Michigan State c/o 2015 Forum

[Opie]

If I am being re-reviewed in february, then should I send a LOCI? (or perhaps a why MSU essay?)

Absolutely. If you haven't maxed LORs, that can be helpful too.

[tooswolle]

I got the "why MSU" request as well. I emailed it to admissions durring Thanksgiving weekend and then on 12/1 my status changed from "additional documents requested" to "app complete" but nothing since. I agree that I believe they made this request to strong candidates who do not appear to have ties to Michigan. My numbers are right on the 50% marks but I live in the south and made no reference to Mi in my personal statement. I was however born in Michigan and still have a lot of family there so I did talk about that rather extensively in my "why MSU" essay So now I suppose we just have to see if they YP us!

Yea I agree with you completely. I'm from the south west and move over there would be insane. I even acknowledged it. But I wrote about my goals and how a school like MSU can help me get there and how no debt can put me in a position. It would suck to get yp though. Btw I got the request on the 22nd submitted the 23rd and didn't get a complete since 11/29. Let's hope for some luck.

[cdelgado]

I got the "why MSU" request as well. I emailed it to admissions durring Thanksgiving weekend and then on 12/1 my status changed from "additional documents requested" to "app complete" but nothing since. I agree that I believe they made this request to strong candidates who do not appear to have ties to Michigan. My numbers are right on the 50% marks but I live in the south and made no reference to Mi in my personal statement. I was however born in Michigan and still have a lot of family there so I did talk about that rather extensively in my "why MSU" essay So now I suppose we just have to see if they YP us!

Yea I agree with you completely. I'm from the south west and move over there would be insane. I even acknowledged it. But I wrote about my goals and how a school like MSU can help me get there and how no debt can put me in a position. It would suck to get yp though. Btw I got the request on the 22nd submitted the 23rd and didn't get a complete since 11/29. Let's hope for some luck.

Mine went to complete as soon as I sent it in. Weird.

[kma423]

I was admitted with full scholarship...never got the Why MSU email.

Same here.

Same thing for me, haven't received the letter yet but status checker shows it. Do you know if status checker would have included Kings Scholar or not?

[neeko]

My status checker hadn't changed in about 6 weeks, so I emailed them today. She informed me that I was being held and would know by Feb 15th.

[Opie]

My status checker hadn't changed in about 6 weeks, so I emailed them today. She informed me that I was being held and would know by Feb 15th.

Aww.. That sucks. You'll be in at Iowa by then though and you can tell them to eat it.

[msuz]

Im hoping that why MSU request wasn't because they are thinking of yping me. This cycle I applied to reaches and targets as well as schools that give out good scholarships since I'm waging the pros and cons for both and MSU would be good on a full ride or close to one.

You could mention in you essay that you are debt averse and thought MSU would be very cost effective for you.

FWIW, I think MSU is a deal because it is rising so fast. You're paying for the current ranking, but you'll get a degree from a school with a higher one.

I think that most people on these boards will probably say that the bolded doesnt matter; its the whole "everything ranked 50-100 is the same" thing, unless you are talking about a particular region. They will also probably say that most MSU grads will be confined to Michigan, with a select few at the top of the class going other places, at least for the forseeable future (sprinkled in with the alarmist/apocalyptical "never go to law school crowd" that will say you should just get a job at target, law school is suicide). And I think that generally I agree. I think that most people who have a choice between UM sticker and MSU full-ride will go with UM, even if they are debt-averse.

[msuz]

I was admitted with full scholarship...never got the Why MSU email.

Same here.

Same thing for me, haven't received the letter yet but status checker shows it. Do you know if status checker would have included Kings Scholar or not?

I know of at least two people who had status checker say "Accepted with Scholarship" and got the 75%, and another who's said "Accepted with Full Scholarship" who got the normal 100%.

[ralph_pootawn]

got the why MSU email. probably just going to withdraw.

edit: main reason I applied is because they called me a few times and had sent me tons of mail talking about schollys.

[northerniowan]

I was admitted with full scholarship...never got the Why MSU email.

