Cousin_Vinny (2013-2014)

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Application Information

F - Fee Waiver A - Attending W - Withdrawn D - Deferred
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# Law School Status Type $$$ Sent Received Complete Interview Date Decision Updated
#61 University of Miami Accepted A Type: RA Sent: 12/12/13 Rec: 12/13/13 Comp: 12/13/13 Inter: -- Dec: 01/11/14 Upd: 10 years
#68 Seton Hall University Accepted Type: RA $75,000 Sent: 12/14/13 Rec: 12/23/13 Comp: 01/13/14 Inter: -- Dec: 01/29/14 Upd: 10 years
#46 University of Maryland Rejected Type: RA Sent: 12/20/13 Rec: 01/21/14 Comp: 03/03/14 Inter: -- Dec: 03/21/14 Upd: 10 years
#46 Tulane University Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: 01/20/14 Rec: 01/21/14 Comp: 02/05/14 Inter: -- Dec: 03/28/14 Upd: 10 years
#107 Catholic University of America F Accepted Type: RA $75,000 Sent: 12/17/13 Rec: 12/18/13 Comp: 12/18/13 Inter: -- Dec: 01/17/14 Upd: 10 years
#81 Rutgers State University Camden F Accepted W Type: RA $30,000 Sent: 12/30/13 Rec: 01/14/14 Comp: 01/27/14 Inter: -- Dec: 01/27/14 Upd: 10 years
#93 Northeastern University Waitlisted W Type: RA Sent: 12/20/13 Rec: 12/23/13 Comp: 12/23/13 Inter: -- Dec: 03/07/14 Upd: 10 years
#72 Chicago-Kent College of Law (IIT) Waitlisted W Type: RA Sent: 12/12/13 Rec: 12/12/13 Comp: 12/20/13 Inter: -- Dec: 01/31/14 Upd: 10 years
#72 American University F Waitlisted W Type: RA Sent: 12/12/13 Rec: 12/12/13 Comp: 12/13/13 Inter: -- Dec: 03/24/14 Upd: 10 years
#64 Cardozo-Yeshiva University PT Accepted W Type: RA $7,500 Sent: 12/12/13 Rec: 12/12/13 Comp: 12/13/13 Inter: -- Dec: 03/07/14 Upd: 10 years
#93 Marquette University Accepted W Type: RA $15,000 Sent: 12/16/13 Rec: 12/16/13 Comp: 01/08/14 Inter: -- Dec: 01/21/14 Upd: 10 years
#107 St. John's University Accepted Type: RA $60,000 Sent: 12/13/13 Rec: 12/16/13 Comp: 01/28/14 Inter: -- Dec: 01/28/14 Upd: 10 years
#107 Syracuse University Accepted Type: RA $60,000 Sent: 12/20/13 Rec: 01/02/14 Comp: 01/02/14 Inter: -- Dec: 01/16/14 Upd: 10 years
#68 Loyola University Chicago F Accepted W Type: RA $15,000 Sent: 01/01/14 Rec: 01/02/14 Comp: 01/02/14 Inter: -- Dec: 01/10/14 Upd: 10 years
#121 DePaul University F Accepted W Type: RA $60,000 Sent: 12/12/13 Rec: 12/12/13 Comp: 12/13/13 Inter: -- Dec: 12/17/13 Upd: 10 years
#135 Hofstra University F Accepted Type: RA $120,000 Sent: 12/12/13 Rec: 12/12/13 Comp: 12/13/13 Inter: -- Dec: 01/14/14 Upd: 10 years
#150 Charlotte School of Law F Accepted W Type: RA $105,000 Sent: 12/14/13 Rec: 12/14/13 Comp: 01/16/14 Inter: -- Dec: 01/17/14 Upd: 10 years
#45 Florida State University Pending Type: RA Sent: 12/12/13 Rec: 12/12/13 Comp: 12/13/13 Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 10 years
#43 Washington and Lee University F Rejected Type: RA Sent: 12/13/13 Rec: 12/13/13 Comp: 12/13/13 Inter: -- Dec: 01/09/14 Upd: 10 years
#36 Fordham University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 12/12/13 Rec: 12/12/13 Comp: 12/13/13 Inter: -- Dec: 01/21/14 Upd: 10 years
#20 University of Minnesota Twin Cities Rejected Type: RA Sent: 12/14/13 Rec: 12/16/13 Comp: 12/19/13 Inter: -- Dec: 12/20/13 Upd: 10 years
#61 Temple University Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: 12/19/13 Rec: 12/20/13 Comp: 02/04/14 Inter: -- Dec: 02/04/14 Upd: 10 years
#83 Brooklyn Law School Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: 12/12/13 Rec: 12/12/13 Comp: 12/13/13 Inter: -- Dec: 02/06/14 Upd: 10 years
#46 George Mason University F Rejected Type: RA Sent: 12/28/13 Rec: 01/29/14 Comp: 02/04/14 Inter: -- Dec: 02/10/14 Upd: 10 years
#31 Wake Forest University Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: 12/12/13 Rec: 12/12/13 Comp: 12/12/13 Inter: -- Dec: 02/17/14 Upd: 10 years
#12 Northwestern University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 12/28/13 Rec: 01/02/14 Comp: 01/07/14 Inter: -- Dec: 03/14/14 Upd: 10 years

