Proudmother (2022-2023)

CULAW2005, I had to find out a little more about you. I wanted to know who was giving me great insight on this application process and bringing a little sunshine to my day everytime I read my posts. So, I just got through looking at your account. I must say I am truly impressed with your accomplishments. Florida Coastal denied me before seeing my new score. I applied online via their website for free, and there wasn't a slot for both test dates. I received the letter the same day the Law School Report was sent out to them. However, thank you for the list of other schools. I had absolutely no idea that they existed. I searched for schools online by the states and never saw the other two for NC. I will research them now. It appears that we are applying to the same programs. I would like to keep in touch. Who knows we may end up at the same school. As soon as I get a handle on this comments section, I will give you my email address. Thanks again.

Hi Proudmother, Best of luck in your applications. Don't give up. I have decided to go to the Charlotte School, so I thought I'd introduce myself. They are a sister school of FCSL, so I don't know if that is good or not for your case, but you might want to give them a try anyway. The application is free online, and if I were you, I would call and ask to speak with Victoria Taylor Carter, the Dean of Admissions, to tell her your story. They might be able to give you some guidance. One thing I have learned is that not everything is black and white when it comes to applications. Initiative, and determination count! Good luck! Joan

Hi Proudmother, Best of luck in your applications. Don't give up. I have decided to go to the Charlotte School, so I thought I'd introduce myself. They are a sister school of FCSL, so I don't know if that is good or not for your case, but you might want to give them a try anyway. The application is free online, and if I were you, I would call and ask to speak with Victoria Taylor Carter, the Dean of Admissions, to tell her your story. They might be able to give you some guidance. One thing I have learned is that not everything is black and white when it comes to applications. Initiative, and determination count! Good luck! Joan

Hi Proudmother, Best of luck in your applications. Don't give up. I have decided to go to the Charlotte School, so I thought I'd introduce myself. They are a sister school of FCSL, so I don't know if that is good or not for your case, but you might want to give them a try anyway. The application is free online, and if I were you, I would call and ask to speak with Victoria Taylor Carter, the Dean of Admissions, to tell her your story. They might be able to give you some guidance. One thing I have learned is that not everything is black and white when it comes to applications. Initiative, and determination count! Good luck! Joan

Hey good luck, you and I have applied to about the same schools and our numbers are about the same also. I wish you great luck, It is my second try at this also. I have no clue what I will be doing next year, I am both anxious and nervous. I am sure you are also. Take care and may the lord be on your side.

Hey Mike, I applied for Fall 2006 at Coastal and was rejected. What was so crazy about that was that I applied online via their website for free and before my LSDAS report was mailed they rejected me. The day my letter was sent out (the day of the letter) I received my new LSAT score and both reports were being sent to them. I was truly shocked, but could care less. They didn't even wait for my file to be complete. However, I am thinking about sending in an addendum to my application explaining the 6 point increase in my LSAT score to see if they'll reconsider. Thanks and best wishes to you too.

I would say to go ahead and call FCSL and alert them of your new score and to ask them to reconsider/reopen your file. Never hurts to ask. Good luck

and did you think about U South Carolina? Not sure if you from SC or if you went to school there, but just thought I'd ask.

Oh I'm excited for you. And a Penned letter definitely says something. Perhaps they're also noting the fact you are a Univ. SC grad and have SC ties. Yes, let go and let God because you can obviously see the doors being opened for you. Can't wait to til Friday...LOL. Do your thang...

BrooklynPeach, I don't know you, but I like you girl... I am also excited about tomorrow, but not worried. I will definately keep you posted and best wishes to you during this process. Proudmother

Are you a student there? A resident? Just asking because of the advice your giving?

Hey P.M., just wanted to wish you luck in your process. I don't know who CSOL is but his or her comments are similarily posted on other users webpages as well. I AM a CSOL student and, while I agree that the school is expensive, I do not believe that the job outlook for COL graduates is 0. If you wanna chat, I'd be happy to talk about the school. Good luck!

What did they say?!?! Haven't heard from ya but I'm still hopeful here. I'm still hanging in there too. We'll be fine...I'm telling you.

Proudmother, Well I went to the appointment and he reassured me that the only thing that eliminated me was the 1st score. We went on and on about my record "the soft factors" or whatever and told me that I had a better chance this year. He was impressed with the increase. It is said that normally people do not see an increase. He also asked me if they would be my first choice. Of course I said yes, I would not be here if it wasn't. I was told to submit the application (fee waived) and I did. It's not listed here though. Overall, it went well. Like all the others, I will shout when I actually read the acceptance.

I was really praying for ya. I'm glad to hear it went well and that they waived the fee. I will shout with ya when you get it!! Just make sure you post it so I know when to shout...LOL.

Thanks BrooklynPeach. I will definately keep you posted and pray for you as well.

Thanks for your comments on the CSOL Open House! It would be great if I could hear back soon with an acceptance! :) Good luck to you too!

Wow, thats great! Good luck. So they really denied you without requesting a LSAC report? wow, well I don't know if I can do the same. My reports were requested and I think they actually saw my file for about 5seconds before deciding to reject me. I hope you have better luck. Take care

Latinlord, Yes they did. I know my scores aren't like many users here, but it seemed funny to me that others with similiar numbers were either accepted or still pending. If they say yes, then it will be a good thing that I had the guts (with support) to check them. I'll keep you posted.

