paul1454 (2022-2023)

Holy Hell! I got a ton of fee waivers, but they were to crap schools...how'd you swing so many good fee waivers? Must be nice ....

well done sir...well done!

Is it really pretty there? I think I am going to visit over spring break. Congrats on your acceptance as well. Does it get really cold there? I am a born and raised Texan so I am not used to having actual seasons.

Thanks so much! The wait was pretty unbelievable... I don't think I have ever waited so long for something I wanted so much. I kind of don't know what to do with myself now -- but no more compulsive email checking!!! Congrats at GMU!

That sounds good. I will let you know when I am going there. Probably March 8th. I figure if I throw 26 aps out there I will be able to get into some! How did you get fee waivers through every school? Did you do the LSDAS fee waiver ap? I have to say that it probably would have been a lot cheaper for me if I qualified for that!

Misery loves company. Glad I wasn't the only one who found their scholarship offer insulting. Not even tempted since Cleveland State (another Tier 3) offered me full in-state tuition. Right now, to be honest, the only schools that still have my interest are Oklahoma City University and Cleveland State. I visited OCU and loved it there and felt really comfy. I don't care how they're ranked. Comfort level makes a huge difference to me.

OCU said that for their joint JD/MBA program, we can be admitted to the business school based on our law school application and don't have to take the GMAT. That is a HUGE draw for me.

Let me know where you decide to go!

congrats to you too! Wouldn't that be awesome if we both went there?! I am definitely planning on visiting over spring break 8-17. Not sure when, but some time in there. Good luck!

You are kicking some serious butt with this admissions cycle! Congratulations on all of your acceptances. I'm sure there will be lots more to come.

yeah.. I didn't see that one coming either I was convicted of a DUI 4 years ago- plus I had a couple of housing drinking incidents.. so maybe that's why so you just called schools and they granted you waivers.. damn, i wish i would have thought of that..

Curious, How much time inbetween acceptance letter and notice scholarship?

no, i'm out of state right now. if i do end up going to school down here, i'm going to try and get residency, but i don't think it's likely kentucky is where i'll end up.

hey, in your comments section it says that 'dean bakert will be reevaluating your scholship app" after the combs/ashland is announced. what does that mean exactly? did you request more money? how did you do that? thanks!

if you go to AU, we may have to look into getting an apartment or something!! congrats on your cycle so far...

Not really sure man. I should hear from UK soon. I think I'll lean towards UK if I get in...otherwise it will definitely be AU. I just got back from UDayton, and their facility is AMAZING!!!

Just checking up on how all your aps are going! Have you narrowed down where you want to go yet? Hit me back some time on here or facebook! ~hailey : )

I got re-deferred again...this shit is getting old.

UK is giving me in-state tuition close to withdrawing after I was deferred... definitely glad I didn't

Yeah, I'm almost certain I'll be going there. The cost is just too reasonable to turn down. Unless W&M come through and offer me admission soon, I'm pretty much Knoxville-bound. I'll be at the Law Preview Day at the end of the month. You going?

Hey, did UofL give you a date that they expected a confirmation from you regarding whether or not you would be attending???

ok thanks man....good luck

As of now IU is still my number one. Largely bc my boyfriend is from there and wants to move back there and all is family lives around there.... Also its a good school and not too urban or dirty hehe. So you are leaning towards Tennessee at this point? What if you got into Urbana, Emory, or Vandy? I think the only thing that might change my mind about IU at this point is if I got into Urbana, Arizona, or Wisconsin. I am actually going to visit IU campus this weekend. Good Luck!

which is why I would love to go to San Diego, Davis, or Santa Clara (gorgeous campuses, perfect weather, good schools, ocean) but tuition to those schools is ridiculous and living in California is out of this world expensive. Tenn sounds like they made you a pretty damn good offer. Congrats!

Congrats to you too on the scholarship, it is the same one that you have. I would think that good standing is just above a certain GPA, prob like 2.5 or something. I'm starting to consider UTK especially since it's looking like ND is a whitewash (its my first choice, I go here, and they havent e-mailed me yet). Does it have a solid SEC feel and are the girls gorgeous, because that's a huge selling point, haha? How nice is the campus and what was your impression of the place? Thanks for all the info man.

Dude, thanks so much for the info about the visit, your story has certainly pushed UTK to the top of my list so far pending the rest of my decisions. The leave your keys and computer around thing actually is a big deal to me since it's exactly the same here at ND, I leave my door open all day even when myself and my roommate aren't around, and I've never had a problem. It's something I've grown used to and certainly would like to continue experiencing. I'm from the NYC area though, I'd like to know how Knoxville stacks up in terms of the bar scene and the entertainment scene if you know at all from either your travels or from any of the stories the 1L told you. Also, did you visit Vanderbilt in Nashville while you were there? I was there over spring break and I loved it.

