UC Irvine c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013)

[LaurenAyn]

UCI just increased my scholarship to $50K/year! I honestly only applied there thinking I'd only consider it if they gave me a full ride, which they basically did. I'm from the East Coast and know nothing about UCI other than it's new and so far it's doing well in the rankings, but I've heard pros as well as cons. I'm not sure I want to practice in CA, so I want a degree from somewhere that could land me a job on either coast. But with an offering of $150,000, this is definitely something to consider.

Also seriously considering Emory ($30K/year), Vanderbilt ($25K/year), Wake Forest ($38K/year), L&C ($25K/year), and GW ($15K/year). Still waiting on a couple more but I don't expect the other offers to be any better than what I already have.

My stats: LSAT = 166 GPA = 3.83
Area of law considering: public interest, health law, civil rights/liberties, constitutional law
Political leaning: left

What do you all think I should do? Is UCI worth considering? I'd need to find time to fly out to Cali sometime soon to visit.

[Big Dog]

I'm a HUGE fan of UCI and what they are doing, but would not assume that any degree below the T14 is portable. Tuition-free, however, would enable you to locate anywhere you want.

[boblawlob]

UCI just increased my scholarship to $50K/year! I honestly only applied there thinking I'd only consider it if they gave me a full ride, which they basically did. I'm from the East Coast and know nothing about UCI other than it's new and so far it's doing well in the rankings, but I've heard pros as well as cons. I'm not sure I want to practice in CA, so I want a degree from somewhere that could land me a job on either coast. But with an offering of $150,000, this is definitely something to consider.

Also seriously considering Emory ($30K/year), Vanderbilt ($25K/year), Wake Forest ($38K/year), L&C ($25K/year), and GW ($15K/year). Still waiting on a couple more but I don't expect the other offers to be any better than what I already have.

My stats: LSAT = 166 GPA = 3.83
Area of law considering: public interest, health law, civil rights/liberties, constitutional law
Political leaning: left

What do you all think I should do? Is UCI worth considering? I'd need to find time to fly out to Cali sometime soon to visit.

Not really giving you advice, but if you're a liberal who is interested in con law then UCI is a great place for you (assuming Dean Chem teaches con law classes).

[Dmini7]

UCI just increased my scholarship to $50K/year! I honestly only applied there thinking I'd only consider it if they gave me a full ride, which they basically did. I'm from the East Coast and know nothing about UCI other than it's new and so far it's doing well in the rankings, but I've heard pros as well as cons. I'm not sure I want to practice in CA, so I want a degree from somewhere that could land me a job on either coast. But with an offering of $150,000, this is definitely something to consider.

Also seriously considering Emory ($30K/year), Vanderbilt ($25K/year), Wake Forest ($38K/year), L&C ($25K/year), and GW ($15K/year). Still waiting on a couple more but I don't expect the other offers to be any better than what I already have.

My stats: LSAT = 166 GPA = 3.83
Area of law considering: public interest, health law, civil rights/liberties, constitutional law
Political leaning: left

What do you all think I should do? Is UCI worth considering? I'd need to find time to fly out to Cali sometime soon to visit.

I think you will be in at Cornell if you applied there. I would then try to use all your offers to get money from them(assuming they don't give you any). If you are not sure you want to work in California, I don't think UCI is a great choice. With that said, a full ride means you get an education for free, and that is something that is hard to turn down, especially if it is a quality education. Anyways, 3 years is a long time, you may find out you love Cali and want to work there.

[99.9luft]

If you are not sure you want to work in California, I don't think UCI is a great choice.

this.

[gitguy]

In light of the big offers going out to those with T-20 numbers, and the fact that they keep making unsolicited increases on those offers despite not having responded to half of applicants tells me that apps are way down for UCI and they are really trying to lock those numbers in.

Thoughts?

[superhopefulwoo]

UCI just increased my scholarship to $50K/year! I honestly only applied there thinking I'd only consider it if they gave me a full ride, which they basically did. I'm from the East Coast and know nothing about UCI other than it's new and so far it's doing well in the rankings, but I've heard pros as well as cons. I'm not sure I want to practice in CA, so I want a degree from somewhere that could land me a job on either coast. But with an offering of $150,000, this is definitely something to consider.

Also seriously considering Emory ($30K/year), Vanderbilt ($25K/year), Wake Forest ($38K/year), L&C ($25K/year), and GW ($15K/year). Still waiting on a couple more but I don't expect the other offers to be any better than what I already have.


My stats: LSAT = 166 GPA = 3.83
Area of law considering: public interest, health law, civil rights/liberties, constitutional law
Political leaning: left




What do you all think I should do? Is UCI worth considering? I'd need to find time to fly out to Cali sometime soon to visit.

What was your original offer if you don't mind me asking?

[yupyup]

Also got an increase yesterday. 10k/yr to 30k/yr.

[nba101790]

Given all these bumps, I think it's a little off-putting as someone who submitted to UCI in mid-Jan and hasn't heard a peep since.

[Jonathk1]

Given all these bumps, I think it's a little off-putting as someone who submitted to UCI in mid-Jan and hasn't heard a peep since.

Submitted application or submitted a letter to increase scholarship?

[nba101790]

Application.

[Dmini7]

Given all these bumps, I think it's a little off-putting as someone who submitted to UCI in mid-Jan and hasn't heard a peep since.

I think you should be in. It looks like they are shooting for a 165 or 166 median LSAT, and your GPA is probably above their suspected median. You may have to wait a little longer, as they may be trying to solidify that LSAT before throwing out more acceptances to 164's but I think you will be ok (unless their is some huge error in your application).

