DannyJames (2022-2023)

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Application Information

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# Law School Status Type $$$ Sent Received Complete Interview Date Decision Updated
#3 University of San Diego Rejected Type: RA Sent: 10/12/09 Rec: 10/13/09 Comp: 10/15/09 Inter: -- Dec: 04/14/10 Upd: 14 years
#5 Southwestern University School of Law Accepted W Type: RA Sent: 10/21/09 Rec: 10/22/09 Comp: 10/23/09 Inter: -- Dec: 03/17/10 Upd: 14 years
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Accepted W Type: RA Sent: 10/09/09 Rec: 10/12/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/29/10 Upd: 14 years
#2 University of Nevada Las Vegas Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: 10/08/09 Rec: 10/09/09 Comp: 10/12/09 Inter: -- Dec: 03/19/10 Upd: 15 years
#4 Loyola Law School Rejected Type: RA Sent: 10/23/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
#1 California Western School of Law Accepted Type: RA $10,000 Sent: 10/08/09 Rec: 10/09/09 Comp: 10/12/09 Inter: -- Dec: 01/21/10 Upd: 15 years
Phoenix School of Law Accepted W Type: RA $10,000 Sent: 10/08/09 Rec: 10/09/09 Comp: 10/12/09 Inter: -- Dec: 10/29/09 Upd: 15 years

Applicant Information

  • LSAT: 157
  • LSAT 2: -
  • LSAT 3: -
  • GRE : -
  • LSAC GPA: 3.0
  • Degree GPA: -
  • School Type: -
  • Major: Marketing

Demographic Information

  • City: Las Vegas
  • State: Nevada
  • Race: -
  • Gender: Man
  • Non-Traditional Applicant: Yes
  • Years out of Undergrad: 3-4 Years

Extra Curricular Information

Marketing Association
Worked throughout school, more than one job most of the time
Club Sports
Extensive volunteer work in community (over 100 hours in 2009)
Program Excellence Committee Member: Best Buddies Nevada
Founded Recycling Program at workplace

Additional info & updates

10/26: Accepted to Florida Coastal today, nice to start the cycle with an acceptance. Will be finalizing and sending out a few more apps in the next couple of days.

10/27: Applied to quite a few schools almost a month ago. I really am starting to get anxious, but I know if they do not have rolling admissions then I will have to wait it out.

10/28: What is the point of "fudging" numbers on here? i thought this was a resource that could help others gauge their chances and see how cycles are going for peers. Ehh, either way, i guess my numbers could be fake too. I am perhaps just that sly that I would write this only after creating an account and having the same numbers up for some time.

10/29: Just found out one of my acquaintances here in Nevada is a Cal Western grad, doing quite well for himself. That is quite the contact to have should I choose Cal Western, which is definitely giving me the best vibe so far!

Just got home and checked the mail. I am in at Phoenix Law with scholarship. I will be sure to check them out when I visit Phoenix in early January. 2 for 2 so far!

11/1: Made no score improvement on my first diagnostic yesterday. I attribute that to answering less questions since we haven't been timing ourselves. The good news is that I got more right answers this time on the questions I answered, if that makes sense. Ah well, off to a review session. Less than 5 weeks till the real deal!

11/2: I emailed all of the schools I have not heard from due to a problem with my LOR. I just wanted to notify them and have the chance to make any corrections or submit a new LOR. Cal Western just got back to me, and I cannot believe how nice they were. I seriously am loving this school, from the students, to the alumni i have spoken with, and now the adcomms that PERSONALLY messaged me with reassurance.

12/6: The LSAT is done! Now it's time to hurry up and wait. I can't believe how mentally drained I feel. Happy Holidays!!!!

12/28: Received my score, I am disappointed to say the least. 3 months of work, another month of waiting...best of luck to everyone!

1/6: Withdrew from Florida Coastal (I had forgotten to do that). I don't care what the school is like, it is the right choice for someone and I don't need to be taking their seat, making them wait any longer. I also finally got a status checker from Cal Western! I can't wait!!!

1/11: Complete and in committee review at Cal Western!

1/12: Complete and in Review at USD

1/21: Decision Mailed at Cal Western!!! I'm so nervous

1/25: In at Cal Western!!!!

1/29: In at Thomas Jefferson. The school never notified me of even receiving my application in October! They have completely fallen off my radar, and the lack of communication speaks volumes of how helpful they would be if I were a student.

