Loyola LA 2011 Forum

[singingkris]

I AM IN!!!!!!!!!

ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

Congrats!! When did you go DR?

[gothamm]

Just today


I was starting to get soooo nervous.

[jagoo]

Just today


I was starting to get soooo nervous.

Hey, Congrats! Just wondering did you get a DR and an acceptance letter just today? or if you were notified through your email or status checker

[Pleasye]

Truth be told, I'm pretty sure its just an issue with the GPA. I'm a non-trad applicant, so there was probably some leeway given on the that front, but my numbers don't seem to go over well with a lot of schools. I did mention my desire for LA, so they should be aware that I'm likely to attend.

Finally, my diversity statement dealt with heritage, but was remiss of any statement dealing with economic disadvantage. I was fortunate to come from a privileged background, and obviously that's the sort of thing you leave out. I once read on TLS that law school admissions are all about making yourself appear as disadvantaged as possible, even if you're as advantaged as they come. I took that to heart. Everyone loves an underdog story.

I completely agree with you. I think it was most of all your GPA that got you waitlisted as opposed to admitted at LLS.

I seriously doubt it had to do with you being Puerto Rican and there not being a lot of Puerto Ricans in LA .

[Justathought]

Truth be told, I'm pretty sure its just an issue with the GPA. I'm a non-trad applicant, so there was probably some leeway given on the that front, but my numbers don't seem to go over well with a lot of schools. I did mention my desire for LA, so they should be aware that I'm likely to attend.

Finally, my diversity statement dealt with heritage, but was remiss of any statement dealing with economic disadvantage. I was fortunate to come from a privileged background, and obviously that's the sort of thing you leave out. I once read on TLS that law school admissions are all about making yourself appear as disadvantaged as possible, even if you're as advantaged as they come. I took that to heart. Everyone loves an underdog story.

I completely agree with you. I think it was most of all your GPA that got you waitlisted as opposed to admitted at LLS.

I seriously doubt it had to do with you being Puerto Rican and their not being a lot of Puerto Ricans in LA .

Oh well, guess I'll be riding two waitlists till the bitter end - Loyola and Cardozo. Right now I'm desperately trying to decide between Rutgers, Miami, and SMU-PT. Right now I'm leaning toward Miami; I do like warm weather, and Miami is at least well respected in its region. SMU would be a great option, but part-time seems like more hassle than its worth. Rutgers is my best NYC option, but it has next to no leverage in the market.

Edit: Also still waiting on USD. That could work for me.

[dtl]

Im in a similiar boat - waiting on my Cardozo/Loyola waitlist with USD as my pre accepted fallback.

[ccbeau]

I got a postcard for admitted students day April the 15th..

but no acceptance letter yet?

huh?

I'm confused.

(DR on status checker)

[jwmalone87]

I got a postcard for admitted students day April the 15th..

but no acceptance letter yet?

huh?

I'm confused.

(DR on status checker)

Looks like you're in. Congrats

[Judge Philip Banks]

Just today


I was starting to get soooo nervous.

Congrats man! Let the seat deposits begin! You gonna go to admitted students day?

[balls]

Truth be told, I'm pretty sure its just an issue with the GPA. I'm a non-trad applicant, so there was probably some leeway given on the that front, but my numbers don't seem to go over well with a lot of schools. I did mention my desire for LA, so they should be aware that I'm likely to attend.

Finally, my diversity statement dealt with heritage, but was remiss of any statement dealing with economic disadvantage. I was fortunate to come from a privileged background, and obviously that's the sort of thing you leave out. I once read on TLS that law school admissions are all about making yourself appear as disadvantaged as possible, even if you're as advantaged as they come. I took that to heart. Everyone loves an underdog story.

I completely agree with you. I think it was most of all your GPA that got you waitlisted as opposed to admitted at LLS.

I seriously doubt it had to do with you being Puerto Rican and there not being a lot of Puerto Ricans in LA .

who is your avi? would wife/10.

also, i would love to get a group of students together for the admitted students day on the 15th and get some drinks or play some bball on the court or something. maybe someone should start a thread for that.

[Pleasye]

who is your avi? would wife/10.

