UCLA c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013) Forum

[BigZuck]

I sent a email yesterday, told them i was going to visit LA In late feb. They called me to set up a time/date. They mentioned schollies at other schools, i told them that money would weigh heavily in my decision on which law school i would attend. They told me they will sit down with me to seriously discuss the situation. Will the move up their scholarship from 48 to 100k?

From what I have seen so far this cycle their whole "let us know if this is competitive" thing is a gigantic joke/flame. But maybe? Doubtful it doubles without some serious offers from seriously better schools though.

[JohnMarshall17]

I sent a email yesterday, told them i was going to visit LA In late feb. They called me to set up a time/date. They mentioned schollies at other schools, i told them that money would weigh heavily in my decision on which law school i would attend. They told me they will sit down with me to seriously discuss the situation. Will the move up their scholarship from 48 to 100k?

From what I have seen so far this cycle their whole "let us know if this is competitive" thing is a gigantic joke/flame. But maybe? Doubtful it doubles without some serious offers from seriously better schools though.

As someone who had their offer increased 15k to stay competitive with another offer, I can personally say it's not a joke. If they know you're seriously interested and they want you, they'll do what they can to up your offer.

[dproduct]

I sent a email yesterday, told them i was going to visit LA In late feb. They called me to set up a time/date. They mentioned schollies at other schools, i told them that money would weigh heavily in my decision on which law school i would attend. They told me they will sit down with me to seriously discuss the situation. Will the move up their scholarship from 48 to 100k?

From what I have seen so far this cycle their whole "let us know if this is competitive" thing is a gigantic joke/flame. But maybe? Doubtful it doubles without some serious offers from seriously better schools though.

As someone who had their offer increased 15k to stay competitive with another offer, I can personally say it's not a joke. If they know you're seriously interested and they want you, they'll do what they can to up your offer.

UCLA scholarship negotiations are no joke. There are countless people who have gone from 10/15k a year to near or full-rides. They also respond extremely fast.

[zman]

I sent a email yesterday, told them i was going to visit LA In late feb. They called me to set up a time/date. They mentioned schollies at other schools, i told them that money would weigh heavily in my decision on which law school i would attend. They told me they will sit down with me to seriously discuss the situation. Will the move up their scholarship from 48 to 100k?

From what I have seen so far this cycle their whole "let us know if this is competitive" thing is a gigantic joke/flame. But maybe? Doubtful it doubles without some serious offers from seriously better schools though.

As someone who had their offer increased 15k to stay competitive with another offer, I can personally say it's not a joke. If they know you're seriously interested and they want you, they'll do what they can to up your offer.

UCLA scholarship negotiations are no joke. There are countless people who have gone from 10/15k a year to near or full-rides. They also respond extremely fast.

yeah I have heard that, they will up you early in the cycle in no time.

[BigZuck]

I showed them multiple offers from peers that were 60k+ cheaper, they responded by giving me a 2K "need-based" grant. I loled, seemed like a joke at the time but you guys say its not so I guess that was serious business.

My main source of frustration was them saying multiple times "let us know if this is competitive." Well no UCLA, it's not. It's actually the worst scholarship offer I have so far. Then they offered 2k more and said the same thing. No, it's not competitive. I was sincere in my desire to attend becuase ultimately I would like to work in CA but I'm very risk averse and if they insist on costing significantly more than other schools who have better job prospects then I can't possibly justify attending.

I'll try a final time and if they don't budge then I will withdraw and open up a seat.

[zman]

I showed them multiple offers from peers that were 60k+ cheaper, they responded by giving me a 2K "need-based" grant. I loled, seemed like a joke at the time but you guys say its not so I guess that was serious business.

My main source of frustration was them saying multiple times "let us know if this is competitive." Well no UCLA, it's not. It's actually the worst scholarship offer I have so far. Then they offered 2k more and said the same thing. No, it's not competitive. I was sincere in my desire to attend becuase ultimately I would like to work in CA but I'm very risk averse and if they insist on costing significantly more than other schools who have better job prospects then I can't possibly justify attending.

