Northwestern Class of 2016 Forum

[hmlee]

Your wildcard looks just like a UG wildcard. It doesn't say anything law school-specific on it, just "student." But if they're scanning cards, they'd be able to tell (if that's something they're checking for), since the cards have different permissions. I don't think a UG card can get into the law library, for instance.

For what it's worth, they do scan wildcards at football and basketball games. Then, if you come up as a grad student, they ask you for your ticket.

[Cobretti]

No love from latham for my cracker ass

[feralinfant]

No love from latham for my cracker ass

same. almost a relief in a way. i was going to feel compelled to go if i'd gotten the opportunity, but I'm sort of glad i have those days free now.

[franklyscarlet]

No love from latham for my cracker ass

same. almost a relief in a way. i was going to feel compelled to go if i'd gotten the opportunity, but I'm sort of glad i have those days free now.

TITCR. Enjoy your summer, go out as much as possible, go to the park, etc. Law school will start soon enough.

[Magnalum]

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[Cobretti]

Checking in, so glad it's finally over! No more wait lists or scholarship negotiations. Excited to meet everyone this fall!

Grats, and welcome

No love from latham for my cracker ass

same. almost a relief in a way. i was going to feel compelled to go if i'd gotten the opportunity, but I'm sort of glad i have those days free now.

TITCR. Enjoy your summer, go out as much as possible, go to the park, etc. Law school will start soon enough.

On the one hand it is kind of nice. My dog is always a nervous wreck for the first couple weeks when we move, so not leaving him alone for long periods of time the first week is probably a plus. Free supplements would have been nice though.

[pammie0415]

Anyone managed to tour McClurg Court, Onterie Center or Lake Shore Plaza yet? If you have, what do you think of the 3 places? And do you think it's worth the high rent?

Thanks in advance!

[simplycatalina]

Before I commit to my apartment, just wanted to check with you guys. $2215/month for a 2br/2bath right next to the campus (<5 min walk) is a really good deal, right? It's everything we were looking for and I thought the price was good.

[Kikero]

Before I commit to my apartment, just wanted to check with you guys. $2215/month for a 2br/2bath right next to the campus (<5 min walk) is a really good deal, right? It's everything we were looking for and I thought the price was good.

Yes, that is a good deal. It's not like an "OMG that's so cheap, what's wrong with this place???" deal, but it is very good.

[hmlee]

Before I commit to my apartment, just wanted to check with you guys. $2215/month for a 2br/2bath right next to the campus (<5 min walk) is a really good deal, right? It's everything we were looking for and I thought the price was good.

If you were getting a 1br I'd say you were getting fleeced, but for a 2br that's a good deal. 2br places aren't the easiest to find in the city since they tend to go pretty fast.

For those of you still looking for apartments, by the way, I'd suggest you all check out a website called PadMapper.

http://www.padmapper.com

It's a nice way to look for apartments around the city across multiple websites at once. Also, I get the lure of Streeterville, but you could do so much better in terms of neighborhood character. You will end up hating Streeterville after your 1L year.

[MDeeGee]

Hi - just wondering if anyone's heard from financial aid yet? The last email I got in March said that an email with instructions would follow in June. Guess I'm getting nervous now that it's the 19th already and haven't heard anything...

[Cobretti]

Hi - just wondering if anyone's heard from financial aid yet? The last email I got in March said that an email with instructions would follow in June. Guess I'm getting nervous now that it's the 19th already and haven't heard anything...

Nothing yet, last year they sent out loan info last week too so I'm not sure what's up.

[dstars823]

Hi - just wondering if anyone's heard from financial aid yet? The last email I got in March said that an email with instructions would follow in June. Guess I'm getting nervous now that it's the 19th already and haven't heard anything...

Nothing yet, last year they sent out loan info last week too so I'm not sure what's up.

yeah i have gotten nothing either, might call at the end of the week if still nothing

[cookiejar1]

Hi - just wondering if anyone's heard from financial aid yet? The last email I got in March said that an email with instructions would follow in June. Guess I'm getting nervous now that it's the 19th already and haven't heard anything...

Nothing yet, last year they sent out loan info last week too so I'm not sure what's up.

yeah i have gotten nothing either, might call at the end of the week if still nothing

If you do call them, let us know what they say!

[Micdiddy]

I called them Friday and they said I should get the final notice today
So yeah...

[CalAlumni]

Hi - just wondering if anyone's heard from financial aid yet? The last email I got in March said that an email with instructions would follow in June. Guess I'm getting nervous now that it's the 19th already and haven't heard anything...

Nothing yet, last year they sent out loan info last week too so I'm not sure what's up.

yeah i have gotten nothing either, might call at the end of the week if still nothing

If you do call them, let us know what they say!

Yeah, good idea...let us know what happens.

Eagerly waiting.

[rinkrat19]

They just disbursed our summer loans yesterday, so maybe they're behind.

