Hastings 2011-2012 Cycle Forum

[ilovesf]

Just letting you guys know that Hastings is known for being really slow with getting back to you. I applied in October (RD) and heard back in late February, which was early for them. I think most people in the thread last year heard back in March. So if you don't hear anything for a while, it isn't necessarily bad news at all. That being said, some acceptances should start to trickle out now that school is starting back up again this Monday. Good luck!

[mieri]

Thanks for letting us know, ilovesf! March seems so far away...but if it's good news, I suppose it'll all be worth it!

[apollo2015]

I submitted my deposit today, and withdrew from the other schools I applied to. I am officially onboard!

The $150 ED deposit is the only one we need to send, right? Or do ED applicants also need to submit the $500 regular deposit as well?

[mufcfan]

Looking at LSN and the TLS thread from last year, I think we might be seeing some movement soon.

[bigtexmex]

Looking at LSN and the TLS thread from last year, I think we might be seeing some movement soon.

Good. Hastings is the only school that hasn't sent me an email or anything. Every other school has.

[apollo2015]

I made a Class of 2015 thread for us: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=175811

[TrojanHopeful]

I made a Class of 2015 thread for us: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=175811

Hope to be joining you in there!

[pugilistjd]

Hastings called me and asked if I would like to apply through the LEOP. I declined. I'd like to think that one of you who are interested in the program will be admitted instead

[apollo2015]

You are right. Hastings sent out an e-mail today confirming that was the only deposit needed for the Early Commitment Option (ECO) applicants.

I sent in my deposit a while ago, so I am guessing that they waited until the first business day after the deadline to message everyone at once. I wonder how many people were accepted (and sent in their deposits) from the ECO batch.

Since they are done with the ECO guys now, I would imagine that they will start letting the regular applicants know if they have been accepted. Last year they had been letting people know since January 10th.

[hobojarpen]

In via phone call ~30 minutes ago. Right below 75% for GPA, above 75% for LSAT

[can this be over?]

in via phone call from the dean!

[ilovesf]

Congrats to the new admits!

[lakers3peat]

Submitted 12/6
Admitted via voicemail 1/18

GPA: 3.62
LSAT: 165


Hopefully I can get the hastings grant for $6k or whatever it is because $32k a year is xxxpensive

[boalthopeful]

in via phone

[boalthopeful]

Hopefully I can get the hastings grant for $6k or whatever it is because $32k a year is xxxpensive

did he mention scholarship to you? and do you have to apply for the grant?

[lakers3peat]

nothing was mentioned to me, i'm bringing upt he hastings grant because on the profile i read here it says 80% of people get it

[Pleasye]

Congrats to the new admits!!

Does Hastings have a status checker? I received my complete email but there was no mention of that in there.

[bigtexmex]

Congrats to the new admits!!

Does Hastings have a status checker? I received my complete email but there was no mention of that in there.

No status checker.

I received two emails (one on the 13th and one today) informing me that the application is complete. Same email too. Not sure why.

[luli_lawl]

in via phone call!! reverse splitter, no mention of how much scholly $

[paulshortys10]

what in the hell...I wonder why I haven't heard shit from them

[hadisious]

what in the hell...I wonder why I haven't heard shit from them

I'm pretty sure this is the first round of anyone who has heard anything. I wouldn't be worried quite yet.

[steepair]

in via phone call from dean of admissions last night! i kinda only applied to hastings as a back up in case i decided i wanted to stay in san francisco (born and raised in the bay area, lived in SF proper for the past 7 years or so), but the more i look at the school, the more appealing it has become. i have heard they don't give much in the way of scholarship money, but i'm keeping my fingers crossed for something. have a couple of nice scholarships from some decent schools, but not sure if i want to relocate to the east coast yet. any 1Ls know if hastings will negotiate?

for what it's worth...164/3.63.

[mieri]

Congrats everyone who got in! Hope to be joining you soon...or eventually!

[ryemanhattan]

in via phone call from dean of admissions last night! i kinda only applied to hastings as a back up in case i decided i wanted to stay in san francisco (born and raised in the bay area, lived in SF proper for the past 7 years or so), but the more i look at the school, the more appealing it has become. i have heard they don't give much in the way of scholarship money, but i'm keeping my fingers crossed for something. have a couple of nice scholarships from some decent schools, but not sure if i want to relocate to the east coast yet. any 1Ls know if hastings will negotiate?

for what it's worth...164/3.63.

I spoke with Hastings admissions yesterday, as I'm contemplating throwing an app their way. He said, unsurprisingly, that he couldn't discuss my chances at a scholarship, as a matter of policy. He also said that they do give some scholarships but, at most, this amounts to half tuition. I would apply if I could get a fee waiver, but they won't give me one. Already safely in at Northwestern so I would only consider Hastings if I got a half-ride, but I'm an extreme splitter so I do not think it is likely. Probably just going to save the $80.

Complete conjecture: with your numbers, you might get a scholarship, but it wouldn't be close to the half-ride maximum.

[hadisious]

Just got in via phone call! Great conversation, and they brought up specifics from my PS. Real impressed.