Arizona State c/o 2015 Forum

[FinallyGoing]

Sorry about that...what were your stats?

Below both medians.

[PolySuyGuy]

Yep, I withdrew from everywhere else.

I want to know how you afford all those deposits. Haven't you paid three already?

[PolySuyGuy]

.Kathy told me the other day that most of their wait list activity doesn't occur until June or July.

That is great. By that time people have to submit second deposits to other schools, sign leases, get roommates, arrange financial aid etc.

[jgrady1]

Finally!! Just got accepted. Probably not going, but my application cycle comes to an end... in a good way

[hoos89]

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[aellio26]

hey guys,

I am still deciding between U of A and ASU, and was wondering if you guys know reasons I would choose ASU over U of A. They both seem to be relatively small, and cost around the same... I haven't lived in Arizona so I am not familiar with either

thanks so much!

[gaud]

hey guys,

I am still deciding between U of A and ASU, and was wondering if you guys know reasons I would choose ASU over U of A. They both seem to be relatively small, and cost around the same... I haven't lived in Arizona so I am not familiar with either

thanks so much!

Go to whichever is cheaper. Differences are minimal.

[desertlaw]

hey guys,

I am still deciding between U of A and ASU, and was wondering if you guys know reasons I would choose ASU over U of A. They both seem to be relatively small, and cost around the same... I haven't lived in Arizona so I am not familiar with either

thanks so much!

I think this has been discussed plenty before but the quality of the schools don't have as big of a difference as the cities being different.

Tempe = part of huge metropolitan Phoenix, tons of things to do inside/outside/nightlife

Tucson = much smaller college town, less nightlight, but plenty to do outside if you're into desert hiking/biking. Might be a better place if you're worried about being distracted by nightlife/big city of Phoenix&Tempe.

With both, you'll need great grades to get Phoenix BigLaw. But everyone here will argue which school is better for networking/alumni/MidLaw. Which means they are probably pretty similar. The cities, everyone can agree they are really different.

[favrefire4]

Congrats guys! I'm jealous!!

[pbfoot]

in yesterday, anyone know if scholarship offers are made via email or the admit packet?

[gaud]

in yesterday, anyone know if scholarship offers are made via email or the admit packet?

You'll receive it in the formal acceptance letter in a week or so.

[PolySuyGuy]

Finally!! Just got accepted. Probably not going, but my application cycle comes to an end... in a good way

Headed to the Windy City?

[PolySuyGuy]

I sent it in in late December and I honestly thought they had lost my application or something. Seems weird to send out decisions this late.

I am sure their weirdness will all change once you enroll

[PolySuyGuy]

hey guys,

I am still deciding between U of A and ASU, and was wondering if you guys know reasons I would choose ASU over U of A. They both seem to be relatively small, and cost around the same... I haven't lived in Arizona so I am not familiar with either

thanks so much!

U of A has a lot smaller class and is way more personal. They also have a LOT more money thanks to the Rogers. The cost of living is way cheaper in Tucson and there is little traffic and no haboobs. Only a skilled person would notice the pollution in Tucson while children, the sick and old people are asked not to go outside too much in Phoenix.

U of A remains study in the rankings while ASU jumps around a lot.
U of A has great access to the Las Vegas and San Diego markets while ASU is purely Phoenix.

One good thing about Phoenix is you get your trash picked up twice a week, while in Tucson it is only once. Which many times is the selling point.

The only other reason I know people choose Phoenix over Tucson is for family reasons.

[PolySuyGuy]

in yesterday, anyone know if scholarship offers are made via email or the admit packet?

Are you going?

[PolySuyGuy]

Tucson = much smaller college town,

I have a hard time calling Tucson a college town or even a smaller town. Tucson area is around 1 million people. Which is the 32nd largest city in the United States. Which makes it the 52 largest metropolitan area in the United States.

Tucson is larger than Miami, Oakland, Minneapolis, Tampa, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and of course Sioux Falls, SD.

[Nammertat]

Tucson = much smaller college town,

I have a hard time calling Tucson a college town or even a smaller town. Tucson area is around 1 million people. Which is the 32nd largest city in the United States. Which makes it the 52 largest metropolitan area in the United States.

Tucson is larger than Miami, Oakland, Minneapolis, Tampa, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and of course Sioux Falls, SD.

I will grant that Tuscon has more people than many other cities.... But anyone who has ever been there knows the place is a HOLE. The city is just plain ghetto, and no level of population is going to overcome that.

[PolySuyGuy]

I will grant that Tuscon has more people than many other cities.... But anyone who has ever been there knows the place is a HOLE. The city is just plain ghetto, and no level of population is going to overcome that.

For some reason this image came to mind when I read your comment. No offense intended but in many ways it sums up Tucson.

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[buddyt]

I will grant that Tuscon has more people than many other cities.... But anyone who has ever been there knows the place is a HOLE. The city is just plain ghetto, and no level of population is going to overcome that.

For some reason this image came to mind when I read your comment. No offense intended but in many ways it sums up Tucson.

As a lifelong east valley resident, I can confirm that the Phoenix area is in almost every way superior to Tucson. If given a choice between ASU law and U of A law, I can't see any real reason why anyone would choose U of A. If you're attending either school you're likely going to be practicing in the state, and at ASU you will have a lot more interaction with Phoenix firms/government agencies than at U of A.

That being said, I don't think either one is worth attending without a nearly full ride scholly.

[gaud]

I can confirm that the Phoenix area is in almostevery way superior to Tucson.

FTFY

[desertlaw]

I will grant that Tuscon has more people than many other cities.... But anyone who has ever been there knows the place is a HOLE. The city is just plain ghetto, and no level of population is going to overcome that.

For some reason this image came to mind when I read your comment. No offense intended but in many ways it sums up Tucson.

As a lifelong east valley resident, I can confirm that the Phoenix area is in almost every way superior to Tucson. If given a choice between ASU law and U of A law, I can't see any real reason why anyone would choose U of A. If you're attending either school you're likely going to be practicing in the state, and at ASU you will have a lot more interaction with Phoenix firms/government agencies than at U of A.

That being said, I don't think either one is worth attending without a nearly full ride scholly.

This thread or another one has discussed this issue over and over. Best argument for living in Tucson during law school is if you want to be "less tempted" by the distractions of a big city of Tempe/Phoenix.

[jgrady1]

Finally!! Just got accepted. Probably not going, but my application cycle comes to an end... in a good way

Headed to the Windy City?

Yeah Completed undergrad and grad school at ASU. Time to move on Six years is plenty of time to be at one school. I'll miss it though ASU is a great school.

[pbfoot]

in yesterday, anyone know if scholarship offers are made via email or the admit packet?

Are you going?

Depends on their offer...anyone know if they negotiate? I'm sitting on 30k at IUB, 60k at Wake, and waitlists at W&M and UNC. Love Chapel Hill so I'll likely go to UNC if I get in regardless of scholarship, W&M maybe, but pending those, and unless ASU's offer is comparable, I'm leaning Wake.

[jennbear]

Still no decision; talked with Kathy a little while ago and she said her best guess with respect to my application is that there will be a decision around the middle of the month. Not sure what to think of this . . . I am frustrated, but have managed to retain a little hope. This has been a very long five months. Good luck to those of you still waiting this out!

Edit: I recently graduated with an increase in GPA from the time I submitted my application, albeit a small one (LSDAS GPA: 3.75 to 3.83; degree GPA: 4.16 to 4.21). Would it be beneficial to submit an updated transcript at this point,or just ride it out?

[desertlaw]

Who has gotten their financial aid package? Does it include living expenses estimate as well?