BU 2012-2013 Applicants Forum

[stillwater]

Skri-- maybe you can negotiate for more? do you have any better offers that you can leverage?

I intend to try, but isn't BU not super open to negotiation? Hopefully this down cycle will make them a bit more open to the idea...

Okay, I will give my input - I got in last cycle and negotiated. Schools are always sensitive to losing numbers - which there are a limited number of - to competing schools. I was able to significantly drive up my scholarship amount. So, yes, they negotiate. Just be civil, they understand law school is a financial decision.

[ks2499]

Skri-- maybe you can negotiate for more? do you have any better offers that you can leverage?

I intend to try, but isn't BU not super open to negotiation? Hopefully this down cycle will make them a bit more open to the idea...

Okay, I will give my input - I got in last cycle and negotiated. Schools are always sensitive to losing numbers - which there are a limited number of - to competing schools. I was able to significantly drive up my scholarship amount. So, yes, they negotiate. Just be civil, they understand law school is a financial decision.

That's great to hear - thanks!

[AlanShore]

Skri-- maybe you can negotiate for more? do you have any better offers that you can leverage?

I intend to try, but isn't BU not super open to negotiation? Hopefully this down cycle will make them a bit more open to the idea...

Okay, I will give my input - I got in last cycle and negotiated. Schools are always sensitive to losing numbers - which there are a limited number of - to competing schools. I was able to significantly drive up my scholarship amount. So, yes, they negotiate. Just be civil, they understand law school is a financial decision.

thanks, stillwater. did you have any killer offers to leverage? or just peer schools?

[JohnMarshall17]

I got the packet today with 75k, which I think is the maximum amount they give to RD applicants. So I guess they don't always low ball. Also, congratulations AlanShore!!!! I know how badly you wanted to get in, so I'm super happy for you. Best of luck to everyone else!

JohnMarshal17 is the $75,000 a hard cap as a rule? I got the same offer from BU. Judging from Law School Numbers, Venus got a $90,000 merit scholarship; I'm wondering when we can start negotiating with the ad com for more money...

You're right. I just remembered seeing most profiles with my numbers getting 75k from BU, so I figured it was the ceiling. If you have a better scholarship from a better school, I'd email them right away. I guess if you have the leverage, there's no reason to wait. Good luck in negotiating!

[stillwater]

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[AlanShore]

I logged into the admitted students site and RSVPd to the Admitted Student and Alumni Reception. The site says it's on April 4 but once I submitted my info to RSVP, it said "We look forward to seeing you on March 29!". Weird. They probably forgot to update that date.. I'm assuming April since it said 2013

[T20hopeful89]

I logged into the admitted students site and RSVPd to the Admitted Student and Alumni Reception. The site says it's on April 4 but once I submitted my info to RSVP, it said "We look forward to seeing you on March 29!". Weird. They probably forgot to update that date.. I'm assuming April since it said 2013

How do we log in?

[AlanShore]

I logged into the admitted students site and RSVPd to the Admitted Student and Alumni Reception. The site says it's on April 4 but once I submitted my info to RSVP, it said "We look forward to seeing you on March 29!". Weird. They probably forgot to update that date.. I'm assuming April since it said 2013

How do we log in?

At the top of your status check there is a congrats message and log in info.

[T20hopeful89]

I logged into the admitted students site and RSVPd to the Admitted Student and Alumni Reception. The site says it's on April 4 but once I submitted my info to RSVP, it said "We look forward to seeing you on March 29!". Weird. They probably forgot to update that date.. I'm assuming April since it said 2013

How do we log in?

At the top of your status check there is a congrats message and log in info.

oops - hadn't even checked the status checker again!

[AlanShore]

I logged into the admitted students site and RSVPd to the Admitted Student and Alumni Reception. The site says it's on April 4 but once I submitted my info to RSVP, it said "We look forward to seeing you on March 29!". Weird. They probably forgot to update that date.. I'm assuming April since it said 2013

How do we log in?

