted: **Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:33 pm**

FryBreadPower wrote:So I noticed that the 2nd day of Columbia ASW's overlaps with the 1st day of the NYU ASW's. I haven't been accepted into Columbia (knock on wood) but seeing as I am looking into booking flights to New York I might as well arrive the morning before the NYU ASW just in case I have reason to go to the Columbia ASW.

I guess what I'm trying to ask is if anyone knows how people typically swing this/how anyone going to both is going to swing this? 2 days @NYU/1 day @Columbia? Vice-Versa? Half of the 1st NYU day and half of the 2nd Columbia day?

In years past, students had to attend the CLS ASW to receive travel reimbursement costs (up to $200, need-based). They don't have very many details on that on the CLS admitted student website, however... so I'm not sure if it is the same this year.

Posted: **Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:20 pm**

FryBreadPower wrote:So I noticed that the 2nd day of Columbia ASW's overlaps with the 1st day of the NYU ASW's. I haven't been accepted into Columbia (knock on wood) but seeing as I am looking into booking flights to New York I might as well arrive the morning before the NYU ASW just in case I have reason to go to the Columbia ASW.

I guess what I'm trying to ask is if anyone knows how people typically swing this/how anyone going to both is going to swing this? 2 days @NYU/1 day @Columbia? Vice-Versa? Half of the 1st NYU day and half of the 2nd Columbia day?

It does look like many of the ASW activities are repeated so people who can only attend one day can still take a campus tour, sit in on a class, etc. I think if you hit the Friday and maybe the tail end of Thursday's schedule at NYU, you'll get the whole experience.

Posted: **Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:08 pm**

For those interested, here is the ASW information from Columbia:

- A travel subsidy will only be provided to admitted students who are visiting the campus for our Admitted Student Programs or “Mondays at Columbia” events.
- Please note that in order to receive any reimbursement for an Admitted Student Program, attendance is required from no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
- For those who require financial assistance, please email the Office of Admissions before the event at admit@law.columbia.edu to request consideration for travel subsidy.
- If you will be visiting a number of law schools at the same time that you visit Columbia, you should inquire about assistance for travel expenses at the other schools, and inform us of any travel assistance you receive from them.

Please note: You must receive subsidy approval, in writing, from our office prior to your visit. If you submit your travel expenses after visiting the campus without prior approval, you will not be reimbursed.
Reimbursable Expenses

For those whose Columbia-related travel expenses represent a financial strain:

- A travel subsidy of up to $250 (variable based on city of departure) to attend an admitted student event before the May 1 decision deadline will be provided.
- Reimbursable travel expenses include: fare for airplane, train, and motor coach/bus travel, or mileage for personal automobile travel.
- Non-reimbursable travel expenses include: frequent flyer mileage, hotel accommodations, meals, and local public transportation fare (airport shuttles, subways, city buses, taxis).
- Itineraries and travel expense documentation (original receipts and ticket stubs, preferably) must be received no later than May 31, 2012, by the Office of Admissions in order to qualify for reimbursement, which will only be provided after the travel has been completed.

Posted: **Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:07 pm**

Can't believe it, but checking in. Knew I was in yesterday (thank you ASW) but got the call today. My first T14 acceptance and it was definitely a reach.

Already looking at places in North Jersey. The Village (and lower Manhattan generally) just seems waaaaay too expensive. Will probably check out Brooklyn as well. I guess I should probably just visit, though. Never been further NE than DC.

Posted: **Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:37 am**

ConfidenceMan2 wrote:Can't believe it, but checking in. Knew I was in yesterday (thank you ASW) but got the call today.

Me too, SO happy to join everyone here! It looks like I won't be able to swing airfare to the accepted students weekends unfortunately, but I'm super pumped to (probably) return to NY in the fall!
For those of you looking for housing off campus- you think Bushwick is too far of a commute? The closest parts of Brooklyn are just as expensive as the Village/student housing, so that defeats the purpose...

Posted: **Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:28 pm**

Does "NeedAccess" apply to international student at all?

xlawschoolhopefulx wrote:
vincanity1 wrote:Anyone know when the deadline is for Need-Access?

PS. Anyone hear about Anbryce interviews?
I believe the deadline for Need Access isn't until May, but they start awarding scholarships as early as March.

Posted: **Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:43 pm**

Hey guys, I just copy pasted the ASW schedule from the admitted students website. You guys attending both days? Is there any particular days/events you guys think are more important than others. I'm trying to book my flights right now, wondering what's important/most enjoyable.

Thursday Program
12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
D’Agostino Hall, 108 West Third Street (Google Map)

Arrival and Check-in
Student Life Panel
Class Visits
NYU Campus Tour
Student Organization and Journals Fair
Panel Discussion with Recent Alumni
Pizza Party with Current Students and Recent Alumni
Evening out in Greenwich Village with Current Students

Friday Program
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South (Google Map)

Arrival and Check-in
Continental Breakfast and Welcome
Conversation with Dean Richard Revesz
Academic Presentations
Class Visits
Lunch with Faculty
NYU Law Students Panel
Campus Tours
Career Services Panel
Public Interest Law Center Panel
Student Financial Services Panel
Reception with Current Students

Posted: **Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:49 pm**

When my mom was at NYU Law back in the early 80s, she lived in Connecticut (where my dad worked) and commuted in by train. She said it didn't give her any academic disadvantage, and in fact it forced her to be prepared for class every day because she would re-read her case briefs on the train.

I'm not sure about the social life aspect, since she was already married and had a social life in CT outside law school. I bet that living on campus might provide more social opportunities among your fellow classmates. If I go to NYU, I plan to live on campus for this very reason because most weekends will be spent in DC with my husband, so I'll only be able to socialize with classmates during the week.

Posted: **Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:33 pm**

Just found this thread. Accepted a week and a half ago. Still incredibly excited. I'm not definitely going here, but there is a very good chance.

Planning on going to the 3/29-30th ASW. Going to make a little trip out of it with my parents. I'll be at the ASW by myself, but we'll tour the city for the weekend. Thats the plan anyways.

Also, I just got this email from a current 1L, but I have no clue how to pronounce their name. Definitely not calling.

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