Alabama 2010 Forum

autao · Post by **autao** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:50 pm

ok, thanks for the quick reply.

Miltiades · Post by **Miltiades** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:05 pm

I received the admissions packet at about 11 a.m. this morning. It was a big priority mail package. It won't fit in a traditional mailbox. It does include a scholarship offer. Mine was 10K, conditional of course, on me staying in the top 1/3 of the class. So I'm excited, but I know that condition is daunting. Of course, it is 10K for an in-state tuition of around 14K, so I can expect some strings attached. The law profession is high stakes so why wouldn't law school be the same way?

Anyway, you can start expecting the packets today or next week.

LSATfromNC · Post by **LSATfromNC** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:26 pm

Miltiades wrote:I received the admissions packet at about 11 a.m. this morning. It was a big priority mail package. It won't fit in a traditional mailbox. It does include a scholarship offer. Mine was 10K, conditional of course, on me staying in the top 1/3 of the class. So I'm excited, but I know that condition is daunting. Of course, it is 10K for an in-state tuition of around 14K, so I can expect some strings attached. The law profession is high stakes so why wouldn't law school be the same way?

Anyway, you can start expecting the packets today or next week.

Congrats on the scholarship! Do you live in Alabama, and if you don't mind, what are your numbers?

Miltiades · Post by **Miltiades** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:30 pm

LSATfromNC wrote:
Miltiades wrote:I received the admissions packet at about 11 a.m. this morning. It was a big priority mail package. It won't fit in a traditional mailbox. It does include a scholarship offer. Mine was 10K, conditional of course, on me staying in the top 1/3 of the class. So I'm excited, but I know that condition is daunting. Of course, it is 10K for an in-state tuition of around 14K, so I can expect some strings attached. The law profession is high stakes so why wouldn't law school be the same way?

Anyway, you can start expecting the packets today or next week.
Congrats on the scholarship! Do you live in Alabama, and if you don't mind, what are your numbers?

Yeah I live in Alabama and attend UA. I bet that is how I got my packet so quickly as the letter was dated for yesterday.

autao · Post by **autao** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:45 pm

Thanks for the reply and hopefully I will get it on Monday (also in state). Surprised about the scholarships already being out, hoping for a big number.

autao · Post by **autao** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:45 pm

Got the admissions packet, was sent to my home address. Really excited Full tuition plus a little bit extra. So excited to have a great option for only cost of living.

LSATfromNC · Post by **LSATfromNC** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:02 pm

Half tuition scholarship for out of state along with the top 1/3 ranking stipulation. Maybe my opinion will change if my cycle goes disastrous, but for now it's not looking like UA for me.

TruckerD · Post by **TruckerD** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:06 pm

Full tuition scholarship!

LSATfromNC · Post by **LSATfromNC** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:14 pm

TruckerD wrote:Full tuition scholarship!

You have a 170+ LSAT and a 3.9+ GPA! Why are you applying to UA! Do you live next door or something?

TruckerD · Post by **TruckerD** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:20 pm

LSATfromNC wrote:
TruckerD wrote:Full tuition scholarship!
You have a 170+ LSAT and a 3.9+ GPA! Why are you applying to UA! Do you live next door or something?

Because I want to go to somewhere that will give me a full ride. ITE, it doesn't make sense to me to pay full price for a shot at a T14 to possibly get a great job. I would rather have less debt, and graduate from a T30.

Plus, I am a southern boy who loves the south.

TonyDigital · Post by **TonyDigital** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:35 pm

Congratulations to all! I met a professor and an admissions rep at the ATL forum. They were very friendly and informative. They "sold" Bama to me a lot better than other reps "sold" their respective schools. What do you guys think my chances are at Bama? 3.6/162, resident, 11 years WE (military/DoD contractor)...

LSATfromNC · Post by **LSATfromNC** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:36 pm

TruckerD wrote:
LSATfromNC wrote:
TruckerD wrote:Full tuition scholarship!
You have a 170+ LSAT and a 3.9+ GPA! Why are you applying to UA! Do you live next door or something?

