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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by Gavel » Sat Mar 24, 2012 3:52 pm

got in yesterday. been under review since December.

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by melk724 » Sun Mar 25, 2012 6:10 pm

Is anyone who was planning on attending Nova and who had submitted deposit now thinking of backing out bc of the new ranking??? Kind of worried all decent students will leave bc of it and as a result the reputation may go down?

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Post by SCOTUS40 » Sun Mar 25, 2012 6:28 pm

melk724 wrote:Is anyone who was planning on attending Nova and who had submitted deposit now thinking of backing out bc of the new ranking??? Kind of worried all decent students will leave bc of it and as a result the reputation may go down?
This question has been addressed before. I had concerns until I realized how absurd it is to worry about a school falling out of tier 2 by one spot. Villanova has a great reputation in Philadelphia. Look at how many Temple and Villanova grads are associates and partners of the firms in Philadelphia if you want evidence. If you want to hear other people on here comment on this subject look at these posts:

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=180722

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... w=viewpoll

Overall do what you feel is best, but don't get caught up in the rankings. The reputation that Villanova holds in Philadelphia outweighs the U.S. News rankings. If you still have doubts go to the ASD this weekend. I'm sure they will address your concerns, and you can take out of that what you want.

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by SUCO » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:39 pm

Anyone going to ASD?

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by SCOTUS40 » Sun Mar 25, 2012 9:48 pm

SUCO wrote:Anyone going to ASD?
I'll be there.

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by eepitts » Mon Mar 26, 2012 12:24 am

Hello! My application to Villanova has been complete since 1/10 and I am an applicant for the PI Program as well! All of the information so far has been very useful thank you! Has anyone heard an acceptance from the PI Program at all yet? And has anyone that has applied for the PI scholarship received an acceptance at all with or without notification of scholarship?

I have a 3.4 with a 159 LSAT and my application status has read "complete" for over two months now with no activity. I'm worried because Villanova is my first choice. Any positive news?

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by Hlstaggs » Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:50 am

SCOTUS40 wrote:
SUCO wrote:Anyone going to ASD?
I'll be there.
I'll be there!

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by JD Janitor » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:25 pm

confirmed: the shcool is completely out of money for scholarships.

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Post by SCOTUS40 » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:45 pm

JD Janitor wrote:confirmed: the shcool is completely out of money for scholarships.
Did you ask if that would be true after the April 1st deadline. I have heard that more scholarship money will be allocated after they know who is matriculating.

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by JD Janitor » Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:55 pm

SCOTUS40 wrote:
JD Janitor wrote:confirmed: the shcool is completely out of money for scholarships.
Did you ask if that would be true after the April 1st deadline. I have heard that more scholarship money will be allocated after they know who is matriculating.
They said that after the April 15th deadline they would possibly have more money. Obviously this means that you much put down a seat deposit to see if you can manage a scholly.

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by theramblinman » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:19 pm

This puts people in a precarious position. If you deposit, I think it is unlikely that you will receive more money. I believe the extra money will go to trying to sway people to attend Villanova. Once you deposit you lose all leverage.

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by SUCO » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:41 pm

I suppose someone who put down multiple deposits could still negotiate?

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=176915

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Post by theramblinman » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:46 pm

Interesting thread. I wonder whats the best way to work on scholarships. I do not think that a school like Villanova will have a full class even after the ASD deadline of the 15. If you do not pay on the first deposit date is it possible to pay the deposit later?

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by bmt3000 » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:01 am

do we have any idea about when decisions will keep rolling out? any idea if they'll send some this week? april 1 is a deposit deadline for me--really not tryin to throw 500 down somewhere only to get into villanova and want to go there...

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Post by SCOTUS40 » Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:37 pm

bmt3000 wrote:do we have any idea about when decisions will keep rolling out? any idea if they'll send some this week? april 1 is a deposit deadline for me--really not tryin to throw 500 down somewhere only to get into villanova and want to go there...
Not sure about Villanova's time frame for unloading more decisions. You may want to contact the other school you are considering, and ask for an extension on the deadline. The worst they can say is no, and it doesn't hurt to ask. You could also email Villanova, and inform them of your situation as well, and maybe they will have an answer for you there as well.