This makes the 3rd time I've been deferred....I'm about done w/ them >:O

I'm going to American!!

I'll see you there in August. Can't wait for "Bar Review." ;-)

I wish that applied to me! If only I could find a husband within the next 6 months :) Just kidding--great job on all your acceptances, you certainly have so many viable options. Thanks for the advice though!

I'm just following your lead. Today, I was waitlisted at William and Mary. Hey congrats on UT's new ranking. They really jumped this last year.

Hey man, I'll see you in Knoxville this fall. I loved it when I visited, and it's a hell of a deal, so I'm going to take it.

To answer your question, I'm not in-state at Tennessee. Scratch that, *was* not. I just withdrew from a bunch of schools. I got a big scholarship offer I couldn't pass on. Best of luck at TEN. Congrats on the full ride!

yeah i think i have it narrowed down to those two. i'm really not too thrilled at the thought of another 3 years at michigan state (went there for undergrad), but the full ride is really tempting. it hurts to think about turning down an opportunity in DC, but $180,000 is a LOT of debt. i know i want to end up in DC, but i'm not sure that much money for american is worth it. congrats on making your decision, though. tennessee is a great school, especially with your full ride!

On having your decision made! Yay Knoxville! I wish I could feel the comfort right now of knowing where I was going to be living and going to school for the next three years, but unfortunately I am playing the waiting game here. Indiana finally gave me somewhat of a scholarship, so thats good. Florida gave me money too, not sure how much yet though bc I don't know my UF ID to log in and see it! Its looking like Indiana, but if Wisconsin or Arizona come through here (or if FLA gives me a lot of $$), I might consider those. The waiting game for three months is starting to get to me though!

I have visited UT twice, actually. The UT Law building is nice and pretty new. It is all in one building so everything is really accessible. The students seem to be nice and the adminiastration helpful. Overall, it is a pretty nice and comfortable place. Have you visited it? And, is there anything specific you would like to know?

Hey paul, I am somewhat interested in UTK. I haven't visited, but I want to soon. My wife and I are moving back to stay with my dad in AL this summer. I am pretty much down to Samford and UTK. Let me know how things looked up there. Congrats on all the good news.

Thanks on the good wishes...I'll be attending UTK as long as Vandy doesn't accept me, which I honestly don't expect at this point in time. I'm in the process of writing my written acceptance to UTK right now, and will be sending it Express today as soon as it is finished.

Still can't believe you went to UTK over some of the schools you were accepted to. Best of luck there...I couldn't ever see myself being a Vol!

Enjoyed the visit and am really impressed with the facilities- which I suppose wouldn't be hard in comparison to UK. They had a Board of Visitors meeting and a CLE seminar at the same time, so met some alums. I hadn't been to B'ton in 10 years, but liked it. My wife is really psyched about moving. Spent the weekend looking around and visiting Brown Co. State Park. Have to decide whether to rent or buy.

Sooo. I am really considering taking a year off and trying again now. I am graduating undergrad in a few weeks and I just really don't feel ready to leave right now. If I wait another year, my boyfriend and I don't have to do long distance as long... Plus I plan on actually taking a class and keeping my LSAT up like it was in my practice tests. I can then take the LSAT two more times and get a job as an intern or something at a law firm here for a year... Right now my score + gpa is right at that fringe level to where if I had just a few more points I would be getting larger scholarship offers and more acceptances. I don't know. I have to decide by May 1

Tell me what you think....

I received my waitlist letter on a Saturday, and got a call the following Thursday to let me know I was accepted.

Noticed where you said you had good news about being married at UT. Was just wondering what that might be? Thanks!

I was wondering if you know anything about on-campus housing @ uofL.

Tennessee, Visited, liked it, want more info. Give me a hollar. Thanks

Were you on hold at Iowa at any time?

Hey..saw that you decided to go to UTK and was wondering if you had any insight as to how the admissions process is ran. I applied in late October and have not heard back from them yet, I have called and my apps are complete...I am starting to think it might come down to a waitlist since it has taken so long...any truth to that? thanks,

Hello, just dropping by. I see that you are attending U of T. How is the school for someone wishing to study international law, perhaps not leaning to business-side, but more on public int'l law? i really have no clue.. :)

I was wondering if u had any advice on getting in to UT? If you do and care to share them feel free to send me an email. thank you