| F | Fee Waiver |
| A | Attending |
| W | Withdrawn |
| D | Deferred |
bigboi54 (2008 – 2009)
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| School | Status | Type | Program | $$$$ | Index | Sent | Received | Complete | Decision | Updated | |
| 6 | College of William and Mary  | Intend to Apply | 2.8 | 1 hour | |||||||
| 3 | University of Chicago | Intend to Apply | 1 hour | ||||||||
| 2 | Vanderbilt University | Intend to Apply | 2.8 | 1 hour | |||||||
| 9 | Wake Forest University F | Intend to Apply | 77.6 | 1 hour | |||||||
| 1 | Yale University | Intend to Apply | 1 hour | ||||||||
| 4 | University of Virginia | Intend to Apply | 1 hour | ||||||||
| 5 | University of Notre Dame | Intend to Apply | $9,500 | 71.7 | 1 hour | ||||||
| 7 | Washington and Lee University | Intend to Apply | 1 hour | ||||||||
| 8 | George Mason University | Intend to Apply | 2.6 | 1 hour | |||||||
| Indiana University Indianapolis | Accepted A | PT | $6,500 | 2.8 | 1 month | ||||||
| Valparaiso University | Accepted W | 2.8 | 1 month | ||||||||
| West Virginia University | Accepted W | 2.6 | 1 month | ||||||||
| Ohio Northern University | Accepted W | SP | $23,000 | 24.6 | 1 month | ||||||
| University of South Carolina | WL, Rejected | 2.6 | 1 month | ||||||||
Demographic Information
| City/City Type: | Indianapolis |
| State: | Georgia |
| Race: | Black |
| Sex: | Male |
| Years out of Undergrad: | 3-4 Years |
Self-Selected Under Represented Minority (URM)
Application Information
| LSAT: | 144 |
| LSDAS GPA: | 3.86 (3.86) |
| School Type: | Large University |
| Major: | Law |
| Class Rank: | 8 of 291 |
Extracurricular Information
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in General Business
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Life Member)
Indiana CLEO Fellow
National CLEO Associate Member
American Bar Association Law Student Member
Indiana State Bar Association Law Student Member
Indianapolis Bar Association Law Student Executive Board Member
Marion County Bar Association Law Student Member
National Black Law Student Association Member
National Black M.B.A. Association Member
N.A.A.C.P. Member
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Life Member)
Indiana CLEO Fellow
National CLEO Associate Member
American Bar Association Law Student Member
Indiana State Bar Association Law Student Member
Indianapolis Bar Association Law Student Executive Board Member
Marion County Bar Association Law Student Member
National Black Law Student Association Member
National Black M.B.A. Association Member
N.A.A.C.P. Member
Additional Information
Last Cycle (2008 - 2009), my numbers were 143 (averaged LSAT), 3.24 LSDAS GPA. I was:
Accepted:
Valparaiso University (Mid-February)
Ohio Northern University Summer Starter Program (Late February) with a 75% Tuition Grant.
West Virginia University (Mid March)
Indiana University - Indianapolis (Mid April)
Waitlisted:
University of Tennessee (Eventually Rejected)
William & Mary (Eventually Rejected)
University of South Carolina (Eventually Rejected)
I began my law school journey at Indiana University-Indianapolis. It is for certain that I will transfer after my first year. I will more than likely stay in Indiana so I can keep my stipend but we will see how things work itself out.
************I will be a transfer student***********
First semester grades are in and I am in the driver's seat to a top 10 law school. This should be interesting...
Accepted:
Valparaiso University (Mid-February)
Ohio Northern University Summer Starter Program (Late February) with a 75% Tuition Grant.
West Virginia University (Mid March)
Indiana University - Indianapolis (Mid April)
Waitlisted:
University of Tennessee (Eventually Rejected)
William & Mary (Eventually Rejected)
University of South Carolina (Eventually Rejected)
I began my law school journey at Indiana University-Indianapolis. It is for certain that I will transfer after my first year. I will more than likely stay in Indiana so I can keep my stipend but we will see how things work itself out.
************I will be a transfer student***********
First semester grades are in and I am in the driver's seat to a top 10 law school. This should be interesting...
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Visitor Comments
Tier 1 schools Friday, October 24th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I think with numbers like those, as a black male, you can definitely get into tier 1 law schools. I think you should definitely put more on your list!
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 at 10:18 am
You're so welcome...make sure you apply to more tier ones!!! And I wanna be a sports lawyer too!!! :)
Thursday, November 6th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I have a score just like you man.
You can do it!!! Saturday, November 8th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
I agree with phenomenalwoman.
You've got a lot going for you. I would at least toss a few apps toward some top 50 schools. I think you'll have as good of an opportunity there than any tier 3 or 4 schools.
Good Luck!!
You've got a lot going for you. I would at least toss a few apps toward some top 50 schools. I think you'll have as good of an opportunity there than any tier 3 or 4 schools.
