Vanderbilt University Law School c/o 2019 (2015-2016) Applicants Forum

[B102]

That's good to know. Thanks!

[Bach-City]

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[WaitersIsland]

What kind of stats would one need to be competitive for one of the VLS awards?

[Tycho]

What kind of stats would one need to be competitive for one of the VLS awards?

I'd suspect if your stats are competitive in the T14 (i.e. above medians), than they'd be competitive for an award. It certainly wouldn't be a waste to apply.

[hopefuljumbo23]

What kind of stats would one need to be competitive for one of the VLS awards?

I'd suspect if your stats are competitive in the T14 (i.e. above medians), than they'd be competitive for an award. It certainly wouldn't be a waste to apply.

I think, if anything, it would show additional interest in Vandy.

[bdb90]

Really hope Vanderbilt picks up the pace with those decisions this week.

[MOKE4311]

What kind of stats would one need to be competitive for one of the VLS awards?

I'd suspect if your stats are competitive in the T14 (i.e. above medians), than they'd be competitive for an award. It certainly wouldn't be a waste to apply.

I think, if anything, it would show additional interest in Vandy.

I am going to respectfully disagree. Since it has no binding decision attached to it I don't think it expresses anything more than "I want to come to Vanderbilt (as any application does) and I am willing to put in some more effort to reduce the cost for myself." I think that's the best message the scholly app can send to the adcomms. Pair that with the fact that you could very easily have applied, been admitted, and then decided to apply to the Merit Scholars and it looks less and less like any sort of bump to your app.

TL;DR Don't apply for merit scholars thinking it will bump your app because it shows increased interest. I don't think it does.

[hopefuljumbo23]

What kind of stats would one need to be competitive for one of the VLS awards?

I'd suspect if your stats are competitive in the T14 (i.e. above medians), than they'd be competitive for an award. It certainly wouldn't be a waste to apply.

I think, if anything, it would show additional interest in Vandy.

I am going to respectfully disagree. Since it has no binding decision attached to it I don't think it expresses anything more than "I want to come to Vanderbilt (as any application does) and I am willing to put in some more effort to reduce the cost for myself." I think that's the best message the scholly app can send to the adcomms. Pair that with the fact that you could very easily have applied, been admitted, and then decided to apply to the Merit Scholars and it looks less and less like any sort of bump to your app.

TL;DR Don't apply for merit scholars thinking it will bump your app because it shows increased interest. I don't think it does.

Right, as opposed to someone who is thinking: I want to come to your school, but I'm not willing to put in any additional effort (to reduce the cost for myself or not).

No? I could be wrong, of course. But at the very least, it won't hurt... so if you have an extra two to five hours or so (e.g. it's pouring all day and you're bored, like I am right now) write it up and send it in.

[MOKE4311]

What kind of stats would one need to be competitive for one of the VLS awards?

I'd suspect if your stats are competitive in the T14 (i.e. above medians), than they'd be competitive for an award. It certainly wouldn't be a waste to apply.

I think, if anything, it would show additional interest in Vandy.

I am going to respectfully disagree. Since it has no binding decision attached to it I don't think it expresses anything more than "I want to come to Vanderbilt (as any application does) and I am willing to put in some more effort to reduce the cost for myself." I think that's the best message the scholly app can send to the adcomms. Pair that with the fact that you could very easily have applied, been admitted, and then decided to apply to the Merit Scholars and it looks less and less like any sort of bump to your app.

TL;DR Don't apply for merit scholars thinking it will bump your app because it shows increased interest. I don't think it does.

Right, as opposed to someone who is thinking: I want to come to your school, but I'm not willing to put in any additional effort (to reduce the cost for myself or not).

No? I could be wrong, of course. But at the very least, it won't hurt... so if you have an extra two to five hours or so (e.g. it's pouring all day and you're bored, like I am right now) write it up and send it in.

No I agree t can't hurt my point is I don't think it carries any bump

[WatchClosely]

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[AMajorChord]

Just submitted my scholarship application, two days after the "soft deadline."

They extended it to 1/15 anyway so woooo

[bdb90]

Vanderbilt, if you are reading this, please make a decision on my application soon. I know it's only been four months since I went complete, and that I should be super thrilled about waiting until April for a decision. I mean you're Vanderbilt right? Who wouldn't be thrilled waiting 8 months for a decision from you? But seriously, please send me something soon.

Your friend,

I was patient for the first 4 months and now I think I'm gonna lose it

[jumbo2016]

Vanderbilt, if you are reading this, please make a decision on my application soon. I know it's only been four months since I went complete, and that I should be super thrilled about waiting until April for a decision. I mean you're Vanderbilt right? Who wouldn't be thrilled waiting 8 months for a decision from you? But seriously, please send me something soon.

Your friend,

I was patient for the first 4 months and now I think I'm gonna lose it

+100000 though i asked them yesterday to hold a decision until they got my transcript update with fall grades, so I guess I can't complain anymore

[BirdLawExpert]

Vanderbilt, if you are reading this, please make a decision on my application soon. I know it's only been four months since I went complete, and that I should be super thrilled about waiting until April for a decision. I mean you're Vanderbilt right? Who wouldn't be thrilled waiting 8 months for a decision from you? But seriously, please send me something soon.

Your friend,

I was patient for the first 4 months and now I think I'm gonna lose it

+however many days it's been since my interview. Like 100 or something.

[lejacquescesaire]

Just got the acceptance email! Looking forward to the "Black Box" coming in the next few days!

[wunderwoman]

Just got the acceptance email! Looking forward to the "Black Box" coming in the next few days!

Same here! Congrats!

[lejacquescesaire]

Just got the acceptance email! Looking forward to the "Black Box" coming in the next few days!

Same here! Congrats!

Thanks, you too! And congrats to all other admits

[lejacquescesaire]

Just got the acceptance email! Looking forward to the "Black Box" coming in the next few days!

Same here! Congrats!

Thanks, you too! And congrats to all other admits

[CJRpnw]

Just got the acceptance email! Looking forward to the "Black Box" coming in the next few days!

Same here! Congrats!

Same here! They must send the emails in batches. So excited to get that Box!

[The Abyss]

When did you all go complete?

[wunderwoman]

When did you all go complete?

12/7. Didn't get to have my interview until last week though.

[BirdLawExpert]

When did you all go complete?

Went complete 11/5, interviewed a week or two after that. Radio silence since then

[bdb90]

When did you all go complete?

12/7. Didn't get to have my interview until last week though.

Do you mind posting your stats?

[Billy Madison]

When did you all go complete?

Went complete 11/5, interviewed a week or two after that. Radio silence since then

11/3

[Patsfanforlife]

Would not applying for the merit scholarship negatively impact my chances of getting admitted if I am below their LSAT median?