William and Mary c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014 cycle) Forum

[awoodard]

Withdrew today. Hope my spot/$$ goes to one of y'all!

[Baby_Got_Feuerbach]

When is W&M's first deposit deadline?

[nickpapagiorgio]

When is W&M's first deposit deadline?

May 1

http://law.wm.edu/admittedstudents/nextsteps/index.php

[Baby_Got_Feuerbach]

When is W&M's first deposit deadline?

May 1

http://law.wm.edu/admittedstudents/nextsteps/index.php

Cool, thanks. Asking because I'm hoping to see movement off the WL.

[TheLawrax]

WL here too. Just below median for LSAT and GPA, but didn't get completed application until a month ago. Thanks to all you folks withdrawing from the waitlist. For a May 1 deposit deadline does that mean that there might be some movement around then? Waitlist QA says bi-monthly updates, so I was expecting nothing until June.

Also, curious about scholly money. Anyone close to median get any decent offers from W&M?

[Attax]

WL here too. Just below median for LSAT and GPA, but didn't get completed application until a month ago. Thanks to all you folks withdrawing from the waitlist. For a May 1 deposit deadline does that mean that there might be some movement around then? Waitlist QA says bi-monthly updates, so I was expecting nothing until June.

Also, curious about scholly money. Anyone close to median get any decent offers from W&M?

$8,000/year. 168, GPA below median

[TheLawrax]

Also, curious about scholly money. Anyone close to median get any decent offers from W&M?

$8,000/year. 168, GPA below median

interesting. Did you negotiate?

[Marquis]

WL here too. Just below median for LSAT and GPA, but didn't get completed application until a month ago. Thanks to all you folks withdrawing from the waitlist. For a May 1 deposit deadline does that mean that there might be some movement around then? Waitlist QA says bi-monthly updates, so I was expecting nothing until June.

Also, curious about scholly money. Anyone close to median get any decent offers from W&M?

6k/yr

165 LSAT

Tried negotiating for more and received what appears to be the standard "you're on the list for consideration for an increase in merit aid" email.

[Eaturgreenz]

WL here too. Just below median for LSAT and GPA, but didn't get completed application until a month ago. Thanks to all you folks withdrawing from the waitlist. For a May 1 deposit deadline does that mean that there might be some movement around then? Waitlist QA says bi-monthly updates, so I was expecting nothing until June.

Also, curious about scholly money. Anyone close to median get any decent offers from W&M?

$8,000/year. 168, GPA below median

How personal of an email did you send? I increased my scholarship 150% by sending a long thought out email. Also, unlike many other schools, W&M seems to value GPA and academic achievement more than LSAT.

[TheLawrax]

Just called to ask about the waitlist. There's over 1000 ppl on the waitlist this year, so I asked how many ppl got in off the WL last year--they said 2.

[SailorMoon9543]

Just called to ask about the waitlist. There's over 1000 ppl on the waitlist this year, so I asked how many ppl got in off the WL last year--they said 2.

WOW! Thanks for calling!!

[Baby_Got_Feuerbach]

Just called to ask about the waitlist. There's over 1000 ppl on the waitlist this year, so I asked how many ppl got in off the WL last year--they said 2.

They over-booked last year (and gave out more aid than they budgeted), it's a fact supported by the class numbers - take a look at their comparative class sizes; 18x or 19x every year before the entering class of 2013, which has about 220.

I've got it on good authority that they're looking to keep the graduating class of 2017 at around 180 students.

[TheLawrax]

Just called to ask about the waitlist. There's over 1000 ppl on the waitlist this year, so I asked how many ppl got in off the WL last year--they said 2.

They over-booked last year (and gave out more aid than they budgeted), it's a fact supported by the class numbers - take a look at their comparative class sizes; 18x or 19x every year before the entering class of 2013, which has about 220.

I've got it on good authority that they're looking to keep the graduating class of 2017 at around 180 students.

Guess I'll be calling them May 1st to ask how many ppl have already confirmed their seats then...

That does make a bit more sense though--she also said that the year before, they admitted a few dozen off the waitlist.

[ZGr88n]

Just thought I'd throw it out there that I received an unsolicited $$ bump the other day, completely unanticipated.

[pauly_biegler]

Just thought I'd throw it out there that I received an unsolicited $$ bump the other day, completely unanticipated.

Interesting...numbers?

[ZGr88n]

Just thought I'd throw it out there that I received an unsolicited $$ bump the other day, completely unanticipated.

Interesting...numbers?

+3.8 164

Please don't quote.

[Joecool3322]

I asked for more money and got an extra 5k per year. I've noticed that state schools tend to be less flexible with renegotiation for scholarship. However, you may have better luck since the first deadline for intent has already passed and a large number of people are withdrawing.

When did you send your negotiation email?

[ohhai]

I just withdrew. Hope my seat goes to someone awesome.

[BostonFuse51]

Submitting my deposit today. Looking forward to the next 3 years in Williamsburg!

[Eaturgreenz]

I sent my email several weeks ago. While I did receive the standard "we will consider you for an increase when more scholarship becomes available" email, I was contacted that same day via phone call. I have found that when I have been specific and honest in my scholarship reconsideration emails, I have had positive feedback. I hope this helps and I hope to see you all at W&M in the fall.

[PB&J.D.]

Withdrew today. Hoping they send that money to you fine folks.

[spunkyjoe]

Deposited today, hope to see ya'll there in August.

[chizzy]

Just called to ask about the waitlist. There's over 1000 ppl on the waitlist this year, so I asked how many ppl got in off the WL last year--they said 2.

this is very depressing. out of a 1000??? guess im not holding my breath for my chance to be admitted off the waitlist any longer...

[sunsheyen]

withdrew from waitlist, so maybe 999 people left LOL!

[littlejane]

I've withdrawn from the WL. Hope that helps!