[99.9luft]

has anyone been bumped with a 165? from what i saw so far, it's the 166+ crowd getting bumped up.

[nba101790]

Given all these bumps, I think it's a little off-putting as someone who submitted to UCI in mid-Jan and hasn't heard a peep since.

I think you should be in. It looks like they are shooting for a 165 or 166 median LSAT, and your GPA is probably above their suspected median. You may have to wait a little longer, as they may be trying to solidify that LSAT before throwing out more acceptances to 164's but I think you will be ok (unless their is some huge error in your application).

That's what I"m thinking as well. I don't see any huge errors offhand since I've got good acceptances/WLs elsewhere; just surprised that UCI hasn't sent out a decision yet as I would figure that I'd be in the running for at least some scholarship money from them.

I may just be getting antsy.

[Jonathk1]

has anyone been bumped with a 165? from what i saw so far, it's the 166+ crowd getting bumped up.

I know of at least 1 person who has been bumped <166.

[Dmini7]

has anyone been bumped with a 165? from what i saw so far, it's the 166+ crowd getting bumped up.

You may be right. I just remember a lot of initial offerings came to individuals with a 165, and I couldn't find many 164's with offers who didn't also have a high GPA.

Given all these bumps, I think it's a little off-putting as someone who submitted to UCI in mid-Jan and hasn't heard a peep since.

I think you should be in. It looks like they are shooting for a 165 or 166 median LSAT, and your GPA is probably above their suspected median. You may have to wait a little longer, as they may be trying to solidify that LSAT before throwing out more acceptances to 164's but I think you will be ok (unless their is some huge error in your application).

That's what I"m thinking as well. I don't see any huge errors offhand since I've got good acceptances/WLs elsewhere; just surprised that UCI hasn't sent out a decision yet as I would figure that I'd be in the running for at least some scholarship money from them.

I may just be getting antsy.

I assume you also applied to UCLA and USC? I would imagine those schools will take much longer to get you a decision than UCI . But I got my decision from UCI when I no longer thought about it. I think the lack of a status checker helped in that sense.

[teiswei]

has anyone been bumped with a 165? from what i saw so far, it's the 166+ crowd getting bumped up.

I got 5k solicited. One other user on here with my exact numbers 3.3/165 got bumped from 0 to 45k

[nba101790]

has anyone been bumped with a 165? from what i saw so far, it's the 166+ crowd getting bumped up.

I got 5k solicited. One other user on here with my exact numbers 3.3/165 got bumped from 0 to 45k

^That was the one that threw me a little bit haha.

[gitguy]

Given all these bumps, I think it's a little off-putting as someone who submitted to UCI in mid-Jan and hasn't heard a peep since.

I'm definitely feeling put off. I applied on 10/2.

[Dmini7]

Given all these bumps, I think it's a little off-putting as someone who submitted to UCI in mid-Jan and hasn't heard a peep since.

I'm definitely feeling put off. I applied on 10/2.

And they are your UG institution? That is quite strange. Did you send a LOCI?

edit: On an unrelated sidenote... are you going to Chapman's scholar's weekend?

[gitguy]

Given all these bumps, I think it's a little off-putting as someone who submitted to UCI in mid-Jan and hasn't heard a peep since.

I'm definitely feeling put off. I applied on 10/2.

And they are your UG institution? That is quite strange. Did you send a LOCI?

edit: On an unrelated sidenote... are you going to Chapman's scholar's weekend?

They are my UG. I have e-mailed the assistant dean that I met with in person. I'm thinking of sending over another more direct letter.

As much as I like being pampered, I probably will not be attending Scholars Weekend, however I did attend an open house back in November which made the school pretty appealing. All in all, still only a narrow chance I will attend. Need to hear back from UCI to make a decision on attendance overall.

[Dmini7]

Yeah, when I rsvp'ed it was my only acceptance. Now I have a lot of offers I would choose over it, but I still want to go and give it a chance. With that said, that top 1/3rd stipulation scared me off before I was even accepted.

I think you will receive good news though. I would be pretty surprised if they did not take you.

[anteater1]

has anyone been bumped with a 165? from what i saw so far, it's the 166+ crowd getting bumped up.

I got 5k solicited. One other user on here with my exact numbers 3.3/165 got bumped from 0 to 45k

^That was the one that threw me a little bit haha.

URM?

Also someone in this thread got a big bump with a sub-3.0, figure they must be URM as well.

[Dmini7]

has anyone been bumped with a 165? from what i saw so far, it's the 166+ crowd getting bumped up.

I got 5k solicited. One other user on here with my exact numbers 3.3/165 got bumped from 0 to 45k

^That was the one that threw me a little bit haha.

URM?

Also someone in this thread got a big bump with a sub-3.0, figure they must be URM as well.

You may be talking about me. I got a huge bump from 0-40k/yr. I am a URM though so I don't really count my results. I also wasn't a sub 3 (164/3.2), and I had solicited them for more money. I think the current group is full of people who did not ask for an increase.

[gitguy]

Yeah, when I rsvp'ed it was my only acceptance. Now I have a lot of offers I would choose over it, but I still want to go and give it a chance. With that said, that top 1/3rd stipulation scared me off before I was even accepted.

I think you will receive good news though. I would be pretty surprised if they did not take you.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I don't like the stipulation either, it's a bit of a bait and switch. Ending up paying out of pocket big for a chance at their weak employment numbers sounds like a bad deal.