University of Miami c/o 2017 Applicants Forum

[MisterGabriel]

Ladies and gentlemen, the pressure is on - seat deposits due in 48 hours! Im playing chicken with UM. They keep emailing me, reminding me of the deposit but I haven't gotten a response to my scholly email! You guys think I should just send my deposit without another follow up email?

[Agentsoapbox]

I'd probably go down to UM on monday with check in hand. Try to talk to someone you need to talk to. Then hand in your check when you feel you've done everything you can. I mean, really... you're going to UM anyway.

[dsamuels]

Ladies and gentlemen, the pressure is on - seat deposits due in 48 hours! Im playing chicken with UM. They keep emailing me, reminding me of the deposit but I haven't gotten a response to my scholly email! You guys think I should just send my deposit without another follow up email?

I have not even received my financial information yet. So I'm going to call them tomorrow.

[MisterGabriel]

Just got the email response... Looks like they're playing hardball and my scholarship offer is likely their best offer. In any case, out of my choices, Umiami is the best fit for my situation. Will be sending in my deposit today! Btw for all those considering Umiami and are a bit turned off by the hate on this forum, remember, there is no such thing as bad publicity.

Quick question... I live about 30-40 minutes away - possibly more with traffic - does anyone know of cheap renting options near the school?

[Agentsoapbox]

I live in a great spot in the grove. Rent would be $600. We can talk if you like! PM me

[AndiDail]

Withdrawing my seat. I love the sound of the program but have better financial options elsewhere.

20K/year back into the pot.

[dsamuels]

Can we access our financial information online like on Canelink?

[Agentsoapbox]

Can we access our financial information online like on Canelink?

Yes, just look at your finances and the "awards" section. It'll have your scholly info there. Not your loans yet though...

[Agentsoapbox]

Just put my deposit down!


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[heatfan292]

I have been asking for money for months. Finally I received 20 a year yesterday. Looks like Im going to the U

[MisterGabriel]

Deposit is in. After much back and forth, it looks like i'm going to be a cane after all. Hope to see you all come August!

[Spaniard]

Has anyone had any success with scholarships?
If so what scores did you apply with and what was the quickest means of acquiring feedback from the school after being accepted?

Also, if anyone has had experience with or was accepted for the Miami Scholars award please let me know what the process is in addition to the time frame that it took to receive a notification concerning the program as I also applied for it as well.

For those wondering, I just received my acceptance packet from UM yesterday (I did apply relatively late and was accepted within two weeks) and need to pay the seat deposit by 4/22 which is right around the corner.
Additionally, I'm currently still waiting for responses from FIU, UF and FSU which will ultimately determine where it is I will attend next year, if I choose to attend at all ($$ is a big issue at the moment). Nonethless, I need some type of scholarship if I plan on attending UM because I find that paying 46k a year is just absurd.

Thanks

[Agentsoapbox]

Unless you got above a 160, I don't think you can expect over 20k a year (if anything.) My friend got a 155 and she didn't get anything. I think someone on here had a 159 and got 20k. I have a 161 and got 30k. Though, after the april 15 deadline, I hear they're going to see about redistributing aid left over from those who declined.

Either way. UM is mad expensive. Good luck.

[as975266]

Actually, a few people with 157s got 20k a year since this past Thursday. And according to law school numbers quite a few people with large schollys just withdrew so hopefully more people get money. Good luck!

[yoda8301]

anyone have an idea when they might start pulling from the waiting list now that the 1st deposit has passed? in previous years it seemed like they started making offers pretty soon.

[MisterGabriel]

Not too sure if Miami is inclined to increase scholarship offers. I received a response to my negotiation letter and It didn't seem like there was any room for an increase. That may only pertain to my case - not too sure about the rest of the apps. Hopefully ill get a random increase soon as deposits were sure to weed out a lot of scholarship recipients.

And on a separate note, does anyone else hear about Umiami students being "stuck up"? I've heard this from several friends who are going to different law schools, and I'm not sure what to think. Anyone know how the students are?

[itachiuchiha]

Withdrew $75k back in pot

[as975266]

When I visited I saw a lot of people studying and eating together and most people looked happy. The students I spoke with said most people are laid back and want each other to do well. They also said they go out together on the weekends. I visited a few schools and I was really surprised that Miami seemed the most chill, since I went in expecting to experience the stuck up stereotype.

[alexrodriguez]

If I'm taking the June exam this year would I be able to apply immediately thereafter and start up with you guys?

[Agentsoapbox]

Actually, a few people with 157s got 20k a year since this past Thursday. And according to law school numbers quite a few people with large schollys just withdrew so hopefully more people get money. Good luck!

How can you see this information? I am not familiar with how to navigate through LSN too much.

[Agentsoapbox]

When I visited I saw a lot of people studying and eating together and most people looked happy. The students I spoke with said most people are laid back and want each other to do well. They also said they go out together on the weekends. I visited a few schools and I was really suprised that Miami seemed the most chill, since I went in expecting to experience the stuck up stereotype. I hate to say it but I kind of got that vibe from UF.

Thats how it is here in Miami

[Spaniard]

If I'm taking the June exam this year would I be able to apply immediately thereafter and start up with you guys?

It depends on when the UM application deadline is and whether or not they accept and consider June LSAT scores. Nonetheless, if you already have an available score I'm almost positive you can send that in already (also add and leave the June option blank) with your full application and then once you receive your new score LSAC can send it directly to UM.

To be honest though, it would probably be best if you called 305-284-6746 (UM Office of Admissions and Student Recruitment) and asked them.

[CoffeeIsLife]

Actually, a few people with 157s got 20k a year since this past Thursday. And according to law school numbers quite a few people with large schollys just withdrew so hopefully more people get money. Good luck!

How can you see this information? I am not familiar with how to navigate through LSN too much.

Go to Miami's page, click the applicants tab. Once you are there you can filter based on LSAT scores. Once you do that it will have them in order from highest to lowest. That way you can scroll up or down to see what people with different numbers received. Only problem is these are self reported, and some people skew their numbers if they worry about adcomms following their page. But I would say these are generally correct.

If I didn't make sense let me know and I'll try to say it in a better way,

[CoffeeIsLife]

http://miami.lawschoolnumbers.com/applicants that's the page where you can filter through it

[alexrodriguez]

If I'm taking the June exam this year would I be able to apply immediately thereafter and start up with you guys?

It depends on when the UM application deadline is and whether or not they accept and consider June LSAT scores. Nonetheless, if you already have an available score I'm almost positive you can send that in already (also add and leave the June option blank) with your full application and then once you receive your new score LSAC can send it directly to UM.

To be honest though, it would probably be best if you called 305-284-6746 (UM Office of Admissions and Student Recruitment) and asked them.

I just called. They said I should definately apply. That's kind of exciting to think I could be starting up relatively soon.