Illinois 2010! Forum

[Pless]

Dean Pless,

Does Illinois Law have any preference as to the format of a LOCI? Can I submit one via e-mail attachment, or should I send one in via snail mail?

Thanks!

No preference. Email is fine.

[NewtonLied]

What's this financial aid mailing people are talking about. Is it merit scholarships for people who haven't received one yet or is this something different?

The financial aid email will be information about cost of attendance and loans that are available. It will include scholarship information as well, but scholarship figures are sent out via email with the acceptance and in the admissions letter that is mailed to you.

Ah, the "Here's how much debt you're going into" email. Looking forward to it.

[Pless]

Ah, the "Here's how much debt you're going into" email. Looking forward to it.

We prefer to call it an investment that you are making in yourself.

[NewtonLied]

Ah, the "Here's how much debt you're going into" email. Looking forward to it.

We prefer to call it an investment that you are making in yourself.

I used to use that same line on my mom to rationalize all those baseball cards I used to buy. My dad always seemed ok with it without any convincing. Oddly enough, they seem to have taken the same positions on law school... interesting...

[DoktorZaius]

We prefer to call it an investment that you are making in yourself.

+1,000

[taw856]

I used to use that same line on my mom to rationalize all those baseball cards I used to buy.

[primusux]

Is there a general consensus on how long it takes once your file is "complete, not in review" before it goes into review?

Thanks for any insight.

[cr073137]

I used to use that same line on my mom to rationalize all those baseball cards I used to buy.

Genius.... Also, I agree with the whole investing in yourself. I just need to find a bank that wants to invest in me.

[Pless]

Is there a general consensus on how long it takes once your file is "complete, not in review" before it goes into review?

Thanks for any insight.

About a month.

Taw856, I think you have a little too much free time.

[taw856]

Taw856, I think you have a little too much free time.

Nah, took about two minutes: A google image search and http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1ghdHd/ww ... .com/cards .

If you ever see me make one with Photoshopped visual effects, then guilty as charged.

[bananasinpajamas]

Dean Pless,

Are you allowed to annouce the new tuitions for '10-'11?

Thanks.

(Prays it did not increase much)

[Pless]

Dean Pless,

Are you allowed to annouce the new tuitions for '10-'11?

Thanks.

(Prays it did not increase much)

It looks like I may be able to have some more official news on tuition levels by Monday. I am going to hold off on the financial aid email until Monday afternoon so I can include that new information. I am sorry for the delay, but it will be more accurate information if I wait a few more days.

[primusux]

Is there a general consensus on how long it takes once your file is "complete, not in review" before it goes into review?

Thanks for any insight.

About a month.

Taw856, I think you have a little too much free time.

Thanks for such a quick reply. Do TLS members get that timeline moved up if we PM you our details? Kidding.....maybe

[Luis Gomez]

Dean Pless,

Are you allowed to annouce the new tuitions for '10-'11?

Thanks.

(Prays it did not increase much)

It looks like I may be able to have some more official news on tuition levels by Monday. I am going to hold off on the financial aid email until Monday afternoon so I can include that new information. I am sorry for the delay, but it will be more accurate information if I wait a few more days.

Oh god! if tuition increases I will be screwed badly.

[FunkyJD]

Don't know if this has been mentioned before, but does Illinois offer need-based awards in addition to merit scholarships? Or is their aid all merit cash and loans?

[dudester]

Don't know if this has been mentioned before, but does Illinois offer need-based awards in addition to merit scholarships? Or is their aid all merit cash and loans?

Dean Pless,

How typical is it for a student to get a need based scholarship in the Financial Aid Package even if the student was already offered a merit based scholarship covering partial tuition costs.
Thanks!

No. We offer scholarships at the time of admission. The remainder of the budget is covered through Federal loans.

[FunkyJD]

^^ Cool, thanks.

[bananasinpajamas]

Lolz

[itsmytime10]

Dean Pless,

Do you still plan on sending out the financial information today?

Thanks

[bananasinpajamas]

Dean Pless,

Do you still plan on sending out the financial information today?

Thanks

+1

[webbylu87]

Dean Pless,

Do you still plan on sending out the financial information today?

Thanks

+1

Just a guess but the unusual lack of Pless presence today seems to be a solid indication that the answer to your question is a "yes." Here's to the midwestern work ethic. Guess we'll see for sure within the next couple hours.

[bananasinpajamas]

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[cr073137]

it's silent here.

I invite everyone that is going to the ASD in april to go here:
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 8&t=111820

[bananasinpajamas]

[Pless]

Sorry, no email today. The meeting that will allow me to confirm tuition was postponed until Tuesday afternoon. I hope to send out that email tomorrow afternoon/evening.