Yeah, I do remember. THAT'S GREAT!! Well, there you go, that's one more prosepective school for ya. You see, things will work out. :-)

CULAW2005, You are so right. There are so many people that need to learn what we obviously have. I hope that Campbell comes through, because there isn't another person I would rather go through the next couple of years with so that we can celebrate and rejoice at the end. Be Blessed. Stay in contact, see my email address. What you see there is my name. Remember it and look for me

Yea i called, they switched my counselor for some reason. THey said my file is still under review. For some reason it is taking them forever. Thanks for the info though

Congrats on Cooley!! I am soo happy for you, and happy that you are finally happy!! Good luck with everything!!

Congrats on your Cooley acceptance! Hopefully you will get in somewhere closer to home, too! But that is really wonderful!

Thank you all. I'll be waiting to see your acceptances come in as well. Orchird455, if Charleston is one of the schools that you would really like to attend and can get there to interview, call the admissions office for one. It is not highly publicized, but it is something that I learned at the open house. Now, good luck on the Campbell interview.

YES!!! Now at least you know you have a sure in! That's wonderful. God is definitely GOOD. Can't wait to see the rest come through!

YAY! Congrats!

TJ, Yes, it does feel good to at least know that someone wants you or will give you a chance. I'm hoping that things will go well at Charleston Law on Friday when I interview there. Until your message I really forgot that I even applied to USC. It's not one that I am counting on, but it sure would be nice. I won't have to sell my house and move. Good luck to you.

Just from looking at your GPA and your expereinces I'm pretty sure you have a great chance at all the places you applied to. I wouldn't worry about the LSAT, you have a great explanation, plus I'm sure your PS will make the Adcomm take a special interest in you, besides you have work experience that you can rely on. I wouldn't be surpised if........WHEN you got accepted into more schools of your choice. Much sucess to you.

I just saw something that broke my heart. "Supersucker" was accepted to the University of South Carolina with a 2.49 GPA and a 165 LSAT. Now I have truly seen it all. Is hard work in academics worth nothing these days? HMMMMMMM

Yes I agree what you said about cooley. Thanks for the insight!!

hey, you're right about Cooley. I had mentioned to someone that if it wasn't their first choice, don't be afraid to apply elsewhere despite the numbers cause I kept hearing the comments too, but I agree, it's all what you make it. Besides, they really do seem to have a lot going on. I called them to ask a question and had a nice conversation with someone in the admissions office, no rushing off of the phone or anything. They seem inviting so I went ahead and applied too. I hope that you get in where you really want to go so you don't have to uproot your family (I know you're concerned about it). But, w/Cooley, like I said before, at least you know you're going to make some serious strides. I'm sure you will do well wherever you. I feel like I'm watching a football game, seriously rooting for us low lsat underdogs! LOL

congrats on the cooley acceptance. i went to visit the school in november. it is a really nice building. all of the classes are now in the newly constructed buliding as of January 2006. they are very friendly, helpful, and yes, have a liberal admissions policy. i must say, however, to be certain to focus on your goal and your studies, especially while you are there. they have a high attrition rate and a tough exam schedule. students tend to grumble, although the atmosphere isn't highly competitive. being more mature will help you in your success. cooley offers flexible scheduling options so that you can dip your toes into the academics before diving full in (i.e. PT36, 48). winters are cold and downtown lansing isn't so great as far as housing is concerned. but there are great areas in east and west lansing. i'm making assumptions about your housing needs. good luck. do well. and congratulations.

Thanks BrooklynPeach & Joma. Depsite the wait on decisions from the other schools, I'm planning to visit Cooley within the next couple of weeks. As far as I am concerned they are alright with me. It's not the degree that will do the work. It will be me that does something with the degree. That I will do, no matter where it is going to come from. You're right BrooklynPeach, they are very inviting. So you wait on your acceptance and perhaps money too. Maybe we all will meet, graduate and become another one of Cooley's success stories.

BrooklynPeach, When you applied to Ohio, did you show interest in the Summer Starter Program. I think that is the way to go also. So I did in the event I don't get in the other way. The best thing about that though is that it is not a qualifier program. It is an acceptance, but you start during the summer and get help transitioning into law school. if you haven't call them and tell them you would like to be considered for it as well.

Did Cooley notify you that your file was complete? I have received the letter naming my couselor. They also requested LSDAS report.

Good job in getting them to reconsider. It's worth fighting for! J.

Sounds like very good news from Charleston, like he's definitely looking to offer you PT admission! Sweet!

Thanks Mike.

if that's what you want, I stand in agreement with you! Charleston it is!

No I didn't actually apply for it but I guess once they saw my stats, low LSAT, they offered that program. I haven't responded yet but I know I need to make a decison. It's hard when I'm still waiting on other schools to get back to me. I'll keep ya posted.

Thanks BrooklynPeach. Charleston is where my husband and I are both from and where our entire family lives. We could definately use the support with the children. Well I know what you mean about this waiting process. Because I am not putting all my eggs in one basket, it is extremely hard for me. I am busy planning to move to all the locations that are listed above, so there are not too many suprises when it is actually time to do so. However, hold on. It can't be too much longer, and remember, No news is good news.

