U. of Florida c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[kwais]

To whoever was caring about the rankings difference, it doesn't matter. Weigh the total costs and, more importantly, where you want to practice

I simply said IMO that W&M is the better school which was counterpointed by arguing the #27 to #47 difference. I think there's way more that goes into what makes the school a better school.

I do agree that where you want to practice makes a huge difference outside of the T14 but so should the quality of the education you're going to receive and the potential for being employable after you graduate.

TCR. You may want to work in Florida, but it is very important to ask if people from the schools you are looking at are actually getting jobs in the state and in the field you are interested in. For example, you may WANT to work in NY, but that doesn't make Hofstra the right choice. Despite any "lols", you are asking good questions.

[LSATmakesMeNeurotic]

To whoever was caring about the rankings difference, it doesn't matter. Weigh the total costs and, more importantly, where you want to practice

I simply said IMO that W&M is the better school which was counterpointed by arguing the #27 to #47 difference. I think there's way more that goes into what makes the school a better school.

I do agree that where you want to practice makes a huge difference outside of the T14 but so should the quality of the education you're going to receive and the potential for being employable after you graduate.

TCR. You may want to work in Florida, but it is very important to ask if people from the schools you are looking at are actually getting jobs in the state and in the field you are interested in. For example, you may WANT to work in NY, but that doesn't make Hofstra the right choice. Despite any "lols", you are asking good questions.

Outside of the T14, your legal education is going to be the same with a school ranked 27 or 47. Graduate with the least debt, and make sure you have friends in high places.

[ralph_pootawn]

got a congratulatory call from the dean today. was a nice touch.

[KibblesnBitts]

got a congratulatory call from the dean today. was a nice touch.

Congrats!

Is anyone else still stuck in the purgatory of File Reviewed/NDR?

[JoeMo]

Outside of the T14, your legal education is going to be the same with a school ranked 27 or 47. Graduate with the least debt, and make sure you have friends in high places.

If you do have the connections then yes, you are right. If you don't have the connections then that thinking is not correct. I'm not saying that W&M is the better choice for someone looking to work in FL because I don't know anything about the FL market. Heck, if you really want to work in FL and Univ of FL places well locally (better than schools outside of the area) and they're offering you a near free ride (one that you'll be able to keep), then of course take it.

The problem with this thinking is that people often think they're going to go for the cheapest ride they can find without looking at the whole picture and that sometimes creates for some very disappointing scenarios that can't be reversed.

[LSATmakesMeNeurotic]

If you do have the connections then yes, you are right. If you don't have the connections then that thinking is not correct. I'm not saying that W&M is the better choice for someone looking to work in FL because I don't know anything about the FL market. Heck, if you really want to work in FL and Univ of FL places well locally (better than schools outside of the area) and they're offering you a near free ride (one that you'll be able to keep), then of course take it.

The problem with this thinking is that people often think they're going to go for the cheapest ride they can find without looking at the whole picture and that sometimes creates for some very disappointing scenarios that can't be reversed.

If you don't have the connections, make them. I don't feel sorry for people that don't look at the big picture when planning something like the next three years of their lives. DO YOUR RESEARCH, PEOPLE. That said, you're right. You need to balance being debt averse with something that will get you a job. Most of the time, that's just a matter of not going to a TTT. It's kind of common sense.

[jabberwock12]

got a congratulatory call from the dean today. was a nice touch.

Congrats!

Is anyone else still stuck in the purgatory of File Reviewed/NDR?

YES! I've been File Reveiewed/NDR for almost a month.

[UMiamiCane]

Tomorrow is my one month anniversary of being NDR...maybe UF would like to send me a nice anniversary gift tomorrow?

[VanillaBear]

Hello All,

My file went complete on December 9, so I thought I would enter the forum. I'm just trying not to get too anxious about my file status changing, because I'm sure it will take a little while. Hope everyone who got their apps in early gets an acceptance letter soon!!!

[ajr1988]

got a congratulatory call from the dean today. was a nice touch.

Congrats!

Is anyone else still stuck in the purgatory of File Reviewed/NDR?

File Reviewed/NDR since 12/7. Bracing myself for a loooong, painful wait. :/

[VanillaBear]

Hey,

Can someone who knows more about the index formula help me? I know this year's index formula for UF is .026*LSAT + 0.347*GPA + .254, but I need to know exactly how to put in GPA. I'm not sure how many numbers past the decimal point you use. I assumed you use the exact number listed in the LSAC report, meaning two digits past the decimal.

Thanks

[disconnected]

.026*LSAT + 0.347*GPA + .254
(.026*166) + (.347*3.22) + .254 = 5.69

5.70 index, probable acceptance in March.

[UMiamiCane]

.026*LSAT + 0.347*GPA + .254
(.026*166) + (.347*3.22) + .254 = 5.69

5.70 index, probable acceptance in March.

Why do you figure March?

People with your stats that sent in apps pretty late heard back Jan/Feb. I wouldn't base this year's acceptance timeline on the index numbers from last year.

[Benjamin1987]

Where do you find this index? And how do we know how to gauge ourselves if its different from last year?

[UMiamiCane]

Where do you find this index? And how do we know how to gauge ourselves if its different from last year?

The index is listed right above your post. If you're asking where did we find it- on LSAC. I think we can start to gauge ourselves when we see who is getting in- like so far I believe only people with a 5.8+ have got in.

[VanillaBear]

Does anybody know if the people already accepted have had LSAT scores far above the median and/or 75th percentile? I have a good index score, but my LSAT only meets the current median, so I'm worried it will take a while to hear back.

Thanks for the info!!!

[UMiamiCane]

Does anybody know if the people already accepted have had LSAT scores far above the median and/or 75th percentile? I have a good index score, but my LSAT only meets the current median, so I'm worried it will take a while to hear back.

Thanks for the info!!!

Check back a few pages and you can see the scores of people admitted so far and also check lawschoolnumbers.com.

[VanillaBear]

I found the index numbers. Thanks for the reply. I hope you get an acceptance notice soon!

[VanillaBear]

My status switched from "All Required Documents Received" to "File Reviewed, No Decision Reached" yesterday, so I guess the committee is working over the break. Has anyone else seen any movement on their applications

[disconnected]

December 2011 LSAT scores will be posted in less than a week.

[ash0117]

Any thoughts on when the next batch of decisions will be handed out? Probably after New Year's, right? I've been NDR for over a month, and I'm getting antsy, lol.

[KibblesnBitts]

Any thoughts on when the next batch of decisions will be handed out? Probably after New Year's, right? I've been NDR for over a month, and I'm getting antsy, lol.

NDR Purgatory SUCKS.

[disconnected]

The next batch should start mailing about Tuesday, January 24th and arriving until Tuesday, January 31st, normally all approvals. February begins the rejects batches.

[UMiamiCane]

The next batch should start mailing about Tuesday, January 24th and arriving until Tuesday, January 31st, normally all approvals. February begins the rejects batches.

Hopefully sooner! Last year had a batch the first week in January.

[pb0820a]

I've been in the file reviewed/ ndr purgatory for 2 weeks now, and I was wondering if making a trip up to Gainesville in early January would be a good idea. Any thoughts?