I'll try a final time and if they don't budge then I will withdraw and open up a seat.

well they can't give full or near full rides to everyone. they still have to con enough suckers to go at sticker to subsidize those who get good deals although I'm sure they are cutting some other places to be able to hand out the $

[Rolltide52]

ive been complete since jan 18th any conjectures about when ill hear back?

[gonnaknow]

ive been complete since jan 18th any conjectures about when ill hear back?

same here. complete since 1/12/13. hopefully we'll hear some good news on Monday.

[volp]

not sure if i already posted here, but i was admitted in early january, went complete mid december. urm 3.6x, 168. dean's scholarship, full ride. I know UCLA isn't T14 but my god is it hard to turn down a full tuition scholarship

[zman]

not sure if i already posted here, but i was admitted in early january, went complete mid december. urm 3.6x, 168. dean's scholarship, full ride. I know UCLA isn't T14 but my god is it hard to turn down a full tuition scholarship

take it.

[WDH]

I got offered a pretty nice need based grant yesterday. $21,000 for next year, need to reapply each year and it depends on income and assets.

I was pretty surprised because I only submitted FAFSA last week and my need access on Thursday.

[volp]

not sure if i already posted here, but i was admitted in early january, went complete mid december. urm 3.6x, 168. dean's scholarship, full ride. I know UCLA isn't T14 but my god is it hard to turn down a full tuition scholarship

take it.

well i'm still waiting on a whole bunch of t14s for decisions, but their generosity is attractive.

[FromDCtoWhere]

ive been complete since jan 18th any conjectures about when ill hear back?

same here. complete since 1/12/13. hopefully we'll hear some good news on Monday.

Been complete since 1/14/13, any reason for saying Monday?
I have a 168/3.45 & UCLA is one of my top two choices, starting to freak out a bit.

[alwayssunnyinfl]

You've both been complete barely a month. There are some of us still sitting on Sept-Nov dates. Just try to forget about your application until you get a decision.

[yupyup]

You've both been complete barely a month. There are some of us still sitting on Sept-Nov dates. Just try to forget about your application until you get a decision.

+1

Complete early Nov. Still hanging on to hope!

[thelawdoctor]

Just go to Taft, in that state it can still sit the bar.

[yupyup]

Just go to Taft, in that state it can still sit the bar.

Was that directed at me?

[alwayssunnyinfl]

Just go to Taft, in that state it can still sit the bar.

Was that directed at me?

Pay no attention to the troll.

[thelawdoctor]

You've both been complete barely a month. There are some of us still sitting on Sept-Nov dates. Just try to forget about your application until you get a decision.

You honestly aren't even a 1L yet..........................do you post while pooping?

[shntn]

You've both been complete barely a month. There are some of us still sitting on Sept-Nov dates. Just try to forget about your application until you get a decision.

You honestly aren't even a 1L yet..........................do you post while pooping?

[alwayssunnyinfl]

You've both been complete barely a month. There are some of us still sitting on Sept-Nov dates. Just try to forget about your application until you get a decision.

You honestly aren't even a 1L yet..........................do you post while pooping?

The best part is that the answer is yes

[thelawdoctor]

Just go to Taft, in that state it can still sit the bar.

Was that directed at me?

At the whole topic in general.

[yupyup]

ah sorry. Guess I get a bit on edge when it comes to UCLA (one of my dream schools), not to mention my numbers.

[thelawdoctor]

ah sorry. Guess I get a bit on edge when it comes to UCLA (one of my dream schools), not to mention my numbers.

It's ok, why not apply to the Berkeley campus if that is your goal?
More "brand recognition" that way with layman clients who heard on saved by the bell once that it was the Harvard of the West. (clients are sheep)

[shntn]

ah sorry. Guess I get a bit on edge when it comes to UCLA (one of my dream schools), not to mention my numbers.

It's ok, why not apply to the Berkeley campus if that is your goal?
More "brand recognition" that way with layman clients who heard on saved by the bell once that it was the Harvard of the West. (clients are sheep)

Stop.