Case Western 2010 Forum

[angioletto]

Silence continues. Congrats to those who got in. I hope I hear soon.

did you interview?

No. They haven't called me for one.

[spitfire935]

Thanks for trying to help, however I called their office and they said I was not granted a stipend. I am upset about this as I have bought my ticket, but it's not the end of the world.

[nateborland]

Officially in with 10K per year. 160/3.26

Here is my timeline for everyone else who may be wondering.

I went under review on 2/5
I got a call to set up a phone interview on 2/11
Had my phone interview with a 2L on 2/15
Accepted on 2/17 got my scholarship info an hour later.


To everyone else, I hope you all decide on attending Case. I will be there next year for sure.

Thanks for the details - puts my mind at ease a touch. Hopefully mine will go through as quickly as yours did - 159/3.29

[Panther7]

I had the same, very awkward conversation.

possibly a hold and a phone interview to help them make a decision the second time around?

got in today with 15k/year, 166/2.6

very excited, first acceptance, and with the money it might actually make it worth it. Anyone know the terms on the schollies?

[nateborland]

I had the same, very awkward conversation.

possibly a hold and a phone interview to help them make a decision the second time around?

got in today with 15k/year, 166/2.6

very excited, first acceptance, and with the money it might actually make it worth it. Anyone know the terms on the schollies?

How long after 'committee review' did you get called for an interview?

[Panther7]

I had the same, very awkward conversation.

possibly a hold and a phone interview to help them make a decision the second time around?

got in today with 15k/year, 166/2.6

very excited, first acceptance, and with the money it might actually make it worth it. Anyone know the terms on the schollies?

How long after 'committee review' did you get called for an interview?

i think i went committee review on 2/2? so about 2 weeks for me. I went complete 1/29.

[angioletto]

I had the same, very awkward conversation.

possibly a hold and a phone interview to help them make a decision the second time around?

got in today with 15k/year, 166/2.6

very excited, first acceptance, and with the money it might actually make it worth it. Anyone know the terms on the schollies?

How long after 'committee review' did you get called for an interview?

i think i went committee review on 2/2? so about 2 weeks for me. I went complete 1/29.

Congrats to you. Frustrating to me. I've been in review for about a month now. This makes me feel very self-conscious about my PS and my LORs.

[Panther7]

Congrats to you. Frustrating to me. I've been in review for about a month now. This makes me feel very self-conscious about my PS and my LORs.

Don't get too worried about it... i got a reject from what i thought was an autoadmit, two waitlists and 4 holds before i got an acceptance. Odds are there is nothing wrong with your app, schools at this point seem to be waiting to see who else applies. i've gotten passed over as well at most other schools that i would also consider "targets".

However, that does put case at the top of my list right now, seeing as i got a WL at my number 1.

[MBZags]

Congrats to you. Frustrating to me. I've been in review for about a month now. This makes me feel very self-conscious about my PS and my LORs.

You're not alone.

[alannak]

in with 15K! woohoo

[alannak]

I had the same, very awkward conversation.

possibly a hold and a phone interview to help them make a decision the second time around?

got in today with 15k/year, 166/2.6

very excited, first acceptance, and with the money it might actually make it worth it. Anyone know the terms on the schollies?

Congrats!!! I got 15K too-- it looks like you have to keep a 3.15 for full, or a 2.8 for 1/2 scholarship

[84Sunbird2000]

Moved to "Committee Reveiw" (yes, with the misspelling) today.

[roguey]

Moved to "Committee Reveiw" (yes, with the misspelling) today.

Me too... even the same misspelling. Do you think emailing them to correct the spelling error would make them think we are totally teh sm@art3st? Or would it just piss them off?

[DexMorgan3]

Went "Committee Review" on 2/16. Yes mine was spelled correctly (for whatever it's worth lol). Case is one of my top choices so I'm hoping for good news soon!!

