UVA c/o 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[fliptrip]

I've been under review since 12/3, though I am a URM. That's not good, right?

What type of URM? And are you below medians?

I submitted at the end of December and was admitted last about 10 days ago

Well fuck. MA here with a 172 and 3.6 GPA. Still UR since 12/1.

This has you in the YP danger zone big time and UVA doesn't hesitate to YP folks who don't preempt it with showing specific interest.

[daisrt]

Does everyone go UR2 before receiving a decision?

[clarf]

I've been under review since 12/3, though I am a URM. That's not good, right?

What type of URM? And are you below medians?

I submitted at the end of December and was admitted last about 10 days ago

Well fuck. MA here with a 172 and 3.6 GPA. Still UR since 12/1.

This has you in the YP danger zone big time and UVA doesn't hesitate to YP folks who don't preempt it with showing specific interest.

I'm really regretting not writing "Why" statements big time. I got slammed with a WL at U Penn and pushed to FR at Berkeley as well.

[fliptrip]

I'm really regretting not writing "Why" statements big time. I got slammed with a WL at U Penn and pushed to FR at Berkeley as well.

Yup...winner, winner, chicken dinner! You've hit the trifecta of the worst YP offenders. Don't fret...Penn literally seems to waitlist everyone and Berkeley is a black box. In some way being YP'ed is a compliment.

[tflan19]

Just received a very generous scholarship offer via mail. For those of you admitted near the beginning of the cycle, don't give up hope on $$. PM for deets

[clarf]

I'm really regretting not writing "Why" statements big time. I got slammed with a WL at U Penn and pushed to FR at Berkeley as well.

Yup...winner, winner, chicken dinner! You've hit the trifecta of the worst YP offenders. Don't fret...Penn literally seems to waitlist everyone and Berkeley is a black box. In some way being YP'ed is a compliment.

Welp I guess I will take it as a compliment. Hopefully this means I have a decent shot at T5.

[OtterLaw]

Was pleasantly surprised to go from the "received" email this morning to "complete" to "under review" all in the same day. Here's hoping they are equally quick with a decision!

[zyxwvut2]

Pumped the Open House info is finally out... but the schedule makes it hard to only stay 2 nights if traveling from far

[MrR10]

Just went UR today. Will I have to wait long for a decision?

[clarf]

Just went UR today. Will I have to wait long for a decision?

Depends. I've been UR since 12/1, but I'm pretty sure I'm YP at this point.

[MrR10]

Just went UR today. Will I have to wait long for a decision?

Depends. I've been UR since 12/1, but I'm pretty sure I'm YP at this point.

Well in that case, I wouldn't worry too much about it. T-5 in your future maybe?

[GreekOmega12]

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 6&t=259188

The thread for admitted students to discuss topics different from admissions. I figured someone might as well do it.

[RedWhite&Blonde]

Pumped the Open House info is finally out... but the schedule makes it hard to only stay 2 nights if traveling from far

Agreed. I'm only staying for a night, but I have to miss a bunch of stuff.

[lolRCscrewyou]

Have people been rejected yet? I'm sitting here at UR 11/12 and have heard nothing. Just wondering if they ding people later or UVA just likes to watch me squirm

[JusPassItToWill]

Have people been rejected yet? I'm sitting here at UR 11/12 and have heard nothing. Just wondering if they ding people later or UVA just likes to watch me squirm

UR since 10/19; I'm in the same boat.

[ltbenn]

Have people been rejected yet? I'm sitting here at UR 11/12 and have heard nothing. Just wondering if they ding people later or UVA just likes to watch me squirm

UR since 10/19; I'm in the same boat.

Me too - 11/19.

[Draconem]

Have people been rejected yet? I'm sitting here at UR 11/12 and have heard nothing. Just wondering if they ding people later or UVA just likes to watch me squirm

UR since 10/19; I'm in the same boat.

Me too - 11/19.

+1.

[HangingAround]

"All students who wish to be considered for law school scholarships which have a need component or who are planning to apply for federal financial aid including Stafford and Grad PLUS Loans must complete both The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the on-line Need Access application"


This was a line in an email in the last few minutes from UVA. Is this wording completely accurate? For someone not applying for Need-based school aid at all, why would the Need Access application be necessary for Stafford and Grad PLUS loans? Wouldn't that only be for those trying to get subsidized Stafford loans, which are based on need?


"Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans are not need-based, and will be offered to any U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who completes a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" Also, "Eligibility for the PLUS is not based on demonstrated financial need is direct" are both statements from UVA Law's financial aid site.

Do they just really, really want people to do Need Access and be considered for all available $$ or is it actually the case where someone not pursuing need based has to complete Need Access?


Edit: As an update: Financial Aid at UVA Law says that Need Access is not required if you are not trying for need-based aid from the school (so FAFSA only for unsubsidized loans federal loans, Grad PLUS, etc). Not sure why the initial email says what it says, but whatever.

[earthabides]

"All students who wish to be considered for law school scholarships which have a need component or who are planning to apply for federal financial aid including Stafford and Grad PLUS Loans must complete both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the on-line Need Access application"


This was a line in an email in the last few minutes from UVA. Is this wording completely accurate? For someone not applying for Need-based school aid at all, why would the Need Access application be necessary for Stafford and Grad PLUS loans? Wouldn't that only be for those trying to get subsidized Stafford loans, which are based on need?


"Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans are not need-based, and will be offered to any U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who completes a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" Also, "Eligibility for the PLUS is not based on demonstrated financial need is direct" are both statements from UVA Law's financial aid site.

Do they just really, really want people to do Need Access and be considered for all available $$ or is it actually the case where someone not pursuing need based has to complete Need Access?

What was the necessity of signing up for the CIS with that computing ID? I can't find anything useful on there.

[AMajorChord]

Have people been rejected yet? I'm sitting here at UR 11/12 and have heard nothing. Just wondering if they ding people later or UVA just likes to watch me squirm

UR since 10/19; I'm in the same boat.

Me too - 11/19.

+1.

10/27 i'm dyingggggggg it's my dang fav

[HangingAround]

"All students who wish to be considered for law school scholarships which have a need component or who are planning to apply for federal financial aid including Stafford and Grad PLUS Loans must complete both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the on-line Need Access application"


This was a line in an email in the last few minutes from UVA. Is this wording completely accurate? For someone not applying for Need-based school aid at all, why would the Need Access application be necessary for Stafford and Grad PLUS loans? Wouldn't that only be for those trying to get subsidized Stafford loans, which are based on need?


"Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans are not need-based, and will be offered to any U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who completes a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" Also, "Eligibility for the PLUS is not based on demonstrated financial need is direct" are both statements from UVA Law's financial aid site.

Do they just really, really want people to do Need Access and be considered for all available $$ or is it actually the case where someone not pursuing need based has to complete Need Access?

What was the necessity of signing up for the CIS with that computing ID? I can't find anything useful on there.

I guess it gets you in the system and you can go ahead and see accept/decline aid when it comes out. Not sure why that matters before you enroll, but they made me do the same thing when I applied for undergrad. Never noticed any benefit from it then, don't think it means much.

[20171203]

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[WhiteHouse]

Have people been rejected yet? I'm sitting here at UR 11/12 and have heard nothing. Just wondering if they ding people later or UVA just likes to watch me squirm

UR since 10/19; I'm in the same boat.

Me too - 11/19.

+1.

10/27 i'm dyingggggggg it's my dang fav

9/16 over here.

9/16 too. Do you think it's time to send a LOCI despite no word back?

[20171203]

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[131377]

Under review since 10/26.

What on earth does this even mean?

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