Kesquire (2022-2023)

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Application Information

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# Law School Status Type $$$ Sent Received Complete Interview Date Decision Updated
Creighton University F Pending D Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 01/07/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Pending D Type: RA Sent: 01/13/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
University of California Irvine F Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 01/16/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 04/07/09 Upd: 15 years
University of California Davis Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 01/06/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
University of California Hastings Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 01/06/09 Comp: 01/06/09 Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
University of Missouri Kansas City Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/11/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 03/30/09 Upd: 15 years
Hamline University F Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: 01/13/09 Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Northwestern University Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 12/28/08 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Santa Clara University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/07/09 Rec: 01/08/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
University of Houston Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 12/18/08 Comp: 12/18/08 Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Golden Gate University F Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: 01/07/09 Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
University of Arkansas Little Rock F Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/12/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 03/10/09 Upd: 15 years
University of Florida Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/10/09 Rec: 01/26/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 03/13/09 Upd: 15 years
Northern Kentucky University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/14/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 03/03/09 Upd: 15 years
University of South Carolina Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/10/09 Rec: 01/12/09 Comp: 01/28/09 Inter: -- Dec: 02/23/09 Upd: 15 years
West Virginia University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/10/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/20/09 Upd: 15 years
University of Nebraska Lincoln Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 01/01/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/23/09 Upd: 15 years
Florida State University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/10/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/09/09 Upd: 15 years
Stetson University Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 01/09/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/19/09 Upd: 15 years
Northern Illinois University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/13/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/18/09 Upd: 15 years
Georgia State University Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/11/09 Upd: 15 years
University of Akron F Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/12/09 Rec: 01/20/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/18/09 Upd: 15 years
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Accepted Type: RA Sent: 01/13/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/18/09 Upd: 15 years
University of Maryland Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/12/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/13/09 Upd: 15 years
California Western School of Law Rejected Type: RA Sent: 12/24/08 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/11/09 Upd: 15 years
Drake University F Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 01/05/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/10/09 Upd: 15 years
Florida International University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 12/28/08 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/04/09 Upd: 15 years
Loyola University Chicago F Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/08/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/28/09 Upd: 15 years
University of Arkansas Fayetteville F Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/12/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/03/09 Upd: 15 years
Cleveland State University F Pending Type: RA Sent: 01/11/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
South Texas College of Law Pending Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: 01/28/09 Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
University of New Mexico Pending Type: RA Sent: 01/13/09 Rec: -- Comp: 01/29/09 Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
University of California Los Angeles Pending Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 01/05/09 Comp: 02/03/09 Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Baylor University F Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/07/09 Rec: 01/08/09 Comp: 01/09/09 Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Florida Coastal School of Law F Rejected Type: RA Sent: 12/28/08 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/19/09 Upd: 15 years
St. Thomas University - Florida Pending Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Loyola Law School Pending Type: RA Sent: 01/13/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
University of Dayton F Pending Type: RA Sent: 01/12/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Ohio Northern University F Pending Type: RA Sent: 01/11/09 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 16 years
University of San Diego Pending Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: 12/18/08 Comp: 01/09/09 Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 16 years
Brooklyn Law School F Pending Type: RA Sent: 12/28/08 Rec: 01/08/09 Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 16 years

Applicant Information

  • LSAT: 143
  • LSAT 2: -
  • LSAT 3: -
  • GRE : -
  • LSAC GPA: 2.97
  • Degree GPA: -
  • School Type: four year
  • Major: -

Demographic Information

  • City: -
  • State: -
  • Race: White
  • Gender: Woman
  • Non-Traditional Applicant: Yes
  • Years out of Undergrad: 5-9 Years

Extra Curricular Information

My undergrad GPA could have been better if I had not had to work three jobs at a time to put myself through school.

I have eight years of professional experience and have won numerous awards in my respective field.

First-generation college student.

Additional info & updates

For the record, my most recent LSAT (12/08) was 143. The one I took in 2003 was a 146. I have taken it four times during the course of the last eight years, and my highest score was 147 in 2000....which is the one for which I studied the least. This time, I studied almost every day for a little more than two months. I did not use a paid prep course. I don't think the score would change much for me, if I took it again (perhaps I could reach 150 or 152 at most?) but I have eight years of professional experience, and have won numerous awards in my field, so I am hoping that counts for a lot. I did not expect my LSAT to be lower than the last time. I am not a minority, but came from an economically challenged background /large family/ first-generation college student. Given my excellent professional experience, but relatively lower scores, I applied to around 41 schools to diversify my chances of getting accepted. Please pray for me, and good luck to everyone!!

