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- sarlis
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Received the scholarship email!
Is it courteous, or just a good idea, to respond to the email, saying something along the lines of thank you, or no?
Is it courteous, or just a good idea, to respond to the email, saying something along the lines of thank you, or no?
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Did you receive it just today or along with all the other people who received it a few days ago?? are your numbers > than the 75th percentile?sarlis wrote:Received the scholarship email!
Is it courteous, or just a good idea, to respond to the email, saying something along the lines of thank you, or no?
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Received a letter today offering acceptance at the U. 165/2.97 (extreme extreme upward trend, military service, work history, etc.) Miami is probably in my top 3 if I get at least a half scholarship, not even in the top 10 without. I'm not sure if I am good scholarship material but I had a fee waiver and I would really like to attend.
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Just today. And yes, my numbers are both above the 75thMixedGirl2009 wrote:Did you receive it just today or along with all the other people who received it a few days ago?? are your numbers > than the 75th percentile?sarlis wrote:Received the scholarship email!
Is it courteous, or just a good idea, to respond to the email, saying something along the lines of thank you, or no?
- BriaTharen
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Called the admissions office to see if my application was complete (application received on 12/2, so it had been a while), and found out I was admitted! Yay! 3.20, 160.
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- Threepeat
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Just got the scholarship letter in the mail. 23k/year with a 3.2 GPA stipulation. I wonder how tough the curve is at Miami...Anyone heard anything?
- Mitch McDeere
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I'm not sure about the curve, but I read on here somewhere that Miami places all of the people with scholarships into the same section. I hope that's not the case because I just got the same offer, and really don't like the idea of competing against other scholly recipients in order to keep the money during 2L and 3L. Does anyone know if this is true?Threepeat wrote:Just got the scholarship letter in the mail. 23k/year with a 3.2 GPA stipulation. I wonder how tough the curve is at Miami...Anyone heard anything?
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Hmm..mine was received 12/10, wonder if I should give them a call this week.JessicaTiger wrote:Called the admissions office to see if my application was complete (application received on 12/2, so it had been a while), and found out I was admitted! Yay! 3.20, 160.
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Congrats by the way!JessicaTiger wrote:Called the admissions office to see if my application was complete (application received on 12/2, so it had been a while), and found out I was admitted! Yay! 3.20, 160.
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wwwoooooahhh.... that would change the value of the scholarship tremendously. Not only would it be a very realistic possibility to lose the scholarship, but competing against an abnormally high proportion of scholarship students would likely hurt one's class rank.Mitch McDeere wrote:I'm not sure about the curve, but I read on here somewhere that Miami places all of the people with scholarships into the same section. I hope that's not the case because I just got the same offer, and really don't like the idea of competing against other scholly recipients in order to keep the money during 2L and 3L. Does anyone know if this is true?Threepeat wrote:Just got the scholarship letter in the mail. 23k/year with a 3.2 GPA stipulation. I wonder how tough the curve is at Miami...Anyone heard anything?
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isn't the entire 1L class ranked together?whuts4lunch wrote:wwwoooooahhh.... that would change the value of the scholarship tremendously. Not only would it be a very realistic possibility to lose the scholarship, but competing against an abnormally high proportion of scholarship students would likely hurt one's class rank.Mitch McDeere wrote:I'm not sure about the curve, but I read on here somewhere that Miami places all of the people with scholarships into the same section. I hope that's not the case because I just got the same offer, and really don't like the idea of competing against other scholly recipients in order to keep the money during 2L and 3L. Does anyone know if this is true?Threepeat wrote:Just got the scholarship letter in the mail. 23k/year with a 3.2 GPA stipulation. I wonder how tough the curve is at Miami...Anyone heard anything?
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This can't be the caseMitch McDeere wrote:I'm not sure about the curve, but I read on here somewhere that Miami places all of the people with scholarships into the same section. I hope that's not the case because I just got the same offer, and really don't like the idea of competing against other scholly recipients in order to keep the money during 2L and 3L. Does anyone know if this is true?Threepeat wrote:Just got the scholarship letter in the mail. 23k/year with a 3.2 GPA stipulation. I wonder how tough the curve is at Miami...Anyone heard anything?