Thanks Higherlearning and best wishes to you also during this process. Unf, What you see on my profile is the exact contact dates. I submitted my application via LSAC on the 12/17/05. They acknowledged receipt of it by a letter dated 12/21/05 on 12/27/05. Then, I received a letter 1/16/06 identifying my student number and who my counselors were. It also said to call my counselors with any questions that I may have, so I took them up on it on 1/17/06. I actually emailed both of them and one reponded. We exchanged about 5-6 emails that day and on 1/23/06 he emailed me at work telling me to look in my mailbox during that week and I will be very happy. Happy I was, because it was there that same day when I got home. So, I'll tell you this. If you have applied and received your counselors' names, call or email them. Express interest and see if it works for you. Best wishes.

Oh yeah, Unf, My acceptance letter was dated the same day that I exchanged emails with my counselor. Try it.

Hi Proudmother, I got my letter from them today informing me of my counselor. I figure I'd send an email sometime next week. Oh, yes, girl I am tryin to hold on. It just feels crazy trying to figure out when and where you have to pack up an move. Well, guess we'll find out soon enough.

I just wanted to say Congratulations on your *FIRST* acceptance. I'm sure they'll be many more. I know your family is proud of you. Any idea what you want to do with your JD when you get it?

Thanks MorehouseMan, I can only pray that I am as successful as you are this cycle. Family/Juvenile Law is where I would like to invest my time. Up until August 2005, I had been working fulltime as a juvenile and adult bond court Victim Assistnace Advocate. I went partime in that position because it was extremely time consuming and I needed to devote more study time to the infamous LSAT. My then parttime job at the University allowed me to do just that. Anyway, in this position I deal with many Criminal Domestic Violence, and Criminal Sexual Conduct cases in which approximately 7 of 10 cases include children as either the offender or victim. Also with a family history of neglect, sexual abuse, CDV, etc... I feel that in this area is where I could leave my mark. There is allot of room for change in the two, and I want to be apart of that when it happens.

on the Cooley acceptance and thank you so much for your kind words. I have run into very few non-traditional applicants this cycle so it is nice to find someone who could relate to diving into this venture as a parent with young children. Best of luck with the rest of your decisions, I am confident that with your credentials you will gain accpetance to Charleston or Charlotte and not have to make too much of an uphaul to a new location. -MJ

Realist, Because of who I am and the life that I lead, and the fact that I have never underestimated myself and my ability to do well at any and everything that I do, all I will say to you is thank you for your concern and the added reason to do an even better job in law school. All my accomplishments that you see above and have not seen where all made possible courtesy of people like you who have underestimated my abilities. So once again thank you. Now, if you would like to be mature about this whole thing and reveal yourself, feel free to do so. Then, I may provide you with my contact information and everytime I am successful, you will be the first to know.

Whoever you are, You are absolutely correct. I did say that and I do not apologize for doing so. As for the test scores, you would have to know me allot better and my history of exams to understand why I choose not to consider them in my case. If I seriously considered the SAT, ACT, and ASVAB tests that I have taken in the past, I would have given up a very long time ago. Not one of them measured my capabilities correct. However, I also believe that I said the areas of Family & Juvenile Law is where I would LIKE to devote my time. Like you, I am aware of the numbers, success, wealth, and nonwealth that comes along with this decision. There is nothing is definitive here. I am doing my homework and will settle where my family and I will benefit the most. But, I will not let go of my desire to attend law school just because YOU AND YOUR STATISTICS said I will fail. I am fully aware that I have numerous responsibilities that I must consider during this process and believe me I have looked at them all. So, consider your self heard and seen. If at anytime you feel that you need to criticize applicants that are in the same situation that I am in, please feel free to continue to do so here on my profile. Because you see, I would rather you vent here and I just ignore you, than you spread your negativity throughout LSN to those that will not do the same. I wish you much success as well. Considering your comments here, you must be well own your way, and for that I am happy for you.

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. -Theodore Roosevelt. God loves you, but I think you know that. Im rooting for you ma'am, keep rolling.

Thank you Dauntless452003, I needed that. I'm glad that someone other than myself is aware of "Faith". I was taught from a child to walk by faith and not by sight and it hasn't failed me yet. God bless you and do well in law school. To all others, I am not sure how "Proudmother cannot follow directions" came to be the title of my last entry, however I will be happy to claim and repeat it. Proudmother does not know how to and will continue not to follow any critic's directions. I will continue down the path that I choose and will not put down, but uplift all that I see on the way.

I hope you will not be going to Florida Coastal because I just may see you there. I am very happy that you recoqnize that I am indeed a lady. A very strong and intelligent lady. Who as of right now, will be one of your peers in the future. That's if you make it.

Thanks Skumar, Believe me I won't. I know that I have plenty to offer any law school.

Did you contact them or did you get the letter notice? I am happy for you. Yours is a testimony. No matter what the stats say God is still the one in charge of ultimate decisions. What he has for you nothing or no one can take away.

2 for 2 congratulations!