Good Luck!!
thatrev Thursday, November 20th, 2008 at 12:54 am
i agree, you've got a TON of things going for your app! have you considered studying a little harder, and trying again for the LSAT? a february score could still be added to a late application... i'm sure people have suggested this, i was just wondering... anyways, i wish you the ABSOLUTE BEST OF LUCK with your cycle!!! maybe we'll see each other at USC, UGA, UTK, IU, or W&M!
Friday, November 21st, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Sorry to hear about your first rejection letter. I am sure I will see some myself soon, and I will have to brace myself, but as long as we get accepted to one or more schools we will be good! Your extra-curriculars are very impressive! Best of luck to you. Don't let the rejection get you down.
Don't give up Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Don't give up. I think you have awesome softs and a good list. You are bound to have some good fortune. Good luck to ya
WVU Thursday, December 4th, 2008 at 3:43 am
What are your thoughts on West Virginia? I am interested in attending, but how is its reputation in the region?
Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Good Luck on the upcoming schools hun! Sorry about Fla Coastal, I'm waiting to hear back... my second time around as well so hopefully this is it! :)
Good luck!! Monday, December 22nd, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Hang in there..Someone will give you a shot! Have you looked into the CLEO program??
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 at 11:02 pm
No problem! It always helps to encourage one another during this crazy, cut throat process! I'm still waiting on LSU, but I got accepted to Fla Cooastal so I'm excited! Thanks for the support as well! ;)
CLEO Sunday, January 4th, 2009 at 1:09 am
I keep seeing the CLEO program on everyone's posts. What is the CLEO program? Is it good?
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Your info that you gave me for the CLEO program is very helpful. Thank you!
NCCU Monday, January 12th, 2009 at 2:55 am
I wanted to wish you good luck for this cycle. I see that we're applying to a few of the same schools. I also wanted to recommend that you might want to consider NCCU. It's fully accredited and they do tend to look more at some of the other parts of your application than the LSAT score. (Recommendation based on the fact that I see you have a ton of extracurriculars)
Hey Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Just dropping by to give you some encouragement!! Hang in there, the perfect school is waiting for you =)
Simone
Simone
Saturday, January 24th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Apply to FAMU law as safety school. Its up and coming, and they will get full accredidation this summer. They also need good black males like yourself
Yay Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I've been pulling for ya so I'm so glad you've been accepted! Congrats, you're going to law school! Good luck with the rest.
Valpo! Friday, February 13th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Congrats on your acceptance! Valparaiso is a very good school! I see this is not your first time applying, you have worked hard and you deserve it!!
congrats Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Congrats on Valpo!
CLEO Friday, February 20th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
where r u placed for CLEO? i just got into pittsburgh!
Congrats! Friday, February 20th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Congrats my brotha!! CLEO is a well respected program!!! Good things happen to good people....
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
That is awesome about your promotion, too! What a strange coincidence! :)
Ohio Northern! Thursday, February 26th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Congrats on Ohio Northern!
Interesting Choice Saturday, March 7th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Yes, I do have some very interesting choices to make...don't remind me!
But I'm happy to have choices I am truly grateful. I just hope I make the right choice.
Looks like you volunteered for every club possible. Looks like you're in at a couple of your top choices--congrats!
But I'm happy to have choices I am truly grateful. I just hope I make the right choice.
Looks like you volunteered for every club possible. Looks like you're in at a couple of your top choices--congrats!
Sunday, March 8th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Congrats on Ohio Northern... is that a conditional program or just one where you get to start earlier? I am debating on whether I should apply there myself. I have decided not to apply to any more schools with conditional programs though.
Congrats! Friday, March 13th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Congrats on your acceptances! You are doing great! Thanks for the warm wishes.
WVU...YES! Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at 2:41 am
Congrats on WVU!!!!!!!!!!!! Nicely done.
Yay Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 at 6:06 am
Congrats congrats!
Congrats! Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Good work on all your acceptances! I see you may be making a tough decision next month! ; )
Wow! Thursday, March 19th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Congrats to you Frat!
You have an extensively admirable service list as well as credentials. Which school do you REALLY want to attend on your list? It is a blessing thought to get that one yes and you have three thus far so congrats to you. Peace & Blessings as you continue to wait out the rest of your decisions and also make a determination as well on where you would like to go!!!
You have an extensively admirable service list as well as credentials. Which school do you REALLY want to attend on your list? It is a blessing thought to get that one yes and you have three thus far so congrats to you. Peace & Blessings as you continue to wait out the rest of your decisions and also make a determination as well on where you would like to go!!!
Hello Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Hey just dropping by to say hi! Have you decided on a school as yet?
Simone
Simone
ONU Monday, March 23rd, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Congrats on ONU. I just recieved a package from ONU and it had my financial aid notice... I was stunned though. It was my first communication from them and I'm left asking does this mean I have been accepted???lol. They will be getting a call from me 9am sharp tomorrow!!
grant! Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Congrats on the grant for ONU. That is wonderful!
Good job on the waitlist at William Mary. I was rejected there. So, nicely done.
Good job on the waitlist at William Mary. I was rejected there. So, nicely done.
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Thanks so much for the kind words! :)
question.... Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 at 2:29 am
the grant money that you received from onu; was it for the entire year?
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Good luck! I believe you'll get in!!
