BC 2012-2013 Applicants Forum

[coffeeaddict]

I just got an email about applying for the Class of 2016 Public Services Scholarships. Did everyone get this or is this some indication that my update yesterday will lead to admission?

got it too.

[AlanShore]

I just got an email about applying for the Class of 2016 Public Services Scholarships. Did everyone get this or is this some indication that my update yesterday will lead to admission?

got it too.

me too

[teachmehowtoraji]

I just got an email about applying for the Class of 2016 Public Services Scholarships. Did everyone get this or is this some indication that my update yesterday will lead to admission?

got it too.

me too

Me four.

[vsidelaw]

I got it too, I'm not sure. Do you have a public service/social justice background? They might have sent me one since I did TFA or they just sent it to everyone... but I would think they want more applications to that scholarship, so applying couldn't hurt...

[JesusChrist]

I just got an email about applying for the Class of 2016 Public Services Scholarships. Did everyone get this or is this some indication that my update yesterday will lead to admission?

got it too.

me too

Me four.

Ditto

[KingsCup]

so, hoping for the best and thinking that means admission?

[coffeeaddict]

so, hoping for the best and thinking that means admission?

sorry, but doubt that. I'm not even in review yet and got the email.

[04102014]

Do you think it's true that the PI scholarship committee doesn't have access to admissions files? Like they're doing it without any knowledge of GPA and LSAT?

[ks2499]

Do you think it's true that the PI scholarship committee doesn't have access to admissions files? Like they're doing it without any knowledge of GPA and LSAT?

The application actually explicitly confirms this: "Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide letters of recommendation specific to their past work in public service. Admission files for applicants will not be available to the scholarship committee." Or at least, that's how I read it.

[04102014]

Do you think it's true that the PI scholarship committee doesn't have access to admissions files? Like they're doing it without any knowledge of GPA and LSAT?

The application actually explicitly confirms this: "Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide letters of recommendation specific to their past work in public service. Admission files for applicants will not be available to the scholarship committee." Or at least, that's how I read it.

Yeah, just surprising. Maybe I'm cynical.

[ks2499]

Do you think it's true that the PI scholarship committee doesn't have access to admissions files? Like they're doing it without any knowledge of GPA and LSAT?

The application actually explicitly confirms this: "Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide letters of recommendation specific to their past work in public service. Admission files for applicants will not be available to the scholarship committee." Or at least, that's how I read it.

Yeah, just surprising. Maybe I'm cynical.

Fair enough. They also say something about highly qualified candidates, and in my mind, that means LSAT/GPA...

[Easy-E]

Goddamnit BC getting me all excited...

[KingsCup]

so, hoping for the best and thinking that means admission?

sorry, but doubt that. I'm not even in review yet and got the email.

I doubt it as well, just hoping for the best

[FranielMcbrodude]

Got my packet today. I'm in!

[dproduct]

Got my packet today. I'm in!

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CONGRATS

PS: I received the public service scholarship email today to. Perusing the last years winners, I do not have the related work experience to be competitive so I'm not going to waste their time.

ETA: I applied last cycle and was denied. I received the email and then got the ding about 2 weeks after, so I can assure you, the email does not indicate anything.

[ks2499]

In via snail mail! So excited!!

[timeandspace11]

I have also gotten the public interest scholarship email.

Congrats to all recent admits.

[szb5058]

CONGRATS to the most resent batch of acceptances!

--- anyone get scholarship info/offers yet?

[aladdin16]

kinda late, and first post (woo) but I got in via email a couple days ago. BC was def a reach for me (non-urm, 3.65 160,156,159) but my cycle has been going much better than expected. Good luck to everyone waiting!

[simplycatalina]

checking in--just submitted.

[JesusChrist]

Is snail mail the only way that BC notifies their applicants?

[ks2499]

Is snail mail the only way that BC notifies their applicants?

No, I think most people have heard via email so far. Not sure why they made a few of us wait it out, but I'm not inclined to be bitter now since the outcome was positive

[a2blifeUIUC]

In just now via email! Submitted in early November, complete in early Dec, updated last week.

[b123]

I just got an email about applying for the Class of 2016 Public Services Scholarships. Did everyone get this or is this some indication that my update yesterday will lead to admission?

got it too.

Does anyone know if they prefer an essay answer or should we just number it #1 and #2 in response to the questions?

[gatorfan163287]

Just got denied admission entirely with a 3.67/165 via email. I am very surprised by this I dont know what I did wrong. BC was basically my top school as well.........stunned.