2/3: Scholarship Letter mailed by Cal Western. Side note, I'm visiting LA this weekend to see the Kings play the Red Wings!!!

2/11: Got an invite to Scholar's Day at Cal Western...definitely attending! Also saw that a decision was mailed from Loyola. I'm not expecting good news, but I'll keep my hopes up!

3/5: Finally got word from Loyola, they lost my letter and then forgot to resend another one, haha! My first ding...it was expected. I actually visited the campus and would not have attended anyhow. It's not really in the neighborhood I'd like to study, but that won't be an issue now, will it?

3/17: Decision letter mailed at Southwestern. Still waiting on USD and UNLV...no big deal, it's only my life i'm trying to plan. thanks guys!

3/24: Waitlisted at UNLV, that sucks! Accepted at Southwestern!

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FL Coastal
Monday, September 07 2009 at 08:00 PM

Nice to be wanted by someone at least, lol. Good luck to you as well, hope you rock the December LSAT

Congrats
Sunday, October 25 2009 at 08:00 PM

on your acceptances to Phoenix and FL Coastal. Are you applying to them for spring or fall admission? Good luck with this cycle!

Thanks
Thursday, September 03 2009 at 08:00 PM

Im almost certain that Ill be going to Cal Western. Its downtown and it is a nice school. Have you visited it?

where's msu?
Thursday, April 23 2009 at 08:00 PM

are you applying to msu? i want to move back to the midwest i think. wow your numbers are so close to mine! i'll be watching your cycle!

Congrats and Good Luck
Tuesday, October 20 2009 at 08:00 PM

Congratulations on your current acceptances! Good luck to you as well, during this admissions cycle. Hope you do well on the LSAT.

Spring at Cal Western
Tuesday, October 20 2009 at 08:00 PM

I'll be starting in spring. Hope to see you at Cal Western! I think you probably won't hear from them till January because they're getting the spring admissions finished first. It seems you changed your preference on Cal Western to #1? I think you'll have no problem. Anyhow, good luck during the rest of your admissions cycle, and I also hope to see you on campus. P.S. I think visiting the campus and meeting the admissions faculty might really help. :)

Cal Western and LSAT
Tuesday, October 20 2009 at 08:00 PM

The school is small, but everyone there is so nice. I thought maybe everyone's just nice over the phone, but they're also very nice in person (security guards, admissions office, faculty, janitorial services). They all are very helpful, even when you don't ask. I was really surprised at the hospitality there. I think you'll have no problem getting in, and I think your visit will make you like the school even more. On the third floor of the library, you can see the ocean! How did your friend like Cal Western when he attended? By the way, how'd you do on the December LSAT? Did you feel good about it?

San Diego Schools
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

Good luck on your cycle! We are applying to the same schools and have similar numbers. Did you apply pt of ft to USD? I just started looking at Cal Western and I am quite impressed as well.

Cal schools
Friday, December 18 2009 at 07:00 PM

I have pretty much the same numbers and an almost identical application list so I'm rooting for you! I was a little late to get started on the LSAT so I have all my apps ready and waiting to send out after Dec LSAT scores come out. The wait is just about killing me!

Good Luck!
Sunday, August 16 2009 at 08:00 PM

We are applying to a lot of the same schools. I'm also leaning towards Cal Western, it looks like a nice place. I'm going out there this next weekend to go tour. Good luck to you! btw, I know how you feel in regards to your LSAT score. I was so mad when I saw mine.

Tuesday, October 20 2009 at 08:00 PM

we have very similar scores. good luck!

Tuesday, October 20 2009 at 08:00 PM

did you apply PT to Loyola or SD?

Cal Western
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

Hey! Do you happen to know when Cal Western is going to start making decisions? I am in committee review as well but I am sooo impatient! LOL

Nevermind!
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

Haha my question got answered! Decision mailed....hopefully you will hear soon too!

Ahhhhhh
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

I have been waiting impatiently for the mail and there was absolutely NOTHING in my mail today...not even junk mail! My next door neighbor had a large packet and I had the urge to chase him down! hahaha well good luck! Let me know!

Cal Western
Friday, August 07 2009 at 08:00 PM

I am curious why Cal Western is your #1? You have high enough scores to get in to a "higher" ranked schools. I am really interested in Cal Western, but I would probably attend USD if I got in. I am most interested in being in SD. Is there are particular reason for your interest in CWLS over USD?

