Illinois 2011 applicants! Forum

[blurbz]

I don't want to hi-jack the thread or steal the thunder of all of the new admits/waitlists (congratulations, by the way), but I thought I'd quickly answer the housing question:

I'm a 1L and it was important to me to have a reasonably spacious place to myself. I started looking for apartments late (March/April) and I was able to find a nice 2-bedroom, furnished place for about 750/month. I had them remove one of the bedroom sets and I use that space as an office. I'm happy with it, and I know there was a lot of housing to choose from.

I think someone said their budget was around 1200-1400/month. If that doesn't include utilities, you'll be living in the nicest place in Champaign (or the most overpriced--one of the two, I'm sure!). If it DOES include utilities, you'll still be living in a great place (My utilities are about 100/month for electric/gas and 30/month for water.)

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask: I know there are a lot of Illinois 1Ls around these boards and I'm sure we'd all be more than willing to help!

[Barbie]

I don't want to hi-jack the thread or steal the thunder of all of the new admits/waitlists (congratulations, by the way), but I thought I'd quickly answer the housing question:

I'm a 1L and it was important to me to have a reasonably spacious place to myself. I started looking for apartments late (March/April) and I was able to find a nice 2-bedroom, furnished place for about 750/month. I had them remove one of the bedroom sets and I use that space as an office. I'm happy with it, and I know there was a lot of housing to choose from.

I think someone said their budget was around 1200-1400/month. If that doesn't include utilities, you'll be living in the nicest place in Champaign (or the most overpriced--one of the two, I'm sure!). If it DOES include utilities, you'll still be living in a great place (My utilities are about 100/month for electric/gas and 30/month for water.)

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask: I know there are a lot of Illinois 1Ls around these boards and I'm sure we'd all be more than willing to help!

Thanks!!! I'll prob be PMing you a ton of questions, but the 1200-1400 budget is for 2 people.. and we want a house. Is there much residential space up there? We really need a yard for the yunksters (see photo pg. 9 haha)
Oh and that does not include utils. Prob up to 1500-1600 with utils.

[blurbz]

Thanks!!! I'll prob be PMing you a ton of questions, but the 1200-1400 budget is for 2 people.. and we want a house. Is there much residential space up there? We really need a yard for the yunksters (see photo pg. 9 haha)
Oh and that does not include utils. Prob up to 1500-1600 with utils.

No worries. I'm happy to answer any questions--and not just limited to housing.

I know a few people here who are renting houses and a few who have purchased. There are a ton of residential neighborhoods around campus. It's worth doing some research so you don't spend too much time looking in the undergrad slums, but there are some comfortable, quiet grad-school/young professional neighborhoods within 2 miles of the law building. I'm actually looking at purchasing (probably a condo) for next year, so I've been in contact with some real estate agents around here, too.

[thewarflamingo]

Does anyone know if Illinois offers travel stipends for the ASW?

EDIT: I searched the thread from last year and apparently they don't offer stipends. hmmm need to see if I can save up money now to visit!

[pinkzebra]

So I'm under review and will be receiving a decision next Friday... Didn't write a Why Illinois but I'm thinking I should... If I do, do I just send an email to the admissions office saying here's an attachment to my application? Or do you guys think I just shouldn't bother at this point?

[Lwoods]

!!!
So happy for you!! See? You are a special snowflake.

Meet up at the ASW?

Can I join?

Yes! Haha, we should coordinate dates...

We should! I'm partial to the March 5th weekend....but April may work.

I only see February 25th and April 1. Leaning toward Feb as April gets to be decision time... Also, when I checked flights they were only $200 rt!

[Magnifique1908]

I only see February 25th and April 1. Leaning toward Feb as April gets to be decision time... Also, when I checked flights they were only $200 rt!

I was going to ask Dean Pless about that. My email said March but the website says Feb.

[Barbie]

I only see February 25th and April 1. Leaning toward Feb as April gets to be decision time... Also, when I checked flights they were only $200 rt!

I was going to ask Dean Pless about that. My email said March but the website says Feb.

Mine says March 5th or April 9th

[Magnifique1908]

I only see February 25th and April 1. Leaning toward Feb as April gets to be decision time... Also, when I checked flights they were only $200 rt!

I was going to ask Dean Pless about that. My email said March but the website says Feb.

