laerwin (2022-2023)

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Application Information

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# Law School Status Type $$$ Sent Received Complete Interview Date Decision Updated
Mercer University Accepted A Type: RA Sent: 01/31/07 Rec: 02/01/07 Comp: 02/08/07 Inter: -- Dec: 02/16/07 Upd: 17 years
Georgia State University Accepted W Type: RA Sent: 01/09/07 Rec: 01/19/07 Comp: 02/12/07 Inter: -- Dec: 03/23/07 Upd: 17 years
Emory University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/02/20 Rec: 01/05/20 Comp: 02/15/07 Inter: -- Dec: 03/08/07 Upd: 17 years

Applicant Information

  • LSAT: 159
  • LSAT 2: -
  • LSAT 3: -
  • GRE : -
  • LSAC GPA: 3.32
  • Degree GPA: 4.0
  • School Type: Private
  • Major: Liberal Studies

Demographic Information

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

Extra Curricular Information

Non-traditional student
Worked full-time + while attending school full-time
Lengthy work experience
Will graduate with bachelors degree this spring

Additional info & updates

01/05 Email notification of application received at Emory

01/19 (Postmark date) Application received at GA State

02/02 Large thin envelope single sheet letter from Mercer stating application received

02/08 Application complete on status checker on Mercer website

02/12 Application complete on status checker at GA State

02/15 Email from Emory stating application complete

02/22 Small white business envelope from Mercer (dated 02/16) -Accepted!! Huge Relief! I will be going to Law School in the fall!

03/08 - Visited Mercer School of Law. I am very impressed with the faculty, the staff, and the school. My only concern is the financial expense - very scary to leave my current career and have to figure out a way to finance a private law school education.

03/13 White business envelope from Emory (dated 03/08) - Rejected - "unable to offer admission at this time." I would be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed, however I knew that Emory was a stretch. I really hoped they would look beyond the stats, but things happen for a reason. Best wishes to all remaining Emory applicants as well as accepted students.
Two down - one to go!

03/23 - Status checker at GSU changed to Decision - Accepted!

03/24 - Received invitation to GSU event for "accepted prospective" law students. Awaiting official acceptance letter.

05/14 - Withdrew from GSU via email. I will be attending Mercer in the Fall.

Good luck to all applicants this cycle!

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GSU?
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

My numbers are similar to yours. Have you heard anything at all from GA State? Totally silent on my end! Thanks.

Good luck!
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

Thanks for the update about GSU and I'll keep you posted on my end. Sorry about Emory. I applied there with the same mindset. I'm sure I'll get my rejection soon, but I know I'll be a little disappointed, too!

Why not Mercer?
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

I thought about Mercer, but it's too far to commute and I can't move (husband's job, child, etc). Will you go there if GSU doesn't work out? I will probably go to JM and try to transfer to GSU after 1L.

GSU PT
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

I applied to GSU's part-time program, then sent an addendum specifying all the programs in my order of preference. PT Day was 1st, FT Day was 2nd. The online status checker doesn't show that addendum, but I'm not sure if they record every addendum there. I'm assuming you applied for FT?

Complete
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

GSU complete Nov, Emory complete Feb. I didn't apply earlier to Emory because I thought I would get in to GSU pretty easily. When I realized how long it was taking, I decided to apply to Emory so I couldn't later wonder "what if?" while I'm paying close to the same money to go to John Marshall.

Emory
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

Just got my rejection today. I'm actually not as disappointed as I thought I would be. I'm still holding out hope for GSU!

GSU Campus
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

I went to GSU for my undergrad and really liked the campus. I also went to the GSU Law Open House and was impressed by the presentation. I'm going to visit JM on Saturday so I'll have a comparison after that.

Nothing yet
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

Congrats! My status checker still shows complete, ready for review. Maybe this week will be it! When is GSU's Admitted Student Day? I didn't make it to JM, thought I might jinx my app to GSU. :)

Thanks..
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

.. for the date. My schedule gets crazy and I don't want to miss ASD, if I get in. I'm checking status checker. Is every 2 minutes too often? :)

Congrats on GSU!
Wednesday, February 28 2007 at 07:00 PM

I'm jealous :) I'm in the smae boat as jenandtonic...playing the waiting game. But I'm applying from out of state so I need to know either way to set up living accomodations etc. My long-term boyfriend has been in atlanta for the past 7 months which influenced my decision on ga state....I just wish they would let me in! any advice...should I write another letter? any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!

Hold
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

I called GSU and found out that I'm on hold. They will begin reviewing next week and make decision by 4/30. Guess I'll have to send my deposit to JM, since it's due Monday. Fingers still crossed!

Deferred
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

I called and asked for my status. The lady was nice and said that decisions would be made by 4/30, but I was hoping to hear something before ASD. I'd really hate to miss it if I get accepted later. Oh well... if it's meant to be, it will be. I'll let you konw when I hear something!

Mercer
Friday, October 20 2006 at 08:00 PM

I'll be there if I don't get into GSU. Maybe I will see you there. What made you choose it over GSU? :)

Good Luck...
Friday, April 07 2006 at 08:00 PM

... at Mercer! I have a dear friend who graduated from there and she loved everything about it. Sorry I won't get to meet you at GSU!

Mercer
Wednesday, February 14 2007 at 07:00 PM

What made you decide to go to Mercer rather than GSU? I am waiting on GSU to send a letter. The admissions director said it was in the mail, which I think means that I was not accepted. I like Mercer, and it is very close to home. However, I do not know how in the world I will pay for it!!! I think that's where I will end up at though.

Mercer
Friday, October 20 2006 at 08:00 PM

I really liked Mercer when I visited. I'm just concerned about the cost and having to relocate, but it seems like a great place to study law.

Mercer
Wednesday, February 14 2007 at 07:00 PM

I am trying to decide about what I am going to do. I'd like to take some time off, but I know I may never go back if I do. It seems like most people take a few years off before going back. I really don't know what I am going to do. I liked Mercer when I visited, but I do not like Macon at all. I guess I'll have to decide quick because the deposit is due next week.