UC Hastings 2011 Forum

[rubbersoul89]

I'm also still waiting, but they didn't get my Financial Need form until two days after it was due so this is probably why I'm still waiting

[jwmalone87]

Did anyone receive scholarship information this week? I was accepted by phone call in late January and haven't heard anything yet. Anyone else on this timeline still waiting for aid info?

Accepted right around the same time and nothing here. Filled out the supplemental form, did my FAFSA and Need Access. I'll probably give them a call Monday if I still don't get anything.

[Borhas]

Does anyone know if Hastings bases their grants on EFC (Expected Family Contribution) and if so what is the cutoff level? I see that they give $7,000 and $15,000 grants. How many students usually receive these?

well... I don't have a lot of info, but I got 11,800 on my financial aid award letter... near winter break they sent out an email increasing my grant aid by 1000. My EFC was 0. (I wasn't special, I think they did that to everyone that got financial aid)

I think the cap was 12,800 on the award letters, so theoretically 13,800 for last year.

I've talked to a few people on TLS and at school that more or less confirm that as the general rule for last year.

But I wasn't a particularly strong candidate, my GPA was below median while my LSAT was above median so I was more or less a pretty average incoming student. Maybe the incoming students w/ better #'s got other grants... who knows?

I'd call the Financial aid office if I were you because this is not the sort of question that students can easily answer. (I assume that anyway because I generally try to avoid talking about people's personal finances in my daily life)

[sinkorswm]

Has anybody received their financial aid package yet? I'm not talking about scholarships/merit aid emails and the like. I am wondering if it will come by snail mail and how much sooner than the end of the month I can expect it.

Thanks!

[nothingetsby]

i applied in early november, received confirmation on 11/29/10 of my application being complete...but haven't heard anything since.

1. are many of you in the same boat?
2. is it a bad idea to contact hastings to check-in on the status?

thanks in advance!

[ilovesf]

Has anyone here definitely decided on Hastings?

[rubbersoul89]

Has anyone here definitely decided on Hastings?

I'm pretty much definitely Hastings or Davis... the classic debate haha

[minky]

Has anyone here definitely decided on Hastings?

I'm pretty much definitely Hastings or Davis... the classic debate haha

me too

[nothingetsby]

i applied in early november, received confirmation on 11/29/10 of my application being complete...but haven't heard anything since.

1. are many of you in the same boat?
2. is it a bad idea to contact hastings to check-in on the status?

thanks in advance!

[lisavj]

Has anyone here definitely decided on Hastings?

If I attend law school in the fall it will be at hastings!

(other opt is one more year out one more LSAT and one more app cycle with a bit more experience under my belt)

[Lasers]

Has anyone here definitely decided on Hastings?

I'm pretty much definitely Hastings or Davis... the classic debate haha

me too

me three.

i was leaning towards hastings, but the new meaningless rankings have scared me into rethinking which to choose once again.

[bountyxhunter]

LOOONG time lurker here. First post! I will most likely attend Hastings, regardless of the new rankings. For some reason I'm not impressed or concerned by Davis's movement. If anything I'll be deciding between USD and Hastings.

[HopelesslyOptimistic]

LOOONG time lurker here. First post! I will most likely attend Hastings, regardless of the new rankings. For some reason I'm not impressed or concerned by Davis's movement.

I couldn't agree more. I'm not paying attention to the rankings, they change every year. Are you going to ASD? I'll be at the April 9th one

[HopelesslyOptimistic]

Oh and I have a question for everyone who is most likely attending, or really considering attending Hastings. Have you guys looked into housing much? I know there's the tower next to the school, which is very convenient, but as a female I don't know if I want to live there and have to go home at night. Yes I know, just make sure you don't walk alone blah blah blah, but let's be honest, if you're living there for a year there are going to be a few random occasions where you're out somewhere late at night and need to come home alone. So are any of you considering housing elsewhere in SF? Is the tower more affordable so it makes sense to just live there and just be careful? If any current or past Hastings students can shed some light I'd appreciate it as well.

[rubbersoul89]

Oh and I have a question for everyone who is most likely attending, or really considering attending Hastings. Have you guys looked into housing much? I know there's the tower next to the school, which is very convenient, but as a female I don't know if I want to live there and have to go home at night. Yes I know, just make sure you don't walk alone blah blah blah, but let's be honest, if you're living there for a year there are going to be a few random occasions where you're out somewhere late at night and need to come home alone. So are any of you considering housing elsewhere in SF? Is the tower more affordable so it makes sense to just live there and just be careful? If any current or past Hastings students can shed some light I'd appreciate it as well.

I've also been thinking about the safety of the tower vs. living elsewhere (I'm a girl too). But my concern is whether I would want to commute out of the tenderloin at night. Hastings has security escorts who can walk you back to the tower but I doubt they do the same to the BART station... what if we get out of class or the library late?

