Univ of Georgia Forum

[hwstewart]

As far as restaurants go, Last Resort is CRAZY good and CRAZY cheap for the quality. Went there for lunch when we were visiting and would highly recommend it.

It makes me happy hearing about other people in the same boat w/Vandy and Emory. I just don't know if I could justify the debt, especially knowing that I'm really primarily interested in ATL.

My fiance and I toured the campus a couple weeks back and UGA rapidly became our first pick. Athens is awesome, the campus and law school facilities are incredible, at a reasonable price, with dominant prospects in atlanta. Still going to wait and see what Emory throws my way, but its hard to believe it could be more enticing than UGA. To avoid sounding cliche, it just felt right (ad nauseam)

I got tuition equalization too. If they could up the additional scholarship I would enroll today.

[franklinlincoln]

How long is normal for an application to be in the status of "being reviewed by the Admissions Committee"?

Thanks in advance.

[jaxangler]

I was under review for 2-3 days. UGA has a very quick turnaround. Good luck!

[kp009]

They're in his/her profile. I'm a little surprised it wasn't equalization + $5,000. What I'm curious about is where kp is located... still holding out a little hope there's a scholarship on its way to NY...

I'm a little surprised too, I'm considering trying to negotiate that, just that little extra per year would make it much easier for me due to my unfortunate undergrad debt; and UGA is one of the lower ranked schools I've applied to, but very close to the top of my list.

I'm in FL, letter was dated Feb 10 and just arrived today. My acceptance letter said I would hear by Feb 15 so I assume I was in that last batch or two to go out with that deadline, if yours said the same I would assume you'll hear soon. Good luck!

[Nicholasnickynic]

Would I have any shot at scholly money if I applied now? My numbers are 165, 3.6x, OOS. Just thinking about sending some late apps out...

165, 3.1x, okay softs, OOS. I recieved in-state tuitition equalization or w/e its called.

I'd be very surprised if you didn't get one. 60k-45k... 25% off is pretty nice=)

[kp009]

60k-45k... 25% off is pretty nice=)

Where are you getting those numbers? Equalization should take you from 45k to 30k, no?

[Midnight Rider]

I'm visiting UGA this week and was wondering if anyone had a restaurant suggestion for something that is truly unique to Athens. I'm really looking forward to the visit and hope Athens lives up to its reputation.

Trapeze (enlightened pub grub), Casa Mia (Spanish-esque tapas), Cali 'n Titos (cash only, BYOB and delicious Mex), and if you're out late at night, get a brat from the hot dog man on the corner of College and Clayton or a slice at Little Italy.

[Neil]

They're in his/her profile. I'm a little surprised it wasn't equalization + $5,000. What I'm curious about is where kp is located... still holding out a little hope there's a scholarship on its way to NY...

I'm a little surprised too, I'm considering trying to negotiate that, just that little extra per year would make it much easier for me due to my unfortunate undergrad debt; and UGA is one of the lower ranked schools I've applied to, but very close to the top of my list.

I'm in FL, letter was dated Feb 10 and just arrived today. My acceptance letter said I would hear by Feb 15 so I assume I was in that last batch or two to go out with that deadline, if yours said the same I would assume you'll hear soon. Good luck!

Thanks for the info! I think it would definitely be worth it in your case to try negotiating, as I'm sure they'd love those numbers.

As for your cost question, my letter states that in-state tuition is $14,448/yr, so it is closer to $45K with equalization, unless I'm missing something...

[PJC]

I'm an URM with a 164 and significant softs - and I was held for further review. How shitty must my app have been?

[kp009]

As for your cost question, my letter states that in-state tuition is $14,448/yr, so it is closer to $45K with equalization, unless I'm missing something...

Ahhh ok, yes I was reading it as cost of attendance per year not cost of tuition over 3 years.

I have accepts with money from Minnesota (20k), UIUC (20k), and W&L (24k). I'm waiting to hear about money from Wake. Anyone have thoughts on whether I should wait for the Wake money to send a "please give me more money I really want to go to your school" email, since (hopefully) the Wake $ will be more?

[dhatfie1]

I'm an URM with a 164 and significant softs - and I was held for further review. How shitty must my app have been?

Same boat, except I'm a non-URM..I just think it's a case of we applied late, although I had a very good explanation of why I applied later in the cycle. Does this essentially just mean "waitlist" in other words?

[07ggfa5]

Finally!!! I received the tuition equalization scholarship for the first year via snail mail today.

To those with $5000/yr scholarship, what are your numbers? My numbers are 165/3.1.

[07ggfa5]

I'm an URM with a 164 and significant softs - and I was held for further review. How shitty must my app have been?

Same boat, except I'm a non-URM..I just think it's a case of we applied late, although I had a very good explanation of why I applied later in the cycle. Does this essentially just mean "waitlist" in other words?

I'd bet you guys will get in. Our numbers are very similar.

[algren]

I'm an URM with a 164 and significant softs - and I was held for further review. How shitty must my app have been?

Same boat, except I'm a non-URM..I just think it's a case of we applied late, although I had a very good explanation of why I applied later in the cycle. Does this essentially just mean "waitlist" in other words?

164 not URM here in the same boat.

My understanding is that it's not technically a waitlist. It's just that UGA wants to recieve a full applicant pool before deciding if we're acceptable. I don't really blame them either... with apps up all over the place, its kind of an unsure environment for law schools and it will be interesting to see how everything shakes out when all is said and done. I wonder if medians will significantly shift in some places and stay the same in others....

[kp009]

Anyone know what's going on in Athens the March 27 weekend besides the open house? Just had tons of fun trying to find a hotel.

[eandy]

Hopefully it's not because of this.

http://georgiamonthly.com/?p=224

I don't like kids.

[Killacam18]

Just a heads up for those curious...accepted with in-state equalization, 168 3.04 OOS (obviously). Good luck everybody.

[dhatfie1]

I'm an URM with a 164 and significant softs - and I was held for further review. How shitty must my app have been?

Same boat, except I'm a non-URM..I just think it's a case of we applied late, although I had a very good explanation of why I applied later in the cycle. Does this essentially just mean "waitlist" in other words?

164 not URM here in the same boat.

My understanding is that it's not technically a waitlist. It's just that UGA wants to recieve a full applicant pool before deciding if we're acceptable. I don't really blame them either... with apps up all over the place, its kind of an unsure environment for law schools and it will be interesting to see how everything shakes out when all is said and done. I wonder if medians will significantly shift in some places and stay the same in others....

That's what I'm hoping, I'm calling tomorrow to see if they'll shed any light on what "held" means. I would assume you are correct, but I'll make sure and then post what they say!

[missvik218]

Alrighty, I'm officially headed to ASD on 3/27 I just booked my ticket!! Anyone else??

[bonnieblue]

yep, count me in too

[Killacam18]

I'll be there as well. Anyone going to the reception at Alston & Bird on 3/4?

[missvik218]

I'll be there as well. Anyone going to the reception at Alston & Bird on 3/4?

I REALLY want to but I'm out of town so a random Thursday night doesn't work well for me.

[Killacam18]

That's too bad I'm really digging UGA right now and would love to start meeting some people. Hopefully there will be a nice turnout at ASD.

[tinyone]

I'll be going to both ASW and the Alston + Bird reception. I work 2 blocks from the A+B building so I don't have an excuse not to go.

[Killacam18]

Yeah you don't have an excuse see ya there.