The University of Chicago Law School Class of 2018 Forum

[kraith]

Question for y'all regarding scholarship negotiation (brand new at it). I got a ~1/3 tuition offer (I'm 50th-lsat/gpa-75th). I'm trying to figure out if its possible to negotiate up to full ride. I have full ride offer at Cornell, but that's my only main aid offer. I'm in at Yale, whos need-aid is less than my Chicago offer, but I have a feeling that won't be too helpful in negotiation?

If I can't up the offer to full ride, I'll probably just withdraw, but I have no clue if negotiation could get me to full ride. PM for more specifics. Thanks in advance

[Auxilio]

Question for y'all regarding scholarship negotiation (brand new at it). I got a ~1/3 tuition offer (I'm 50th-lsat/gpa-75th). I'm trying to figure out if its possible to negotiate up to full ride. I have full ride offer at Cornell, but that's my only main aid offer. I'm in at Yale, whos need-aid is less than my Chicago offer, but I have a feeling that won't be too helpful in negotiation?

If I can't up the offer to full ride, I'll probably just withdraw, but I have no clue if negotiation could get me to full ride. PM for more specifics. Thanks in advance

I doubt you could get a full ride through negotiating (I think they only give them through Rubys and your 50th lsat seems to limit that possibility, in addition to the fact that they didn't offer you anything close, I am not even sure you could get a Ruby through negotiating ever). You might have a chance of getting up to something approaching 100k, but I doubt it would get much higher than that.

[LoganCouture]

Question for y'all regarding scholarship negotiation (brand new at it). I got a ~1/3 tuition offer (I'm 50th-lsat/gpa-75th). I'm trying to figure out if its possible to negotiate up to full ride. I have full ride offer at Cornell, but that's my only main aid offer. I'm in at Yale, whos need-aid is less than my Chicago offer, but I have a feeling that won't be too helpful in negotiation?

If I can't up the offer to full ride, I'll probably just withdraw, but I have no clue if negotiation could get me to full ride. PM for more specifics. Thanks in advance

I doubt you could get a full ride through negotiating (I think they only give them through Rubys and your 50th lsat seems to limit that possibility, in addition to the fact that they didn't offer you anything close, I am not even sure you could get a Ruby through negotiating ever). You might have a chance of getting up to something approaching 100k, but I doubt it would get much higher than that.

Jumping off from this, I wonder how Ruby alternates are chosen...Do you think they have a list ready to go on April 14 of people they want to distribute the second round of awards to? Or would negotiating around that time put you in their mind as a possible candidate (assuming good numbers/softs)?

[Moltenmama]

While we're on the topic of stress and eating...what do Chicagoans do without See's Candy?! I'm very worried. Any chocoholics willing to share their dealer?

I'm confused. We have See's here. I am not big on chocolate so I don't eat it, but you can certainly find it at Macy's on Michigan and I think at the State St. location as well.

I would hope that Chicago/any self-respecting large city has better chocolate to offer than See's Candy anyway...

Don't be a snob. See's is just fine for me. The State Street location just sells the shipped-in candy. It won't have some of the candies that actual shops have.
But it'll do, I guess.
Thanks, Antiworldly! I will check out your recommendation asap!

[dm1919]

"Men lie. Women lie. Numbers don't." - Jay Z

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIwxIobtab4

http://taxprof.typepad.com/files/adams- ... ummary.pdf

Hope to see all you admitted students next year at UChicago.

[03282016]

[slurpy]

Just RSVPed for ASW. Looking forward to meeting some of you there!

[middlebear]

Georgetown's catching up again. Ruh roh.

lol but it is weirdly satisfying to scroll down the list of threads and see no one else is even close to our page count.

[03282016]

[middlebear]

Georgetown's catching up again. Ruh roh.

lol but it is weirdly satisfying to scroll down the list of threads and see no one else is even close to our page count.

I noticed this. We need to return fire - we were on a hot streak for a while.

I kind of want to throw a new poll up but also some people are still waiting on their decisions, and negotiating is happening. Maybe just wait until after ASW and run it again?

Yeah, I think we could put a new one up for now since we've lost that first excitement of schollys. Per usual, though, I have no creative ideas on content.

[03282016]

[PariSiamo]

Maybe which ASW event(s) we signed up for?

Edit: see Berk's

[jawsjawsjaws]

Asked for more $$. Let's see how this goes ^^

[paragonloop]

FYI scholarship review form says it's due by April 17 and they'll review them the week of April 20-24, with a decision by the April 30 deadline. You can list up to 3 awards and write a brief response why you are requesting a review of your scholarship award.

[middlebear]

FYI scholarship review form says it's due by April 17 and they'll review them the week of April 20-24, with a decision by the April 30 deadline. You can list up to 3 awards and write a brief response why you are requesting a review of your scholarship award.

I'm trying to be strategic on which 3 I send in. I have Cornell/Duke/Michigan offers right now (Cornell by far the largest, Duke slightly higher than Michigan) and am hoping to get Berk/Columbia offers soon. I'm thinking that if Columbia offers me at least equal to the Chi offer (who knows? NYU offered zilch) that would really need to be one of the three, along with Cornell, since it's number-wise the highest.

