Emory class of 2016 (2012-2013 cycle) Forum

[atlgirl51]

Did anyone receive the financial aid email and then get denied?

[LittleBlueBird]

In via email today!!!!!!

Perhaps in light of all of the mail issues, and the fact that they've been getting phone calls and emails from us, they'll start doing more email acceptances.

$54k scholarship with "good standing" stipulation. This is a little less than I was hoping for, but hot damn, I'm overjoyed!

(I'm a reverse splitter - LSAT in 25% bracket but GPA is well above their 75% bracket. Non-URM... )

[DoveBodyWash]

In via email today!!!!!!

Perhaps in light of all of the mail issues, and the fact that they've been getting phone calls and emails from us, they'll start doing more email acceptances.

$54k scholarship with "good standing" stipulation. This is a little less than I was hoping for, but hot damn, I'm overjoyed!

(I'm a reverse splitter - LSAT in 25% bracket but GPA is well above their 75% bracket. Non-URM... )

FINALLY! Congrats!

[LittleBlueBird]

In via email today!!!!!!

Perhaps in light of all of the mail issues, and the fact that they've been getting phone calls and emails from us, they'll start doing more email acceptances.

$54k scholarship with "good standing" stipulation. This is a little less than I was hoping for, but hot damn, I'm overjoyed!

(I'm a reverse splitter - LSAT in 25% bracket but GPA is well above their 75% bracket. Non-URM... )

FINALLY! Congrats!

Thanks so much!!!

And I got a new car last weekend - a nice, used (but clean) sturdy Volvo, which is built like a tank. Things are definitely looking up!

[ramsdancer1]

In via email today!!!!!!

Perhaps in light of all of the mail issues, and the fact that they've been getting phone calls and emails from us, they'll start doing more email acceptances.

$54k scholarship with "good standing" stipulation. This is a little less than I was hoping for, but hot damn, I'm overjoyed!

(I'm a reverse splitter - LSAT in 25% bracket but GPA is well above their 75% bracket. Non-URM... )

Congrats! When did you submit? Also, did you get that email everyone was talking about? I'm the same stats as you but I am a URM. God this wait is killing me.

[LittleBlueBird]

In via email today!!!!!!

Perhaps in light of all of the mail issues, and the fact that they've been getting phone calls and emails from us, they'll start doing more email acceptances.

$54k scholarship with "good standing" stipulation. This is a little less than I was hoping for, but hot damn, I'm overjoyed!

(I'm a reverse splitter - LSAT in 25% bracket but GPA is well above their 75% bracket. Non-URM... )

Congrats! When did you submit? Also, did you get that email everyone was talking about? I'm the same stats as you but I am a URM. God this wait is killing me.

I went complete the end of November because I was waiting on an LOR. No, I did not get the financial aid email that others had been referring to - and it was eating me alive. I know it's hard to be patient, but I believe good things will be in store for you as well

[ramsdancer1]

In via email today!!!!!!

Perhaps in light of all of the mail issues, and the fact that they've been getting phone calls and emails from us, they'll start doing more email acceptances.

$54k scholarship with "good standing" stipulation. This is a little less than I was hoping for, but hot damn, I'm overjoyed!

(I'm a reverse splitter - LSAT in 25% bracket but GPA is well above their 75% bracket. Non-URM... )

Congrats! When did you submit? Also, did you get that email everyone was talking about? I'm the same stats as you but I am a URM. God this wait is killing me.

I went complete the end of November because I was waiting on an LOR. No, I did not get the financial aid email that others had been referring to - and it was eating me alive. I know it's hard to be patient, but I believe good things will be in store for you as well

Thanks! I went complete in the beginning of Dec so hopefully it won't be too much longer. Congrats again! Do you think you are going to attend Emory?

[LittleBlueBird]

In via email today!!!!!!

Perhaps in light of all of the mail issues, and the fact that they've been getting phone calls and emails from us, they'll start doing more email acceptances.

$54k scholarship with "good standing" stipulation. This is a little less than I was hoping for, but hot damn, I'm overjoyed!

