IOWA 2011 Forum

[StillHerexxx]

Does anyone have a solid timeline for the acceptance packets to come in? I am hoping I don't get something post marked feb 2 in april. I think the wait for scholarship info is worse than the wait to get in.

[hokie]

ok so I just briefly skimmed through the entire thread (and forgive me if I missed it) but does anyone know when the ASW is? I want to prepare ahead so I can *hopefully* get off of work

Update: Nevermind; found the information on the website. For those that are curious, there is optional dinner reception on 3/24 and ASW is on 3/25.

[JenDarby]

full ride offer in the mail? I am now sad I will not be home until late this evening, as I will be anxious for the rest of the day (though my mailbox will likely be empty)

I'd be interested to hear if you got anything since we're basically stat twins.

You're +.01 on me gpa wise but i'm +1 lsat on you.

Nada yet, I'm really hoping LSAT this Saturday bumps me up a few LSAT points, changes the game for me....

[bbermud]

i submitted my application the 7th of january and still havent heard ne thing yet. should i start to worry??

[typ3]

i submitted my application the 7th of january and still havent heard ne thing yet. should i start to worry??

Without knowing your stats that's hard to answer. If you're an auto admit candidate and are waiting that long then yes I would be worried. If you're at or below both medians than I wouldn't read into it. You probably already know that a WL is coming this late in the cycle unless you're an IA resident.

[Justathought]

i submitted my application the 7th of january and still havent heard ne thing yet. should i start to worry??

Without knowing your stats that's hard to answer. If you're an auto admit candidate and are waiting that long then yes I would be worried. If you're at or below both medians than I wouldn't read into it. You probably already know that a WL is coming this late in the cycle unless you're an IA resident.

So the options are basically, "Worry because you might be wait listed or denied" or "Don't worry because you're probably wait listed or denied."

Those are some depressing choices!

[drummerboy]

not so because several days ago, a 157/ 3.5 was admitted out of the blue. certainly a reach without prior waitlist status. judging from other schools, which still havent responded to numerous applicants, the cycle is far from over. worrying requires too much energy. hope this helps. In addition, I just checked the status checker and officially went into review yesterday. Its hard to imagine that they have already made up their minds and have a solid and full class yet. Of course I could be wrong. Its not over till its over.

[chrisbru]

Anyone else get this email? I find this odd since I haven't been offered a scholarship yet...

"Enrolling Student Travel Reimbursement:



The University of Iowa College of Law is able to assist scholarship recipients with their travel expenses that are incurred when they travel to visit The College of Law in Iowa City, IA. The maximum amount that each eligible student can be reimbursed is a total of $300.00.



To be eligible for this travel reimbursement program you must receive a scholarship award from The University of Iowa College of Law and matriculate to The University of Iowa College of Law class of 2011.



The College of Law will reimburse the following expenses:



? Transportation expenses?Air fare, rail or bus fare, car rental fee, taxi charges.

? Mileage incurred on personal automobile.

? Lodging?Hotel or motel (minus any meal charges.)



Food and beverage expenses, and mileage incurred on rental vehicles will not be eligible for reimbursement.



For details, please contact the Admissions Office via email at law-admissions@uiowa.edu.



Best,
Law Admissions
The University of Iowa
Phone: (319) 335-9095
Toll free: 1-800-553-IOWA x9095 (US only)
Fax: (319) 335-9646
E-mail: Law-Admissions@uiowa.edu
Web site: http://www.law.uiowa.edu
320 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52242"

[stlisforlovers]

Yes.
Not to sound like an ungrateful bitch but I wish they'd stop sending me emails and more scholarship information.
Just sayin.

[drummerboy]

sounds promising

[amers73]

Didn't get that email. I got an email about Iowa's faculty. My numbers are a little low for me to be expecting a scholarship, but if I did get one, it would definitely sway me towards Iowa!
Good luck I hope there will be some good news for you in the mail soon!

[chrisbru]

Yes.
Not to sound like an ungrateful bitch but I wish they'd stop sending me emails and more scholarship information.
Just sayin.

Hey STL, I emailed them about this reimbursement email, and she responded saying they sent a scholarship letter to me yesterday, I just haven't received it yet

So, hopefully same goes for you!

[JenDarby]

Yes.
Not to sound like an ungrateful bitch but I wish they'd stop sending me emails and more scholarship information.
Just sayin.

Hey STL, I emailed them about this reimbursement email, and she responded saying they sent a scholarship letter to me yesterday, I just haven't received it yet

So, hopefully same goes for you!

Congrats in advance....I want mine!!!

[chihuahua12]

I didn't get this e-mail...I got an e-mail about the faculty. I was admitted in early december and no scholarship info. Does this mean I'm not getting one?

[stlisforlovers]

Yay congrats Chrisbru!
Maybe mine will follow soon after yours?

[typ3]

I'll just index and paste LSN profile's onto here so people can have all the scholarship info in one place.

