Chicago Kent - Prospective Class of 2014 Forum

[ArghItsBlarg]

Not necessarily. It took an inordinately long time for my letter to reach me (well over a week), and I live in northern Illinois. They may just have a crappy mailroom/representative at the post office.

[dmgreen86]

Not necessarily. It took an inordinately long time for my letter to reach me (well over a week), and I live in northern Illinois. They may just have a crappy mailroom/representative at the post office.

Well they say they mailed mine 3 weeks ago. I'm beginning to think they don't love me anymore.

[towkthi]

Not necessarily. It took an inordinately long time for my letter to reach me (well over a week), and I live in northern Illinois. They may just have a crappy mailroom/representative at the post office.

Well they say they mailed mine 3 weeks ago. I'm beginning to think they don't love me anymore.

They said they mailed my acceptance packet 12/22 and I have still not received it

[dmgreen86]

I got my packet today! 20K a year as long as I stay enrolled... pretty damn good.
#NotComplaining

[dmgreen86]

Not necessarily. It took an inordinately long time for my letter to reach me (well over a week), and I live in northern Illinois. They may just have a crappy mailroom/representative at the post office.

Well they say they mailed mine 3 weeks ago. I'm beginning to think they don't love me anymore.

They said they mailed my acceptance packet 12/22 and I have still not received it

Since I got mine today (accepted 12/17).. you should get yours by next week, if not earlier.

[chicarda]

Accepted on the Early Decision Program
3.62 GPA
149 LSAT
Phi Beta Kappa, Student Court, Worked in trail lawyer and prosecutors office through college, etc.

[credence023]

.

[miazdc]

Congratulations to those with scholarships! I'm really hoping that this means my letter will come today or tomorrow (I was accepted Dec 17th).... I'm excited about Kent and really hoping for money!

If you don't mind sharing, those who got scholarships recently, what are your numbers and how much money?

[dmgreen86]

150/3.4

DePaul 15K/year
Kent 20K/year
Loyola (waiting for money)

W/L at U of I... that's a compliment in my book.

[motivation]

Accepted on the Early Decision Program
3.62 GPA
149 LSAT
Phi Beta Kappa, Student Court, Worked in trail lawyer and prosecutors office through college, etc.

wow, URM?

[chicarda]

Accepted on the Early Decision Program
3.62 GPA
149 LSAT
Phi Beta Kappa, Student Court, Worked in trail lawyer and prosecutors office through college, etc.

wow, URM?

Nope, 5'9 white kid from the Midwest lol

My resume was very good and I posted an addendum for my LSAT with my ACT and SAT scores, of which I comically scored in the 21%. Yet I rank in the top 9% of my university, I believe that's why they overlooked my squalid LSAT score and focused on everything else, unlike those assholes at Depaul haha

[towkthi]

Finally got my packet in the mail today. I still have to hear back from a bunch of schools, but as somebody interested in IP Kent is sounding very, very enticing.

[tenpenny3]

just applied! I'm guessing it takes about 3 weeks for turnaround?

btw 2.96/161

/w strong PS and addedum

chances?

[chicarda]

just applied! I'm guessing it takes about 3 weeks for turnaround?

btw 2.96/161

/w strong PS and addedum

chances?

Might take a little longer than 3 weeks, It took about 4 for my early decision.

Sounds like you have a chance depending on your resume and where you did your undergraduate work.

Good luck and keep us posted!!!

[tenpenny3]

thanks! I submitted through LSAC.org, schools will email me an id and pw correct or is there something else I have to do?

i went to a top public school and played varsity sport for 2 years! hopefully that will put me over the edge.

[fiery_searcher]

165/3.67
Got Chicago-Kent IIT acceptance packet on 1/3.
In with full tuition yr. 1, and renew with at least a 3.25 GPA for 20K per year.

Withdrew last week because it would still cost me more overall than some of my other in-state options, but it was fun to think about living in the Windy City.

Good luck to all.

[LawSchoolPorFavor]

Got in this weekend with an email from the Dean! Applied 12/10, median LSAT above GPA, URM

[Scottie88]

165/3.67
Got Chicago-Kent IIT acceptance packet on 1/3.
In with full tuition yr. 1, and renew with at least a 3.25 GPA for 20K per year.

Withdrew last week because it would still cost me more overall than some of my other in-state options, but it was fun to think about living in the Windy City.

Good luck to all.

Thanks for withdrawing so early in the process. I am deferred for further review and as Kent is my top choice any openings help!! Good luck to you

[uwgbluedevil]

165/3.67
Got Chicago-Kent IIT acceptance packet on 1/3.
In with full tuition yr. 1, and renew with at least a 3.25 GPA for 20K per year.

Withdrew last week because it would still cost me more overall than some of my other in-state options, but it was fun to think about living in the Windy City.

Good luck to all.

Thanks for withdrawing so early in the process. I am deferred for further review and as Kent is my top choice any openings help!! Good luck to you

Same here.

[OklahomasOK]

Forgot to drop my line, I was accepted 1/7.

[miazdc]

What is everyone's opinions on Kent's scholarship offers? My offer contains two choices:

1. 20k/year renewable with a 3.25, or renews at 10k with a 3.0
OR
2. 12k/year no string attached.

I believe 3.25 is around top 1/4 of the class. I'm hesitant to gamble 40k on making top 25%, but 12k/year probably isn't a good enough offer for me to go. It is possible to negotiate the terms of a scholarship- ask them to remove the stipulations? I know some people got a 20k offer with no strings.

[gator6589]

How do you know if you have recived any scholarship money? Which is a better school Loyola Chicago or Kent?

[chicarda]

How do you know if you have recived any scholarship money? Which is a better school Loyola Chicago or Kent?

It is stated in your acceptance letter.

What is your definition of 'better'?

[Scottie88]

Sent another LOR today for Kent...really hoping this helps my application as Im deferred for further review. Also attending the open house on the 29th.

[Jack Smirks]

What is everyone's opinions on Kent's scholarship offers? My offer contains two choices:

1. 20k/year renewable with a 3.25, or renews at 10k with a 3.0
OR
2. 12k/year no string attached.

I believe 3.25 is around top 1/4 of the class. I'm hesitant to gamble 40k on making top 25%, but 12k/year probably isn't a good enough offer for me to go. It is possible to negotiate the terms of a scholarship- ask them to remove the stipulations? I know some people got a 20k offer with no strings.

I'd probably take the no strings attached offer.