Cornell Law Class of 2019 Forum

[JuliusCaesar]

They don't do scholarship reconsideration until April 1st

Well that completely stinks. One of the schools I'm strongly considering has an April 1st initial deposit deadline...

[dmurd]

For those reverse splitters out there that have received merit scholarships already, would you mind PMing me what you got?

[kjm1992]

They don't do scholarship reconsideration until April 1st

Well that completely stinks. One of the schools I'm strongly considering has an April 1st initial deposit deadline...

I've heard that schools will extend that deadline if you just email them and ask.

[JuliusCaesar]

They don't do scholarship reconsideration until April 1st

Well that completely stinks. One of the schools I'm strongly considering has an April 1st initial deposit deadline...

I've heard that schools will extend that deadline if you just email them and ask.

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[xz01]

Got my scholarship today: not what I was hoping for but definitely what I expected considering the rise of applicants this cycle.

[Toodle-loo]

They don't do scholarship reconsideration until April 1st

Damn, what a sad thing to hear. I was really hyped about Cornell, but....

[HALT_REPTAR]

They don't do scholarship reconsideration until April 1st

Where did you see that? I'm not doubting it, I just hadn't heard that.

[HangingAround]

They don't do scholarship reconsideration until April 1st

Where did you see that? I'm not doubting it, I just hadn't heard that.

Emailed them my reconsideration request and they responded politely that you get one chance at it and they'll begin considering them April 1st.

[HALT_REPTAR]

They don't do scholarship reconsideration until April 1st

Where did you see that? I'm not doubting it, I just hadn't heard that.

Emailed them my reconsideration request and they responded politely that you get one chance at it and they'll begin considering them April 1st.

Cool, thanks!

[Bouvant]

In the past, Cornell had a brunch on Saturday of ASD. Does anyone know if there is anything on Saturday this year or is it just Friday?

[chrisharrison]

im sure this has been asked in the past, but how common is it to bring guests to ASD? or, for CEHS people, are you planning on bringing a guest to dinner?

[Lavitz]

im sure this has been asked in the past, but how common is it to bring guests to ASD? or, for CEHS people, are you planning on bringing a guest to dinner?

Depends on who the guest is and which events you bring them to. A S/O shouldn't be a problem for any event. And although I don't exactly encourage it, it's not "uncommon" for people to bring parents. Usually there's at least one family in each of my tour groups.

In the past, Cornell had a brunch on Saturday of ASD. Does anyone know if there is anything on Saturday this year or is it just Friday?

Doesn't seem like there will be one. But you won't be missing much if there isn't one.

[JohnDoe007]

im sure this has been asked in the past, but how common is it to bring guests to ASD? or, for CEHS people, are you planning on bringing a guest to dinner?

Depends on who the guest is and which events you bring them to. A S/O shouldn't be a problem for any event. And although I don't exactly encourage it, it's not "uncommon" for people to bring parents. Usually there's at least one family in each of my tour groups.

Why wouldn't you "encourage" it? I'm coming straight out of undergrad, so I understand I'm going to be one of the youngest people in my class and having my parents hanging around isn't exactly going to help me look any older, but they genuinely want to see the campus and look at potential housing options. Is there something I'm missing or is that your only reservation?

[Lavitz]

im sure this has been asked in the past, but how common is it to bring guests to ASD? or, for CEHS people, are you planning on bringing a guest to dinner?

Depends on who the guest is and which events you bring them to. A S/O shouldn't be a problem for any event. And although I don't exactly encourage it, it's not "uncommon" for people to bring parents. Usually there's at least one family in each of my tour groups.

Why wouldn't you "encourage" it? I'm coming straight out of undergrad, so I understand I'm going to be one of the youngest people in my class and having my parents hanging around isn't exactly going to help me look any older, but they genuinely want to see the campus and look at potential housing options. Is there something I'm missing or is that your only reservation?