Proudmother, Somebody is using my account name to leave nasty messages. I'm sorry. But let me congratulate on your acceptances! Your drive is inspirational. I wish you the best in law school.

you go ma! that's what a future lawyer's supposed to do. way to advocate for yourself! i'm proud for you.

you go ma! that's what a future lawyer's supposed to do. way to advocate for yourself! i'm proud for you.

The FCSL acceptance rocks!!!! I am so happy that they reconsidered, and proud of you for fighting. Now, go get 'em!

THAT'S WONDERFUL! See, glad you called them on it! Ha! Anyway, thanks for the heads up. Let's hope I do get something because all I've received has been those UDM mailings. I'm so happy for you. Keep em' comin.

Thats amazing, i'm soo happy for you. Now you can an even more of a PROUD MOTHER. I hope to join you and have some sort of acceptance sometime.

Congrats on your acceptances...coming from your low LSAT peer...lol

You are my inspiration. You made a Law School completely go back on their decision to accept you! I'm gonna keep that in mind as I keep approaching Iowa about more Fin. Aid. Congratulations on your success, you deserve every bit of it! God Bless

Describes you best! I noticed your account the other day. If any one deserves to have their dreams fulfilled, you certainly are! My best wishes and greatest thanks for taking the time to leave me a message. I'll be hoping for your acceptance at Charleston! Good luck and God bless!

it's not just that i want to see urm stats rise. i really just don't want to see anyone with a 3.5+ gpa excluded from higher education. that's makes no sense to me.

I'm so happy just to get an acceptance. At least I know I'm going somewhere. Can't wait til the others start rolling in...LOL.

You go girl!! I am also a veteran of the US Army. I tell you no one understands about being in the military unless they experience it first hand. I learned a lot in the Army and am glad I did it. I know without a shadow of a doubt that whatever comes your way, you can handle it, even law school. I told my friend that if you can survive the military, you can survive any where. So, you keep going on and on!! Blessings and the favor of God with all you do!!

Congrats on your acceptance to FCSL! I plan on attending there in the Fall of 2006.

I was in Germany from 1999-2001 (during 9/11-it was really hard to get a flight out to PCS after that). I was stationed in a small town named Bamberg. It it really a pretty town. Everything is in walking distance. Before that, I was at Fort Campbell-Air Assault. Yes, I went to Air Assault School. I actually made it through zero day. I also made it to day 7 and broke my foot fast roping off of the 34 foot tower. I made it through the first two attempts fast roping in the rain, but the third time caught me and I had to be rushed to the hospital. I was in a cast for about 6 weeks. Then it was off to Germany after that. Then to the Great Place-Fort Hood, Texas where I ETS'd. Now I am teaching first grade in Texas and will finish a Master's in Education before law school. That is the reason why I have not applied because I want to finish the Master's first.

I am nonTrad like you. FCSL was my first choice. For me it is about studentcenterness and passing the bar. I'm not sure when I am moving there yet. Currently living in Montana. Congrats and see ya there.

I know 5k is better than nothing, but it still leaves me short $$$$. I like that Barry at least has an incentive to be in the top part of the class, 75% tuition. But it is only the $$$ that is keeping me looking at options. I would still pick FCSL even if my numbers were better and $$ was no object.

I love your spirit! I truly hope to meet you at FCSL! Your positivity is inspiring.

Blow Me!

off already. Because I will not allow you to be placed on the TOP Users list, I will comment here instead. Get a life. Accept your apparent rejections and move on, because I have and will be moving on to Jacksonville, Florida to study the law. Will you be doing the same? Probably not there, or anywhere. Have a great day and I will pray that God's conviction of your wrong doing on this site bothers you every minute, hour and day that you continue to spread your hate. Being convicted by him is way stronger and harder to deal with than anything that I will ever say to you. SO LET THE CONVICTION BEGIN.

I know this is going to sound insincire, and I do not expect your forgiveness but I think that I owe you an apology whether you will forgive me or not. I honestly cannot explain the motivation behind my previous post and looking back I am disgusted at myself for taking such actions. While I have other apologies to write, I think you deserve the first one. Looking at your profile, you are a dedicated citizen who has devoted her time and effort towards making this country a better place for all of us. I am sorry that I insulted that. You deserve everything you have accomplished to this point and everything that you will certainly accomplish in the future. You have my sincerest apologies for the previous comments that I have made. Everything seems so distant on the internet, like you can write a comment and forget that it is going to an actual person. In your case, a person that has worked extremely hard for her nation. I am sorry that this realization came so late to me, and once again I am sorry for my past actions. Congratulation on the schools you have been admitted to and best of luck in all of your future endeavors. If you could please do me a favor and delete my previous message from your file I would greatly appreciate that. I am ashamed at my actions and I promise you that I will not take such actions again (whether it is on your profile or on that of someone else). Once again, you have my sincerest apologies.

accepted. Once again because of the life that I lead, I must forgive you. While I prayed that you would be convicted by your actions, I also forgave you. It would take too much from me to do otherwise. Besides, I cannot demand something from my children that I am not doing myself. May God bless you and remember that when you know better, you do better.

accepted. Once again because of the life that I lead, I must forgive you. While I prayed that you would be convicted by your actions, I also forgave you. It would take too much from me to do otherwise. Besides, I cannot demand something from my children that I am not doing myself. May God bless you and remember that when you know better, you do better.

