Share Your Experiences, Read About Other Experiences. Please keep posts organized by school and expected year of graduation.
-
84Sunbird2000
- Posts: 756
- Joined: Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:39 pm
Post
by 84Sunbird2000 » Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:24 pm
jmhendri wrote:True, there is still time.
To me, W&M just didn't have the personality that W&L has. If you're taking the ranking that much to heart you're probably a tad on the superficil and dull side and I'd prefer not to have that sort buzzing around Macado's.
No, it was more the 0% PI placement at W&L, and the weakness of their PI program. I also really liked the personality of W&M, though I also liked W&L. Plus, I like the idea of taking more electives, even though I realize that the W&L 3L program is probably a good idea in some ways.
I don't give a crap about rating - the schools are 1 point apart, so tied for any sane and practical purpose. I do think that W&M's employment stats are a touch better over the last few years, though.
-
Harry Ballsogna
- Posts: 75
- Joined: Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:39 pm
Post
by Harry Ballsogna » Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:10 am
Jaggles wrote:Harry Ballsogna wrote:I really don't understand the point of a $750 non-refundable deposit. That is 2-3x more than most other schools.
You really don't? Seems pretty obvious they don't want you to tie up a spot unless you are quite serious about it.
No, I really *don't.*
Its April 15th... I know plenty of people (myself included) that haven't even heard back from all of our schools yet. I can be quite serious about attending the school without wanting to throw away $750.
-
GordonBombay
- Posts: 229
- Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:10 pm
Post
by GordonBombay » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:28 am
I understand not wanting to throw away money and everyone's situation is different, but if I was that torn between schools I would pay 750 to buy another month to decide. you're about to spend God knows how much in the next three years. Also, if you deposit and withdraw there was a story of one person getting a increase in schol to convince him to stay.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... =1&t=35196
I dont kow how true it is, if it was different then, whatever. Just thought I'd throw it out
-
itzbouttime
- Posts: 49
- Joined: Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:52 pm
Post
by itzbouttime » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:47 am
Harry Ballsogna wrote:Jaggles wrote:Harry Ballsogna wrote:I really don't understand the point of a $750 non-refundable deposit. That is 2-3x more than most other schools.
You really don't? Seems pretty obvious they don't want you to tie up a spot unless you are quite serious about it.
No, I really *don't.*
Its April 15th... I know plenty of people (myself included) that haven't even heard back from all of our schools yet. I can be quite serious about attending the school without wanting to throw away $750.
IMO - I don't think it would be considered "throwing away $750" when you would be doing it to save a seat and give yourself time before making the final decision. I do think the deposit is relatively high (given it could be worse - American is $900) partially because they want to make sure you're serious, but, also because there is only what 130 - 138 seats available. They don't have that many seats and if they lower the seat deposit then more people would put it down and possible back out last minute. Having the deposit that high makes you think twice about dropping it down – which hopefully means you're serious about attending.
-
GordonBombay
- Posts: 229
- Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:10 pm
Post
by GordonBombay » Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:33 pm
So obviously when picking a school the total cost of attendance was a huge factor. It seemed to me that, particularly for a school where COL is so low, they seem to estimate a higher COA other than tuition than some other schools, particularly in more expensive urban areas.
does 20k sound a little high to anyone else? Particularly the 16k that doesn't include books or loan fees? Anyone have an explanation? Maybe they just want to play it safe so that no one gets shorted on loans?
Here's the breakdown I'm referring to:
http://law.wlu.edu/admissions/page.asp? ... penpanel=1
I suppose it depends on your living situation as well, but I'm hoping I can keep it under that
Want to continue reading?
Register now to search topics and post comments!
Absolutely FREE!
Already a member? Login
-
statuscheckerssuck
- Posts: 289
- Joined: Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:25 pm
Post
by statuscheckerssuck » Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:40 pm
GordonBombay wrote:So obviously when picking a school the total cost of attendance was a huge factor. It seemed to me that, particularly for a school where COL is so low, they seem to estimate a higher COA other than tuition than some other schools, particularly in more expensive urban areas.
does 20k sound a little high to anyone else? Particularly the 16k that doesn't include books or loan fees? Anyone have an explanation? Maybe they just want to play it safe so that no one gets shorted on loans?
Here's the breakdown I'm referring to:
http://law.wlu.edu/admissions/page.asp? ... penpanel=1
I suppose it depends on your living situation as well, but I'm hoping I can keep it under that
I think most schools tend to overestimate. I remember seeing on other threads that when asked about it they will tell you it is so you can get more loans.
