Duke Law Class of 2020 Forum

[BansheeScream]

For those of you that submitted scholly negotiations, did you send the request to the person that sent you the scholly letter or just the generic financial aid email? I assume that we are supposed to send the email to the financial aid office but I wanted to be sure.

Financial aid email is fine. That will get you the fastest response. I would hurry up and send ASAP if you expect to get an updated offer by the deposit deadline.

[Blue664]

For those of you that submitted scholly negotiations, did you send the request to the person that sent you the scholly letter or just the generic financial aid email? I assume that we are supposed to send the email to the financial aid office but I wanted to be sure.

Financial aid email is fine. That will get you the fastest response. I would hurry up and send ASAP if you expect to get an updated offer by the deposit deadline.

Do they send a confirmation if you email that address, or do we just wait and hope.

[BansheeScream]

For those of you that submitted scholly negotiations, did you send the request to the person that sent you the scholly letter or just the generic financial aid email? I assume that we are supposed to send the email to the financial aid office but I wanted to be sure.

Financial aid email is fine. That will get you the fastest response. I would hurry up and send ASAP if you expect to get an updated offer by the deposit deadline.

Do they send a confirmation if you email that address, or do we just wait and hope.

They have a generic email (at least I assume it was generic) they send where they explain that you might have to wait until the scholarship committee reconvenes or something like that and explain that you need to submit offer letters. Good luck!

[rizzlebizness]

For those of you that submitted scholly negotiations, did you send the request to the person that sent you the scholly letter or just the generic financial aid email? I assume that we are supposed to send the email to the financial aid office but I wanted to be sure.

Financial aid email is fine. That will get you the fastest response. I would hurry up and send ASAP if you expect to get an updated offer by the deposit deadline.

Thanks! I'm likely going to attend Duke regardless of how the negotiation shakes out. This is really an attempt to see if I can get my offer increased. Maybe not the best strategy but unavoidable due to the compressed timelines.

[Keilz]

I got my deadline extended. I'm visiting later this month. Do you think it would be better to wait until after I visit to ask for scholarship reconsideration? I'm thinking I'll have many more reasons to discuss.

[Blue664]

I got my deadline extended. I'm visiting later this month. Do you think it would be better to wait until after I visit to ask for scholarship reconsideration? I'm thinking I'll have many more reasons to discuss.

There was a mention in the 2019 thread about them exceeding the scholarship budget at some point so it may be risky. Enjoy your visit though!

[Keilz]

I got my deadline extended. I'm visiting later this month. Do you think it would be better to wait until after I visit to ask for scholarship reconsideration? I'm thinking I'll have many more reasons to discuss.

There was a mention in the 2019 thread about them exceeding the scholarship budget at some point so it may be risky. Enjoy your visit though!

Oh, by when? I prob won't be able to get to it until Saturday. And thanks!

[thatblondegirl]

I sent my scholarship negotiation email in a few days ago and haven't gotten a response (not even the typical we received your email response). Is that normal?

[proteinshake]

I sent my scholarship negotiation email in a few days ago and haven't gotten a response (not even the typical we received your email response). Is that normal?

mine got denied 5 days after I sent it.

[chargers21]

I sent my scholarship negotiation email in a few days ago and haven't gotten a response (not even the typical we received your email response). Is that normal?

mine got denied 5 days after I sent it.

Oh shit. If that happens to me I'll probably end up elsewhere

[thatblondegirl]

I sent my scholarship negotiation email in a few days ago and haven't gotten a response (not even the typical we received your email response). Is that normal?

mine got denied 5 days after I sent it.

Oh shit. If that happens to me I'll probably end up elsewhere

I'm actually expecting a denial since I outperformed my numbers, but a few thousand more would make all of my worries go away

[proteinshake]

I sent my scholarship negotiation email in a few days ago and haven't gotten a response (not even the typical we received your email response). Is that normal?

mine got denied 5 days after I sent it.

