Colorado 2010 Forum

[ozarkhack]

Another question for admitted students: does the April 16 deposit deadline not seem a little early? It seems like most schools don't require a commitment until June, and I'm not even certain I'll have all my decisions rendered by that date. Anyone else a little concerned about this?

I'm not in at CU (yet?), but my other admittances so far all have April 1 or April 15 deposit deadlines. Seems pretty standard. I hate it, b/c like you I fear I'll not have all my choices laid out before me by then. But we won't be alone.

[j.wellington]

I think their applicant pool is large enough that they can be extra selective through encouraging only the people who REALLY want to attend to submit their deposit.

Ok. But does that even allow me to submit a deposit and then not attend if I wanted to forfeit the $200 (I noticed there are actually two separate deposit dates)? I do want to go, but to be completely honest, CU is my second choice, and the status checker at my top school indicates I'm not even under review. I'd hate to have to pass on Colorado for the mere chance at getting into my first option.

[UF Gators]

I think their applicant pool is large enough that they can be extra selective through encouraging only the people who REALLY want to attend to submit their deposit.

Ok. But does that even allow me to submit a deposit and then not attend if I wanted to forfeit the $200 (I noticed there are actually two separate deposit dates)? I do want to go, but to be completely honest, CU is my second choice, and the status checker at my top school indicates I'm not even under review. I'd hate to have to pass on Colorado for the mere chance at getting into my first option.

Yes, if you send in a deposit it's ok to not attend. Lot's of people do this as they ride out other waitlists.

[mle0918]

In today! Submitted 12/6.

[icarter]

In today! Submitted 12/6.

Congrats!!

Just want to extend the offer to anyone who didn't see it before:

Anyone who makes it to boulder and wants to meet some law students for drinks to talk in a more informal setting let me know!

[Jerome]

In today! Submitted 12/6.

Snail mail?

[mle0918]

In today! Submitted 12/6.

Snail mail?

Yep!

[Padimud]

So I am beginning to think I am being ignored by CU. I have been trying to find out when scholarships will be sent (along with other financial information). I have sent e-mails to numerous people at CU with no response. I don't they know when scholarship info will be sent out.

[the lantern]

Is there a particular reason why everyone is so incredibly anxious? Certainly it is in all of our personal best interest to hear as soon as possible, but I'm struggling to see what difference it will make. Most (if not all) seat deposits are not due until mid April, so if the scholarship information takes a couple of weeks longer than they originally stated, I'm not really getting why it is so important. I can understand that people just want to know so they can make the decision to be done with the whole process, but unless you're planning on moving/looking for an apartment immediately, there is little need to be impatient. Personally, I am going to CU's first admitted students day (the one in March), and I plan on looking for an apartment while I am there. If we still haven't heard by then, perhaps I will be upset then (not that I am thinking I will get any money anyways). Is the hooplah over scholarship money just people being anxious or what?

[traehekat]

Is there a particular reason why everyone is so incredibly anxious? Certainly it is in all of our personal best interest to hear as soon as possible, but I'm struggling to see what difference it will make. Most (if not all) seat deposits are not due until mid April, so if the scholarship information takes a couple of weeks longer than they originally stated, I'm not really getting why it is so important. I can understand that people just want to know so they can make the decision to be done with the whole process, but unless you're planning on moving/looking for an apartment immediately, there is little need to be impatient. Personally, I am going to CU's first admitted students day (the one in March), and I plan on looking for an apartment while I am there. If we still haven't heard by then, perhaps I will be upset then (not that I am thinking I will get any money anyways). Is the hooplah over scholarship money just people being anxious or what?

The short answer... lawyers (and prospective lawyers) are neurotic.

[Tuski]

So I am beginning to think I am being ignored by CU. I have been trying to find out when scholarships will be sent (along with other financial information). I have sent e-mails to numerous people at CU with no response. I don't they know when scholarship info will be sent out.