At the top of your status check there is a congrats message and log in info.

oops - hadn't even checked the status checker again!

i have that program installed that refreshes all my schools and tells me if anything changed.

[gatorfan163287]

i have that program installed that refreshes all my schools and tells me if anything changed.

there's a program for this?

[AlanShore]

i have that program installed that refreshes all my schools and tells me if anything changed.

there's a program for this?

--LinkRemoved--

click download. not all, but most schools are on there. i assumed it was made by a TLSer because i saw people talking about it here. its excellent

[JesusChrist]

i have that program installed that refreshes all my schools and tells me if anything changed.

there's a program for this?

--LinkRemoved--

click download. not all, but most schools are on there. i assumed it was made by a TLSer because i saw people talking about it here. its excellent

Holy shit that's intresting. What am I going to do with all of this free time i'm going to have?

[AlanShore]

i have that program installed that refreshes all my schools and tells me if anything changed.

there's a program for this?

--LinkRemoved--

click download. not all, but most schools are on there. i assumed it was made by a TLSer because i saw people talking about it here. its excellent

Holy shit that's intresting. What am I going to do with all of this free time i'm going to have?

it sucks at work because whatever internet my company forces me to be on (internet is not the right term. i am bad with IT technology) prevents the refresh from working. so i check all my law schools constantly and then do a last check using the program when i get home to make sure i didnt miss anything.

im a loser!

[iMisto]

Congrats, Ms. Alan!

I finally got my package in the mail, with a handwritten note from the Dean... is this a legit compliment, or are they just trying to get me to attend??

[AlanShore]

Congrats, Ms. Alan!

I finally got my package in the mail, with a handwritten note from the Dean... is this a legit compliment, or are they just trying to get me to attend??

Haha they seem to compliment a lot of people but Im sure its still legit! did you.get $$ imisto?

[iMisto]

Yesssss, praise baby jeevus! 60k

[AlanShore]

Yesssss, praise baby jeevus! 60k

NICE!

[dproduct]

Yesssss, praise baby jeevus! 60k

NICE!

Well deserved.

[iMisto]

Yesssss, praise baby jeevus! 60k

NICE!

Well deserved.

Thank you.

[ClaireyMary]

Hooray!! Congrats everyone. I knew you'd get in, AlanShore!

[teachmehowtoraji]

First status update yesterday at 1/7, went complete end of Nov. (11/28 I think).

[North]

Got the acceptance package yesterday! There was a nice handwritten note referencing my PS and a little stack of post-its in the envelope. I love swag. $15,000 per year -- my only scholly so far!

Also, congrats Alan!

[Mr.Binks]

Got my acceptance call yesterday. My packet is in the mail. ^^

[ashockofpink]

That's my understanding, and also the reason I'm so antsy to get home today!

Bah! Checking on LSN it shows people with lower numbers than me (or around me) getting about 25k/year, but mine includes no information... I'm not sure if it would be too forward to call the office and ask. There was a nice handwritten message at the bottom of the letter that made me happy but I honestly wouldn't go to BU without any kind of scholly since I already have some pretty sweet deals from some other schools. Guess I'll wait & see. Hope you get some good news!!!

I heard BU doesnt always give scholly info with acceptance packet but may do so later in the cycle. I would certainly not hesitate to write an email. Show them your other offers, and state how it is a serious contender for you but financial aid will play a huge role in where you attend.

Just from prior experience. In-market offers from peer schools are going to have the most leverage. If you got into BC and have scholarship offers from them, use that as the starting point. You'll have more leverage there. Lacking that, use any peer school but it may be less effective.

Haven't heard back from BC yet but I got $33k/yr from W&M, $20k/yr from UCLA, and that's pretty much it so far from #35 and up. It just seemed strange to get $60k total from UCLA but nada from BU. Guess I'll wait until I hear from BC