-
GordonBombay
- Posts: 229
- Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:10 pm
Post
by GordonBombay » Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:43 pm
statuscheckerssuck wrote:GordonBombay wrote:So obviously when picking a school the total cost of attendance was a huge factor. It seemed to me that, particularly for a school where COL is so low, they seem to estimate a higher COA other than tuition than some other schools, particularly in more expensive urban areas.
does 20k sound a little high to anyone else? Particularly the 16k that doesn't include books or loan fees? Anyone have an explanation? Maybe they just want to play it safe so that no one gets shorted on loans?
Here's the breakdown I'm referring to:
http://law.wlu.edu/admissions/page.asp? ... penpanel=1
I suppose it depends on your living situation as well, but I'm hoping I can keep it under that
I think most schools tend to overestimate. I remember seeing on other threads that when asked about it they will tell you it is so you can get more loans.
Ya that's what I think too. I've seen estimates at 15k total in cities. I assume they put someone living alone at the top of the spectruma nd let you work from there
-
sailgclass
- Posts: 33
- Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:33 pm
Post
by sailgclass » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:00 pm
It's been my understanding that the COL estimate is always higher so you can get more loans. Some people might want to pay off a credit card, or budget in the 1L summer living expenses so that you don't have to worry about getting a paid internship (which sounds difficult to do). I think it's great personally to have the freedom to choose how much loan I need.
-
jmhendri
- Posts: 589
- Joined: Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:33 pm
Post
by jmhendri » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:12 pm
I'm not liking the fact that we don't get access to these loans until September. Moving fees and rent and all that junk are going to start racking up beginning in August at the latest...
Want to continue reading?
Register for access!
Did I mention it was FREE ?
Already a member? Login
-
GordonBombay
- Posts: 229
- Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:10 pm
Post
by GordonBombay » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:34 pm
I hear you about the extra if needed. I totally understand that. My original point was that when trying to estimate debt, going by the listed COA was really skewing W&L higher as it was an extra 5k a year. I don't plan on living in LEX in the summer and as of now I'm hoping to work in DC, so certainly there could be some extra there, among a million other possibilities.
From what I understand loan day is quite the celebration in Sept....
--ImageRemoved--
"We did it mikey! We're super rich again!!"
-
sailgclass
- Posts: 33
- Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:33 pm
Post
by sailgclass » Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:45 pm
GordonBombay wrote:I hear you about the extra if needed. I totally understand that. My original point was that when trying to estimate debt, going by the listed COA was really skewing W&L higher as it was an extra 5k a year. I don't plan on living in LEX in the summer and as of now I'm hoping to work in DC, so certainly there could be some extra there, among a million other possibilities.
From what I understand loan day is quite the celebration in Sept....
--ImageRemoved--
"We did it mikey! We're super rich again!!"
"You could say I'm buy-curious . . . ."
-
NancyBotwin
- Posts: 1084
- Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:43 pm
Post
by NancyBotwin » Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:27 am
Just withdrew, so hopefully one of you will get the spot and/or the 51k. Good luck to everyone still waiting!
-
SAE
- Posts: 649
- Joined: Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:47 pm
Post
by SAE » Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:57 pm
NancyBotwin wrote:Just withdrew, so hopefully one of you will get the spot and/or the 51k. Good luck to everyone still waiting!
Didn't the deadline pass 2 days ago?
Register now!
Resources to assist law school applicants, students & graduates.
It's still FREE!
Already a member? Login
-
NancyBotwin
- Posts: 1084
- Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:43 pm
Post
by NancyBotwin » Sat Apr 17, 2010 2:33 pm
SAE wrote:NancyBotwin wrote:Just withdrew, so hopefully one of you will get the spot and/or the 51k. Good luck to everyone still waiting!
Didn't the deadline pass 2 days ago?
Haha, did it? Lots going on lately, so lost track. Oh well, haha.
-
lawlife2010
- Posts: 83
- Joined: Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:08 pm
Post
by lawlife2010 » Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:52 am
Did anyone go to the waitlisted student day on the 9th? If so, how was it?
Has anyone been admitted off the waitlist yet?
-
SpaceDawg
- Posts: 214
- Joined: Wed May 27, 2009 9:59 am
Post
by SpaceDawg » Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:26 am
Harry Ballsogna wrote:Jaggles wrote:Harry Ballsogna wrote:I really don't understand the point of a $750 non-refundable deposit. That is 2-3x more than most other schools.
You really don't? Seems pretty obvious they don't want you to tie up a spot unless you are quite serious about it.