Univ. Iowa Index Calculation:
(LSAT*.876) + (GPA*9.621) -.407 = Index
Maximum 195.77
GPA % 19.62

I'm guessing everyone Chica and above will receive or has received a full tuition merit scholarship.

I'll predict that elaman and chrissyc will both pick up full tuition scholarships given that they're the highest URM candidates on LSN for the cycle. I stopped including candidates after UNC as the rest had LSAT's of 166 and lower and thus their index numbers dropped below what has historically been the minimum in years past for full tuition scholarships. I included Jayman6 in the calculations since he asked earlier about his chances of financial aid.

However, the applicant class at Iowa seems to be very strong this year so I would suggest candidates take these predictions with a grain of salt, but it is a clear reversal of what occurred during last year's cycle where lots of scholarships were thrown out even to lower indexed applicants. This year there is a glut of qualified applicants well over the 75th percentile.

Last Year 27 Full rides were recorded on LSN

Lowest Recorded Index For Full Tuition Merit In Years Past:
2005: 179.8168
2006: 178.83448
2007: 178.10524
2008: 179.8168
2009: 177.79639
2010:

rustyjack 174 3.97 190.21237 Likely Withdraw T-14
mcdonrb 177 3.68 190.05028 Withdrawn Full U. Texas
mapes 170 4 186.997 Likely Withdraw T-14
ugbager 171 3.8 185.9488 Withdraw Duke/Chicago T-14
timmeh 171 3.77 185.66017 Withdraw U. Michigan
brom8 171 3.72 185.17912
sentry 172 3.62 185.09302 Withdraw University of Chicago
soviet1 175 3.37 185.31577
patzan21 175 3.34 185.02714
SisyphusHappy 169 3.9 185.1589
vegenator 169 3.83 184.48543
Woodson1 - - - - 184.xxx
germx 167 3.96 183.98416
chica11 167 3.94 183.79174 Withdraw University of Minnesota
Likely Automatic Full Scholarship Offers Index 183.7+
=====================================================================================
veritas09 169 3.75 183.71575 Withdraw GULC T-14
melelolo 174 3.25 183.28525 Withdraw GULC T-14
chrissyc 165 4.04 183.00184 URM
elamann 169 --- 182.391 URM
livefreeor 167 3.79 182.34859
stlislovers 167 3.7 181.4827
jendarby 168 3.58 181.20418
ajg212 168 3.54 180.81934
adammac17 169 3.44 180.73324
Rolling Full Scholarship Minimum Cut Off for 2011 (Index Score 180.5+) Will be adjusted as top candidates withdraw
========================================================
unc2011kd 167 3.45 179.07745
chrisbru 171 2.94 177.67474 <--- Splitter likely partial or full.
jayman6 162 3.72 177.29512
brokenwindows 167 3.1 175.7101[/list]

Quoted this since it was buried in the thread so we can have an up to date scholarship watch. Since supposedly candidates are expecting this week

[sabenser]

Just accepted via email. 165/3.60. Applied four weeks ago.

[amers73]

Just accepted via email. 165/3.60. Applied four weeks ago.

Congrats #s twin!

[kopf1988]

I've been lurking here for a while, and decided to post since the time is coming close... first "In-Review" on 1/18, second "In-Review" on 2/7.

LSAT: 161, GPA 3.06
* Iowa Resident
* Own my own business
* Work part time
* Student government and numerous other activities

Thoughts? (Dare I ask Chances? XD) Definitely not expecting money, haha.

[typ3]

I've been lurking here for a while, and decided to post since the time is coming close... first "In-Review" on 1/18, second "In-Review" on 2/7.

LSAT: 161, GPA 3.06
* Iowa Resident
* Own my own business
* Work part time
* Student government and numerous other activities

Thoughts? (Dare I ask Chances? XD) Definitely not expecting money, haha.

Likely in because you're an Iowa resident. No chance of $

[kopf1988]

Likely in because you're an Iowa resident. No chance of $

Thanks, that's what's kept me hopeful, XD. I should have taken an LSAT class or something - I took only two practice tests which were much higher. Probably should expect a decision in less than two more weeks?

[chrisbru]

Likely in because you're an Iowa resident. No chance of $

Thanks, that's what's kept me hopeful, XD. I should have taken an LSAT class or something - I took only two practice tests which were much higher. Probably should expect a decision in less than two more weeks?

Come on, TLS... Someone is slacking.


TITCR: Retake.

[jam88]

Has anyone had to fill out the residency form? Is it something they make all iowa residents do or are they actually confused?

[chrisbru]

Has anyone had to fill out the residency form? Is it something they make all iowa residents do or are they actually confused?

I filled it out back in Nov. I think everyone has to.

[StillHerexxx]

Do any of you guys know how Iowa places with JAG programs? I am hopoing my scholarship info comes out soon. I want to attend the asd, but if I don't get any scholly money then it will be tough to justify visiting Iowa from the empire state and missing work.