(I'm a reverse splitter - LSAT in 25% bracket but GPA is well above their 75% bracket. Non-URM... )

Congrats! When did you submit? Also, did you get that email everyone was talking about? I'm the same stats as you but I am a URM. God this wait is killing me.

I went complete the end of November because I was waiting on an LOR. No, I did not get the financial aid email that others had been referring to - and it was eating me alive. I know it's hard to be patient, but I believe good things will be in store for you as well

Thanks! I went complete in the beginning of Dec so hopefully it won't be too much longer. Congrats again! Do you think you are going to attend Emory?

I'm leaning towards it, super hard. It's my top choice and my dream school. I have to do more thinking about the post-grad overload of debt, but I want to be happy with the degree I get. Would I rather have $100k in debt from a school that I'm 'meh' about, or $150k in debt from a school I love?

[DoveBodyWash]

I'm leaning towards it, super hard. It's my top choice and my dream school. I have to do more thinking about the post-grad overload of debt, but I want to be happy with the degree I get. Would I rather have $100k in debt from a school that I'm 'meh' about, or $150k in debt from a school I love?

How much better are the job prospects at this "meh" school?

[LittleBlueBird]

I'm leaning towards it, super hard. It's my top choice and my dream school. I have to do more thinking about the post-grad overload of debt, but I want to be happy with the degree I get. Would I rather have $100k in debt from a school that I'm 'meh' about, or $150k in debt from a school I love?

How much better are the job prospects at this "meh" school?

They aren't better. At all. They're 2nd tier as well. I really want to teach in the future, as well, and the clout of your last alma mater weighs heavy in that career path.

For what I'm doing now, it's all about networking. In my field, the only better places for me to be would be LA or Nashville, and I want to attend school in neither of those places.

[DoveBodyWash]

I'm leaning towards it, super hard. It's my top choice and my dream school. I have to do more thinking about the post-grad overload of debt, but I want to be happy with the degree I get. Would I rather have $100k in debt from a school that I'm 'meh' about, or $150k in debt from a school I love?

How much better are the job prospects at this "meh" school?

They aren't better. At all. They're 2nd tier as well. I really want to teach in the future, as well, and the clout of your last alma matter ways heavy in that career path.

For what I'm doing, it's all about networking. In my field, the only better places for me to be would be LA or Nashville, and I want to attend school in neither of those places.

If the prospects are that much worse...than saving 50K isn't worth it. 100k and 150k are both large amounts. Yes 50k is no small number...but i would rather be 150k in debt with a job versus 100k without one. Obviously the threshold of tolerable debt will depend on the person and etc...but since you love Emory that much more..and it has better job placement..i think an extra 50k would be worth it in this situation. Just my two cents =)

Full disclosure: I usually advocate that people take the money and minimize debt as much as they can, I try and follow that as well. But that's usually in the context of T30 vs. T14, where both groups give you acceptable job placement. If it's between a T30 and T2...then I think you need to consider the big drop-off in job opportunities

[Tommycopeland]

It's really great to see so many applicants receiving acceptances! I've heard through the TLS grapevine that Emory admissions counselors weight considerably their decisions on the "balance" of the applicant; whereas other school's may only claim to be holistic in their approach, Emory actually is. I'm applying with a frustratingly low GPA and slightly above average LSAT, neither of which I believe truly reflect my abilities, and I know a lot of others on these boards can relate (I worked full-time through undergrad and while studying/applying for LSAT and law schools.)

So, here's to hoping Emory is a school that can see the applicant for who they are and who they can be beyond standarized numbers!!

All the best to everyone who is still waiting and congrats to those matriculating in the fall!

[JXander]

It's really great to see so many applicants receiving acceptances! I've heard through the TLS grapevine that Emory admissions counselors weight considerably their decisions on the "balance" of the applicant; whereas other school's may only claim to be holistic in their approach, Emory actually is. I'm applying with a frustratingly low GPA and slightly above average LSAT, neither of which I believe truly reflect my abilities, and I know a lot of others on these boards can relate (I worked full-time through undergrad and while studying/applying for LSAT and law schools.)

So, here's to hoping Emory is a school that can see the applicant for who they are and who they can be beyond standarized numbers!!

All the best to everyone who is still waiting and congrats to those matriculating in the fall!

