LawSchoolDreamer (2022-2023)

I have tons of extracurricular info, I will update toward the end of my cycle. For now, I just want to say that I was an unlikely candidate for law school. Prior to my work experience working with awesome attorneys who encouraged me to pursue my goals, I never thought I would even attend college. My parents didn't graduate high school and I'm the first in my family to attend college. I have been very blessed through my entire journey, I've met amazing people who have encouraged me and guided me along the way.

8-25-10 My IU-Indy app is for "full-time or part-time." I should be able to apply pretty early, I have my PS and resume ready to go, just waiting on my transcript to be sent and LOR's.

9-9-10 wow complete at IU Indy just one day after being sent. I'm not sure if that's the normal procedure or if they are just that on the ball this early in the season. I applied to John Marshall on August 24th and it still says "app received."

9-11-10 John Marshall status checker says its being reviewed by a member of the faculty admissions committee. This makes me a little nervous, I was told during my visit that files will generally go to the admissions committee if it cannot be outright approved for admittance. (Otherwise the dean admits).

9-15-10 John Marshall status checker changed to "decision mailed." Oooh the suspense.

9-18-10 John Marshall acceptance letter came today along with an award of a full-tuition scholarship. I have been crying ever since I opened the package! Amazing!

10-11-10 In review at Chicago-Kent. I'm trying to not expect anything as quick nor as amazing as my first acceptance to JMLS.

10-13-10 In review at Valpo. I wonder if its a good thing that I'm in one of the first groups to be reviewed.

10-16-10 In review at University of Chicago. I'm a little surprised, perhaps they assume my file with be an easy denial. I assumed I'd be at the bottom of the review pile. This makes me feel good, but I'm not getting my hopes up. This gave me the confidence to finally submit my NDLS app. today.

11-5-10 In review at University of Chicago, Chicago-Kent, Notre Dame, IU Bloomington, and Valparaiso. A rep from Valpo told me that I should receive a decision by Thanksgiving. I hope so!

11-10-10 In review (finally) at IU Indy! I hope it won't take too long to make a decision.

11-16-10 In at Mich State with a full-ride scholarship! Received a voicemail message congratulating me, details to follow by mail. Still in review at Valpo and IU Indy.

11-19-10 In at Valpo with a full-ride scholarship! I am in total shock. 3 for 3!

12-7-10 Chicago Kent status checker changed to "final review" so I'm hoping to hear from them soon.

12-9-10 Chicago Kent status checker changed to "admitted." I hope to receive materials in the mail soon. No information about scholarship offers was included in the status checker so I'm unsure if this means I will be offered anything.

12-13-10 Received an email from IU-Indy informing me of my acceptance. Status checker says decision letter sent with dollar figures for a seat deposit. Checker also says full-time program so apparently I made it into the full-time (I applied either ft or pt with hopes of maximizing my chances). I guess I have to wait for the acceptance letter to find out about scholarship offers.

12-21-10 (Finally) received my mailed materials from Indy (no scholarship) and Chicago Kent (10k a year, no minimum gpa requirements to renew). I am disapointed about Indy, it had previously been my 1st choice school but knowing that I could attend Michigan State with a 100% scholarship I will likely attend there instead.

1-7-11 Two days after emailing Indy asking they consider me for any scholarships which would be on-par with the other three I have received from other schools, I received an email today - they are offering me close to full-tuition. Very happy!

1-19-11 Very surprised to receive an acceptance from Notre Dame, much less with the $18,500 per year scholarship. As a child I would dream of attending Notre Dame even before I knew what I wanted to study. I really hope I can somehow come up with a way to pay for the rest of tuition!