Applicant Information

  • LSAT: 156
  • LSAT 2: -
  • LSAT 3: -
  • GRE : -
  • LSAC GPA: 3.08
  • Degree GPA: 3.06
  • School Type: Private
  • Major: double major

Demographic Information

  • City: -
  • State: Florida
  • Race: White
  • Gender: Man
  • Non-Traditional Applicant: Yes
  • Years out of Undergrad: 3-4 Years

Extra Curricular Information

-Upward trend GPA and double-major.
-Deaf and blind school Volunteer during undergrad.
-Worked for NFL team for two seasons during undergrad and worked in pro sports for two years after.
-Currently a Paralegal for SSD and WC firm.

3/29/2014
I took the LSAT multiple times, and this was a very humbling admissions process. I was told by "experts" that most of the schools I did indeed apply to would flat out deny me. That was not the case. Take chances and live your dreams. Do not be afraid to speak up for yourself. Apply, whats the worst that will happen? Send a letter requesting a scholarship or increase, whats the worst that will happen? I am very lucky to have so many options, but it did not come as easy as I would have hoped.
I have made my decision as to where to attend and I hope you all find your path as well. Good luck.

Additional info & updates

**Scholarships are three year total**
Scholarship Stipulations per year

-DePaul| no GPA required.
-Loyola-Chicago| 2.0 GPA
-Hofstra| Top 40% = 40K | 50% = 20K | 60% = 10K
-Catholic| 2.25 GPA
-Syracuse| 3.0 GPA
-Charlotte| 3.0 GPA
-St. John's| Top 40% = 20K | 55% = 15K | 65% = 11K
-Seton Hall| Top 75% or 2.80 GPA
-Marquette| No GPA required.
-Cardozo| One-time only $7.5K Grant.
-Rutgers-Camden| Top 60%

Law School Predictor:

DENY
Northwesten = DENY
Minnesota = DENY
W&L = DENY
Fordham = DENY
George Mason = DENY
FSU
Brooklyn = WAIT-LIST
Northeastern = WAIT-LIST
Tulane = WAIT-LIST
Temple = WAIT-LIST
American = WAIT-LIST
Cardozo = ACCEPTED w/ $
Seton Hall = ACCEPTED w/ $$
Loyola-Chicago = ACCEPTED w/ $
Miami = ACCEPTED

WEAK CONSIDER
Maryland = DENY
IIT = WAIT-LIST
St. John's = ACCEPTED w/ $$
MarquetteACCEPTED w/ $

CONSIDER
Catholic = ACCEPTED w/ $$
Rutgers-Camden = ACCEPTED w/ $$
Syracuse = ACCEPTED w/ $$

STRONG CONSIDER
Hofstra = ACCEPTED w/ $$
Charlotte = ACCEPTED w/ $$
DePaul = ACCEPTED w/ $$

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Monday, September 30 2013 at 02:21 PM

Have you considered sending an app to Marquette? They're pretty big on sports law, and might throw some cash your way.

Wednesday, December 04 2013 at 09:19 AM

Hi AaronChase, I am currently reading up on Marquette but will investigate it more. I have worked in sports, and am contemplating sports law and some other ideas. How about yourself? Have you applied or considering Marquette?

Tuesday, March 05 2013 at 08:14 PM

similar stats, crossover with some schools- syracuse, george mason, american, wake, seton hall. thinking about applying to fordham too. good luck in your cycle!

Wednesday, December 04 2013 at 09:19 AM

Hi rduffy It cannot hurt to apply and see what sticks. I really am hopeful ill get some scholarship offers from the lower tier schools and some acceltances from my preferred schools. Congrats on SH scholarship! That's great. Good luck the rest of the way!

Tuesday, March 05 2013 at 08:14 PM

thank you! congrats on your first acceptance!