Indianapolis! Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Thanks for your kind message about Hamline. I am soo excited about it, it's definitely the best offer for me at this point! Congrats on ICLEO, that's awesome!!! So... what do you think? Are you leaning more towards West Virginia or Indianapolis? Or is there another school that you really want to hear from?
ICLEO Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
How did you find out you were accepted into ICLEO? I applied for that as well, but I only applied for it for Valparaiso.
OMG! Thursday, April 9th, 2009 at 1:14 am
22,000 a year is a lot of money for ONU. Their tuition is around 27,000 so you would only be a few thousand short. I saw that you withdrew. Do you just really not want to go there? Where is your first choice?
U-Indy Monday, April 13th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I just went thru your post and I wld u to kno that I am pulling for you..I also got into ICLEO and interestingly, I was sent a decision letter from IU-Indy 3 days later!! when I saw that u also got a decision letter sent to u about 2-3 days after u were informed about ICLEO, I thought this couldn't just be coincidental!! Plz let us know ASAP what the decision is..we do the same..
thx
thx
Tennessee Knoxville Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Wow...Good job on Tennessee!
Indy U! Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
My homegirl just got her acceptance letter yesterday. I think you are in my friend :)
That's Wassup! Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 at 3:04 am
Congrats on Indy law my friend I told you that you were in!Thank you also for your support! We will definately stay in contact and keep pushing one another!
Indy Law! Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 at 3:31 am
Congrats on Indy Law. Are you considering it? I know that you are looking at full time programs. However, Indy is a good school. Congrats again.
Congrats Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 at 12:50 am
... on Indy!
Congrats!! Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Yo you are on a roll!!!!! Indy and WVU!!!
AIE Friday, April 24th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Yea, I spoke with Ms. Williams about AIE, and she told me that the students that did not get into CLEO can do AIE, so she sent me a form in which I must send a $50 deposit. That will very nice if you got the benefit from ICLEO and CLEO's AIE, because as a CLEO associate, you will receive the benefits of all that CLEO has to offer plus ICLEO's resources!! You are in a great position for success! Also, your fratbrother went to Vermont!? Wow, I did not know that their alumni stretch beyond the Northeast (even though that's where I am interested in practicing!) And his position as ADA aint bad either! If you do AIE, I may see you since I'll be attending the one in ATL, we definately gotta stay in touch!
Friday, April 24th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Congrats on your cycle as well! Your extracurricular activities are amazing. From the email we recieved from Pitt (about CLEO) states we are going to have single room to ourselves so thats a good start lol. Anyways Im glad you got assigned to pitt and look forward to seeing you there!!
Thank you! Friday, April 24th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I definitely appreciate the love from one of the bruhz. Proud of you with this admissions cycle as well, luv. Have you decided what school you'll go to?
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Yep thats what it says about the rooms lol, anyways I have forwarded the email to you, let me know if you didnt get it and I will send it again.
so wait.. Monday, April 27th, 2009 at 11:33 am
r u doing CLEO or ICLEO? i might not go to CLEO nemore... PM msg me!
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Whats good my fellow greek brother. Man I happy for you. Im crrently studying for the LSAT now,but i wonder from what you know my UG gpa was 2.5 but Graduate is 3.35 Can this work in my favor? my last score from 05 was horrid. So im taking my time with this one, Lod willing i will take it in Sept
AIE Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Not to be dumbfounded what AIE? and do you have to be accepted into law school in order to attend and how can obtain more info on that? this is my email wood.clervaud@hotmail.com. if anyone reads this and know about it please forward me this info
Hmmm. Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Yeah I definitely understand your hesitance. That's a HUGE dip in the rankings. If you really like the school, though, know that those rankings are really B.S. and the methodology is so arbitrary and borderline stupid that, in the end, it doesn't even matter. If you get there and are able to BEAST 1L, who cares?
hey there Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
We did it man..We did it!
Congrats again on Indy. Great school.
Congrats again on Indy. Great school.
W&M Monday, May 11th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Hey there fellow W&M waitlister....I saw from your profile that you were waitlisted there last year.....how does it go during the year as far as them giving you info about your status? Any other info about being WL would be great! Congrats on your cycle by the way!
Congrats Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
You are definitely an inspiration. Good Luck and God Bless with the rest of your cycle.
Congratulations... Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
..and best of luck to you in all that you aspire to achieve. I think I'd like to ultimately teach and/or become a judge. Blessings and Peace.
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Hi you have to forgive me I am new to this site, but I just read what you posted about the CLEO Program, I wish I would have known about that program sooner! I am down to 2 schools left out of a total of 24 so I am praying hard.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Hey Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 at 4:57 am
Hey bruh. Have you managed to hear back from W&M or Tennessee yet? If not, good luck hun. Coleman love is rootin' for you, lol.
WVU Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 2:13 am
When you applied to WVU, do you remember if you were pooled first? I have relatively similar numbers to yours and I was recently pooled. I really want to go to WVU and their process is driving me crazy.
Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 2:51 am
Thanks a lot, man. Are you at IUPUI now? I'm from Indiana and applying there too, how do you like it there?