No, I really *don't.*
Its April 15th... I know plenty of people (myself included) that haven't even heard back from all of our schools yet. I can be quite serious about attending the school without wanting to throw away $750.
It could partially be because the class size is so small.
-
dp73816
- Posts: 253
- Joined: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:54 pm
Post
by dp73816 » Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:33 pm
Just talked to the admissions office...they literally forgot about me. They thought they were done, and they had already moved on to the WL. What the hell?
Get unlimited access to all forums and topics
Register now!
I'm pretty sure I told you it's FREE...
Already a member? Login
-
SAE
- Posts: 649
- Joined: Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:47 pm
Post
by SAE » Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:36 pm
dp73816 wrote:Just talked to the admissions office...they literally forgot about me. They thought they were done, and they had already moved on to the WL. What the hell?
.... aaaand I'm pretty sure now the adcoms know who you are. You should continue expressing your disgust with them using more expletives.
Last edited by
SAE on Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.
-
dp73816
- Posts: 253
- Joined: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:54 pm
Post
by dp73816 » Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:38 pm
SAE wrote:dp73816 wrote:Just talked to the admissions office...they literally forgot about me. They thought they were done, and they had already moved on to the WL. What the hell?
.... aaaand I'm pretty sure now they know who you are. You should continue expressing your disgust with them using more expletives.
I'm actually not disgusted; I'm glad I called so the situation is rectified asap. It was just a really unusual situation - I have never heard of anything like that happening. And since when is "hell" an expletive? This is not 1955.
-
skamike
- Posts: 75
- Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:16 pm
Post
by skamike » Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:31 pm
dp73816 wrote:Just talked to the admissions office...they literally forgot about me. They thought they were done, and they had already moved on to the WL. What the hell?
That blows, man. You always worry about situations like this, and you tell yourself that you are just being paranoid, but when it actually happens.....
-
pugalicious
- Posts: 190
- Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:52 pm
Post
by pugalicious » Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:45 pm
dp73816 wrote:Just talked to the admissions office...they literally forgot about me. They thought they were done, and they had already moved on to the WL. What the hell?
By "moved on to the waitlist" does that mean they're calling people off the waitlist??
Communicate now with those who not only know what a legal education is, but can offer you worthy advice and commentary as you complete the three most educational, yet challenging years of your law related post graduate life.
Register now, it's still FREE!
-
dp73816
- Posts: 253
- Joined: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:54 pm
Post
by dp73816 » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:14 pm
pugalicious wrote:dp73816 wrote:Just talked to the admissions office...they literally forgot about me. They thought they were done, and they had already moved on to the WL. What the hell?
By "moved on to the waitlist" does that mean they're calling people off the waitlist??
Dont know...they said it in passing as they tried to explain the situation.
-
Doodsmack
- Posts: 114
- Joined: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:39 am
Post
by Doodsmack » Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:36 am
So I'm curious what people are doing as far as housing if they are holding off on some waitlists? I suppose this would be a general question for any school. Assuming it's possible you could get off a WL even a week before classes start, you obviously wouldn't want to sign a lease yet. Of course, if the schools you're WLed at tell you you're not going to get in at some point, that's a different story.
-
quadsixm
- Posts: 390
- Joined: Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:52 pm
Post
by quadsixm » Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:33 pm
Housing in Lexington is plentiful. Also, the housing site says that student housing is available sometimes even into August. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Doodsmack wrote:So I'm curious what people are doing as far as housing if they are holding off on some waitlists? I suppose this would be a general question for any school. Assuming it's possible you could get off a WL even a week before classes start, you obviously wouldn't want to sign a lease yet. Of course, if the schools you're WLed at tell you you're not going to get in at some point, that's a different story.
-
alighieri
- Posts: 32
- Joined: Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:04 pm
Post
by alighieri » Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:58 pm
quadsixm wrote:Housing in Lexington is plentiful. Also, the housing site says that student housing is available sometimes even into August. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Doodsmack wrote:So I'm curious what people are doing as far as housing if they are holding off on some waitlists? I suppose this would be a general question for any school. Assuming it's possible you could get off a WL even a week before classes start, you obviously wouldn't want to sign a lease yet. Of course, if the schools you're WLed at tell you you're not going to get in at some point, that's a different story.
But for those of us who don't get off of the waitlist, not all schools have plentiful housing. My backup school's housing options are depleting fast. Anyone who gets off the waitlist...please speak up!
Seriously? What are you waiting for?
Now there's a charge.
Just kidding ... it's still FREE!
Already a member? Login