Three rejections so far from Baylor, FL Coastal U and Loyola Chicago. A litle surprised about the FL Coastal rejection.

02-04-09: Received a letter today from Creighton that said my application is "on hold," and that the admissions committee would review it a second time in April or May. It's a bit confusing, but I guess perhaps "on-hold" is a step below being waitlisted. Has anyone received a letter before saying their app was "on hold" and would receive a second review? I know it sounds luke-warm, but this actualy pumped me up a little today given that I've gotten three rejections thus far. If anyone has insight on "on hold" app status or what that means, I'd be appreciative! Thanks.

02-10-09: Two more rejections from U of Arkansas -Fayetville and from FL Intl Univ. FIU is my second rejection now from a fourth-tier school, and I admit I am starting to get worried. I have grown addicted to applying to law schools. I keep adding "just one more" to the list thinking that that might be the school I "would have" gotten into. I am sure you all can relate. Still, I really wish I could just get an acceptance letter so I would know I am going to law school in the fall for certain. That would be a giant weight off my shoulders.

02-13-09: Rejected a couple of days ago by Drake University. Stung a bit, but holding tight.

02-14-09: Got another "hold" letter, like the one I got from Creighton. This time it was from Thomas Jefferson in San Diego. TJ calls the file "deferred." "A final decision may not be made until June or as late as two weeks before classes begin." This letter sounds more positive than the hold letter I got from Creighton for some reason. I think "hold" and "deferred" are basically the same thing....a step below being waitlisted. TJ's letter says, "While being deferred for further consideration is not a guarantee of admission, it is probably that several applicants in this category will be offered admission." They clearly state that there is no need to supplement the file or contact admissions.

Overall, given that I have not received any offers of admission as of yet and have gotten six rejections, I am pretty psyched about the hold letters, however lukewarm they might be. It would be really nice, though, to get an acceptance somewhere just to know I am going. Thanks to all below for their comments and support. Good luck! I'll keep updating as I receive info.

02-18-09: ACCEPTED at Southern Illinois University!!!!!!!! I'm very happy to have "one under the belt" as they say on this site. I can start to think about the fall as a little more concrete. I also received a few more rejections, as you can see. But, truly, they don't sting as bad as before.

03-05-09: I was initially sent a "rejection" from FL Coastal U. But now, they sent me an email saying I can have a spot in their summer conditional program. Essentially, between 20-50 percent of the people who pay an extra $3500 to be part of an online summer course are admitted to the law school based on getting at least (I believe it was 2.5 gpa) in the two online summer courses that are supposed to tell them if you are fit for the law school courses. The final exam is in June, and that means I would not know if I were being admitted until probably July. I have been admitted to SIU, and FL Coastal is a fourth tier, just like SIU....but being in warm weather sounds REALLY appealing. Does anyone have an opinion on these summer conditional programs? Or does anyone have an opinion on going to FL Coastal versus SIU?

03-19-09: I haven't heard anything else for what seems like an ETERNITY. I would really like to get the rest of my decisions in so I can seal my fate --for the next three years at least--, wherever that may be. Does anyone else notice that it's been quiet lately? From my experience, the letters seem to come in pairs or groups. Mr. Postman are you on vacation? Maybe a little delayed after St. Paddy's day?

4-2-09: I have been offered a place in the St. Thomas Summer Contingency program. I basically would have to pay an extra $1500 and spend a month in Miami taking a course two hours a day. At the end, students in the top 20 percent of the class are offered admission. I had also been offered a place in the summer program for FL Coastal, but rejected the offer since I had already gotten in at SIU. This is a bit different since the school is in a great city, Miami. I am a little nervous about networking opportunities and job prospects coming out of SIU since the town only consists of 20,000 people. Academically, SIU seems great. And I can tolerate a small town for three years, but I don't necessarilly want to work/live in the Midwest. Any thoughts on these contingency programs or the difference between St. Thomas and SIU? Obviously, debt would be much lower at SIU, which is a huge plus. Advice is appreciated!

