IOWA 2011 Forum

[jaydizzle]

Who knows? It might just very well be pretty random. I would not speculate.

[lsatextreme]

has anyone submitted their iowa app through their website instead? How did you go about submitting your reports on LSAC?

[chrisbru]

Anyone know when the ASW/ASD dates are?

[DocHawkeye]

Waitlisted via status checker today, 1/20. Any advice on LOCI's or how to move off the waitlist? I really want to practice in Iowa so Iowa is my first choice if I can make it work financially.

[DocHawkeye]

Well, work financially and get in...

Also, the status listed "preliminary waitlist." Are there other waitlist statuses or am I reading too much into this?

[chrisbru]

Well, work financially and get in...

Also, the status listed "preliminary waitlist." Are there other waitlist statuses or am I reading too much into this?

Sounds like this is an "unofficial" waitlist where you'll be on there, but can get accepted before the official wait list ever gets considered.

[jaydizzle]

Well, work financially and get in...

Also, the status listed "preliminary waitlist." Are there other waitlist statuses or am I reading too much into this?

Sounds like this is an "unofficial" waitlist where you'll be on there, but can get accepted before the official wait list ever gets considered.

That's what they told me on the phone.

[chrisbru]

I emailed about scholarships, and haven't gotten a response yet... This was Tuesday that I emailed them. WTF?

[80884]

IN since Dec. 157/3.6 non-URM. I also got UW Madison? Which one is better? any thought?

[chrisbru]

IN since Dec. 157/3.6 non-URM. I also got UW Madison? Which one is better? any thought?

Iowa, technically. But it depends on where you want to go with your law degree. I personally enjoy the town of Madison better, but I get in-state at Iowa so I didn't even apply there. I feel both place well in their local states, and their success rates in Minneapolis and Chicago are pretty similar to each other.

[80884]

thanks Chrisbhu! I wanna do business/hi-tech law. Not so sure if any of them (IOWA and WISCONSIN) offers a good program about things I wanna do.

[HopefullyLaw]

Housing

Where do most Iowa Law students live? Does anyone have any suggestions as to specific buildings, complexes, or websites for potential students? I've been told there is lots of housing around the law school area, but that most of it is kind of "dumpy." This information is from recent Iowa Law graduates, so I assume they're right.

Thoughts/ideas/suggestions, please.

[modmx]

received scholarship letter today

full ride with 3.92/167

[amers73]

received scholarship letter today

full ride with 3.92/167

Congrats! When were you accepted? Mind if I ask what the stipulations were?

[modmx]

received scholarship letter today

full ride with 3.92/167

Congrats! When were you accepted? Mind if I ask what the stipulations were?

Accepted 12/15. Stipend is to remain in the top 1/3 of my class

[traehekat]

Housing

Where do most Iowa Law students live? Does anyone have any suggestions as to specific buildings, complexes, or websites for potential students? I've been told there is lots of housing around the law school area, but that most of it is kind of "dumpy." This information is from recent Iowa Law graduates, so I assume they're right.

Thoughts/ideas/suggestions, please.

A lot of students live along Benton Street, either at Seville, Benton Manor, Carriage Hill, or some others (can't remember all the names). All these places are about a 15-20 minute walk from the law school, and there is a bus stop right around that area that takes you pretty close to the law school, I think. Seville is pretty good, definitely not dumpy. Ditto for Benton Manor (at least I think it is Benton Manor... it's one of the other complexes on Benton St.).

[chrisbru]

received scholarship letter today

full ride with 3.92/167

Congrats! When were you accepted? Mind if I ask what the stipulations were?

Where are you located?

[modmx]

Where are you located?

NY

[HopefullyLaw]

Housing

Where do most Iowa Law students live? Does anyone have any suggestions as to specific buildings, complexes, or websites for potential students? I've been told there is lots of housing around the law school area, but that most of it is kind of "dumpy." This information is from recent Iowa Law graduates, so I assume they're right.

Thoughts/ideas/suggestions, please.

A lot of students live along Benton Street, either at Seville, Benton Manor, Carriage Hill, or some others (can't remember all the names). All these places are about a 15-20 minute walk from the law school, and there is a bus stop right around that area that takes you pretty close to the law school, I think. Seville is pretty good, definitely not dumpy. Ditto for Benton Manor (at least I think it is Benton Manor... it's one of the other complexes on Benton St.).

Thank you very much for the response!

[HopefullyLaw]

I visited the admissions building and law school building this month before classes were in session. I spent a considerable amount of time with the dean of admissions and met-up with a 3L who was randomly in the library that I know from a summer work connection. If anyone has any questions about my perceptions, the law school building, the city, or anything else, please let me know. I'm procrastinating from completing some homework I neglected over the weekend.

[JenDarby]

I received a call from an Iowa number earlier today, can't imagine what it would have to do with if not U Iowa. I won't speculate, but I wish I would have answered since they didn't leave a message!

[typ3]

I received a call from an Iowa number earlier today, can't imagine what it would have to do with if not U Iowa. I won't speculate, but I wish I would have answered since they didn't leave a message!

I'm curious to know what you get for $. I'm +1 LSAT on you .01 GPA lower. We're basically twins.

[80884]

I received a call from an Iowa number earlier today, can't imagine what it would have to do with if not U Iowa. I won't speculate, but I wish I would have answered since they didn't leave a message!

you should get an e-mail tho. But I think you will get $$$ eventually.

[JenDarby]

I received a call from an Iowa number earlier today, can't imagine what it would have to do with if not U Iowa. I won't speculate, but I wish I would have answered since they didn't leave a message!

you should get an e-mail tho. But I think you will get $$$ eventually.

email about...$$$? I've been in since early December, and already received all the basic admit information. I am really hoping for a good amazing offer from them!

[JenDarby]

I received a call from an Iowa number earlier today, can't imagine what it would have to do with if not U Iowa. I won't speculate, but I wish I would have answered since they didn't leave a message!

I'm curious to know what you get for $. I'm +1 LSAT on you .01 GPA lower. We're basically twins.

I'm curious too! Hopefully we both get a lot. I'm retaking the LSAT in February, so if they don't give me a generous offer, perhaps I can leverage more.