They also gave a lot of preference to URMs and those who applied particularly early. Do you fit these, maybe?

[Tommycopeland]

It's really great to see so many applicants receiving acceptances! I've heard through the TLS grapevine that Emory admissions counselors weight considerably their decisions on the "balance" of the applicant; whereas other school's may only claim to be holistic in their approach, Emory actually is. I'm applying with a frustratingly low GPA and slightly above average LSAT, neither of which I believe truly reflect my abilities, and I know a lot of others on these boards can relate (I worked full-time through undergrad and while studying/applying for LSAT and law schools.)

So, here's to hoping Emory is a school that can see the applicant for who they are and who they can be beyond standarized numbers!!

All the best to everyone who is still waiting and congrats to those matriculating in the fall!

They also gave a lot of preference to URMs and those who applied particularly early. Do you fit these, maybe?

I heard that as well. I do not fit either, but I do believe I'm a strong applicant in many other ways. Fingers crossed!

[DoveBodyWash]

It's really great to see so many applicants receiving acceptances! I've heard through the TLS grapevine that Emory admissions counselors weight considerably their decisions on the "balance" of the applicant; whereas other school's may only claim to be holistic in their approach, Emory actually is. I'm applying with a frustratingly low GPA and slightly above average LSAT, neither of which I believe truly reflect my abilities, and I know a lot of others on these boards can relate (I worked full-time through undergrad and while studying/applying for LSAT and law schools.)

So, here's to hoping Emory is a school that can see the applicant for who they are and who they can be beyond standarized numbers!!

All the best to everyone who is still waiting and congrats to those matriculating in the fall!

Good luck to you! +1 to the frustratingly low GPA part..i can definitely sympathize! I'm assuming you wrote some kind of addendum to address why you think the metrics underestimate your potential, so I hope that helps. I'm not sure how "holistic" Emory is vs other schools..and i'm sure everyone will have a different take on the issue depending on how cynical they are...but FWIW Emory did take several months to evaluate the entire applicant pool before making decisions..as opposed to accepting the candidates with higher numbers as they come in (as is typical at other schools).

Hope there's some good news coming your way

[JXander]

Has Emory sent any dings or WLs out yet?

[alwayssunnyinfl]

Has Emory sent any dings or WLs out yet?

I don't think so. I'm expecting mine in the next few weeks. In the past, it looks like they only sent out acceptances, and then a huge round of dings/wl's in March along with some more acceptances.

[gonnaknow]

in with 81K. is emory open to negotiate?

[anonstudent]

in with 81K. is emory open to negotiate?

NO!
NO!
NO!

[JXander]

in with 81K. is emory open to negotiate?

NO!
NO!
NO!

For real???

[DoveBodyWash]

in with 81K. is emory open to negotiate?

NO!
NO!
NO!

For real???

Any school will be open to negotiate if it comes to it. I love Emory but any school outside of HYS is gonna have to negotiate at some point

[DoveBodyWash]

http://www.law.umich.edu/financialaid/d ... fault.aspx

Fairly useful debt calculator tool released by UMichigan. Breaks down your likely scenarios based on debt, employment outcome, and metro

[pinkyandthebrain]

in with 81K. is emory open to negotiate?

NO!
NO!
NO!

For real???

Any school will be open to negotiate if it comes to it. I love Emory but any school outside of HYS is gonna have to negotiate at some point

You can think this is true, but there are some schools that have a policy of not negotiating. Emory (like Notre Dame, and maybe W&L) is one of these schools.

Everyone should still give it a try (you never know if the policy will be put aside because of the changing landscape in law school admissions).

[LittleBlueBird]

Interesting update... just received the Financial Aid email. It says that they received my FAFSA. Funny.... I haven't submitted one for this year yet (of my own lazy folly).

A little premature, I'd say.

[DoveBodyWash]

Interesting update... just received the Financial Aid email. It says that they received my FAFSA. Funny.... I haven't submitted one for this year yet (of my own lazy folly).

A little premature, I'd say.

I got the same thing a few weeks ago...i had assumed it was cuz my sister listed me on her FAFSA to Emory's undergrad...but none of her other schools contacted me like that, so I was confused