Marquette
Saturday, November 16 2013 at 01:20 AM

Congrats on Marquette! I am hoping I am close to hearing from Fordham I applied about a week after you.. Hopefully Cardozo will reply to us soon too!

Wednesday, December 04 2013 at 09:19 AM

Thanks QueenBee! Figured with my numbers I would get into Marquette, but also was not surprised by Fordham's rejection. I visited Cardozo last week for their Intensive Trial Advocacy Program trial event, which was really unique to see the students in court form. Wishing you the best of luck with the rest of your cycle and that Cardozo sends us positive responses soon. Cardozo is one of my top choices so I am hopeful to get in :) Best of luck!

Cardozo
Saturday, November 16 2013 at 01:20 AM

That is so awesome! I was reading about that online it looked so cool! I am planning to go visit in March even though i've been to both DC & NYC. Hopefully I end up with an acceptance to Fordham but I am more thinking Cardozo will be the one.. Can't wait! Hope you get in too!!!!

Wednesday, December 04 2013 at 10:57 AM

Thanks! It looks like you have a great cycle going -- good luck!

Saturday, June 30 2012 at 08:00 PM

Thanks! Nothing can be as torturous as the five and a half months I've been waiting on Northeastern. Hopefully you hear from American soon!

Wednesday, March 06 2013 at 01:57 PM

Thanks man!....Congrats on the acceptances, which school are you leaning towards? Better yet, where do you want to work?

Sunday, June 23 2013 at 11:49 PM

Nice Profile Man, really detailed and helpful. Congrats on your success

Sunday, June 23 2013 at 11:49 PM

I would say that you should stay on top of the schools your wait listed at. Once a month send a letter of continued interest or call and ask if your status has changed Schools want to see that you're interested in their program

Cardozo
Saturday, November 16 2013 at 01:20 AM

No clue :( It's killing me as well! I also can't wait to see what happens to me @ Fordham I would love to go from WL to A! And, I want to see if I get any $$ from American. I'm at such an anxiety filled time in my cycle!! Ahhh Good Luck to you too! Any idea where you want to end up?

C/A/F
Saturday, November 16 2013 at 01:20 AM

That is true ! I am starting to feel the same way and leaning more towards American. I am working on my LOCI for Fordham now, hope to get that sent out soon. I just cross my fingers everyday that I will hear some more news from these three about $$ or acceptances lol

WL Fordham
Saturday, November 16 2013 at 01:20 AM

Oh def! I am actually going to be in NYC early May so I will most definitely be taking the time to visit them should I not hear by them. I plan on submitting my LOCI in the next week or so. Cross your fingers :) Thanks!

Sunday, June 23 2013 at 11:49 PM

Thanks Vinny. They put a 2.5 GPA stip on it so its not too bad, but it is the highest stip I've had so far

Cardozo
Saturday, November 16 2013 at 01:20 AM

Thanks for letting me know! I still have yet to hear :(

Cardozo
Saturday, November 16 2013 at 01:20 AM

Congrats, btw!!! YAY

Cardozo Grant
Wednesday, December 04 2013 at 09:19 AM

I emailed Admissions asking to send in a letter asking for a scholarhsip. I was informed to email Admissions as well as Financial Aid. Received an email after a few days offering me a one-time only 7.5K grant that is good for just my 1L year. Non-renewable. Generous but not enticing for me to go. 7.5K will not even cover half of my housing cost. I showed Cardozo my Seton Hall offer and my Syracuse offer. Looks like I will be withdrawing, but I will take it as a moral victory; this was a school I set my sights on getting accepted to and am proud of the hard work. I hope all of you try your best to get some extra $$ out of these schools

Sunday, June 23 2013 at 11:49 PM

congrats on catholic!

Sunday, June 23 2013 at 11:49 PM

Im pretty set on Pepperdine. They've been great throughout our communication

Saturday, June 30 2012 at 08:00 PM

Congrats on your cycle! So what's your decision?

Sunday, June 23 2013 at 11:49 PM

You've really done well. Im anxious to see where you decided on attending. Congratulations!

Friday, February 07 2014 at 03:40 PM

Congrats on a great cycle and like those posted above I'm anxious to see where you've decided to attend!!

Catholic law
Friday, March 28 2014 at 02:58 PM

Was that your original scholarship offer from Catholic Law?

Congrats
Saturday, June 30 2012 at 08:00 PM

Must feel nice to finally know where you're going and be finished with the stress! Good luck to you.

Sunday, June 23 2013 at 11:49 PM

Nice Vinny. I'm super happy for you