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The entire class is ranked together, but the sections are curved individually. Say you have 350 students, and 5 sections of 70. Each 70 student section will be curved in the same manner. If they cram all the scholarship recipients into the same section, some people MUST lose their scholarships. The entire class will be ranked together, but there must be X amount of A's, B's, C's, etc. in each section. This is (allegedly) a common tactic at many law schools.whuts4lunch wrote:isn't the entire 1L class ranked together?whuts4lunch wrote:wwwoooooahhh.... that would change the value of the scholarship tremendously. Not only would it be a very realistic possibility to lose the scholarship, but competing against an abnormally high proportion of scholarship students would likely hurt one's class rank.Mitch McDeere wrote:I'm not sure about the curve, but I read on here somewhere that Miami places all of the people with scholarships into the same section. I hope that's not the case because I just got the same offer, and really don't like the idea of competing against other scholly recipients in order to keep the money during 2L and 3L. Does anyone know if this is true?Threepeat wrote:Just got the scholarship letter in the mail. 23k/year with a 3.2 GPA stipulation. I wonder how tough the curve is at Miami...Anyone heard anything?
Personally, I would take any scholarship with a GPA requirement with a big grain of salt. I (likely) will not attend any school which offers me a conditional scholarship unless I would be comfortable paying sticker. Miami is not worth sticker (at least to me), so if I get a scholarship, I will request it be made unconditional or else I will withdraw.
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- sarlis
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Right. But does that mean they put all scholarship recipients in the same section?
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Wow, this sounds really bad. I highly doubt you can request that, and it is quite arrogant of you to even consider doing that.the lantern wrote:The entire class is ranked together, but the sections are curved individually. Say you have 350 students, and 5 sections of 70. Each 70 student section will be curved in the same manner. If they cram all the scholarship recipients into the same section, some people MUST lose their scholarships. The entire class will be ranked together, but there must be X amount of A's, B's, C's, etc. in each section. This is (allegedly) a common tactic at many law schools.whuts4lunch wrote:isn't the entire 1L class ranked together?whuts4lunch wrote:wwwoooooahhh.... that would change the value of the scholarship tremendously. Not only would it be a very realistic possibility to lose the scholarship, but competing against an abnormally high proportion of scholarship students would likely hurt one's class rank.Mitch McDeere wrote: I'm not sure about the curve, but I read on here somewhere that Miami places all of the people with scholarships into the same section. I hope that's not the case because I just got the same offer, and really don't like the idea of competing against other scholly recipients in order to keep the money during 2L and 3L. Does anyone know if this is true?
Personally, I would take any scholarship with a GPA requirement with a big grain of salt. I (likely) will not attend any school which offers me a conditional scholarship unless I would be comfortable paying sticker. Miami is not worth sticker (at least to me), so if I get a scholarship, I will request it be made unconditional or else I will withdraw.
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I'm sure he/she can request that. Why is it arrogant to "even consider doing that"?dms87 wrote:Wow, this sounds really bad. I highly doubt you can request that, and it is quite arrogant of you to even consider doing that.
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It's not arrogant. It's called negotiating and it's smart.whuts4lunch wrote:I'm sure he/she can request that. Why is it arrogant to "even consider doing that"?dms87 wrote:Wow, this sounds really bad. I highly doubt you can request that, and it is quite arrogant of you to even consider doing that.
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basically I am trying to get an idea of what it would be like to live in miami, i am from upstate NY, and have only been to florida on family vacations so my image of florida is sunburns, seafood, beaches, and golf. Obviously that view is distorted, so i was just trying to get some insight of what miami would be like, obviously i have heard it described as 'clubland' and i am assuming miami is not like the traditional south.
