FSU c/o 2015 applicants Forum

[JK910]

Anybody else still waiting for scholarship paperwork/information?

[cutecarmel]

The scholarship application deadline is the end of the month, so for those who haven't received an offer to apply for a scholarship, its possible that you might not receive one.

Anybody else still waiting for scholarship paperwork/information?

[Dream Machine]

Anybody else still waiting for scholarship paperwork/information?

Is this need-based or merit-based?

[MichNole19]

I was E-mailed the Need-Based application but not the Merit-Based Scholarship form Is FSU still having their scholars weekend? Has anyone been invitied to it? I was hoping that since that was normally held in Feb that perhaps my invitation to ASD on the 24th was a sign of a Merit Scholarship form in the works. Wishful thinking...

[Dream Machine]

I was E-mailed the Need-Based application but not the Merit-Based Scholarship form Is FSU still having their scholars weekend? Has anyone been invitied to it? I was hoping that since that was normally held in Feb that perhaps my invitation to ASD on the 24th was a sign of a Merit Scholarship form in the works. Wishful thinking...

Yeah is there a distinction between the two applications? 3.81, 162 and also got the ASD invitation here so not too hopeful...

[MichNole19]

Yes, there is a difference it says on the application.

[cutecarmel]

I think the weekend of the 24th is for all admitted students.

[Dream Machine]

I think the weekend of the 24th is for all admitted students.

I got the invite to this a short time ago? Did you get invited to this as well as financial aid? If yes, what were your numbers?

[cutecarmel]

Financial aid? Do you mean the scholarship app? Yea, I received it. 161 3.9

I think the weekend of the 24th is for all admitted students.

I got the invite to this a short time ago? Did you get invited to this as well as financial aid? If yes, what were your numbers?

[Dream Machine]

Financial aid? Do you mean the scholarship app? Yea, I received it. 161 3.9

I think the weekend of the 24th is for all admitted students.

I got the invite to this a short time ago? Did you get invited to this as well as financial aid? If yes, what were your numbers?

This sort of begs the question of how they make scholarship decisions. A 161 is below FSU's median from last year, which was 162...

[cutecarmel]

Well if you didn't mean to come off as a jackass, you pretty much failed.
I have a double major, kickass LORs, and insane amount of work and service experience, I speak Spanish, my PS was tailored to FSU, and I applied early...its not always a number game.

Financial aid? Do you mean the scholarship app? Yea, I received it. 161 3.9

I think the weekend of the 24th is for all admitted students.

I got the invite to this a short time ago? Did you get invited to this as well as financial aid? If yes, what were your numbers?

I meant to type merit-based aid aka scholarships. I wonder why you received the merit-based app when others with similar, and at times better, numbers did not... Afterall, your LSAT is below last year's median. Hmmmm....

[vguerra]

[quote="cutecarmel"]Well if you didn't mean to come off as a jackass, you pretty much failed.
I have a double major, kickass LORs, and insane amount of work and service experience, I speak Spanish, my PS was tailored to FSU, and I applied early...its not always a number game.

Preachhhhhhhh!!! I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels that comment was way rude. See you at ASD

[FreeLolita]

Financial aid? Do you mean the scholarship app? Yea, I received it. 161 3.9

I think the weekend of the 24th is for all admitted students.

I got the invite to this a short time ago? Did you get invited to this as well as financial aid? If yes, what were your numbers?

This sort of begs the question of how they make scholarship decisions. A 161 is below FSU's median from last year, which was 162...

If you look in her profile, you will see that she is a URM, Dream Machine. It is going to be a long cycle if you do not come to terms with URM admissions.

[jdn06]

Greetings from an FSU College of Law Student Ambassador!

Some of you may have already received an e-mail from me congratulating you on your acceptance. I see there is a little confusion concerning Scholars Day. There is not a Scholars Day any more, we are having two admitted students days. Every admitted student is invited to both events 2/24 and 3/30 – whichever you can attend as it will be the same programming. So again no worries, there is not a Scholars Day and it doesn't indicate funding or lack thereof.