Thanks!
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

They don't send out scholarship info right away : ( It said it will come in a couple weeks. I'm sure you are in! Maybe I will see you there! I am going to take a tour and attend an info session on their health law joint MA program. It seems pretty legit but I haven't visited yet so we will see. Maybe I will see you in August!

Congrats!
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

Are you going for sure?! I haven't visited yet, which I probably should do since it is literally 4 blocks from my work, but I would probably do the summer program if I decide to attend. Would you still attend over UNLV?

Yay!
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

Well congrats again! Keep in touch as I will probably attend the admitted students day regardless! See you there! : )

congrats!
Tuesday, October 20 2009 at 08:00 PM

hey! i still check this every now and then just to see what's going on. i have some friends who are still concerned about where they're going for law school in the fall. plus, i also get occasional comments asking me what cal western is like. Let me just say, you made the right choice too! The school is really a great choice. Also, we're talking about the merger between us and UCSD... so maybe sometime while you're here, you will be a UCSD School of Law student. Isn't it exciting? :D Anyways, if you have any questions about teachers, etc, just e-mail me. You can also try and message me on facebook. I think if you use my attached e-mail address you'll find me. Anyways, congrats again! You'll love it here. Everyone is amazing, especially the professors.

Congrats
Friday, August 07 2009 at 08:00 PM

Congrats on Cal Western!!!! I am hoping to hear from them here in the next couple of weeks. They are probably at the top of my list right now. Really excited at the prospect of living in San Diego. What do you think about the possible merger? I think it's sounds pretty awesome!

CWLS
Friday, August 07 2009 at 08:00 PM

Oh you'll have to let me know how your visit goes! I went to SD over the summer, but not to Cal Western. Have you heard anything on scholarships? I would have to get something to be able to justify going out there. Have fun on your visit!

Hey!
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

Are you going to come to the admitted students day?? Also, any word on scholarships?? I know they said a few weeks but I keep getting random letters from them and it my heart stops every time!

Yup!
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

I am going to go! It is only a couple blocks from where I work so I am just going to wander over. lol Let me know what you think about yout tour! Congrats on the scholly! My checker says the same thing so hopefully it comes today!

Ugh
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

I hope you fare better than me! Very disappointing. : (

Hey!
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

Yup! I will be going. I am kind of sad I am local and don't get to score a free flight/hotel. Let me know where they put you! Hopefully it is a cool hotel dt. I look forward to meeting you though!

CWSL
Monday, February 15 2010 at 07:00 PM

Just wanted to say I am happy to see how much you like CW so far! I am really interested in it, but am stilllllll waiting to hear about an acceptance.. I have a visit scheduled in 2 weeks while I am in Cali.. Let me know what you end up deciding!

CWSL
Friday, August 07 2009 at 08:00 PM

Hey, decision letter was mailed at Cal Western today!!! I will know very soon if I will be in SD! Did you ever visit the campus? If so, what'd you think?

Southwestern
Friday, August 07 2009 at 08:00 PM

I was notified via status checker. I have gathered from others that acceptances and rejections are mailed and just say decision mailed in the status checker. Good luck I am sure you won't have a problem. Oh waitlisted at Cal West. Umm no idea how that happened and am pretty shocked by it, but what can you do I guess.

sorry
Friday, August 07 2009 at 08:00 PM

Sorry I misread your post. haha. I thought you were asking how i was notified. My bad. I am sure it's coming they are slow in decisions.

Preview Day
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

Hey! Are you going to attend the March preview day in addition to the scholars week thing? I am thinking about going part-time now so I can save some money and keep my job. Apparently you get to choose before you start....

Yea
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

For sure. I am terrified of not working at all. I tried that once my freshman year of undergrad and failed miserably. lol. Are you still considering other schools? I wish they all had to give decisions one way or the other before seat deposits are due. Even a waitlist would be nice. I would feel so much more confident about dropping that $450 if I knew what my options were. I guess that is all part of the game though.

Congrats!
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

Congrats on Southwestern! I have not visited, but I hear nothing but good things! I won't be going tomorrow but you have to tell me about it. Unfortunatly, Cal Western has not made a good impression on me via my contact with them (or lack thereof), so it is unlikely that I will be attending. It sounds like you have had a completely different experience with them though. Good luck and keep me posted on your decision!

haha
Thursday, December 03 2009 at 07:00 PM

Yea....I am not so sure where I am going to end up. I will be taking the LSAT again in either June or September pending a miracle from USD or SMU. You will LOVE San Diego though! This place is amazing!