FSU C/O 2017 (2013-2014 APPLICANTS) Forum

[mvonh001]

when are ya'll going to go visit? We should meet up.

[sosa]

Hey guys, I'll be applying tomorrow if I can finish this personal statement tonight.

I'll be applying with a 3.57/158, I'd say my chances are pretty good, however I'm a bit concerned that I probably wont be seeing any $$$. I don't intend on retaking. FSU and UF are my top choices.

EDIT* how flexible would you guys say you can be with the personal statement topics?

[vicpin5190]

piggy backing off the last question, how strict are they on that word limit.

[AT9]

I'm not sure how strict they are on the limit, but I played it safe and went under 500. You can probably use the same topic that you've used for your other personal statements.

[sosa]

I'm not sure how strict they are on the limit, but I played it safe and went under 500. You can probably use the same topic that you've used for your other personal statements.

I just used the "rigorousness of undergraduate course" topic from the list that they give.

[nooooo]

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[TirantMartorell]

piggy backing off the last question, how strict are they on that word limit.

I doubt they count word for word. But why risk it?

[itachiuchiha]

i got the phone call, but i got excited stopped listening. when did they say they will get back to us with scholly info?

[AT9]

i got the phone call, but i got excited stopped listening. when did they say they will get back to us with scholly info?

She told me the acceptance letter would come this week and that the scholarship committee would contact me within about two weeks.

[vicpin5190]

piggy backing off the last question, how strict are they on that word limit.

I doubt they count word for word. But why risk it?

it's not that i want to risk it, it's just i spent a good chunk of time on my personal statement and then for it to be too long is frustrating is all. I'll live and deal with it.

I still have time until I apply since I haven't taken the LSAT yet so there is time to prep or edit my current PS to match the criteria.

[crestor]

congrats on acceptances gaise

[itachiuchiha]

Anyone get their scholly info yet?

[AT9]

Anyone get their scholly info yet?

I got an email today inviting me to apply for scholarships. The email said that instead of just giving out $, they invite "a select number" of admitted applicants to to apply. Interesting.

[itachiuchiha]

I didnt get that email

[AT9]

I didnt get that email

I doubt that's the only email they'll send out about scholarships.

[mvonh001]

Anyone get their scholly info yet?

I got an email today inviting me to apply for scholarships. The email said that instead of just giving out $, they invite "a select number" of admitted applicants to to apply. Interesting.

i got the same thing...

[kobe1020]

Anyone get their scholly info yet?

I got an email today inviting me to apply for scholarships. The email said that instead of just giving out $, they invite "a select number" of admitted applicants to to apply. Interesting.

this is the worst a school can do to alienate students...

[itachiuchiha]

anybody get scholarship information yet?

[PalmBay]

In at FSU Law today via phone call. Very excited. Good news is good news!
LSAT-160
GPS-3.61

Was sent an merit scholarship application via e-mail immediately after the call. Very nice woman who called me.

[nooooo]

In at FSU Law today via phone call. Very excited. Good news is good news!
LSAT-160
GPS-3.61

Was sent an merit scholarship application via e-mail immediately after the call. Very nice woman who called me.

Congratulations.

[AT9]

Got my scholarship offer today via e-mail: $42,000, in-state tuition.

[itachiuchiha]

did they flat out send an offer or did they send you an email telling you to apply for merit scholarships?

[PalmBay]

did they flat out send an offer or did they send you an email telling you to apply for merit scholarships?

Based on a previous post by the same person, they send an e-mail.
I got the same thing today, it's an application for a scholarship, so it seems they don't work out scholarships when deciding to admit/deny/wait-list.

[mvonh001]

Got my scholarship offer today via e-mail: $42,000, in-state tuition.

Did you write that paragraph at the end of the scholarship application? Or just apply for merit aid?

[AT9]

did they flat out send an offer or did they send you an email telling you to apply for merit scholarships?

Based on a previous post by the same person, they send an e-mail.
I got the same thing today, it's an application for a scholarship, so it seems they don't work out scholarships when deciding to admit/deny/wait-list.

Yes, I got an e-mail and applied about a week ago.

Got my scholarship offer today via e-mail: $42,000, in-state tuition.

Did you write that paragraph at the end of the scholarship application? Or just apply for merit aid?

I think so - I just mentioned some reasons why I'd be getting no family support during law school because I checked the box for need-based aid. Though, it appears that my scholarship is about on par with what you'd expect given the median drops. Also, it has no stips!