There are some people who judge others for bringing their parents. You can see evidence of this in several threads on TLS. See, e.g., http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 8&t=205439 . However, it will probably only be a few people, and even they will likely forget who you are by the time you come back in August. I think it's fine if you do it for the reasons you listed, as long as they don't, like, do all the talking for you or something like that.

ETA: After re-reading that thread, I remember that bringing parents can prevent you from getting to know other prospective students if you feel compelled to hang out with your parents the whole time. And it was pretty awkward at Casino Night where everyone was drinking and then some people's parents were standing there judging us. Again, use your best judgment regarding which events are appropriate to bring your parents to.

[JohnDoe007]

im sure this has been asked in the past, but how common is it to bring guests to ASD? or, for CEHS people, are you planning on bringing a guest to dinner?

Depends on who the guest is and which events you bring them to. A S/O shouldn't be a problem for any event. And although I don't exactly encourage it, it's not "uncommon" for people to bring parents. Usually there's at least one family in each of my tour groups.

Why wouldn't you "encourage" it? I'm coming straight out of undergrad, so I understand I'm going to be one of the youngest people in my class and having my parents hanging around isn't exactly going to help me look any older, but they genuinely want to see the campus and look at potential housing options. Is there something I'm missing or is that your only reservation?

There are some people who judge others for bringing their parents. You can see evidence of this in several threads on TLS. See, e.g., http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 8&t=205439 . However, it will probably only be a few people, and even they will likely forget who you are by the time you come back in August. I think it's fine if you do it for the reasons you listed, as long as they don't, like, do all the talking for you or something like that.

ETA: After re-reading that thread, I remember that bringing parents can prevent you from getting to know other prospective students if you feel compelled to hang out with your parents the whole time. And it was pretty awkward at Casino Night where everyone was drinking and then some people's parents were standing there judging us. Again, use your best judgment regarding which events are appropriate to bring your parents to.

Wow, severely underestimated how seriously people take this topic. Definitely agree they shouldn't come to every event. Thanks for the advice.

[Budfox55]

im sure this has been asked in the past, but how common is it to bring guests to ASD? or, for CEHS people, are you planning on bringing a guest to dinner?

Depends on who the guest is and which events you bring them to. A S/O shouldn't be a problem for any event. And although I don't exactly encourage it, it's not "uncommon" for people to bring parents. Usually there's at least one family in each of my tour groups.

Why wouldn't you "encourage" it? I'm coming straight out of undergrad, so I understand I'm going to be one of the youngest people in my class and having my parents hanging around isn't exactly going to help me look any older, but they genuinely want to see the campus and look at potential housing options. Is there something I'm missing or is that your only reservation?

There are some people who judge others for bringing their parents. You can see evidence of this in several threads on TLS. See, e.g., http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 8&t=205439 . However, it will probably only be a few people, and even they will likely forget who you are by the time you come back in August. I think it's fine if you do it for the reasons you listed, as long as they don't, like, do all the talking for you or something like that.

ETA: After re-reading that thread, I remember that bringing parents can prevent you from getting to know other prospective students if you feel compelled to hang out with your parents the whole time. And it was pretty awkward at Casino Night where everyone was drinking and then some people's parents were standing there judging us. Again, use your best judgment regarding which events are appropriate to bring your parents to.

Wow, severely underestimated how seriously people take this topic. Definitely agree they shouldn't come to every event. Thanks for the advice.

I think it depends on the person. I was pretty independent throughout undergrad so I would have never brought my parents to something like this, but definitely could have seen some of my peers bring parents. So I think its more acceptable for K-JDs. Especially if they'll be paying. However as a 24 year old who would be funding himself old and after living in the real world for 2 years, I would think it would be really weird for someone in the same position as me to bring their parents.

[Bouvant]

im sure this has been asked in the past, but how common is it to bring guests to ASD? or, for CEHS people, are you planning on bringing a guest to dinner?

