Candyman134 (2008 – 2009)

1/1: Happy New Year! Filling out my FAFSA application has really opened my eyes to the expense of law school. I finally decided that if the school doesn't have federal financial aide then I just can't do it. That knocks out CSoL, they are just way to expensive and what I've been told about how expensive they really are has hit home. Looks like a great school but its just way to expensive.

12/30: Nothing new to report. So much for the promises of getting some kind of word before Christmas. Unorganized may be the key word, I just couldn't believe how often and how many applications fall between the cracks. I work for a State agency with a heavy case load so I can understand how things fall in the cracks once in awhile but come on. *Sigh* sorry just felt like I needed to vent a little. Hopefully I'll get some news after the winter break. Hope everyone has a happy and healthy new year.

12/12: Been a rough week, dinged at Drexel. Honestly, I'm not suprised at any of these because all of them were stretch schools and 2 of the 3 I really wasn't excited about. Application for IWP went out this week as well and this PhD program is really starting to be something I want to do.
Part 2: So after taking a look at the numbers for these rejection schools I have no idea what I was thinking. However, I have taken a look at my other pending schools and I think I have a pretty good shot at 6 of the 7.

12/10: Dinged at Akron via email, again a school that I probably wouldn't have gone to and I did apply because it was free but it still hurts the ego a bit. Glad to finally get some responses even if they aren't the way I wanted.

12/7: Dinged at Baltimore, first one hurts but it was a bit of stretch school anyway. Funny thing is if I was accepted I probably wouldn't have attended but it was still good to try.

12/4: Called Charlotte to just get an update. Application was in shambles on the woman's desk, she is putting it together and will get it out for review. Not very impressed but I'm glad I called.

11/25: Akron emailed me stating that my application is out for review, looks like most who have a completed application went out today as well. Almost done applying to my grad school programs as well. Everybody have a great Turkey Day!!

11/20: Accepted at Texas Southern. Was a little bit of a safety school but its good to know I have choices. Notice came via email. Will have to look a little more at their program. Also found out I got a fee waiver from Regent, anybody know much about them?

11/14: Had a few updates such as applications recieved and completed, nothing big. Basically playing the waiting game at this point as well as applying to a unique grad school program that I'm interested in. So far its looking like nobody has heard anything significant yet. I guess we'll all keep playing the waiting game.

11/1: Got an email from the Dean of FCSL. Offered to waive my application fee and give me a $15000 scholarship. Does anybody know anything about them doing stuff like this? I assume if I'm being offered a scholarship then that means I would be accepted.

10/27: Talk about being on Cloud 9!!! Just got the letter of acceptance to NCCU. Came in a regular sized envelope but it was stuffed with papers so keep a look out. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for everyone else!!

10/24: I hate this waiting game so much. I know I have a long ways to go but it still sucks.

10/20: Recieved email from Akron saying they have recieved my application and will have decisions mailed no earlier then the first week in November.

10/16: Called NESL to check on application. Was told they have recieved it and is complete and to expect a decision late November or early December. Also finished UofAkron.

10/15 (2): AHHHHH I just heard from Charlotte that my application is complete, its been reviewed and that I get the decision within a week. Is this good news? Bad news? Anybody have any thoughts PLEASE? EDIT: Looks like false alarm after I called to ask, nothing has been sent.

10/15: Called Texas Southern to check to make sure my file was complete. They told me it will be December at the earliest that I will get a decision because they review applications in bulk. Not my first choice school to begin with but still a bit of a pain.

10/14: Called Baltimore today to find out status of application. They told me I was complete and should have a decision the second week of November. Sadly this is one of my stretch schools so I'll keep my fingers crossed. Also, finished New England finally, took so long because the application was down. Called NCCU to find out status; file is complete and out for review. Called Widener and got the same thing. Looks like most of these schools will have an answer for me sometime in November.

10/8: Been getting lots of stuff in the mail but none of it confirms that my application is complete *sigh* I know everything is in because I got the confirmation from JMLS that my application is complete. Franklin Pierce finally came out and I'm working on that application now. Anybody having problems with NESL application? I'm not able to pull it up anymore for some reason. Right now its all quiet on the rumor front but I'll let you all know if I hear anything as long as you do the same.

9/26: First ones are away. Any idea when I will hear about when they got them and when they are complete (yes, everything is done and in)? Going a little slow on the others because I'm waiting for NESL, FP and South Texas to actually come out with their applications. Any other school recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!

Also, for those looking for a site where they can find more numbers, check out Chiashu.com. The site may not be as personal but they do have more numbers and have predictions on where you might get in with your numbers. Can't attest to its accuracy but its interesting to look at..