Penn State c/o 2017 Applicants (2013/2014) Forum

[GlobeTrottin'Slick]

Will any of you be at ASW this weekend?

[Carabear]

Neteshy- I have a 7 month old Australian Shepard, and I'm graduating early too

[Yazzzay]

Just received a wild swag box in the mail from Penn State.

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hold up im withdrawing soon (i think) but i want this box...

[Mitchellcar]

Has anybody that has a full scholly been able to negotiate for any housing stipends?

[Squintz805]

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[bugsy33]

Just got my wild swag box yesterday. Really cool. I've been absolutely blown away with the effort and attention to detail that I've seen out of Penn State. From the prompt admissions decision to the personal phone calls and willingness to negotiate they've been absolutely flawless. I'm really counting on ASW to sell me on the school. I'm having a real tough time deciding between them and another school, but the more I learn about PSU the more I like it. The only thing scaring me off is the employment stats.

[FrankieChains]

Just got my wild swag box yesterday. Really cool. I've been absolutely blown away with the effort and attention to detail that I've seen out of Penn State. From the prompt admissions decision to the personal phone calls and willingness to negotiate they've been absolutely flawless. I'm really counting on ASW to sell me on the school. I'm having a real tough time deciding between them and another school, but the more I learn about PSU the more I like it. The only thing scaring me off is the employment stats.

The law building is gorgeous and super modern. I would suggest spending time talking to students instead of attending the mock class if you've been to other open houses, I skipped it and had them all to myself asking all the questions I wanted to ask. The employment stats are especially bad for 2013, but the career placement staff touted the prospects for this year saying they are already surpassing the 2012 numbers(I would take this with a grain a salt).

I'm still waiting for an answer on my scholarship increase request. Really want to attend here in August.

[Mitchellcar]

Has anybody that has a full scholly been able to negotiate for any housing stipends?

I would love to hear about this as well

Emailed then about this and they gave me a call telling me they don't do any housing stipends but there were very nice in answering any questions I had.

[FrankieChains]

Just made my deposit. Gonna need to find some housing. 26 years old here, giving up a profitable business to pursue my dream of being a righteous attorney.

[Nucky]

Just made my deposit. Gonna need to find some housing. 26 years old here, giving up a profitable business to pursue my dream of being a righteous attorney.

Same here. Hopefully in 3 years we'll be happy with our decision.

[Lady Finch]

Just made my deposit. Gonna need to find some housing. 26 years old here, giving up a profitable business to pursue my dream of being a righteous attorney.

Same here. Hopefully in 3 years we'll be happy with our decision.

Depending on your budget, I suggest the Toftrees area, Copper Beech (either by yourself or with 2Ls/3Ls or maybe other 1Ls) or check craigslist which will allow you to find some less undergrad-filled smaller buildings that are not immediately downtown. Good luck and congrats!

2013 graduate here still taking questions - either PM or post here.

[Mitchellcar]

I'll probably be withdrawing my full scholly today so hopefully the money comes to one of you. Good luck!

[dcoppo01]

I'm still "under review." Since 1/7/14.

[Mitchellcar]

I'm still "under review." Since 1/7/14.

I would probably give em a call and see what's up.

[bugsy33]

I'm still "under review." Since 1/7/14.

Honestly it's probably a good sign. You'll probably hear back after the 15th when seat deposits are due. If not I would give them a call.

[PattyCake]

I'm still "under review." Since 1/7/14.

Honestly it's probably a good sign. You'll probably hear back after the 15th when seat deposits are due. If not I would give them a call.

I'm also still under review and called last week. If you're admitted close to the deadline they will give you about 2 weeks to decide, they won't make you decide overnight. Doesn't help with seat deposits at other schools that you wouldn't have made if you had an acceptance, but at least it gives you time to decide about their deposit.

[PattyCake]

Just had another date change. I think that's the third... is this a good sign?

[PattyCake]

Rejected, a bit surprised but that's that, bummer. Congrats to those admitted, enjoy the goodie boxes and have a great 1st year!

[dsamuels]

I'm still "under review." Since 1/7/14.

Honestly it's probably a good sign. You'll probably hear back after the 15th when seat deposits are due. If not I would give them a call.

I'm also still under review and called last week. If you're admitted close to the deadline they will give you about 2 weeks to decide, they won't make you decide overnight. Doesn't help with seat deposits at other schools that you wouldn't have made if you had an acceptance, but at least it gives you time to decide about their deposit.

That's good to know that they will give you some time to decide after the deadline wish they would hurry with the decisions though. I would really like to know by the end of the week.

[dcoppo01]

Waitlisted. Very surprised. The graph for this cycle on lawschoolnumbers.com indicated that I would probably accepted. Oh well.

[dsamuels]

Waitlisted. Very surprised. The graph for this cycle on lawschoolnumbers.com indicated that I would probably accepted. Oh well.

Interesting, think they are trimming down class size?

[FrankieChains]

Anyone attending one of the Admitted Students Dinners? I think I'm heading to the one in NYC.

[FrankieChains]

Also this is scarier when in graph form

http://www.lstscorereports.com/schools/pennstate/2013/

[bugsy33]

Dude the LST score is scary as F***. Worst law school in PA? How does that even happen?

[goterps123]

You can't base anything off of just one year of stats. Now if this happens again next year then yea, maybe some cause for concern