Temple 2011 Forum

[gm1276]

It's bothering me that Temple's rank is right around PSU, Pitt and the other PA schools (besides Upenn) but that they are so much more selective. I guess the low tuition allows them to take a much better crop of students than they otherwise could.

[kk19131]

Who do I email to request more money?

[tas817]

Got a $7,500 a year scholly in acceptance packet. I didn't even think I was going to get in. Only applied b/c of a fee waiver.

[kk19131]

Got a $7,500 a year scholly in acceptance packet. I didn't even think I was going to get in. Only applied b/c of a fee waiver.

Is that per year or 7,500 over all three?

[tas817]

Got a $7,500 a year scholly in acceptance packet. I didn't even think I was going to get in. Only applied b/c of a fee waiver.

Is that per year or 7,500 over all three?

Per year and I'm OOS.

[Swanky]

I just got my packet in the mail over the weekend: $7500/year and OOS. I have much better offers elsewhere and will probably withdraw this week. I hope this goes to someone else who wants it!

[NJPharmD2011]

Does anyone know if you automatically qualify for in-state tuition after one year or do you still have to fill out that Pennsylvania resident application?

[philswfc2008]

Accepted this morning via status checker! Submitted 11/14, but complete on 1/7 (held for December LSAT score). 3.33/167, non-URM

[kk19131]

I just emailed requesting more scholarship... we'll see what happens.

[rs2004]

finally got my packet....nice folder temple!
10,000 renewable conwell scholarship so 30,000 for three years as long as i maintain a 2.5 average.

Congrats! Do you think Temple is where you will end up?

not sure, still waiting to hear back from other schools and pitt gave me more money.

[r6_philly]

finally got my packet....nice folder temple!
10,000 renewable conwell scholarship so 30,000 for three years as long as i maintain a 2.5 average.

Congrats! Do you think Temple is where you will end up?

not sure, still waiting to hear back from other schools and pitt gave me more money.

What's Pitt's stipulation? Did they say what the 2.5 average translate to a class rank? I know Temple curves pretty low.

[rs2004]

finally got my packet....nice folder temple!
10,000 renewable conwell scholarship so 30,000 for three years as long as i maintain a 2.5 average.

Congrats! Do you think Temple is where you will end up?

not sure, still waiting to hear back from other schools and pitt gave me more money.

What's Pitt's stipulation? Did they say what the 2.5 average translate to a class rank? I know Temple curves pretty low.

i dont have the temple letter on my person but i do not think they said anything about class rank, just 2.5 average.
pitt's stipulation is a 3.0 gpa or a "B" average.

[r6_philly]

i dont have the temple letter on my person but i do not think they said anything about class rank, just 2.5 average.
pitt's stipulation is a 3.0 gpa or a "B" average.

I think it's much easier maintaining the 2.5 than the 3.0. Had this discussion with a friend who is a Temple grad this weekend. I think the 3.0 translate to a much higher class rank because they curve the median below 3.

[mettasutta]

Temple gave me a nice valentine! In via status checker! Do you think I stand a chance of getting scholarship money? My #s are 3.82/164. I heard that they're rather stingy with in-state students (for obvious reasons)...

[TJISMYHERO]

I just emailed requesting more scholarship... we'll see what happens.

Will you please let us know how that goes?

[rs2004]

i dont have the temple letter on my person but i do not think they said anything about class rank, just 2.5 average.
pitt's stipulation is a 3.0 gpa or a "B" average.

I think it's much easier maintaining the 2.5 than the 3.0. Had this discussion with a friend who is a Temple grad this weekend. I think the 3.0 translate to a much higher class rank because they curve the median below 3.

well, i would hope that i can maintain at least a 3.0 average either way. did a rough estimate of the cost of attendance for pitt and temple and at the end of the day, i would graduate with about $2000-$3000 less debt if i go to pitt (this is assuming that i get in-state tuition for both after my first year). i would have to visit the schools/hear back from my other schools to make my final decision.

[sargoodie]

In via status checker this morning. Second complete was 12/6.

[slax]

Finally got the packet. $45k total merit. Will probably withdrawal before the week ends now that I have money at other schools.

[haleydee]

in via status checker! second complete 12/15

161/3.17

[kk19131]

I just emailed requesting more scholarship... we'll see what happens.

Will you please let us know how that goes?

Yep. That's the plan.

[yeahyeah2121]

Also accepted today Applied 12/25, 161, 3.9ish

[dreakol]

I just emailed requesting more scholarship... we'll see what happens.

Will you please let us know how that goes?

Yep. That's the plan.

I too will be asking for additional money and will keep the board informed

[sidewaysglance]

Does anyone know if you automatically qualify for in-state tuition after one year or do you still have to fill out that Pennsylvania resident application?

you don't automatically qualify as a PA resident after one year. You have to have lived in PA for 12 consecutive months OUTSIDE of school (meaning you are not a student) in order to become a PA resident for tution purposes. I am a 1L at Temple and have a lot of friends who are dealing with this issue right now. Some went to undergrad and now law school in PA, but didn't take time off in between, and they still can't get PA residency status for instate tuition or work-study supplements through PHEEA.

[sidewaysglance]

i dont have the temple letter on my person but i do not think they said anything about class rank, just 2.5 average.
pitt's stipulation is a 3.0 gpa or a "B" average.

I think it's much easier maintaining the 2.5 than the 3.0. Had this discussion with a friend who is a Temple grad this weekend. I think the 3.0 translate to a much higher class rank because they curve the median below 3.

Temple curves the median to 3.05...

Most scholarships with GPA requirements given out at Temple require a yearly GPA of 3.2 to maintain your scholarship. (Some people get scholarships with no minimum GPA, check with financial aid if you are unsure what your GPA requirement would be). If you got a scholarship with a 2.5 gpa requirement you are very lucky. You essentially would only need to maintain a gpa slightly below a C+ to keep it.

[Mr_Brightside]

In at Temple, 156/3.73