bio2biz2law (2022-2023)

*COMPLETE DATE is the date I know the school received my files, not necessarily when they processed them. I sent all of my docs via FedEx, so they got them the next day. The office staff at all of the schools verbally acknowledged I was complete over the phone by the next day or so.

*DECISION DATE is the date I received the letters. I didn't care to know the exact date they decided. I was more concerned about when I'd receive the information.

Here are some of my soft factors:

* 2 years professional business experience (sales management).
* Some part-time work. Not that significant.
*Volunteer work, including relief trip to Quito, Ecuador
*Worked in youth camps throughout the U.S during a summer.
*Worked in leadership for two campus-based faith organizations. Both were volunteer outreach groups.
*Dean's List: 3 semesters

I'm not an URM. I'm of mixed heritage, but not that of any significant minority groups. I only listed "mixed" for the sake of full disclosure. I'm not sure it mattered, but wanted to be safe about it.

Though my GPA was a bit low, I was a Biology major and I scored in the top 92% for the Biology graduating class' exit exam.

Had a criminal juvenile incident that technically didn't have to be listed. It was a prank that I got in trouble for nearly a decade ago. I chose to disclose it to be safe, rather than sorry. The case was dismissed & I sent up the appropriate docs. We'll see if this plays any role in my acceptance.

* Okay, it tentatively looks like I've been accepted to FSU. The lady in the office told me to expect a call from the dean this afternoon (2/02). I'm not sure if that is a good thing, or if the dean just likes to hear people cry. In any case, we shall see. Seriously, I'm not expecting a call on a Friday afternoon.

* Got my call (02/06) from the dean's office, but not the dean personally. I have been admitted! I asked the caller to send me an e-mail, as well. Now I have it in writing. :) Formal letter is to follow. I'm making today the decision date in the system.

Oh yeah, I sent my app to Emory.

*Got FSU's acceptance letter. I'm feeeling very very pumped.

*Spoke to Stetson (2/15). Apparently they have everything and I'm complete, but they haven't processed it yet. They should make a decision in the next two weeks or so.

*Spoke to Miami (2/15). They have reviewed my application, made a decision, and mailed the letter. I still haven't seen it (2/20/07). I live in Florida. How long can it honestly take?

-Spoke to UF (2/20/07). The lady in the admissions office stated that they ahd made a decision, but couldn't tell me if it had been mailed. In a sort of sly voice she said, "Expect a decision soon." Waiting....

-Received an e-mail this afternoon from Stetson (2/21/07). They just wanted to let me know I'm complete and my app will be looked at ASAP. The lady in the office told me I was completed a few weeks ago. So, I'm a bit surprised they took this long to let me know.

*Came home from work to find a nice manilla envelope containing my UF acceptance letter. Looked below to find the U of Miami envelope. I just about cried when read the UF one. I got in at both of them. Then I got an ear-to-ear grin across my face that hasn't left yet. This is like a dream come true for me.

(2/22/07) There's still a whole lot of work to do between now and then, but tonight is a time for celebration. :)