Depends on who the guest is and which events you bring them to. A S/O shouldn't be a problem for any event. And although I don't exactly encourage it, it's not "uncommon" for people to bring parents. Usually there's at least one family in each of my tour groups.

Why wouldn't you "encourage" it? I'm coming straight out of undergrad, so I understand I'm going to be one of the youngest people in my class and having my parents hanging around isn't exactly going to help me look any older, but they genuinely want to see the campus and look at potential housing options. Is there something I'm missing or is that your only reservation?

There are some people who judge others for bringing their parents. You can see evidence of this in several threads on TLS. See, e.g., http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 8&t=205439 . However, it will probably only be a few people, and even they will likely forget who you are by the time you come back in August. I think it's fine if you do it for the reasons you listed, as long as they don't, like, do all the talking for you or something like that.

ETA: After re-reading that thread, I remember that bringing parents can prevent you from getting to know other prospective students if you feel compelled to hang out with your parents the whole time. And it was pretty awkward at Casino Night where everyone was drinking and then some people's parents were standing there judging us. Again, use your best judgment regarding which events are appropriate to bring your parents to.

Wow, severely underestimated how seriously people take this topic. Definitely agree they shouldn't come to every event. Thanks for the advice.

I think it depends on the person. I was pretty independent throughout undergrad so I would have never brought my parents to something like this, but definitely could have seen some of my peers bring parents. So I think its more acceptable for K-JDs. Especially if they'll be paying. However as a 24 year old who would be funding himself old and after living in the real world for 2 years, I would think it would be really weird for someone in the same position as me to bring their

[HALT_REPTAR]

I got my "Big Red Book" this week and it's as nice as everyone said

[Califbess]

Checking in, plus going to the admitted student day. Is anyone who'll have a car interested in a carpool sort of arrangement? Not sure how necessary it will be, but it could make getting to the campus in the morning a bit easier.

Also, have to admit, I'm a bit bummed about that "moral obligation" line in the scholarship letter. I didn't think that was part of a "scholarship" . . .

[hopefuljumbo23]

Checking in, plus going to the admitted student day. Is anyone who'll have a car interested in a carpool sort of arrangement? Not sure how necessary it will be, but it could make getting to the campus in the morning a bit easier.

Also, have to admit, I'm a bit bummed about that "moral obligation" line in the scholarship letter. I didn't think that was part of a "scholarship" . . .

Where are you trying to carpool from?

[BillClinton Jr]

Headed to the April ASD. Magically found a flight into Ithaca but does anyone have recommendations for hotels? The one's closest to campus with shuttles to campus (and the on campus hotel) are books for the days of the event

[BillClinton Jr]

Also, has anyone heard back about their travel subsidy yet?

[NotoriousRBGJr.]

Headed to the April ASD. Magically found a flight into Ithaca but does anyone have recommendations for hotels? The one's closest to campus with shuttles to campus (and the on campus hotel) are books for the days of the event

I went with Airbnb

[SkaEnthusiast]

Checking in! So I submitted the scholarship form and indicated that I would like to be considered for both need and merit aid. I will be getting all of the tax forms and needaccess in tomorrow, but they have already offered me a scholarship package.

I guess my question is, is it possible that they could increase my aid after reviewing my need forms because presumably the current offer is merit only?

[Califbess]

Checking in, plus going to the admitted student day. Is anyone who'll have a car interested in a carpool sort of arrangement? Not sure how necessary it will be, but it could make getting to the campus in the morning a bit easier.

Also, have to admit, I'm a bit bummed about that "moral obligation" line in the scholarship letter. I didn't think that was part of a "scholarship" . . .

Where are you trying to carpool from?

A house on the 120 block of Columbia Street. Apparently there's a bus stop nearby, but it would be good to hear from anyone who's been to Ithaca before whether that would be a reliable way to get to campus.
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The hotels were so overpriced I went with an Airbnb too. And it took about two weeks for me to hear back about the travel subsidy, but I submitted a request in January. They're probably way busier now.