Preach sistah! LOL. Email is down at work so thought I'd surf the net, of course to my favorite site at the moment... LOL Man, I can't wait to see your file (and mind) get some more acceptances although we what you're waiting for!!

meant to say "your file and MINE"...typo...sorry.

Hi There, I am one of those following your progress and succeesses. Congrats on everything so far. You seem like a very spirtual person. (Especially all that weirdness with bushadvisor-not sure what that is about .)Would you do me a favor? Would you remember me in your prayers that I get into Widener? Not sure if mine are answered and you seem to have a direct line...Good Luck to you, you are inspirational...I also have children

so much, I have actually looked at your profile several times and told my friend sunpixie33 about the great miracle that happened with Florida Coastal. I wanted to say that you are indeed blessed and I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your schools. BTW, I live in Florida and worked at a lawfirm last summer and one of the associates went to Florida Coastal. The school is definetly up and coming and you will get a good job and opportunities coming from that school. Jacksonville is also a nice area and I heard they are building a new building, lol. And BTW I am an addict of this site as well. I am so happy for what you are doing, you are going to give your sons so much positive impact!!! Keep in touch!!

...you for your kind words. No I am not going through the FLEP program. While it is a great program if you have more than 6 years of active service you are not elibible. While I have not ruled JAG out, I have been keeping my options open. Congratulations on your acceptance to FCSL and good luck with the rest of your aps!

I just may see you there!! I got it. I got the letter!

What was your MOS?

I tried to respond to you, but ended up doing it on my page. Sorry, this is still new to me.

I was told that I was going to Kosovo with my unit in Germany and two days before deployment the Battalion Commander said that I did not have to go. I ended up being left in the barracks-which was a miniture apartment-for six months with about five soldiers. One the day the unit returned from Kosovo, I was packing my car to go to graduation in Heidleburg for the weekend.

Thank you for your kind words and support. I truly do need them. FCSL I have a friend attending there in the fall as well. I would love to go. We will see how June turns out. But I am so encourged. Thank you again. It is so comforting to know that GOD truly is still on the throne.

put that dollar in there...LOL. But glad you checked it anyway! I was hoping you did...I should have known you would..LOL.

You have an amazing story!I'm new to LSN, but have seen postings about your story and had to find out for myself. You are an inspiration. I have heard terrific things about FCLS and have a couple of law firm clients in Jax who recruit from there. Jax is a really nice town, a great place to raise kids and I think you will love Florida. Best of luck in law school. I am also a non-trad mother/student and plan to go into family law.

Although I think it is the other way around. It's princeton review that makes up their own LSAT questions and not KAPLAN. Kaplan actually utilizes old real LSAT questions. I know this because I am getting 130's despite my several attempts of taking courses at KAPLAN. Anyway, congrats on your acceptances and I wish all the best with your future!!

Hey. I am from Columbia too. What have you heard from Charleston?

Finally! They're alive. So I guess they are making the decisions now...yikes! I see Latinlord got in but we know where he wants to go...lOl. This is great. Well, we both should be hearing some more news soon.

I'm just not having a good week...this totally sucks...but you're right, their loss. I still have a few pending so there's still hope...

Thanks for all of the wonderful comments you have left me during the whole application process! You are a wonderful lady who will continue to succeed! I got my USC acceptance today and am absolutely thrilled! I wish you the best of luck!

for your congratulations! And congrats to you too!!!

I am waiting until the last minute too. Its just the $$$ that has me waiting. I applied to Montana really late as a hail mary. If I could have received a little more $$$ from Coastal this would be so much easier for me. I see you have a lot still pending, good luck.

LOL....Hey, I'm back. Sorry about Charlotte! That's ok. You have 3 more pending and besides...YOU'RE GOING TO LAW SCHOOL!! LOL. We'll keep our fingers crossed and prayers deep for the next three! :-)

make that 4 pending...

I'm sorry that you didn't get in at Charlotte. From the looks of this site, they have handed down the first batch of rejection letters. I just applied (only school I applied to). Congrats on FCSL! Good luck with your other apps!

Well yesterday I got my letter from CSL and I was denied, it sounded like the same letter you got and posted on this site. Well good luck to you, and again thanks for your words. Guy

I really wanted that last one but I'll be ok. I am blessed to have been accepted so I'm going to school regardless. Thanks for the support my friend.

wishes on the rest of your apps!!

Thanks for the good wishes...I needed that. Good Luck to you too. I will keep checking in on you to see how you are doing.

Congrats on your acceptances. I read a few of your comments on other people's pages and I have to say that you're a true motivation for me. All I want is to get into Cooley and do well there. My stats aren't all that great so they're not posted. I have a 142 for my LSAT and seeing that Cooley gave you an offer gives me some hope. I am a strong believer of prayer too. Hopefully something good will happen. Thank you again for giving me motivation. Maybe I should give my counselor at Cooley a call. Maybe we have the same counselor? Do you mind telling me who it is?