Because I want to go to somewhere that will give me a full ride. ITE, it doesn't make sense to me to pay full price for a shot at a T14 to possibly get a great job. I would rather have less debt, and graduate from a T30.

Plus, I am a southern boy who loves the south.

If you don't get a full ride from a T14 then who would.

TruckerD · Post by **TruckerD** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:39 pm

I am not saying that I am definitely going to UA, but it's nice to know that I am in the T30 either way. I would have no problem going to UA, but I am leaving my options open for now.

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

LSATfromNC · Post by **LSATfromNC** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:41 pm

No problem. Now can I borrow 2 points off your LSAT so I can get into Cornell?

TruckerD · Post by **TruckerD** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:45 pm

LSATfromNC wrote:No problem. Now can I borrow 2 points off your LSAT so I can get into Cornell?

LOL...I would, but I'm trying to get in there too! After they offer me a scholly, you can have all of them!

crackberry · Post by **crackberry** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:57 pm

Just got the phone call from Page. For those who've received $$, how long did it take to receive the admission packet w/ scholarship info after your phone call?

EDIT: Misspelled Page's name.

TruckerD · Post by **TruckerD** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:58 pm

received call 10/15

received package 10/26

edit: had to look up dates

Apple Tree · Post by **Apple Tree** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:01 pm

Just got the phone call, it went to my voice mail. She sounded really sweet...

TruckerD · Post by **TruckerD** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:06 pm

I thought she was when I spoke to her.

That is what has put Alabama on the top of my list right now. Everyone there is very helpful, and nice. Wouldn't be a bad place to spend 3+ years, IMO.

newsjunkie · Post by **newsjunkie** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:44 pm

Got a phone call from Paige too - entirely different message but she was still extremely helpful and sweet. I'm complete but my LSAT puts me on the bubble; she said I was an interesting applicant and she wanted to encourage me to retake. So here's a quick question for this board: you think it is better to withdraw my current score (UA allows this) and flag my app for review until AFTER the Feb LSAT, risking being one of the last candidates under review... or should I just take my chances on (I'm assuming) the waitlist and submit the second score when I get it?! Strategy suggestions...

Oh, an FYI for interested UA applicants w/o decisions: Paige said they are shooting for 164 as the median LSAT this cycle.

Miltiades · Post by **Miltiades** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:58 pm

newsjunkie wrote:Got a phone call from Paige too - entirely different message but she was still extremely helpful and sweet. I'm complete but my LSAT puts me on the bubble; she said I was an interesting applicant and she wanted to encourage me to retake. So here's a quick question for this board: you think it is better to withdraw my current score (UA allows this) and flag my app for review until AFTER the Feb LSAT, risking being one of the last candidates under review... or should I just take my chances on (I'm assuming) the waitlist and submit the second score when I get it?! Strategy suggestions...

Oh, an FYI for interested UA applicants w/o decisions: Paige said they are shooting for 164 as the median LSAT this cycle.

I would probably just take my chances and wait for your second score to get in.

Zojirushi · Post by **Zojirushi** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:34 pm

Mind giving us an idea where you are in relation to the desired median?

starrydecisus · Post by **starrydecisus** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:39 pm

I just got my iTunes codes on October 25. I applied about 3 weeks before.

newsjunkie · Post by **newsjunkie** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:54 pm

Zojirushi wrote:Mind giving us an idea where you are in relation to the desired median?

LSAT: 157 (took it practically cold; studying and retaking = no brainer, the issue being work sked and time)

I'm not sure how many ~157s they are even considering... but I have 3+ years interesting WE, a strong GPA/undergrad record and in-state status going for me. Registered for Feb. LSAT now. Hope I can squeeze in this cycle!

Zojirushi · Post by **Zojirushi** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:57 pm

Her contacting you definitely sounds optimistic. Good luck!

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