University of San Diego 2015 Forum

darkatillam2 · Post by **darkatillam2** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:45 pm

splitsplat wrote:
darkatillam2 wrote:I was really pissed on how the head financial aid guy talked about how they only give money to the good LSAC indexed candidates, and that it was such a good indicator of who will do well... Here I am looking at sticker price basically being told I have less of a chance at doing well than the girl next to me who got a full ride. Other than that, the school was nice. Still tho, it left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Why would that piss you off? All schools give merit scholarships based on the index created from GPA/LSAT numbers. It's also been documented year after year that higher LSAT generally means a better chance of doing well in 1L year.

see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7_xHsce57c

First off, you had to be there. He was very matter o fact about it and it just came off rude. Even the girl with the full ride made a comment about that to me (and she didn't know I had no offer). I am sure there is a correlation between performance and LSAT but they include GPA in the index and don't consider your major or UG school you went to. Had I known I was going to go to LS right out of UG I would have picked communications as my major and gotten a 4.0....

splitsplat · Post by **splitsplat** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:42 pm

You're right, he probably could have presented it much more tactfully from the way it sounds. Are you committed to attending USD at sticker?

darkatillam2 · Post by **darkatillam2** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:21 pm

splitsplat wrote:You're right, he probably could have presented it much more tactfully from the way it sounds. Are you committed to attending USD at sticker?

Yes, unfortunately. I have offers at a few other T2s ($$ and $) but they are lower ranked than USD and according to LST the employment statistics are vastly different. After some careful consideration (and also taking into account what my partner wants) USD at sticker looks like the better option. My only goal now is to focus on my class rank and hopefully climb to the top.

splitsplat · Post by **splitsplat** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:33 pm

Good luck man.

richalvarez · Post by **richalvarez** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:34 pm

Went DR today... I now know the nerves and jitters that everyone has referenced.

fashiongirl · Post by **fashiongirl** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:51 pm

richalvarez wrote:Went DR today... I now know the nerves and jitters that everyone has referenced.

Good luck! You applied PT right?

aroth001 · Post by **aroth001** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:02 pm

Officially decided on USD!!!

Where are my future classmates? Can't wait to meet you.

darkatillam2 · Post by **darkatillam2** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:32 pm

aroth001 wrote:Officially decided on USD!!! Where are my future classmates? Can't wait to meet you.

Here! Nice to meet you

richalvarez · Post by **richalvarez** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:59 pm

fashiongirl wrote:
richalvarez wrote:Went DR today... I now know the nerves and jitters that everyone has referenced.
Good luck! You applied PT right?

Well I applied FT, but selected that I would accept PT. I'll be happy with an acceptance to either program, it would just affect how many hours I spend in the office and how much help I'll need to hire.

mkat27 · Post by **mkat27** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:45 pm

darkatillam2 wrote:
aroth001 wrote:Officially decided on USD!!! Where are my future classmates? Can't wait to meet you.

Here! Nice to meet you

+1

So stoked

aroth001 · Post by **aroth001** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:09 pm

mkat27 wrote:
darkatillam2 wrote:
aroth001 wrote:Officially decided on USD!!! Where are my future classmates? Can't wait to meet you.

Here! Nice to meet you
+1 So stoked

Beyond stoked

sjane9988 · Post by **sjane9988** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:58 am

Officially decided on USD! Anyone know a good place on the web to search for roommates? (Sorry if its earlier in the thread - I have yet to go through it)

UnderrateOverachieve · Post by **UnderrateOverachieve** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:57 am

sjane9988 wrote:Officially decided on USD! Anyone know a good place on the web to search for roommates? (Sorry if its earlier in the thread - I have yet to go through it)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/406094859420564/

mkat27 · Post by **mkat27** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:52 am

sjane9988 wrote:Officially decided on USD! Anyone know a good place on the web to search for roommates? (Sorry if its earlier in the thread - I have yet to go through it)

I'm gonna be looking for a roommate soon as well. I think FB is a good way to look!

PizzaShrapnel · Post by **PizzaShrapnel** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:05 pm

aroth001 wrote:Officially decided on USD!!! Where are my future classmates? Can't wait to meet you.

Count me in as well... Cannot wait!

Phightins · Post by **Phightins** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:29 pm

aroth001 wrote:Officially decided on USD!!! Where are my future classmates? Can't wait to meet you.

I'm in. See you in the fall!

richalvarez · Post by **richalvarez** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:13 pm

mkat27 · Post by **mkat27** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:37 pm

Anyone going to campus visit day on Monday?

darkatillam2 · Post by **darkatillam2** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:52 pm

Anyone have any success getting an extension on their April 30th deposit deadline?

I just got into pepperdine and have yet to see any of the scholarship/financial info. I really don't have the money to make two deposits.

cobsss · Post by **cobsss** » Mon May 07, 2012 2:47 pm

darkatillam2 wrote:Anyone have any success getting an extension on their April 30th deposit deadline?

I just got into pepperdine and have yet to see any of the scholarship/financial info. I really don't have the money to make two deposits.

I'm in the same position, but ended up making a deposit to USD just in case. What's the deciding factors your decision at this point?

rdruc · Post by **rdruc** » Thu May 17, 2012 9:14 pm

Did everyone else on the waitlist receive the e-mail today about the status of the waitlist and the June 1 deposit for admitted students?

mzl · Post by **mzl** » Tue May 29, 2012 11:33 pm

Has anyone that has been admitted received any scholarships at a later date? Or been able to negotiate a scholarship from the school? I am very interested in attending, but at sticker, that's a tough decision.

mertle · Post by **mertle** » Thu May 31, 2012 12:54 pm

i sent in a scholarship appeal 2 weeks ago and they sent me an additional award last week. it's worth it to ask!

mzl · Post by **mzl** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:26 am

I called them today inquiring about scholarships and such. They said they would know nothing until after the seat deposit and couldn't discuss if I even had a remote chance at a scholarship. Since this was the 2nd time I attempted the whole scholarship thing, I gave up. I'd love to go to sunny California. I withdrew today, so whoever gets my seat, congratulations!!

jarofsoup · Post by **jarofsoup** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:04 am

Current student at USD Law if you have any questions PM me. I was accepted off of the wait list and attended the school a sticker.

I would not advise taking out considerable debt for this school.

University of San Diego 2015 Forum

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Register now to search topics and post comments!

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Register for access!

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Resources to assist law school applicants, students & graduates.

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Register now!

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Register now, it's still FREE!

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Re: University of San Diego 2015

Seriously? What are you waiting for?