4-6-09: Today I received two letters. One from UMKC, a rejection. Another from Hamline in Minneapolis saying I have been put on the school's Waitlist. I am now waitlisted at GoldenGate and Hamline. I am a little bit surprised that I did not get into Hamline straight away because they are women/minority centered and offered me a free application. They also are trying to beef up their health care law program, and that's a field I have some experience in....so it will be interesting to see what happens. Minneapolis is a great city. I wish these schools that have waitlisted me or put my app on hold or deferred or offered me the summer program would offer more black and white decisions sooner rather than later. It's easier to me if this decision is made for me! I guess right now, I only really have one choice...and that's SIU...unless I want to go through the summer program at St. Thomas. I need to let them know by April 15. I've asked to speak with a student who went through the program, and they are supposed to get back with me this week. SIU seems like a wonderful school. It's only the small and rural nature of the city that concerns me. I spoke with an admissions assistant at St. Thomas the other day, and after I told him I had gotten into one school already, but was thinking about the St. Thomas summer program, he told me how difficult the summer program was and that I should go with the "sure bet." I thought that was kind of interesting that he would almost discourage me from coming there....hmmm. Even if I did the program, I wouldn't find out until late June/early July if I get in or not! That's a really LONG time to wait to know where I will be this fall....especially when you consider finding housing and time to move and so forth. Any advice or comments are appreciated. Good luck to everyone!

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Monday, December 01 2008 at 07:00 PM

Good luck on this cycle!

Thursday, October 30 2008 at 08:00 PM

Good luck on this cycle! I hope you hear good news from many schools soon! I haven't heard from any of them for a few days and it makes me question the us postal. Are they stealing my acceptance letters? =)

Good luck
Sunday, January 04 2009 at 07:00 PM

No experience with the "on hold", so no advice there. Haven't heard anything about that before. Good luck on getting accepted somewhere. Unfortunately, seems like LSAT scores are more important than anything else I'm finding out.

Friday, February 06 2009 at 07:00 PM

Good luck. I hope someone will look past the numbers.

Wednesday, January 28 2009 at 07:00 PM

Good Luck I truly do understand your plight of being addicted to applying. Good luck this cycle. I hope you will be starting law school in the fall!

Congratulations
Monday, December 01 2008 at 07:00 PM

Congrats on Southern Illinois. I met a law school admission counselor, who said that people below a 146 will not be admitted into any aba accredited school. This profile defies all odds. Nicely done!

thanks
Wednesday, January 07 2009 at 07:00 PM

I dont really have a number one yet. Still waiting on several schools. Golden Gate replied by snail mail. Good luck to you.

Creighton
Saturday, July 01 2006 at 08:00 PM

Being placed on hold is the same as deferred. My friend got placed on hold for Creighton as well, it's definitely not a rejection nor a waitlist. Think of waitlist as a maybe and hold as "you know we're just really not sure yet" Congrats on your acceptance and good luck!

Congrats
Sunday, December 14 2008 at 07:00 PM

Hey I am glad that you did get one acceptance. I am so nervous that i'll get rejected from everyone.

FCSL
Tuesday, February 19 2008 at 07:00 PM

Don't do it. Your in at SIU (from what I hear is a pretty good school) and unless your rich your going to be paying plenty at FCSL even if your accepted. IMO your much better off at SIU.

SIU all of the way
Monday, December 01 2008 at 07:00 PM

I concur with candyman here. You are accepted to a program. Go with the "for sure" school. It is great that Florida Coastal is offering you a chance. However, SIU is offering you admission to their program. I hope that helps. Crim

Hello
Monday, August 11 2008 at 08:00 PM

We have so much in common, with our LSAT scores, working full time through college, being first generation college students and being out of school for more than 4 years. I wish you the best of luck on your remaining applications! Congrats on your acceptance!!

St. Thomas Conditional
Monday, August 11 2008 at 08:00 PM

Yeah, I totally think that they are money-making programs for the school! I would highly recommend accepting any outright acceptance before doing a conditional program. The way I see it, why put yourself through all that pain, and THEN have to start the 1L year right afterwards? I would want to start the 1L year fresh, not stressed out because I just got done with the conditional program. That is why I said no to all of the conditional programs that I was offered into. That is what is so refreshing about Hamline's Founders Enrollment Program. They WANT you to succeed, so they do part time AND they have assigned tutors for you throughout the semester to help with any problems. Unlike the conditional programs, where if you are lucky enough to pass in the top 20 percent in most cases, then you will be admitted. I think it's bad news also that the school has not done a good job of getting back into contact with you. If they really wanted you to participate in their program they would put in more of an effort, you know? I have heard that those programs can have up to 100 people competing for about 15-20 spots. Not pretty. Good luck on your remaining apps, and I am happy that you got an outright acceptance, that is awesome! Congrats!!!!

Conditional
Monday, August 11 2008 at 08:00 PM

Check this link out, a friend on here forwarded it to me. It is regarding Loyola New Orleans's conditional program, but yet still a conditional program. It might not be the same at St. Thomas but it will still offer more insight. http://lawvibe.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2992