illiniguy1552 (2022-2023)

Sub-160 prior to my 164, and applied late this cycle after my LSAT in February.

The following link is my results from last year's applications:

http://lawschoolnumbers.com/illiniguy1551

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Finally, NEGOTIATE. Too many people settle for scholarships. Went from initial 50% offer at U of I to 75%, saving me $30,000 of debt upon graduation.

1/7/2013 - Wait-listed at University of Illinois, again, ugh.

3/6/13 - New Feb LSAT score of 164! Hopefully I don't have to take another year off but we will see.

3/7/13 - Southern Illinois originally gave me a $6000 annual scholarship, but bumped it up to a full tuition scholarship due to new score. JMLS upped scholarship from $30,000 to full tuition plus $10,000 stipend.

3/11/13 - SLU originally gave me $22,000 annual scholarship. Due to new score, bumped it up to $27,000 annual scholarship.

3/13/13 - Chicago Kent increased scholarship from $25,000 annually to $30,000 annually for LSAT increase.

3/25/13 - $15,000 a year to George Mason. Would love to study in DC for three years, but the scholarship needs to be higher and can't have a top third stipulation.

Also accepted to University of Georgia! In state equalizer + $7,500 per year. Tuition would be about $10,000 a year.

Scholarships increased by SLU and W & M

3/28/13 - Scholarships increased by George Mason and Chicago Kent.

4/8/13 - Wait-listed at Wash U! I am relieved just not to be rejected. Hopefully my numbers are a good fit after Wash U's deadline

4/10/13 -In state tuition waiver at Wisconsin!

Accepted to U of I with 50%!

4/15/13 - Scholarship increased to 66% at University of Illinois.

4/26/13 - Scholarship at W & M increased from $24,000 / year to $26,000 / year.

4/30/13 - Deposits at U of I and UGA, remaining on wait-list on BC and Wash U, withdrawn from everywhere else.

5/22/13 - Scholarship increased at University of Illinois to 75% tuition. With residency, this is a deal-sealer for me!

5/23/13 - WOW. Accepted to Wash U off the wait-list. Someone PLEASE give me $45,000 a year so I can attend here lol.

5/24/13 - Wash U sent 22,000 a year scholarship. I sent back a request for more, let's see some magic happen!

6/3/13 - Scholarship increased by $2,000 a year to Wash U. Not enough to deter from U of I, will be withdrawing!