[minky]

Oh and I have a question for everyone who is most likely attending, or really considering attending Hastings. Have you guys looked into housing much? I know there's the tower next to the school, which is very convenient, but as a female I don't know if I want to live there and have to go home at night. Yes I know, just make sure you don't walk alone blah blah blah, but let's be honest, if you're living there for a year there are going to be a few random occasions where you're out somewhere late at night and need to come home alone. So are any of you considering housing elsewhere in SF? Is the tower more affordable so it makes sense to just live there and just be careful? If any current or past Hastings students can shed some light I'd appreciate it as well.

I've also been thinking about the safety of the tower vs. living elsewhere (I'm a girl too). But my concern is whether I would want to commute out of the tenderloin at night. Hastings has security escorts who can walk you back to the tower but I doubt they do the same to the BART station... what if we get out of class or the library late?

Is there any neighborhood in SF where it would be safe to return home late at night alone? The fact that I have to worry about this is making Hastings less appealing.....

[lucky277]

Oh and I have a question for everyone who is most likely attending, or really considering attending Hastings. Have you guys looked into housing much? I know there's the tower next to the school, which is very convenient, but as a female I don't know if I want to live there and have to go home at night. Yes I know, just make sure you don't walk alone blah blah blah, but let's be honest, if you're living there for a year there are going to be a few random occasions where you're out somewhere late at night and need to come home alone. So are any of you considering housing elsewhere in SF? Is the tower more affordable so it makes sense to just live there and just be careful? If any current or past Hastings students can shed some light I'd appreciate it as well.

I've also been thinking about the safety of the tower vs. living elsewhere (I'm a girl too). But my concern is whether I would want to commute out of the tenderloin at night. Hastings has security escorts who can walk you back to the tower but I doubt they do the same to the BART station... what if we get out of class or the library late?

I don't think there's any reason to live in the Tenderloin with public transportation so accessible from campus. BART/muni is literally a five minute walk away. I live in Haight Ashbury now and definitely don't plan on moving just to shorten my commute by 10 minutes. My quality of life will be much happier in a different neighborhood. SF is just like any other big city in that there are good and bad parts, so don't let the Tenderloin deter you from going there. You don't have to spend every waking moment on campus, and if you're worried about staying there late studying, just study at home instead. With regard to safety, just be smart and aware when walking around. I'm from here and work in downtown Oakland and have never felt scared for my life in either location.

[nematoad]

Has anyone here definitely decided on Hastings?

pretty much set to go. still thinking about fordham, but i doubt it.

[bountyxhunter]

LOOONG time lurker here. First post! I will most likely attend Hastings, regardless of the new rankings. For some reason I'm not impressed or concerned by Davis's movement.

I couldn't agree more. I'm not paying attention to the rankings, they change every year. Are you going to ASD? I'll be at the April 9th one

I'll be attending ASD on the 26th! I'm excited to visit Frisco again.

As far as housing... I put in a deposit for the tower just in case. I'm actually looking to live elsewhere. Just don't know where yet though.

[ilovesf]

Is there any neighborhood in SF where it would be safe to return home late at night alone? The fact that I have to worry about this is making Hastings less appealing.....

um yes. Like any big cities of course there are dangerous neighborhoods, but there are definitely safe ones as well. Im a sf native and a woman and I feel pretty safe in my neighborhood (near japantown and Fillmore st) and I often go home alone at night. If you -are nervous about an area ask us locals on tls about the neighborhood and we can give you some advice.

[keeran23]

Not to change topics, but I got an e-mail on 1/18 saying I was complete. I haven't heard anything since. Is anyone out there in the same boat?

[SchopenhauerFTW]

Not to change topics, but I got an e-mail on 1/18 saying I was complete. I haven't heard anything since. Is anyone out there in the same boat?

Posting in here for the first time to say that I am in the same boat. I hate waiting.

[restless]

Not to change topics, but I got an e-mail on 1/18 saying I was complete. I haven't heard anything since. Is anyone out there in the same boat?

Posting in here for the first time to say that I am in the same boat. I hate waiting.

Similar boat, at least. I went complete on 1/25. Really anxious to know where I'm going since Hastings is one of my top choices.

[HopelesslyOptimistic]

SO this is on the housing website, with price ranges/accomodations. Are these #s much less expensive than elsewhere in SF or not by that much? Or are they more expensive?
Type
Price Range Approximate Sq. Ft.
Maximum Tenants Allowed

Efficiency
$905 - $1,110
250
One

Studio
$1,030 - $1,250
350
Two

One Bedroom
$1,330 - $1,550
500
Two

Two Bedroom
$2,285
850
Two

Two bedroom Penthouse
$2,855- $3,255
1140
Three


Is it better to live with or without roommates in law school?

[Siamsa414]

Waitlist by e-mail just now. Will likely withdraw.