Hastings 2011-2012 Cycle Forum

[JDProspect]

In just now via phone call!

[sdphill]

In just now via phone call!

Complete Date?

[JDProspect]

In just now via phone call!

Complete Date?

Submitted in November, but waited for December LSAT. Complete 1/6. Decision 2/9. Also, got in to the LEOP program

[odetojefferson]

Anybody know how long it normally takes to hear from Hastings? I've only been complete since 1/12, so I imagine it could take a while, but I know some people who applied in late December/early January have already heard back.

At one of the info sessions I asked and he said they essentially look at your index score (LSAT + GPA) and tend to give out decisions based upon that in cycles. I went complete 1/6 and was admitted in about 2 weeks.

[onefatbovine]

In via phone call just now!

Yay, I'm excited! Now I can walk to school...

[aliceydu]

Got my phone call around 2 PM today. Submitted my application a week or so before Thanksgiving, and sent in my updated GPA in January (because it was higher than before).

So for scholarships... I have to apply separately? Or do they just come with? I've never applied for scholarships/aids before, so I have no idea what to do. And does Hastings have a webpage where I can log in and read around?

Oh yeah, I'm still waiting on Davis.

[arlandria831]

in! 163, 3.9. URM. Applied late Nov - took the Dec LSAT.

[odetojefferson]

Got my phone call around 2 PM today. Submitted my application a week or so before Thanksgiving, and sent in my updated GPA in January (because it was higher than before).

So for scholarships... I have to apply separately? Or do they just come with? I've never applied for scholarships/aids before, so I have no idea what to do. And does Hastings have a webpage where I can log in and read around?

Oh yeah, I'm still waiting on Davis.

Congrats!

You'll get info for their admitted students site in a few days in the mail. There's not that much info on it though, IMO.

They don't award any aid (merit or need-based) until you submit your FAFSA and their supplement --LinkRemoved--. The deadline is March 1st.

[aliceydu]

Got my phone call around 2 PM today. Submitted my application a week or so before Thanksgiving, and sent in my updated GPA in January (because it was higher than before).

So for scholarships... I have to apply separately? Or do they just come with? I've never applied for scholarships/aids before, so I have no idea what to do. And does Hastings have a webpage where I can log in and read around?

Oh yeah, I'm still waiting on Davis.

Congrats!

You'll get info for their admitted students site in a few days in the mail. There's not that much info on it though, IMO.

They don't award any aid (merit or need-based) until you submit your FAFSA and their supplement --LinkRemoved--. The deadline is March 1st.

Thanks for the link! I didn't even apply for FAFSA in high school because I didn't think I could quality. I want to try it now, though. How likely is it that I'll get some aid even though my parents both have good-paying jobs?

And what about scholarships? That's not FAFSA right?

[odetojefferson]

Thanks for the link! I didn't even apply for FAFSA in high school because I didn't think I could quality. I want to try it now, though. How likely is it that I'll get some aid even though my parents both have good-paying jobs?

And what about scholarships? That's not FAFSA right?

I'm in the same boat as you. The great thing about Hastings is they only consider need-based aid based upon the data for you. Even if you fill in the FAFSA for your parents, they just ignore that part and only consider you.

Hastings has a reputation for mainly giving out need-based aid, but at one of the info sessions the dean said they were increasing merit-based aid this year. However, they will not award any of this until you fill out financial aid information. I believe if you get everything filled out by the deadline you will learn of your scholarships/need-based aid at the same time.

[aliceydu]

Thanks for the link! I didn't even apply for FAFSA in high school because I didn't think I could quality. I want to try it now, though. How likely is it that I'll get some aid even though my parents both have good-paying jobs?

And what about scholarships? That's not FAFSA right?

I'm in the same boat as you. The great thing about Hastings is they only consider need-based aid based upon the data for you. Even if you fill in the FAFSA for your parents, they just ignore that part and only consider you.

Hastings has a reputation for mainly giving out need-based aid, but at one of the info sessions the dean said they were increasing merit-based aid this year. However, they will not award any of this until you fill out financial aid information. I believe if you get everything filled out by the deadline you will learn of your scholarships/need-based aid at the same time.

I filled out FAFSA just now. I didn't put my parents' information, so hopefully what you said is true! Do scholarships usually come with my acceptance package? What if I didn't get anything? Can I apply somehow?

[odetojefferson]

I filled out FAFSA just now. I didn't put my parents' information, so hopefully what you said is true! Do scholarships usually come with my acceptance package? What if I didn't get anything? Can I apply somehow?

If you check LSN only one person who was ED has received a scholarship. I mentioned above that it comes with your financial aid package in general.

All the information I am telling you is directly from the dean at an info session on campus MLK weekend.

[splitbrain]

Complete since November...hoping I hear back soon since that deadline is approaching

[Observant_Poster]

Do we mail in the Supplement prior to being accepted? If so, do we just mail it to the Financial Aid Office. Thanks in advanced.

[splitbrain]

Haha curse my timing.

Dinged today via e-mail.

Yay splitter cycles

GL all

[surfSD]

Accepted via voicemail woooo!! Went complete mid-Nov. 166/3.2

[aliceydu]

Accepted via voicemail woooo!! Went complete mid-Nov. 166/3.2

Yay! Congrats

[Robst]

Accepted last week via phone call. Also admitted to LEOP.

[steepair]

anyone going to the march 24th admitted students day? i'm in SF and planning on attending. maybe we can all get a drink or something after?

[surfSD]

anyone going to the march 24th admitted students day? i'm in SF and planning on attending. maybe we can all get a drink or something after?

Just requested off work to attend that day. A drink would be a solid idea after the long day.

[aliceydu]

anyone going to the march 24th admitted students day? i'm in SF and planning on attending. maybe we can all get a drink or something after?

Just requested off work to attend that day. A drink would be a solid idea after the long day.

Oh my god... I just realized that I'm not even old enough to drink...

[apollo2015]

anyone going to the march 24th admitted students day? i'm in SF and planning on attending. maybe we can all get a drink or something after?

Good idea. Count me in.

[sailormoon]

Got in through the LEOP Program. GPA - 3.97; LSAT - 156

[ensign85]

Got in through the LEOP Program. GPA - 3.97; LSAT - 156

Today?

[sailormoon]

yes.