A couple of us went to the Women in Law Day last weekend, and from the presentation the Financial Aid office gave us there, it sounded like they didn't expect scholarships to be announced before March.... (despite the "late January" date we were originally told).

[LifeinKodachrome]

Withdrawing my application today. Part of me is sad to give up on Colorado, but at this point as much as I'd love to live in Boulder I can't imagine taking my seat. Hopefully one of you will enjoy the city, snow, and lovely people in my place.

[Chiglaw]

FINALLY went complete/in review. Really really hoping for some good news. How long did it take most people to get a decision after that point?

[icarter]

So I am beginning to think I am being ignored by CU. I have been trying to find out when scholarships will be sent (along with other financial information). I have sent e-mails to numerous people at CU with no response. I don't they know when scholarship info will be sent out.

A couple of us went to the Women in Law Day last weekend, and from the presentation the Financial Aid office gave us there, it sounded like they didn't expect scholarships to be announced before March.... (despite the "late January" date we were originally told).

The CU admissions office has lofty goals however they are unrealistic in most cases. Give them the benefit of the doubt, they are sorting through thousands of applications and really do a comprehensive review of each one. I committed to CO around this time last year and found out I was awarded a scholarship around June or July (if I remember correctly).

Good luck everyone!

[Neil]

FINALLY went complete/in review. Really really hoping for some good news. How long did it take most people to get a decision after that point?

I got that e-mail 12/18 and haven't heard anything from CU since, FWIW.

[KmissP]

So I am beginning to think I am being ignored by CU. I have been trying to find out when scholarships will be sent (along with other financial information). I have sent e-mails to numerous people at CU with no response. I don't they know when scholarship info will be sent out.

I know that they have had some people in the admissions office out for various reasons, so I wouldn't take it too personally. The last time I was there, one of the women told me they were a little understaffed.

[soulive05]

The CU admissions office has lofty goals however they are unrealistic in most cases. Give them the benefit of the doubt, they are sorting through thousands of applications and really do a comprehensive review of each one. I committed to CO around this time last year and found out I was awarded a scholarship around June or July (if I remember correctly).

Good luck everyone!

However, having that scholarship information often plays a big role in deciding where to attend. I'm just hoping to hear something about scholarships before ASD next month.

[gcp52]

Will I see my status change online before I receive a letter in the mail? Do the schools actually update the online status once a decision has been made? For those who have been accepted did you receive an email, letter, or status update first?

[gatorlion]

Will I see my status change online before I receive a letter in the mail? Do the schools actually update the online status once a decision has been made? For those who have been accepted did you receive an email, letter, or status update first?

Um, Colorado doesn't have a status checker...

[j.wellington]

Will I see my status change online before I receive a letter in the mail? Do the schools actually update the online status once a decision has been made? For those who have been accepted did you receive an email, letter, or status update first?

Um, Colorado doesn't have a status checker...

No, but they do have an admitted students portal. Has anyone received their login info yet? How long did it take?

[aimhigh09]

No, but they do have an admitted students portal. Has anyone received their login info yet? How long did it take?

I received a packet with admitted students website login info about 3 weeks after I received the acceptance letter.

[gatorlion]

No, but they do have an admitted students portal. Has anyone received their login info yet? How long did it take?

I received a packet with admitted students website login info about 3 weeks after I received the acceptance letter.

+1 Therefore, you'll be waiting a while.

[hjjs22]

quick question: How long did it take to receive your confirmation email/status check from CU? It's been a few weeks and I'm starting to get a little nervous. Sorry if this question has been asked already. Thanks!

[Padimud]

So just had some correspondence from the financial aid/scholarship office at CU.

Now someone define, "on the verge of sending out merit based scholarship info". Does that mean out next week? Or is that just my interpretation?

[aimhigh09]

quick question: How long did it take to receive your confirmation email/status check from CU? It's been a few weeks and I'm starting to get a little nervous. Sorry if this question has been asked already. Thanks!

Colorado has no status checker, so don't stress out looking for one.

I applied at the end of October and received my confirmation email three weeks later, give or take a few days.