Case Western 2010 Forum

[PhantaManta]

Uh oh. Looks like Case is about to gimme the boot.

This appeared on my mailings:
"Did not Respond to Message Phone/Email 01/27/2010"

whoops.

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[kk88]

I'm in with a $30,000/year scholarship. Case was my top choice anyway so I'm certainly going now.

I applied right at the start of the admission cycle (September, I think) but was not complete until 1/26 because of an LSAC mix up leading the school to think it needed to hold for a February LSAC score which I didn't know about until 1/25 (I took the test in February of last year). I received my admissions email on 1/27 (they were really quick once I was complete!) and scholarship email a few hours later.

[angioletto]

I'm in with a $30,000/year scholarship. Case was my top choice anyway so I'm certainly going now.

I applied right at the start of the admission cycle (September, I think) but was not complete until 1/26 because of an LSAC mix up leading the school to think it needed to hold for a February LSAC score which I didn't know about until 1/25 (I took the test in February of last year). I received my admissions email on 1/27 (they were really quick once I was complete!) and scholarship email a few hours later.

Congrats! Numbers?

[MBZags]

I'm in with a $30,000/year scholarship. Case was my top choice anyway so I'm certainly going now.

I applied right at the start of the admission cycle (September, I think) but was not complete until 1/26 because of an LSAC mix up leading the school to think it needed to hold for a February LSAC score which I didn't know about until 1/25 (I took the test in February of last year). I received my admissions email on 1/27 (they were really quick once I was complete!) and scholarship email a few hours later.

Congrats! Numbers?

+1. And are there any stipulations for keeping the scholarship?

[kk88]

I have to keep a 3.15 GPA to keep it, but I can get half if it falls lower.

LSAT was 165, GPA was 3.3. I think my key to the money was writing a "Why Case?" about medical law. It seems a lot of their scholarship money is set aside for law-medicine scholarships like mine.

It also says they are currently working on the admitted student's website, anyone get any info about deposit payments by mail yet?

[sarlis]

I have to keep a 3.15 GPA to keep it, but I can get half if it falls lower.

LSAT was 165, GPA was 3.3. I think my key to the money was writing a "Why Case?" about medical law. It seems a lot of their scholarship money is set aside for law-medicine scholarships like mine.

It also says they are currently working on the admitted student's website, anyone get any info about deposit payments by mail yet?

i got that email about the admitted student's website as well. but no packet in the mail or anything.

[MBZags]

Guys, they clearly have more important things to do, such as review my application...

[spitfire935]

I am currently trying to decide between CM and Case. I have acceptances to both, but I am unsure why case costs $25k more. I am not from Cleveland, so do law offices generally hire grads from one more-so than the other? What are each of their regional reputation? I have visited Case and I know CM is around the corner so I guess I will need another visit.

[84Sunbird2000]

I am currently trying to decide between CM and Case. I have acceptances to both, but I am unsure why case costs $25k more. I am not from Cleveland, so do law offices generally hire grads from one more-so than the other? What are each of their regional reputation? I have visited Case and I know CM is around the corner so I guess I will need another visit.

Well, Case is a much, much better school. Traditionally, Case is a Top 50-60 school and has good regional reach for the Northeast and Eastern Midwest. CM is a very regional school that doesn't compete that well with Case for a lot of jobs, though it has cheaper tuition.

[sarlis]

I am currently trying to decide between CM and Case. I have acceptances to both, but I am unsure why case costs $25k more. I am not from Cleveland, so do law offices generally hire grads from one more-so than the other? What are each of their regional reputation? I have visited Case and I know CM is around the corner so I guess I will need another visit.

Well, Case is a much, much better school. Traditionally, Case is a Top 50-60 school and has good regional reach for the Northeast and Eastern Midwest. CM is a very regional school that doesn't compete that well with Case for a lot of jobs, though it has cheaper tuition.

I am from cleveland, and cm is a great place to go to school if you want to practice in cleveland. they are very well respected in cleveland.

if you want to practice outside of cleveland, then absolutely pick Case.

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[civey2]

CM = Cleveland Marshal, which is the law school for Cleveland State

As far as Cleveland goes, I personally love the city. It has a bad rap, but I think anyone who is actually from there or is there often will tell you that it is a lot better than outsider views.

Case is in the middle of a lot of cultural attractions in the University Circle area, and if that is what you are looking for, you may want to check it out.

[caddyshack201]

For anyone who has already had a phone interview:

What did they ask you?

What types of questions should I expect?

I won't be able to take a visit until the first of March, and I am not from Ohio so I expect to have to do a phone interview. I want to nail it, because case is my first choice.

I would really like an answer to this question. I got the message and am going to call tomorrow. I really like Case and would like to know what kind of questions they ask so i can be prepared. Thanks for the help.

I had a phone interview with them last week. I hesitate to actually call it an interview because it did not seem like he had any questions prepared for me besides, "How would I rank Case in relation to other schools I have gotten in to?". I had to keep asking questions and for the most part I was not too impressed with the answers. Also, the initial call came 40 minutes late with no explanation. The call was from a professor and not someone on the admissions staff, however, I would have expected someone who was a little more enthusiastic and prepared. Based on this experience, I would advise you to have some questions ready to ask that would convey your interest in Case and keep a solid amount of time blocked off in case they call late.

I received an informal email this morning saying that I was accepted - nothing yet on scholarships.

[nick637]

quick question for anyone who can help.

I submitted my app 1/07 and my status still says EAPP Receipt. Is this abnormal? should i call?

[scionb4]

I haven't heard Jack since going complete. They sure take their sweet-ass time.

[angioletto]

quick question for anyone who can help.

I submitted my app 1/07 and my status still says EAPP Receipt. Is this abnormal? should i call?

Mine said EAPP receipt for 3-4 weeks.

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[07ggfa5]

quick question for anyone who can help.

I submitted my app 1/07 and my status still says EAPP Receipt. Is this abnormal? should i call?

Mine said EAPP receipt for 3-4 weeks.

I submitted on 1/8 and went committee review on 1/27. I was EAPP for a good two weeks at least I believe.

[geekrocker37]

I was put on "Hold", which an email later described as not being on a wait list, but I will not learn my decision until late April if I agree to stay on the list...

[Nat1018]

To those admitted, how long did you have to wait after your status checker changed to "decision rendered" did you get an email? Or should I be expecting a rejection letter in the mail?

[km23]

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[kk88]

I was just emailed the link to the admitted student's website but I can't log in. It said to use the the username/password from the status checker, but then it told me my user name didn't exist. Is anyone else having this problem?

[realworldescapee]

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[Nat1018]

Finally got the email.. and I'm IN!!