[nateborland]

Just got the 'admissions newsletter' - the part of the subject line that I read was, 'Greetings from Case Law School and Welcome' - totally thought it was going to be some kind of email about my application. My heart skipped a beat for a minute... but, it's got some neat information about Black History Month.

[angioletto]

Just got the 'admissions newsletter' - the part of the subject line that I read was, 'Greetings from Case Law School and Welcome' - totally thought it was going to be some kind of email about my application. My heart skipped a beat for a minute... but, it's got some neat information about Black History Month.

Ditto. My jaw dropped for about a 1/2 second and then I realized it was not what I thought it was. Phooey. But glad I am still on their mailing list! There's still hope!

[spitfire935]

Case admissions called me today to confirm a meeting. I asked about the travel stipend, and they told me people above the median get the stipend. Now I know I am not in this category, and now am paying $285 for a flight that I thought would cost me $85... great.

[Panther7]

Case admissions called me today to confirm a meeting. I asked about the travel stipend, and they told me people above the median get the stipend. Now I know I am not in this category, and now am paying $285 for a flight that I thought would cost me $85... great.

Above LSAT median or GPA median? I would like to go visit the campus in case I end up taking my seat, however I'm not sure I can afford to travel there at this point.

[nick637]

So is it a 200 dollar stipend to visit?

[Panther7]

From the admitted students page (i'm above lsat median, below gpa median; this shows for me).

On the right hand side, it has a menu titled "Travel Stipend Offered"

Travel Stipends
Term: Fall 2010
Travel Stipend Award - $200.00
Congratulations on your Admission to Case Western Reserve University School of Law! We are pleased to be among your law school options and are anxious for you to visit. Picture yourself as a Case Western student by exploring the law school and getting a feel for the area. We know you’ll be impressed. To plan your visit, contact Ms. Shewonna Gray, Department Assistant, at 216/368-6584 or toll-free 800/756-0036.

We will reimburse you - up to $200.00 - for travel expenses when you visit Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Eligible expenses include transportation and lodging. If you are driving, we will reimburse $0.50 per mile. To receive your reimbursement, you must complete the following:

* Statement of Travel Expense: Name and address. Fill in the grid with your individual expenses. Click the green “Click to Update Totals” button – mileage is calculated and all numbers are added for you. You must attach all original itemized receipts matching the numbers you put in the grid!
* Sign the form in the lower, left corner – “Signature/Certification of Traveler”.
* W-9: Name, permanent address, Social Security Number and signature.
* ESSPR Form: Only the information on the left side and Requestor Signature

Once completed, please send to:
Case Western Reserve University
School of Law
11075 East Boulevard, Admissions Office
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Any questions regarding the reimbursement forms please contact Jody Grebenc at 216/368-5579.

We look forward to seeing you on campus soon. Safe travels!

Travel Stipends Checklist
Term: Fall 2010
In order to receive your Travel Stipend Award in a timely matter, please fill out the following:
Statement of Travel Expense
W-9 Form
Employee/Student/Study Participant Request (ESSPR) Form
Receipts
Make sure all documents are signed and return them to:

Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Admissions Office
11075 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

[Kat.Ander]

Accepted on 2-12 via email.
Scholarship offer of 15/k year was sent one hour after the acceptance email.

Is this typically how Case has sent notifications out, with scholarship awards sent sometime after the decision notification?

If so, how long has it took for others who have been admitted? Is 1 hour the norm?

I got my scholarship email two hours after my acceptance email. I want to visit in March but it overlaps with our Spring Break

[Kat.Ander]

Part of the scholarship award terms:

8. Your continued eligibility for this award is also contingent upon your participation in scholarship-related activities, i.e. receptions, phone-a-thons, writing letters to donors, prelaw advisors and prospective students, etc.

What does that mean???

[civey2]

To all those who will be attending Case:

I have created a facebook group for the class of 2013. Join at: [url]http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3 ... ref=ts/url]


Look forward to meeting all of you

[angioletto]

I'm in! I'm in!!!!

[MBZags]

I'm in! I'm in!!!!

Congrats!