Congrats on your acceptances. I read a few of your comments on other people's pages and I have to say that you're a true motivation for me. All I want is to get into Cooley and do well there. My stats aren't all that great so they're not posted. I have a 142 for my LSAT and seeing that Cooley gave you an offer gives me some hope. I am a strong believer of prayer too. Hopefully something good will happen. Thank you again for giving me motivation. Maybe I should give my counselor at Cooley a call. Maybe we have the same counselor? Do you mind telling me who it is?

on Cooley and Fl Coastal! I think I remember that you were trying to stay in SC so I still have my fingers crossed for you on Charleston.

Yeah girl, it's not much but it's something. You sure you didn't get anything? It came separate from everything else. Your GPA was higher than mine so I'm not sure what they are going by. Anyway, as of right now I haven't received an invitation so I'm not sure what's going on with that. I would like to attend especially if just about everything is paid for. I want to visit. I'll let you know if I get the invititation.

and thanks a lot! Just one more thing to run to the mailbox for...LOL.

Oooooh! I didn't receive an email about a minority recruitment event. I would hop on a plane and go in a second! What a great opportunity. If I receive an invitation I'll definitely go. But I've already paid my seat deposit so they may no longer be interested in wooing me.

Oooooh! I didn't receive an email about a minority recruitment event. I would hop on a plane and go in a second! What a great opportunity. If I receive an invitation I'll definitely go. But I've already paid my seat deposit so they may no longer be interested in wooing me.

Just checking on you. I still see we're waiting. ***sigh*** I've been doing a little more research on the area. I'll drop you a line to compare notes. Talk to ya soon.

just checking up mon ya! Hope all is well...I am still waiting. keep me posted and best o' luck!

I am a 31 year old wife with a 19 month old daughter...I am also applying to law school. However, I am only applying to schools in NJ and NY because I live in NY. Unfortunately my LSAT Scores are a 140 and a 143 so obviously I am very limited. I am retaking the LSAT in June...I do not have the option of moving because my husband has a dental practice and commuting from florida seems ridiculous if I want to have a happy family life. I see that you are also married and have 2 children and have applied to schools outside your state...How do you plan on doing this...Interested...Any possible suggestions....Are you moving your entire family to where you get accepted? Thanks for your time.

HEY!!! I just may be goingto FCSL as well. I will be attending the minority recruitment weekend. Hope to see you there.

I'm really looking forward to the COSL decision on my file too. Thank you for your kind words and best of luck.

I am going to the events this weekend.

Congratulations on your acceptances! I have a very supportive husband..but my daughter (who is grown with children) is not happy that I am moving 90 minutes away. She is afraid her children will lose touch with me. I understand her concern, but even as mothers we have to do what is right for our lives. It makes it more difficult for someone you love to be so upset about something you're so excited about. She has some negative memories about my years in undergraduate school (she was 8 when I started). I had been a stay-at-home mom up to that point, and I think she went through some abandonment issues which are now resufacing. I'm trying to be understanding--but it does make things more challenging. You know how it is--as women, we tend to have have more guilt. I like your name and wish you all the best...PS--I also have a son who is an army medic in Mosul right now, so I am also a proud mother of 3.

PM, Congratulations on your acceptances. I can truly say that you are so sweet. You are always encouraging. Keep on my SC sistah! I haven\\\'t taken the LSAT yet (will in June \\\'06) but I pray that I do well and get accepted in a law school somwhere. Congratulations and God Bless!

you're getting into Charleston. Every time I click on your profile, I scroll down to see what's going on and I see ACCEPTED next to Charleston and then I do a double take. Girl, gotta be true...LOL. Anyway, I see not much going on yet. We're both just waiting...waiting...and waiting... Talk to ya later.

I know the real reason you didn't make it to the FCSL weekend, you didn't wanna be away from LSN...LOL. No, just kiddin. But I can't wait to see more of your decisions posted. and uhhh, yeah, wassup with NCCU?!? It's just mind boggling. Seriously.

I'm only applying for full-time. A few of my friends with better LSAT scores were accepted last week so i'm sure a decision is coming in the next few weeks. Good luck.

did you go to the the recuit at FCSL? Im wondering what your take on the school was?

I am new at all of this. Can you tell me what are soft factors?

Great! I can talk about the military and the awards and the many jobs they volunteered me for. I am glad all of that can now come into play. Thanks a bunch;-)

Thank you!! I really needed to know that. In Germany, I was an E4 training an E5 that reclassed and running Legal Assistance and TDS at the same time. I was asked to reinlist and was offered my own battalion if I would reenlist and go to PLDC. I am working on my personal statement and filling out 2006 apps for the 2007 cycle so that I will not have to take two weeks to fill it out. I will just transfer the information. The closer that new cycle gets the more nervous I am getting. Thank you again for your help and Blessings in law school. PS. No the discipline does not go away. I still wake up in the morning at 530 without the alarm clock. Sleeping in for my is sleeping until 730, when PT would normally be over.

Thank you so much for all your supportive words throughout this process. Everything has turned out better than I could have ever imagined and I'm sure it will for you too.

Thank you for the well-wishes on my profile. I see you have a few pending; so, the best of luck to you on those. And congrats on your accpetance to Florida Coastal. We're goin' to law school. We're goin' to law school. yeah! =)

Are you going to go to COSL if you get in or are you deadset on FCSL? Also, did you hear anything about FCSL moving into a new building when you visited?

on ONU.