Mine says March 5th or April 9th

Yeah and the powerpoint slide on website says Feb. 25th.

[Lwoods]

I only see February 25th and April 1. Leaning toward Feb as April gets to be decision time... Also, when I checked flights they were only $200 rt!

I was going to ask Dean Pless about that. My email said March but the website says Feb.

Mine says March 5th or April 9th

If we have different ASWs, I'm crashing yours!


ETA: I'm a nerd

[Magnifique1908]

I only see February 25th and April 1. Leaning toward Feb as April gets to be decision time... Also, when I checked flights they were only $200 rt!

I was going to ask Dean Pless about that. My email said March but the website says Feb.

Mine says March 5th or April 9th

If we have different ASWs, I'm crashing yours!

He just posted the dates are wrong. February 25th it is!

[theavrock]

Congrats to all the new admits!

Very jealous as I got WL'ed last week and WL'ed at Notre Dame today. The midwest isn't showing much love yet.

If any of those new admits without stats in their profiles would be willing to share their numbers via PM, I'd love to know!

Congrats again.

[masochist]

On-deck Circle

In the interest of continuing to avoid work, I compiled a list of people who will be obsessively checking their email along with me next Friday. Quote and add your name if you are also under review. Neuroses love company. Good luck everyone, and sorry if I missed someone.

masochist
Bildungsroman
mez06
pinkzebra
chrisbru
SortOfObsessed

[pinkzebra]

On-deck Circle

In the interest of continuing to avoid work, I compiled a list of people who will be obsessively checking their email along with me next Friday. Quote and add your name if you are also under review. Neuroses love company. Good luck everyone, and sorry if I missed someone.

masochist
Bildungsroman
mez06
pinkzebra
chrisbru
SortOfObsessed

Yes that's me!!! Yay for us!!!

[SortOfObsessed]

On-deck Circle

In the interest of continuing to avoid work, I compiled a list of people who will be obsessively checking their email along with me next Friday. Quote and add your name if you are also under review. Neuroses love company. Good luck everyone, and sorry if I missed someone.

masochist
Bildungsroman
mez06
pinkzebra
chrisbru
SortOfObsessed

haha I kind of love this. I've been afraid to comment for fear of adding to everyone else's stress levels but I've been obsessively checking my email all month. Doesn't help that I have a fairly lax finals schedule and am graduating this week.

thank god Illinois at least gives you a set decision date.

[masochist]

haha I kind of love this. I've been afraid to comment for fear of adding to everyone else's stress levels but I've been obsessively checking my email all month. Doesn't help that I have a fairly lax finals schedule and am graduating this week.

thank god Illinois at least gives you a set decision date.

No kidding. It is nice to have a date upon which I can focus my anxious energy.

[softsgalore]

Ooh, ooh, I'm under review now, too. Obsessive checking will be the name of my Friday!

[Jen Loblaw]

On-deck Circle

In the interest of continuing to avoid work, I compiled a list of people who will be obsessively checking their email along with me next Friday. Quote and add your name if you are also under review. Neuroses love company. Good luck everyone, and sorry if I missed someone.

masochist
Bildungsroman
mez06
pinkzebra
chrisbru
SortOfObsessed
Jen Loblaw

ooo add me!

[kalede]

just went UR today! Fingers crossed.

[risktaker]

Add me. I am a long shot for this. In review as of today. Sub 160 LSAT, but non-traditional applicant.

[trudat15]

Has Illinois in the past practiced much YP?

[ChattelCat]

Congrats new admits! If anyone has any questions there are quite a few current 3L's and 2L's, and I think some 1L's too, over on the Illinois "discuss your law school" thread

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... =4&t=60995

[Hannibal]

Has Illinois in the past practiced much YP?

Nope. I think YP is only useful if you don't have the fantastic scholarships UIUC has

[anthropologieaddict]

So I'm under review and will be receiving a decision next Friday... Didn't write a Why Illinois but I'm thinking I should... If I do, do I just send an email to the admissions office saying here's an attachment to my application? Or do you guys think I just shouldn't bother at this point?

I would add one! Couldn't hurt! Yes I believe you can just email one as an attachment to admissions.
Love your tar by the way, cute

[DieAntwoord]

im in this boat!! GL everyone