Same here.

Same thing for me, haven't received the letter yet but status checker shows it. Do you know if status checker would have included Kings Scholar or not?

I know of at least two people who had status checker say "Accepted with Scholarship" and got the 75%, and another who's said "Accepted with Full Scholarship" who got the normal 100%.

Mine said "Accepted with Scholarship" and got a 50% scholarship.

[eboston]

In with a 50% scholarship! Just received a phone call.

[neeko]

Status checker updated to re-review in February today.

[Jwb0711]

Phone call this morning, admitted with 50% scholarship. Supposedly 2.0 stipulation requirement.

[cdelgado]

Status checker updated to re-review in February today. How annoying.

Same. I plan on withdrawing.

I've been admitted to schools ranked much higher with better job outlooks, but MSU still has decent opportunities.

Congrats on those who are in with schollys!

[neeko]

Status checker updated to re-review in February today. How annoying.

Same. I plan on withdrawing.

I've been admitted to schools ranked much higher with better job outlooks, but MSU still has decent opportunities.

Congrats on those who are in with schollys!

Same here, I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Makes no sense.

[cdelgado]

Status checker updated to re-review in February today. How annoying.

Same. I plan on withdrawing.

I've been admitted to schools ranked much higher with better job outlooks, but MSU still has decent opportunities.

Congrats on those who are in with schollys!

Same here, I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Makes no sense.

No it does not. Very disappointing.

[cvargas84]

I was accepted yesterday with 50% scholly. I am curious, to those of you that are being held, what does it mean? Also, someone mentioned a 2.0 to keep scholly, I have not received my packet yet since they called me yesterday, and my status checker still shows as complete, and I've heard from other people that their requirement is 3.0?

[kmokeefe]

I was accepted yesterday with 50% scholly. I am curious, to those of you that are being held, what does it mean? Also, someone mentioned a 2.0 to keep scholly, I have not received my packet yet since they called me yesterday, and my status checker still shows as complete, and I've heard from other people that their requirement is 3.0?

I haven't received my packet yet either but I got a 75% scholly and they told me on the phone that I had to keep a minimum of a 3.0. I'd love if it was a 2.0 though.

[neeko]

I was accepted yesterday with 50% scholly. I am curious, to those of you that are being held, what does it mean? Also, someone mentioned a 2.0 to keep scholly, I have not received my packet yet since they called me yesterday, and my status checker still shows as complete, and I've heard from other people that their requirement is 3.0?

From what I can gather, it means wait until February for the app to be looked at. No idea why.

[accidentalhippy]

I was admitted with full scholarship...never got the Why MSU email.

Same here.

Me three. I'm in WA, but my PS addressed why I am interested in MSU.

I'm very pleased, particularly since I want to relocate to MI for the long haul.

[game6]

I was admitted with full scholarship...never got the Why MSU email.

Same here.

Me three. I'm in WA, but my PS addressed why I am interested in MSU.

I'm very pleased, particularly since I want to relocate to MI for the long haul.

I also briefly addressed by I am interested in MSU, guess that helped. That's something to keep in mind for any of you who haven't yet applied.

[accidentalhippy]

I found out by voicemail yesterday that I was admitted with full scholarship; my first admission thus far. I'm very excited and would love to start networking with other admits, particularly those who are also parents and making a career change.

[cvargas84]

I found out by voicemail yesterday that I was admitted with full scholarship; my first admission thus far. I'm very excited and would love to start networking with other admits, particularly those who are also parents and making a career change.

Also admitted yesterday! And also a non-trad, 27, married, two kids

[Opie]

I got the dreaded "why MSU" request. They pretty much called my bluff. I have no ties to Michigan and don't want to practice there or even go to school there. I like MSU a lot, but considering I'm already in at Iowa, I probably won't write the essay.

What is more beneficial to everyone else? Withdraw? Or just not write the essay and let them ding me thus improving their selectivity?

[tooswolle]

In yesterday with a 75% scholarship. Definitely feels good graduating with limited debt. Anyone know if they are willing to negotiate?