UC Berkeley School of Law C/O 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[Rigo]

Any word on when ASW(s) are?

March 16-18. But there was a misprint on my admissions letter that said March 15-18.

Ty

[ood]

Guys, I'm in at Berkeley. Been working to get in since 2012


Avg numbers low ses.

How do I get money?

I fear I'll end up at Emory because of a lack of money.

[Rigo]

Guys, I'm in at Berkeley. Been working to get in since 2012
Avg numbers low ses.
How do I get money?
I fear I'll end up at Emory because of a lack of money.

Congrats! And you're URM above medians! Don't underestimate your worth!

[Harry Ass Truman]

Guys, I'm in at Berkeley. Been working to get in since 2012


Avg numbers low ses.

How do I get money?

I fear I'll end up at Emory because of a lack of money.

Congrats! When/How did they notify you?

[goldenbear2020]

so, if I'm reading this correctly, there is no action needed on our part to receive a merit scholarship offer? I also read that the offers come in spring but somewhere else said they start in December.

I know we have to submit FAFSA, but do we need to submit CSS PROFILE or any other form?

yes, somewhere it says that you need a CSS profile for Berkeley. I submitted the FAFSA and CSS already. Offers start mid-February according to their website

According to the website, the FAFSA and CSS are required for need-based aid, so it looks like nothing is required for merit-based aid.

[quigleyest]

Anyone willing to chance me?

3.61/173, 1 year WE in Bay Area, 2 page PS, and wrote a 350 (meh). Ready to submit tomorrow (i know, late)

Berkeley is probably my top choice school, but would really like to have some scholarships to reduce costs (if I can get in)


Apply to UVA/Mich for negotiation? What about Duke/NU. So far only have HSC in for apps (long shots)


Realize that I might have to apply in September next year...

[ood]

Guys, I'm in at Berkeley. Been working to get in since 2012


Avg numbers low ses.

How do I get money?

I fear I'll end up at Emory because of a lack of money.

Congrats! When/How did they notify you?

Via email early last week completed after December lsat release

[studyingeveryday]

so, if I'm reading this correctly, there is no action needed on our part to receive a merit scholarship offer? I also read that the offers come in spring but somewhere else said they start in December.

I know we have to submit FAFSA, but do we need to submit CSS PROFILE or any other form?

yes, somewhere it says that you need a CSS profile for Berkeley. I submitted the FAFSA and CSS already. Offers start mid-February according to their website

should we be filling out the CSS profile if we haven't (yet) gotten an acceptance from any school that requires them?

[armc808]

so, if I'm reading this correctly, there is no action needed on our part to receive a merit scholarship offer? I also read that the offers come in spring but somewhere else said they start in December.

I know we have to submit FAFSA, but do we need to submit CSS PROFILE or any other form?

yes, somewhere it says that you need a CSS profile for Berkeley. I submitted the FAFSA and CSS already. Offers start mid-February according to their website

should we be filling out the CSS profile if we haven't (yet) gotten an acceptance from any school that requires them?

Imo if Berkeley is a school you intend on enrolling in (or can at least see yourself attending), it's better to get the CSS in early even if you haven't received an acceptance yet. If you do get accepted, they can start putting together your aid package and you'll be able to negotiate that much earlier.

[Keilz]

so, if I'm reading this correctly, there is no action needed on our part to receive a merit scholarship offer? I also read that the offers come in spring but somewhere else said they start in December.

I know we have to submit FAFSA, but do we need to submit CSS PROFILE or any other form?

yes, somewhere it says that you need a CSS profile for Berkeley. I submitted the FAFSA and CSS already. Offers start mid-February according to their website

should we be filling out the CSS profile if we haven't (yet) gotten an acceptance from any school that requires them?