I am really excited for you. This is a great encouragement to a lot of us!! Hooah!!

have a question for you and I will email you on your personal email. I think I am beginning the feel the pressure and excitement of next cycle. I will email you tonight. Thanks!!

I hope you hear from them in the next few days as well.

has a great rep, alumni network, and is cheap. I think you are better off there or campbell in the carolinas. Good luck with your decision, you have some good options.

I know that in NC campbell and Central have good reputations. Graduates from Campbell work in corporate firms as well as in the DA's office and as defense attorneys. I know that many Central grads are in the DA's offices and practicing in the court rooms (especially in Charlotte), but I don't know about corporate law. If I were you, I would stay away from newer, for profit schools because of the cost and the small alumni networks. You should be very proud of your acceptance to NCCU. I don't know about SC, but it will take you far in NC for very little money. I think the governor is actually an alum and I think his wife teaches there. Good luck with your decision.

North Carolina!! I am so happy for you!!

Congrats on NCCU! Did you receive regular admission or their performance-based admission?

on North Carolina. I knew that we were praying for you get to get into Charlston with money, but hey if God wants to bless you in North Carolina we recieve it in Jesus Name. I am really excited for you! I know that you will do well in law school. I still say if you can make it in the Army, you can make it anywhere. By the way, JAG has internships every summer all over the world. Best wishes and Blessings all the way. Now we pray for another grant of some sort to pay off that 11 thousand!!

wow that is great!! I got accepted to its summer conditional program so I don't know if I could have gotten in or not. STill though I have been hearing decent things about the school. First off did you know that it started out as an african american instituition?? The majority of the students there are minority especially african americans. I don't know how important it is to be with fellow minorities. I know I would like to be around more latinos, IU doesn't have that many. oh welll! Also I heard that it has a real good reputation in the area if the school and with in NC. Sorry that is all I know so far. It is a tough choice b/t NCCU and FL I honestly don't know which I would choose, you should visit both campuses and do as much research as you can. Also location is important, it sounds likeyou want to stay near the carolinas. So NCCU might be the school for you. Take care and good luck.

what an amazing cycle you have going. re: nccu honestly, i think it's the best school on your list. it's in the research triangle so you will likely have access to the libraries of both duke and unc. this could lead to some really nice contacts. plus, it is dirt cheap for in-state. that is something to consider for 2L. also, i would think that top quartile has a good shot at transferring to unc, wake, and usc. the same can probably be said for cambell but their tuition is high. one thing to consider is the alumni network from nccu is probably bigger than cambell and definitely bigger than charleston. i would visit nccu and talk to some 2/3Ls. they are past the 1L haze and should have a more practicle down to earth perspective of the school and what it has to offer. another thing to consider is that nccu has a student body made up of 46% african americans and 62% of graduates are employed in lawfirms. that means you can get a job. congrats again. i am so proud of you ma!

what an amazing cycle you have going. re: nccu honestly, i think it's the best school on your list. it's in the research triangle so you will likely have access to the libraries of both duke and unc. this could lead to some really nice contacts. plus, it is dirt cheap for in-state. that is something to consider for 2L. also, i would think that top quartile has a good shot at transferring to unc, wake, and usc. the same can probably be said for cambell but their tuition is high. one thing to consider is the alumni network from nccu is probably bigger than cambell and definitely bigger than charleston. i would visit nccu and talk to some 2/3Ls. they are past the 1L haze and should have a more practicle down to earth perspective of the school and what it has to offer. another thing to consider is that nccu has a student body made up of 46% african americans and 62% of graduates are employed in lawfirms. that means you can get a job. congrats again. i am so proud of you ma!

check this out. (from their web page) "For more than sixty-five years, the Law School has surmounted incredible odds, and the many achievements of our alumni demonstrate our success. Among the Law Schools outstanding alumni are Michael Easley, Governor of the State of North Carolina and former North Carolina Attorney General; Wanda Bryant, Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals; G.K. Butterfield, representative on the U.S. Congress and former Associate Justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court; Sammie Chess, Jr., the first African-American special superior court judge in North Carolina; Willie Gary, a prominent civil litigator, noted in Forbes Magazine as the 4th Highest Paid Plaintiffs Lawyer in the Country; Clifton Johnson, retired North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge; Eleanor Kinnaird, senator in the North Carolina General Assembly; Ola Lewis, Superior Court Judge and the first African-American female-appointed as a special Superior Court Judge; H.M. Mickey Michaux, Jr., representative in the North Carolina General Assembly; Nina Olson, the National Taxpayer Advocate for the Internal Revenue Service; Maceo Sloan, Jr., corporate financier; Robert Vowels, Jr., the Commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in Birmingham, Alabama; the late Robert Glass, former Associate Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court; and the late Maynard Jackson, former Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. Just as important to the Law School are the numerous Legal Eagles who competently work as district attorneys, public defenders, law firm practitioners, legal services attorneys, corporate executive and managers, business owners, judges, and military officers throughout the state and the country." i think this is the school for you. will your family be able to move with you? if not, it's cheap, so you may want to find a small apt for the week. this will give you the space to study and still allow you to spend time with your family friday to sunday. i would consider this for 1L even if it means you have to take out more in loans for that year.