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Read up on how people negotiate for scholarships. I have a decent LSAT and poor GPA, so I'm not in as good of a position as someone like you. With a 171/3.7, make sure you are aware of the negotiating that normally takes place. You are in a great position as you could possibly help a school raise both medians. There are a couple of TLS articles on asking for scholarships and whatnot. If you approach them like: "Hey, I would really like to attend Miami, but I am wary of a scholarship based off of my GPA... etc." The worst thing they can do is say no. You (or I) are certainly not the first ones to negotiate a scholarship and we will not be the last.Wow, this sounds really bad. I highly doubt you can request that, and it is quite arrogant of you to even consider doing that.
Check out this article called "Negotiating Merit Aid"
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 22&t=79373
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Got the letter today. 23k/yr. Im excited!
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Let me apologize then. My bad - I'm sorry. I didn't know we could do that. Thanks a lot for the mature and helpful response.the lantern wrote:Read up on how people negotiate for scholarships. I have a decent LSAT and poor GPA, so I'm not in as good of a position as someone like you. With a 171/3.7, make sure you are aware of the negotiating that normally takes place. You are in a great position as you could possibly help a school raise both medians. There are a couple of TLS articles on asking for scholarships and whatnot. If you approach them like: "Hey, I would really like to attend Miami, but I am wary of a scholarship based off of my GPA... etc." The worst thing they can do is say no. You (or I) are certainly not the first ones to negotiate a scholarship and we will not be the last.Wow, this sounds really bad. I highly doubt you can request that, and it is quite arrogant of you to even consider doing that.
Check out this article called "Negotiating Merit Aid"
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 22&t=79373
It's quite obvious you are a class act ldo! Thanks again.
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Hey Howiehowie wrote:basically I am trying to get an idea of what it would be like to live in miami, i am from upstate NY, and have only been to florida on family vacations so my image of florida is sunburns, seafood, beaches, and golf. Obviously that view is distorted, so i was just trying to get some insight of what miami would be like, obviously i have heard it described as 'clubland' and i am assuming miami is not like the traditional south.
Miami is definitely not your typical South. "Clubland" is new to me but I guess it could be somewhat accurate. It is an extremely pretentious place normally. Of course, the weather is beautiful the majority of the time and if you can study outside- awesome. I am from Florida and spent time in Miami. I also have friends who go to UM now, and practice there and West Palm as well. The lifestyle of Miami is very entertaining at the minimum. Most people I know, prefer to live near Miami but not in it. Those that live in it, are from there, or practicing with bigger firms there. Good luck! The more money you have in Miami, the better- but I guess this would be a universal... so sorry if it is not much help
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I'm from Miami and currently attend the U. Miami does have a large club scene. You can party at the Grove, Brickell or south beach on any day of the week.
Although Miami is a tremendous party city, I feel that everyone gets something different out of it. It is like no other city in the south. When you are in Mia, you need to go north in order to be in the south.
Although Miami is a tremendous party city, I feel that everyone gets something different out of it. It is like no other city in the south. When you are in Mia, you need to go north in order to be in the south.
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I asked a bunch of similar questions in this thread already, and got great responses from people attending The U or living in Miami. I think their responses are on page 5 or 6 of this threadhowie wrote:basically I am trying to get an idea of what it would be like to live in miami, i am from upstate NY, and have only been to florida on family vacations so my image of florida is sunburns, seafood, beaches, and golf. Obviously that view is distorted, so i was just trying to get some insight of what miami would be like, obviously i have heard it described as 'clubland' and i am assuming miami is not like the traditional south.
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I actually have grown up in south Florida, and had negative stereotypes about UMiami until I went and visited the law school a few months ago. Although Miami itself can be very clubgoing, etc., the law school is in Coral Gables which is one of the nicest areas surrounding Miami. The campus itself is very nice, and has the feeling of a college campus. You don't feel like you are in a city, or surround by one. If anyone has any questions about south Florida in general (West Palm, Ft. Lauderdale, etc.) or about my visit feel free to PM me
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