Imo if Berkeley is a school you intend on enrolling in (or can at least see yourself attending), it's better to get the CSS in early even if you haven't received an acceptance yet. If you do get accepted, they can start putting together your aid package and you'll be able to negotiate that much earlier.

coming back to this, I'm looking at their website now and don't see any mention of CSS

[STribe14]

so, if I'm reading this correctly, there is no action needed on our part to receive a merit scholarship offer? I also read that the offers come in spring but somewhere else said they start in December.

I know we have to submit FAFSA, but do we need to submit CSS PROFILE or any other form?

yes, somewhere it says that you need a CSS profile for Berkeley. I submitted the FAFSA and CSS already. Offers start mid-February according to their website

should we be filling out the CSS profile if we haven't (yet) gotten an acceptance from any school that requires them?

Imo if Berkeley is a school you intend on enrolling in (or can at least see yourself attending), it's better to get the CSS in early even if you haven't received an acceptance yet. If you do get accepted, they can start putting together your aid package and you'll be able to negotiate that much earlier.

coming back to this, I'm looking at their website now and don't see any mention of CSS

I'm not sure about the website, but the admissions package they send out says FAFSA and CSS are both required for need-based aid.

[nimbus2020]

so, if I'm reading this correctly, there is no action needed on our part to receive a merit scholarship offer? I also read that the offers come in spring but somewhere else said they start in December.

I know we have to submit FAFSA, but do we need to submit CSS PROFILE or any other form?

yes, somewhere it says that you need a CSS profile for Berkeley. I submitted the FAFSA and CSS already. Offers start mid-February according to their website

should we be filling out the CSS profile if we haven't (yet) gotten an acceptance from any school that requires them?

Imo if Berkeley is a school you intend on enrolling in (or can at least see yourself attending), it's better to get the CSS in early even if you haven't received an acceptance yet. If you do get accepted, they can start putting together your aid package and you'll be able to negotiate that much earlier.

coming back to this, I'm looking at their website now and don't see any mention of CSS

I'm not sure about the website, but the admissions package they send out says FAFSA and CSS are both required for need-based aid.

The CSS Profile is mentioned here:
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions ... checklist/

[genjustice]

In other news, FR people where you at?! We need to get a support group going. T-5 days!

[hopeful applicant]

In other news, FR people where you at?! We need to get a support group going. T-5 days!

The email said around February 3d. I'm low key hoping for sooner. Or not...

[JAbrams2012]

I wonder how many people go under FR

[Christinabruin]

In other news, FR people where you at?! We need to get a support group going. T-5 days!

The email said around February 3d. I'm low key hoping for sooner. Or not...

I think I would've almost preferred to not know when FR decisions will be coming out so I can at least enjoy a week of peace lol

[Rigo]

Will today be the day I finally go under review?

[chandhi]

Will today be the day I finally go under review?

+1

[Stylnator]

Will today be the day I finally go under review?

+1

Ugh amen

[Assasindowntheavenue]

In other news, FR people where you at?! We need to get a support group going. T-5 days!

The email said around February 3d. I'm low key hoping for sooner. Or not...

Anyone know if any of last year's FR applicants got a decision sooner than the date given? I'm hoping "on or around 2/3" does not mean we may find out even later than that date /:

[dietcoke1]

In other news, FR people where you at?! We need to get a support group going. T-5 days!

The email said around February 3d. I'm low key hoping for sooner. Or not...

Anyone know if any of last year's FR applicants got a decision sooner than the date given? I'm hoping "on or around 2/3" does not mean we may find out even later than that date /:

I think the first batch found out on the exact date as projected and the second batch of FR found out a day early.

[Rigo]

Weeeeeeeeee under review!

[chandhi]

Weeeeeeeeee under review!

I went complete five days after you and am still just complete ugh

[Monday]

.

[Rigo]

Weeeeeeeeee under review!

I'm not. I guess you win the race to UR.

You probably will be later today. Maybe they're just taking everyone who applied over a span of a few days and going alphabetically or something. I wasn't this morning so it just happened.