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Post by GSCgold » Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:30 pm

bmt3000 wrote:do we have any idea about when decisions will keep rolling out? any idea if they'll send some this week? april 1 is a deposit deadline for me--really not tryin to throw 500 down somewhere only to get into villanova and want to go there...

My status checker just got updated to today and all the print above that used to give the generic "Thank you for applying.... etc." is gone. Maybe some will hear back today and tomorrow? I applied very late though (early March) with a fee waiver because I had already applied and am considering other Philly schools. Figured why not?

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by amandacr » Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:36 pm

Just sent in my deposit. Can't wait to see some of you this weekend at the ASD!

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by JD Janitor » Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:58 pm

amandacr wrote:Just sent in my deposit. Can't wait to see some of you this weekend at the ASD!
Curious, did Villanova give you a scholarship?

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Post by swishin and dishin » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:11 am

Just from reading through a lot of the posts in the Nova forum, I was hoping that for those of you who are no longer considering Villanova, if you may post that you have withdrawn and any scholarship $ that was offered to you that may now become "available" to matriculating students.

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Post by theramblinman » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:39 am

swishin and dishin wrote:Just from reading through a lot of the posts in the Nova forum, I was hoping that for those of you who are no longer considering Villanova, if you may post that you have withdrawn and any scholarship $ that was offered to you that may now become "available" to matriculating students.

Thanks
I remember seeing you post in another forum. Congrats on the full ride to Nova and your other options. Are you going to one of those people withdrawing and freeing up some money for others, or have you decided to matriculate?

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Post by swishin and dishin » Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:24 am

Still up in the air. I really do apologize to those waiting. Just trying to make a fully informed decision, and was just trying to gauge what numbers the incoming class may have.

theramblinman wrote:[quote
="swishin and dishin"]Just from reading through a lot of the posts in the Nova forum, I was hoping that for those of you who are no longer considering Villanova, if you may post that you have withdrawn and any scholarship $ that was offered to you that may now become "available" to matriculating students.

Thanks
:lol:
I remember seeing you post in another forum. Congrats on the full ride to Nova and your other options. Are you going to one of those people withdrawing and freeing up some money for others, or have you decided to matriculate?[/quote]

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by JD Janitor » Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:14 pm

Heavily considering paying sticker to attend and passing up a 50% scholly to michigan state. Dumb? Im sure Ill hear most people say yes. But its this or potential death in the military. Which would you choose?

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by SCOTUS40 » Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:02 pm

swishin and dishin wrote:Still up in the air. I really do apologize to those waiting. Just trying to make a fully informed decision, and was just trying to gauge what numbers the incoming class may have.

theramblinman wrote:[quote
="swishin and dishin"]Just from reading through a lot of the posts in the Nova forum, I was hoping that for those of you who are no longer considering Villanova, if you may post that you have withdrawn and any scholarship $ that was offered to you that may now become "available" to matriculating students.

Thanks
:lol:
I remember seeing you post in another forum. Congrats on the full ride to Nova and your other options. Are you going to one of those people withdrawing and freeing up some money for others, or have you decided to matriculate?
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About 99% sure I will be matriculating to 'Nova. PM me if you have any questions. Like you two, I have received a substantial scholarship from 'Nova.

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by JD Janitor » Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:30 pm

SCOTUS40 wrote:
swishin and dishin wrote:Still up in the air. I really do apologize to those waiting. Just trying to make a fully informed decision, and was just trying to gauge what numbers the incoming class may have.

theramblinman wrote:[quote
="swishin and dishin"]Just from reading through a lot of the posts in the Nova forum, I was hoping that for those of you who are no longer considering Villanova, if you may post that you have withdrawn and any scholarship $ that was offered to you that may now become "available" to matriculating students.

Thanks
:lol:
I remember seeing you post in another forum. Congrats on the full ride to Nova and your other options. Are you going to one of those people withdrawing and freeing up some money for others, or have you decided to matriculate?
SCOTUS40 wrote:About 99% sure I will be matriculating to 'Nova. PM me if you have any questions. Like you two, I have received a substantial scholarship from 'Nova.
If you dont mind me asking, what are your numbers?

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Re: Villanova 2015 Applicants

Post by JD Janitor » Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:34 pm

Ill be attending the admitted students day tomorrow. driving from NC in the morning. Anyone else attending?

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