If you haven't already join our c/o 2015 Admitted Students Facebook page to stay updated!

Jay Neal
2012 Juris Doctor Candidate
Florida State University College of Law

[Prospect]

I pretty much wrote FSU off as my numbers don't quite match up, 158 3.73 but in sending the app I realized I had a hidden fee-waiver, is this indicative of anything or am I just being hopeful? I know some people who have had much higher LSAT scores who have attended the same undergrad as me and did not receive one. Again, this is not a humble brag by any means as I'm way below par in my LSAT and am aware, I'm just curious.

[noleknight16]

I pretty much wrote FSU off as my numbers don't quite match up, 158 3.73 but in sending the app I realized I had a hidden fee-waiver, is this indicative of anything or am I just being hopeful? I know some people who have had much higher LSAT scores who have attended the same undergrad as me and did not receive one. Again, this is not a humble brag by any means as I'm way below par in my LSAT and am aware, I'm just curious.

Those numbers sound like waitlist. I think it's worth a shot

[biguncled]

Wondering if any of y'all December takers have heard back yet? I sent my application in right after the scores were released on January 6th and it's still "Application Complete", not Under Review. My numbers are right around the 50th Percentile LSAT / GPA mark.

[kgd91589]

I applied in September and I went under review a few weeks ago. I was put on HOLD. Does this mean I don't have as good of a chance of getting in? When will I probably hear an official answer? FSU is my definitive #1 choice for law school. 160 LSAT, 3.14 GPA with 3 LORs. What kind of shot do I have of being accepted? I know posts like this are annoying, but I would appreciate any help I can get. Thank You.

[cutecarmel]

I don't think that fee waivers provide indications of admissions, but if you have $16 to spare, why not? It might take a while to hear back though

I pretty much wrote FSU off as my numbers don't quite match up, 158 3.73 but in sending the app I realized I had a hidden fee-waiver, is this indicative of anything or am I just being hopeful? I know some people who have had much higher LSAT scores who have attended the same undergrad as me and did not receive one. Again, this is not a humble brag by any means as I'm way below par in my LSAT and am aware, I'm just curious.

I think your chances are pretty decent, but I can't give you anything definate, of course. Hold is better than waitlist. I think for waitlists, they are basically waiting for better applicants to drop out, but for hold, you have a better chance for admissions. I don't think it would hurt to call/send an email asking if they want additional materials from you. If nothing else, it will at least show you are interested.

I applied in September and I went under review a few weeks ago. I was put on HOLD. Does this mean I don't have as good of a chance of getting in? When will I probably hear an official answer? FSU is my definitive #1 choice for law school. 160 LSAT, 3.14 GPA with 3 LORs. What kind of shot do I have of being accepted? I know posts like this are annoying, but I would appreciate any help I can get. Thank You.

[jaysgirl42671]

How long did it take everyone to get their accepted students packet? I can't believe that it would take this long to get it ...

[LawStudent89]

Officially my one month anniversary of going complete. Hoping to see some movement on my application status soon!

[Dream Machine]

How long did it take everyone to get their accepted students packet? I can't believe that it would take this long to get it ...

The packet arrived in my mail box exactly 10 days after the phone call. I remember because I wanted to make sure my acceptance was not a mistake on their part lol.

[texag1979]

I applied in September and I went under review a few weeks ago. I was put on HOLD. Does this mean I don't have as good of a chance of getting in? When will I probably hear an official answer? FSU is my definitive #1 choice for law school. 160 LSAT, 3.14 GPA with 3 LORs. What kind of shot do I have of being accepted? I know posts like this are annoying, but I would appreciate any help I can get. Thank You.

lawschoolnumbers.com should give you an idea if you aren't already on there. I hope everything works out for you.

[Johnlj56]

Status Checker changed to "Held" 3.02/160

It says that this is "not a waitlist" Still not very encouraging.

[texag1979]

Changed to HOLD today. Hmm. Is that like the waiting list for the waiting list?