Oh shit. If that happens to me I'll probably end up elsewhere

I'm actually expecting a denial since I outperformed my numbers, but a few thousand more would make all of my worries go away

My award is already pretty high so I wasn't expecting an increase tbh. and my competing offer wasnt really a peer.

[Blue664]

I got my deadline extended. I'm visiting later this month. Do you think it would be better to wait until after I visit to ask for scholarship reconsideration? I'm thinking I'll have many more reasons to discuss.

There was a mention in the 2019 thread about them exceeding the scholarship budget at some point so it may be risky. Enjoy your visit though!

Oh, by when? I prob won't be able to get to it until Saturday. And thanks!

The first mention in the 2019 thread about "running out of budget" was for people wondering about scholarships coming off the waitlist on May 20. So not in April probably, but apparently sometime between deposit day and May 20. Hope that helps!

[lilikoillama]

Anyone else afraid of being bored out of their mind for the next three years in Durham? I visited and it seemed like there was really not much to see, given I'm from a very big city...

I think one of the things that's keeping me from depositing (despite waiting for my scholly negotiation) is hesitation of life in Durham. Thoughts?
I did visit during the week so it might be different during a weekend. Anyone share my fear of boredom

[grades??]

Anyone else afraid of being bored out of their mind for the next three years in Durham? I visited and it seemed like there was really not much to see, given I'm from a very big city...

I think one of the things that's keeping me from depositing (despite waiting for my scholly negotiation) is hesitation of life in Durham. Thoughts?
I did visit during the week so it might be different during a weekend. Anyone share my fear of boredom

Sure Durham isn't NY, but it does have a lot. And if you want more of a city, you have Raleigh 20 minutes away. In fact, the amount of museums, parks, gardens, and other things to do within a 15 minute drive is actually amazing.

Plus, at least for the first year, you aren't going to have too much time to go out and do a ton of stuff anyways.

[proteinshake]

Anyone else afraid of being bored out of their mind for the next three years in Durham? I visited and it seemed like there was really not much to see, given I'm from a very big city...

I think one of the things that's keeping me from depositing (despite waiting for my scholly negotiation) is hesitation of life in Durham. Thoughts?
I did visit during the week so it might be different during a weekend. Anyone share my fear of boredom

Sure Durham isn't NY, but it does have a lot. And if you want more of a city, you have Raleigh 20 minutes away. In fact, the amount of museums, parks, gardens, and other things to do within a 15 minute drive is actually amazing.

Plus, at least for the first year, you aren't going to have too much time to go out and do a ton of stuff anyways.

the Triangle (the area consisting of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill) has plenty to do. I honestly think it's the perfect setting for a university student. also, being in a city like NYC is not gonna put me in the mood to get on the grind and study.

[lawandorder1234]

Anyone know how they notify you about an updated scholarship offer after negotiation? Is it snail mail like the original offer?

[NotAGolfer]

Anyone know how they notify you about an updated scholarship offer after negotiation? Is it snail mail like the original offer?

They send an email, but also follow up with an updated offer via mail.

[NotAGolfer]

Anyone know how they notify you about an updated scholarship offer after negotiation? Is it snail mail like the original offer?

They send an email, but also follow up with an updated offer via mail.

YMMV though. I had a scholarship deadline at another school, which may be why they emailed me mine.

[Harry Ass Truman]

Just paid my deposit! See y'all in Durham next year!

[proteinshake]

Just paid my deposit! See y'all in Durham next year!

paid mine yesterday and got the email for setting up
my email today!

[thatblondegirl]

They upped my scholly!!! I'll see y'all in Durham!

[chargers21]

They matched Michigan. 99.9% sure I'll be in Durham

[proteinshake]

They matched Michigan. 99.9% sure I'll be in Durham

OMG DUDE SO HAPPY FOR YA!

[proteinshake]

They upped my scholly!!! I'll see y'all in Durham!

also please go rep up in the destinations thread everyone! we've gotta become show everyone we're popular and cool.