[sidgey]

Before I commit to my apartment, just wanted to check with you guys. $2215/month for a 2br/2bath right next to the campus (<5 min walk) is a really good deal, right? It's everything we were looking for and I thought the price was good.

zoo be zoo be zoooo!

I paid $400/month through law school at NU but lived on the UG campus n took the free shuttle. I'm a bit of a penny pincher though. I tried living near campus for a $1000 1 BR for a semester but found I liked the extra $600/mo and moved back to Evanston. Streeterville = dead.

[Flips88]

Anyone managed to tour McClurg Court, Onterie Center or Lake Shore Plaza yet? If you have, what do you think of the 3 places? And do you think it's worth the high rent?

Thanks in advance!

Dont' do Lake Shore Plaza. I've lived here for a year (lease ends in two weeks and I'm leaving) and it's a pretty mediocre building. Walls are thin so if you have loud neighbors to the sides or above you (I was blessed with both) then you can hear everything. The elevators are always in disrepair so that it takes like 5+ mins just to get from your floor out the door. You'll be on rides down where it stops 7 or 8 times. The other amenities aren't great either. The only good thing i can say about the place is the doormen are all nice.

[bananasplit19]

Before I commit to my apartment, just wanted to check with you guys. $2215/month for a 2br/2bath right next to the campus (<5 min walk) is a really good deal, right? It's everything we were looking for and I thought the price was good.

zoo be zoo be zoooo!

I paid $400/month through law school at NU but lived on the UG campus n took the free shuttle. I'm a bit of a penny pincher though. I tried living near campus for a $1000 1 BR for a semester but found I liked the extra $600/mo and moved back to Evanston. Streeterville = dead.

Is this a viable option??

[rinkrat19]

Before I commit to my apartment, just wanted to check with you guys. $2215/month for a 2br/2bath right next to the campus (<5 min walk) is a really good deal, right? It's everything we were looking for and I thought the price was good.

zoo be zoo be zoooo!

I paid $400/month through law school at NU but lived on the UG campus n took the free shuttle. I'm a bit of a penny pincher though. I tried living near campus for a $1000 1 BR for a semester but found I liked the extra $600/mo and moved back to Evanston. Streeterville = dead.

Is this a viable option??

I wouldn't do it. The shuttle doesn't run on weekends or after like 9pm.

[pammie0415]

Dont' do Lake Shore Plaza. I've lived here for a year (lease ends in two weeks and I'm leaving) and it's a pretty mediocre building. Walls are thin so if you have loud neighbors to the sides or above you (I was blessed with both) then you can hear everything. The elevators are always in disrepair so that it takes like 5+ mins just to get from your floor out the door. You'll be on rides down where it stops 7 or 8 times. The other amenities aren't great either. The only good thing i can say about the place is the doormen are all nice.

Thanks! I'll look into other places then. If anyone knows anything about McClurg or Onterie, I'd love to know what you think about these 2 places.

Thanks!

[dstars823]

called the financial aid office in chicago about 10 minutes ago official info should be coming out around the 2nd week of july due to all of their wait list movement

[CalAlumni]

called the financial aid office in chicago about 10 minutes ago official info should be coming out around the 2nd week of july due to all of their wait list movement

Thanks a lot for the update! Much appreciated!

[crumpetsandtea]

Dont' do Lake Shore Plaza. I've lived here for a year (lease ends in two weeks and I'm leaving) and it's a pretty mediocre building. Walls are thin so if you have loud neighbors to the sides or above you (I was blessed with both) then you can hear everything. The elevators are always in disrepair so that it takes like 5+ mins just to get from your floor out the door. You'll be on rides down where it stops 7 or 8 times. The other amenities aren't great either. The only good thing i can say about the place is the doormen are all nice.

Thanks! I'll look into other places then. If anyone knows anything about McClurg or Onterie, I'd love to know what you think about these 2 places.

Thanks!

I live in Onterie - it's a pretty decent place. The front desk is always open and they are really really nice (most of them will get to know you and remember you/your name/your apt). It is cheaper than McClurg but has fewer amenities (McClurg has tennis courts, for example). One other benefit we have over NU is that we can pick up our packages 24/7, whereas their packages office closes over the weekend or something. I like McClurg's room layouts better though, our kitchens are TINY.

We have a gym that is now free to residents and closed to the public, so it's always empty. HOWEVER, there's no squat rack, only a smith machine, cardio machines, dumbbells, a curling bar, and some weight machines. The pool is 15Y long, which is tiny, but there's a little hot tub too.

The laundry room is huge and I've never had an issue finding a good spot. There's a big table where you can fold your clothes, too. It's on the same floor as the gym so if you want, you can G(T)L at the same time.

Cats are allowed but dogs aren't. The walls are pretty thin (I can hear my neighbor marathoning The Office at 2 AM and my other neighbor singing Beyonce after work). Location is great though, the closest out of all the complexes and right across the street from a Walgreens, Starbucks, 7/11, and grocery store. Pretty much 80% of the whole complex is Med/Law/Grad students from NU.