Cornell Law School c/o 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[rfc180]

If I did not get a Charles Hughes invite with my admissions e-mail, does it mean I am not going to get one?

[gazorpazorp]

Any other "reserved" applicants out there who were asked to interview with Dean Ingram in Manhattan in early March? And if so, have you heard back with a confirmation of the date and time?

[ls2k16]

Any other "reserved" applicants out there who were asked to interview with Dean Ingram in Manhattan in early March? And if so, have you heard back with a confirmation of the date and time?

Nope. :/

[hopefuljumbo23]

Can I ask you guys that are interviewing with Dean Ingram when you were put on reserve?

[ls2k16]

Can I ask you guys that are interviewing with Dean Ingram when you were put on reserve?

Applied ED/Complete 1/5 -> Reserve 1/22. Didn't have the online interview.

[missie]

Can I ask you guys that are interviewing with Dean Ingram when you were put on reserve?

Applied 11/6, interviewed 12/11, reserved 2/4

[lurker816]

Can I ask you guys that are interviewing with Dean Ingram when you were put on reserve?

Applied mid-October, interviewed/reserved mid-December.

[Bouvant]

Where do you get the merit form from?

[InfinitelyStressed]

Where do you get the merit form from?

It should be on Cornell's website under financial aid! It's located at the bottom of the forms page under '2016-2017 Scholarship Application.'

[Bouvant]

Where do you get the merit form from?

It should be on Cornell's website under financial aid! It's located at the bottom of the forms page under '2016-2017 Scholarship Application.'

Thank you!

[hopefuljumbo23]

Removed

[kylethedog]

Submitted 10/28, interviewed 1/28, and switched back to ready for review today. Really hope today is the day. I want Cornell to love me!

[berek]

Just got a call from Dean Ingram - in! Submitted early Jan, interviewed 2/11. PM if you want stats.

[JuliusCaesar]

Submitted 10/28, interviewed 1/28, and switched back to ready for review today. Really hope today is the day. I want Cornell to love me!

Mine went ready for review today as well. First movement since interviewing First week of Feb.

[born2strum]

My application switched back to review this morning, and got the call from Dean Ingram a little bit ago! Hope the rest of you who have switched back hear soon.

[WhiteHouse]

"Congratulations on your admission to our law school. Based on our review of your financial aid application and other factors, we are pleased to inform you that you appear eligible for a $XXXXX Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and approximately $XXXXX in Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan funds. Unfortunately, we are not able to include a law school scholarship."

Just got this letter. LSAT=75, GPA < 25. I'm really surprised that I didn't get anything. I know that may sound entitled, but does that make sense based on my numbers?

[Nlawsing]

If you are accepted do they only notify you through a phone call or also through email. Meaning if I see an email from Cornell without receiving a phone call first can I assume it's a ding/wait list?
Applied 1/06 interviewed 2/15

[hopefuljumbo23]

"Congratulations on your admission to our law school. Based on our review of your financial aid application and other factors, we are pleased to inform you that you appear eligible for a $XXXXX Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and approximately $XXXXX in Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan funds. Unfortunately, we are not able to include a law school scholarship."

Just got this letter. LSAT=75, GPA < 25. I'm really surprised that I didn't get anything. I know that may sound entitled, but does that make sense based on my numbers?

Personally, I think it does. I would assume they award to people above both medians, or one at median and the other above.

[WhiteHouse]

"Congratulations on your admission to our law school. Based on our review of your financial aid application and other factors, we are pleased to inform you that you appear eligible for a $XXXXX Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and approximately $XXXXX in Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan funds. Unfortunately, we are not able to include a law school scholarship."

Just got this letter. LSAT=75, GPA < 25. I'm really surprised that I didn't get anything. I know that may sound entitled, but does that make sense based on my numbers?

Personally, I think it does. I would assume they award to people above both medians, or one at median and the other above.

Ok I probably just don't have a good gauge on scholarship apportionment. I'm glad I'm not a fluke case then

[hopefuljumbo23]

If you are accepted do they only notify you through a phone call or also through email. Meaning if I see an email from Cornell without receiving a phone call first can I assume it's a ding/wait list?
Applied 1/06 interviewed 2/15

From what I've read ITT, this seems right. That's what I've assumed anyway. Can anyone confirm or deny (e.g. they've been dinged/put on reserve without a call and only received an email, or someone who has received an acceptance email without a call)?

[hopefuljumbo23]

"Congratulations on your admission to our law school. Based on our review of your financial aid application and other factors, we are pleased to inform you that you appear eligible for a $XXXXX Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and approximately $XXXXX in Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan funds. Unfortunately, we are not able to include a law school scholarship."

Just got this letter. LSAT=75, GPA < 25. I'm really surprised that I didn't get anything. I know that may sound entitled, but does that make sense based on my numbers?

Personally, I think it does. I would assume they award to people above both medians, or one at median and the other above.

Ok I probably just don't have a good gauge on scholarship apportionment. I'm glad I'm not a fluke case then

By no means am I an expert, so please take what I say with a grain of salt! Just my thoughts/guesses. What do others think?

[skimmilk]

Just got a scholarship offer. I submitted my form/tax returns last week. I also updated the spreadsheet!

[Tycho]

Just got a scholarship offer. I submitted my form/tax returns last week. I also updated the spreadsheet!

+1. Submitted forms two weeks ago and also updated the sheet!

[WaitersIsland]

"Congratulations on your admission to our law school. Based on our review of your financial aid application and other factors, we are pleased to inform you that you appear eligible for a $XXXXX Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and approximately $XXXXX in Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan funds. Unfortunately, we are not able to include a law school scholarship."

Just got this letter. LSAT=75, GPA < 25. I'm really surprised that I didn't get anything. I know that may sound entitled, but does that make sense based on my numbers?

Personally, I think it does. I would assume they award to people above both medians, or one at median and the other above.

Ok I probably just don't have a good gauge on scholarship apportionment. I'm glad I'm not a fluke case then

Use MyLSN to get a feel for this. I don't know your exact numbers, but I plugged in a 168 LSAT and a 3.5 to 3.6 GPA range, and about half the admits received scholarships, but the average was only 40k total. With this year seemingly being a stronger year for applicants, no scholarship aid (unfortunately) for similar numbers does not seem egregious.

[hopefuljumbo23]

"Congratulations on your admission to our law school. Based on our review of your financial aid application and other factors, we are pleased to inform you that you appear eligible for a $XXXXX Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and approximately $XXXXX in Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan funds. Unfortunately, we are not able to include a law school scholarship."

Just got this letter. LSAT=75, GPA < 25. I'm really surprised that I didn't get anything. I know that may sound entitled, but does that make sense based on my numbers?

Personally, I think it does. I would assume they award to people above both medians, or one at median and the other above.

Ok I probably just don't have a good gauge on scholarship apportionment. I'm glad I'm not a fluke case then

Use MyLSN to get a feel for this. I don't know your exact numbers, but I plugged in a 168 LSAT and a 3.5 to 3.6 GPA range, and about half the admits received scholarships, but the average was only 40k total. With this year seemingly being a stronger year for applicants, no scholarship aid (unfortunately) for similar numbers does not seem egregious.

Have you thought about writing them back and asking for a little bit of money? Maybe ask for $50k?