Adriana Lima

[Judge Philip Banks]

Truth be told, I'm pretty sure its just an issue with the GPA. I'm a non-trad applicant, so there was probably some leeway given on the that front, but my numbers don't seem to go over well with a lot of schools. I did mention my desire for LA, so they should be aware that I'm likely to attend.

Finally, my diversity statement dealt with heritage, but was remiss of any statement dealing with economic disadvantage. I was fortunate to come from a privileged background, and obviously that's the sort of thing you leave out. I once read on TLS that law school admissions are all about making yourself appear as disadvantaged as possible, even if you're as advantaged as they come. I took that to heart. Everyone loves an underdog story.

I completely agree with you. I think it was most of all your GPA that got you waitlisted as opposed to admitted at LLS.

I seriously doubt it had to do with you being Puerto Rican and there not being a lot of Puerto Ricans in LA .

who is your avi? would wife/10.

also, i would love to get a group of students together for the admitted students day on the 15th and get some drinks or play some bball on the court or something. maybe someone should start a thread for that.

I just created a thread for Admitted Students Day if people want to discuss ASD stuff there.

[lulumore]

Decision rendered on March 24, last Thursday, but no email notification. Is it a bad sign? is it is it is it???!!! Anyone else got the decision on the same day? what is it?

so nerrrrrvous.

[gothamm]

Just today


I was starting to get soooo nervous.

Congrats man! Let the seat deposits begin! You gonna go to admitted students day?

You bet I am. When is it?

[Judge Philip Banks]

Just today


I was starting to get soooo nervous.

Congrats man! Let the seat deposits begin! You gonna go to admitted students day?

You bet I am. When is it?

In two and a half weeks - Fri. April 15th

[gothamm]

Just today


I was starting to get soooo nervous.

Congrats man! Let the seat deposits begin! You gonna go to admitted students day?

You bet I am. When is it?

In two and a half weeks - Fri. April 15th

awesome. Hope to see you there

Nothing short of a phone call from UCI, or some nice $$ from USD/Pepp is gonna keep me from loyola

[red_alertz]

Decision rendered on March 24, last Thursday, but no email notification. Is it a bad sign? is it is it is it???!!! Anyone else got the decision on the same day? what is it?

so nerrrrrvous.

got letter yet?

[ccbeau]

So.. I'm admitted.

But no scholarship =(

I have a 25k scholarship at Pepperdine.

I'm definitely deciding amongst the two, any thoughts on if I go to Pepperdine instead of Loyola.. if my prospective future will be hampered very much?

Thanks.

[gothamm]

I don't think so. 25k is a great offer.

[Danteshek]

Is the 25k renewable or is it spread over three years?

Go to Pepperdine.

[ccbeau]

Is the 25k renewable or is it spread over three years?

Go to Pepperdine.

It's renewable. Thanks for the input. That's what I was thinking but wasn't sure if it would make a huge difference in my future if I didn't take Loyola.

[dtl]

Unless you are really put off by the conservative/religious politics or the drive/cost of living near malibu 25k at Pepperdine is the better overall choice.

[KiraMarie]

Decision rendered on March 24, last Thursday, but no email notification. Is it a bad sign? is it is it is it???!!! Anyone else got the decision on the same day? what is it?

so nerrrrrvous.

Where are you seeing "Decision Rendered"? In the small print at the bottom of the screen? Loyola's status checker is different from all of the other schools.

[ccbeau]

Unless you are really put off by the conservative/religious politics a 25k or the drive/cost of living near malibu Pepperdine is the better overall choice.

I am an AA female.. but I'm from the conservative state of Oklahoma so it can't be any more extreme than my bible belt upbringing. I think I'll fare well. (hopefully)

[zla2014]

Unless you are really put off by the conservative/religious politics a 25k or the drive/cost of living near malibu Pepperdine is the better overall choice.

I am an AA female.. but I'm from the conservative state of Oklahoma so it can't be any more extreme than my bible belt upbringing. I think I'll fare well. (hopefully)

I'm super liberal, for 25k at Pepperdine however, I'd suck it up and go there over sticker at Loyola any day. Congratulations!