Boston College Law Class of 2019 applicants Forum

[JuliusCaesar]

According to LSN, the highest scholarship amount given last year was $105k to someone with a 170 LSAT score - the vast majority of aid awards were $75k. I was a little surprised by this given the willingness of other (sometimes higher-ranked) schools to far exceed this average award amount (Fordham University for example, gives several awards well over 100k).

I'm anticipating my offer with excitement, as they are 100% my first choice (barring a $$$ miracle at a T14), but I'm strongly hoping that the LSN numbers just aren't accurate somehow..

Per their 509 only 9 people received full tuition for 2014.

[MOKE4311]

According to LSN, the highest scholarship amount given last year was $105k to someone with a 170 LSAT score - the vast majority of aid awards were $75k. I was a little surprised by this given the willingness of other (sometimes higher-ranked) schools to far exceed this average award amount (Fordham University for example, gives several awards well over 100k).

I'm anticipating my offer with excitement, as they are 100% my first choice (barring a $$$ miracle at a T14), but I'm strongly hoping that the LSN numbers just aren't accurate somehow..

I have heard, though I am now unsure of the source, that BC tends to be a little stingy with money. I'm not holding out hope for any kind of full-ride but getting 50% (aka matching an offer I have from a T20) would certainly be nice, if not expected.

[Toodle-loo]

According to LSN, the highest scholarship amount given last year was $105k to someone with a 170 LSAT score - the vast majority of aid awards were $75k. I was a little surprised by this given the willingness of other (sometimes higher-ranked) schools to far exceed this average award amount (Fordham University for example, gives several awards well over 100k).

I'm anticipating my offer with excitement, as they are 100% my first choice (barring a $$$ miracle at a T14), but I'm strongly hoping that the LSN numbers just aren't accurate somehow..

Per their 509 only 9 people received full tuition for 2014.

Wish those 9 peeps would report on LSN so I could compare stats and feel inadequate

[gunners94]

Email to admits last week said that scholarship offers would start going out today. Anyone heard anything yet?

I wonder if you have to have already submitted your FAFSA? I noticed on an email a few months back that under "scholarships" it mentioned they start downloading FAFSAs in early February..

[MOKE4311]

Email to admits last week said that scholarship offers would start going out today. Anyone heard anything yet?

I wonder if you have to have already submitted your FAFSA? I noticed on an email a few months back that under "scholarships" it mentioned they start downloading FAFSAs in early February..

In reading the wording on the website it says explicitly that you have to complete the FAFSA for Federal Aid. It says that all admitted students are automatically considered for merit scholarships. No further action necessary.

[gunners94]

Email to admits last week said that scholarship offers would start going out today. Anyone heard anything yet?

I wonder if you have to have already submitted your FAFSA? I noticed on an email a few months back that under "scholarships" it mentioned they start downloading FAFSAs in early February..

In reading the wording on the website it says explicitly that you have to complete the FAFSA for Federal Aid. It says that all admitted students are automatically considered for merit scholarships. No further action necessary.

Perfect. Thanks!

[tuesdayninja]

Anyone know if decisions are released on a certain day of the week? I know Northwestern is known to release decisions on Tuesday, just wondering if it's similar at BC.

[MOKE4311]

Anyone know if decisions are released on a certain day of the week? I know Northwestern is known to release decisions on Tuesday, just wondering if it's similar at BC.

Not entirely sure what to tell you here. I haven't noticed a trend really. I know they said that some scholarship decisions would be emailed today, no idea about admissions decisions.

On a side note I'm both super excited and super nervous for the first person to post that they got a scholarship.

[bostonmaura]

Anyone know if decisions are released on a certain day of the week? I know Northwestern is known to release decisions on Tuesday, just wondering if it's similar at BC.

Not entirely sure what to tell you here. I haven't noticed a trend really. I know they said that some scholarship decisions would be emailed today, no idea about admissions decisions.

On a side note I'm both super excited and super nervous for the first person to post that they got a scholarship.

Major snow storm today in Boston, unlikely to hear anything.

Email I received last week said scholarship info was going to start today (2/8) but I presume that'll be delayed with the snow

[jumbo2016]

Got an email at 5:48pm EST! 75 K!

[MOKE4311]

Got an email at 5:48pm EST! 75 K!

Me too! I am absolutely thrilled. That's a great offer, especially considering my splitter-dom. Can't stop smiling. BC is 100% my top choice. Good luck everyone else!

[mattf27]

Just got 93k via email! Pretty excited.

[dmp1323]

Got 75K, will probably be withdrawing soon. Hope the money goes to one of you!

[MOKE4311]

So any of you that might be planning on negotiating, do you think it would be prudent to send an email back to the generic email address saying "thank you, BC has been my top choice from the beginning blah blah blah"? Or should I ask for someone specifically in FinAid to speak to?

[janderson821]

Got 75K, will probably be withdrawing soon. Hope the money goes to one of you!

+1

I love Boston but my offers are so much better elsewhere.

[margoann2016]

Was offered a scholarship of $102,000 today. Totally stunned at the amount- I didn't realize they gave out that much!

[jlaw20161]

So any of you that might be planning on negotiating, do you think it would be prudent to send an email back to the generic email address saying "thank you, BC has been my top choice from the beginning blah blah blah"? Or should I ask for someone specifically in FinAid to speak to?

Congrats! I wouldn't reply to that email but email admissions separately about it

[87mm]

According to LSN, the highest scholarship amount given last year was $105k to someone with a 170 LSAT score - the vast majority of aid awards were $75k. I was a little surprised by this given the willingness of other (sometimes higher-ranked) schools to far exceed this average award amount (Fordham University for example, gives several awards well over 100k).

I'm anticipating my offer with excitement, as they are 100% my first choice (barring a $$$ miracle at a T14), but I'm strongly hoping that the LSN numbers just aren't accurate somehow..

I was offered 105k. I didnt expect it since I hear so many get 75K. Very pleasant surprise My stats are hard to gauge because I am non traditional but my numbers are:

167/3.65. If that helps anyone.

[20171203]

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[FU2016]

Anyone know what the typical turn around time was for them from when it went UR to decision? Getting extremely antsy.

[mayorscurvy]

Anyone know what the typical turn around time was for them from when it went UR to decision? Getting extremely antsy.

Only about 2 weeks for me, applied in early January!

[gunners94]

$90k! Got the email last night but just noticed it in my spam folder. Hoping to negotiate. I'd love to be at BC, but I have full rides to higher ranked schools. Good luck, everyone!

[jobz]

$90k! Got the email last night but just noticed it in my spam folder. Hoping to negotiate. I'd love to be at BC, but I have full rides to higher ranked schools. Good luck, everyone!

When do you think it is reasonable to begin scholarship negotiations with schools? I've heard we could start as early as March, but I'm still waiting to hear on scholarship packages from most schools that I've been accepted to.

[Billy Madison]

Anyone planning to go to the admitted student day this month? Or the one in April?

[MOKE4311]

$90k! Got the email last night but just noticed it in my spam folder. Hoping to negotiate. I'd love to be at BC, but I have full rides to higher ranked schools. Good luck, everyone!

When do you think it is reasonable to begin scholarship negotiations with schools? I've heard we could start as early as March, but I'm still waiting to hear on scholarship packages from most schools that I've been accepted to.

I would generally say to wait until you have more offers in to leverage. There's a great write-up here:

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... hp?t=79373

That should help you out, especially the hierarchy of leverages. Hope this helps