Congrats

Proudmother, I hope you go to central. I applied to their PT program and might end up there too if they accept me. I forgot to tell you that I'm pretty sure they have an agreement with UNC and Duke that allows students to take classes at any of the law schools for credit toward your central degree. Those are some great networking opportunities. You will also have the option to work in NC government because of your contacts and lack of debt. I agree with other posters that say that Central is the best school on your list. In fact, I've talked to Wake grads who told me they were working with Central grads and were jealous that they didn't have to send half of their paycheck to the bank. They urged me to apply and to give the school serious consideration. Again, good luck and maybe we'll see each other in Durham this fall.

Just read the comment about Charleston. We are still praying for full tuition payment by some sorts that you do not have to pay back.

For once since I joined this forum, I am truly at a lost for words. I will read all of your comments and weigh them heavily. You have no idea how much of a decision this is going to be for me. Thank you all and I will respond to you all individually.

Hi Proudmother, I replied to you via email. Please feel free to write me anytime! Good luck to you! WJ

hi, proudmother: thanks for your response on my page. i have been down this road before. i have 2 grown children (26 and 23) whom I left with their father for a year (we were divorced) while I moved from OKC to KC to pursue a "big money career." While the money was great, my children suffered greatly. It has been a source of pain and a point of many apologies to them (they were 16 and 13) as i left during a pivotal moment in their lives when they so needed their mother. thought they came and visited, i wasn't there for the day-to-day crises that arise in the life of a teenager...i eventually moved back to okc after 14 months of excruciating pain for me and them, guilt for me, sadness for them. i think you should do what is best for your children because there is only one opportunity (now) to make the best decisions. if there is even an ounce of uncertainty as to what is best for them, err on the side of caution. if you can attend school where you are, strongly consider doing so. if your kids are still living at home, they are still in need of their mom even if it is only hurried short time at the end of the day...at least you are there in the home. if going part-time is in the city where your husband's opportunity is, maybe there is a reason for that. as you know very well, god is in control and moves in ways we don't understand or that may not make "logical, financial" sense. i certainly am not trying to tell you what to do. i just know that we should think outside the box, put analytical reasoning aside for a moment and make choices that are best for our children, our marriages and ourselves. i understand the money is not there right now, but who is to say that it won't be in the future? say you do extremely well your first year, aren't there scholarships available? you are obviously a smart woman. i know that you'll make the right choice for all involved...just wanted to add that little bit of first-hand experience to your decision-making process. please keep me posted as i will keep you posted. i know god is on our side and wants what is best for us in every area of our lives.

I heard from Charleston by mail. They seem to be quite late on getting their decisions out. Hope everything works out for you.

on making you decision. I think you will do just fine in law school. Plus, you do not have to uproot your family.

on getting into schools and finally making a decision. You must very happy right now.I wish u the best of luck in law school.

of joy for you, I hope you're now breathing a sigh of relief. I know it's been some process. You and I both have been going absolutely nutz! I'm so happy one of us is now able to move to the next level. Enjoy your moment and BEST OF LUCK in Charleston...although I KNOW you'll do well anyway! Congratulations!

Congratulations on your decision!!! I have been a silent observer of your progress for the last few months. Please email me if you get a chance.

Congratulations on your decision!!! I have been a silent observer of your progress for the last few months. Please email me if you get a chance.

I've been following your progress----Congratulations on your accomplishments throughout this process. You truly are a great person with a big heart and you definitely stand as an inspiration to me. Good Luck! Even though you're not gonna need it. You'll be the bomb lawyer!!!

Congratulations on your acceptance, I will be in Charleston too. Just wondering, did charleston offer you any money?

I too will be attending Charleston's part-time program starting in the fall. I am so ready to start! :o)

I too will be attending Charleston's part-time program starting in the fall. I am so ready to start! :o)

it sounds like God worked it all out for your good and for the good of your family. that is wonderful news. i hope that you will have a great 3 years in law school and will become the kind of attorney you want to be. what a cool story.

Thanks for that post. I have to admit that you have been one of my silent fans. You have such a positive attitude, and everyone, including me, come to your site to have some of this positive spirit rub off on us. I am excited about leaving for Durham in two days. I am not thrilled about being away from my husband, but I am okay with that. I will update you once I return. Happy Mother's Day!

thanks for sending it to me. i have finals so i have not been able to properly view them. i glanced at it to get an idea. i have one question though did u call each school individually and ask about ur application? did u request to speak to someone specific? and were they receptive?i followed ur adviced and requested a review from UDC i am plainning on retaking the LSAT and trying again. thanks for giving me hope and such wonderful advice. i really appreciated ur kindness.

actually i applied to charleston part time program also. i got accepted, went to the reception for admitted students today. very excited.

actually i applied to charleston part time program also. i got accepted, went to the reception for admitted students today. very excited.

going to Charleston in the fall! As far as I know, I am too! I'm still on the waiting list for USC and I still (probably foolishly) have my fingers crossed. I am from Columbia and it would really help financially. Anyhow, congratulations and I hope to be meeting you soon!

how are you? it has been so long. I am very proud of you. i just saw that u are a member of Charleston's honor council i kno im kinda late but congrats anyway and thank you for help and advice.