…anyone have thoughts on which schools' offers to negotiate with? Sorry that this is me just listing my own crap.

[Mal Reynolds]

Just send an email with any subsequent offers you receive. It's not like they won't consider new or increased offers.

[middlebear]

Just send an email with any subsequent offers you receive. It's not like they won't consider new or increased offers.

OK, good to hear from a voice of experience they don't mind us sending more than 3--thanks.

[Mal Reynolds]

I'm not speaking for admissions but it's what I would do. I would follow the form then send an email if anything changes or if there's more info you want to add.

[Mack.Hambleton]

Really hope Chicago gets back to me by my deadlines :0

[UofCforme]

Just send an email with any subsequent offers you receive. It's not like they won't consider new or increased offers.

OK, good to hear from a voice of experience they don't mind us sending more than 3--thanks.

I sent in more than three as well. I think they mainly say that they want it limited to three because they don't want people listing like 15 offers or whatever when 12 of them are from schools that they aren't going to realistically attend. Just trying to prevent unnecessary work on their end.

Also my personal experience with Columbia is that they are going to get back to you REALLY late with scholarship info. So, just be prepared for that.

[daedalus2309]

I think I'm out of the loop (hahahahahaha Chicago pun guyz) on the whole Regents/Shoreland conversation. From what I can tell so far, their rates aren't great. It looks like I can find a studio/one bedroom closer to the Law School for cheaper.

Is there a law school discount that makes Regents/Shoreland TCR? How much is it?

[Mal Reynolds]

I think I'm out of the loop (hahahahahaha Chicago pun guyz) on the whole Regents/Shoreland conversation. From what I can tell so far, their rates aren't great. It looks like I can find a studio/one bedroom closer to the Law School for cheaper.

Is there a law school discount that makes Regents/Shoreland TCR? How much is it?

TCR means different things for different people. You'll absolutely be able to find cheaper places close to the law school. But they'll probably be older, have more maintenance issues, and not have any extra amenities-like full time maintenance staff, gym, mail room, etc. If you don't want any of that stuff then bob's your uncle. I'm happy to pay for Regents since my utilities are all capped at a low rate and/or free, I have a maintenance staff available anytime, I have a really safe and secure high rise with a great view, everyone lives there first year and it's super easy to get downtown. It's just a trade off-I'm a fan of the convenience. I have friends at shoreland but I think it's WAY too expensive. It's at least a few hundred dollars more per month than regents. But other people would probably disagree with me.

At the same time Regents isn't the best deal for everyone. People have had pretty bad experiences there and I might just be an exception. I just have a gigantic studio that I love and some of the conveniences that come with regents are great for me. But you are absolutely paying a premium to live in Shoreland, Del Prado, Shoreland, or downtown.

[random number]

I think I'm out of the loop (hahahahahaha Chicago pun guyz) on the whole Regents/Shoreland conversation. From what I can tell so far, their rates aren't great. It looks like I can find a studio/one bedroom closer to the Law School for cheaper.

Is there a law school discount that makes Regents/Shoreland TCR? How much is it?

Regents has been good so far. As Mal said, there are cheaper housing options (both through the school and privately) throughout Hyde Park, but you're giving up the convenience of the location (it's right on several major bus routes, including the bus that goes to the school) and the ability to easily socialize with fellow 1Ls.

If you're looking for a similar location at a slightly lesser price, I know that a lot of people have been happy at the Algonquin (right across the street from Regents).

If you're coming to ASW, I'd suggest going on a housing tour if it is offered (it was last year). I'd also use that as an opportunity to ask if there is a grad student discount this year.

[middlebear]

I think I'm out of the loop (hahahahahaha Chicago pun guyz) on the whole Regents/Shoreland conversation. From what I can tell so far, their rates aren't great. It looks like I can find a studio/one bedroom closer to the Law School for cheaper.

Is there a law school discount that makes Regents/Shoreland TCR? How much is it?

TCR means different things for different people. You'll absolutely be able to find cheaper places close to the law school. But they'll probably be older, have more maintenance issues, and not have any extra amenities-like full time maintenance staff, gym, mail room, etc. If you don't want any of that stuff then bob's your uncle. I'm happy to pay for Regents since my utilities are all capped at a low rate and/or free, I have a maintenance staff available anytime, I have a really safe and secure high rise with a great view, everyone lives there first year and it's super easy to get downtown. It's just a trade off-I'm a fan of the convenience. I have friends at shoreland but I think it's WAY too expensive. It's at least a few hundred dollars more per month than regents. But other people would probably disagree with me.

At the same time Regents isn't the best deal for everyone. People have had pretty bad experiences there and I might just be an exception. I just have a gigantic studio that I love and some of the conveniences that come with regents are great for me. But you are absolutely paying a premium to live in Shoreland, Del Prado, Shoreland, or downtown.

So Mal, it sounds like you stayed at Regent's beyond 1L--do many people do that?

[Mal Reynolds]

Some do. Lots move to the south loop and other parts of downtown. I don't love the south loop so if I were to move downtown it would be to a place that would make the commute to the school a living nightmare. Plus I'm just lazy so Im fine with not moving from regents until I graduate.