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Where did you end up?

Georgetown. DC is the center of everything in the country that matters, so of course I'm going to the best school in DC. Also, have you SEEN the student rec center?!
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65%
UT. Texas is the center of everything in the country that matters, so of course I'm going to the best school in Texas.
2
3%
George Washington. Georgetown is great, but G-Dub is in Foggy Bottom and I'd like to eat at ShopHouse as often as humanly possible.
1
2%
Vanderbilt. Georgetown is too big, and I need to live in a city with actual barbecue.
2
3%
UCLA. I don't understand why people would voluntarily go to law school somewhere that has winter.
1
2%
Cornell. I want all of the prestige of Georgetown, but without all of that pesky cosmopolitan culture.
2
3%
Northwestern. I needed a school that was more business-minded, and also one that has buildings that don't remind me of the USSR.
2
3%
UVA. DC is great and all, but why live in DC when I can pay cost of living in Charlottesville for three years?
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5%
Duke. Mike Krzyzewski. Jay Bilas. Sam Seaborn. Need I say more?
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5%
Other. Congrats, tell us where you ended up!
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11%
 
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by ltbenn » Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:48 pm

What's our take on this 4/1 deadline as far as how binding it is...?

I understand it's an end to negotiability, but is it a stronger commitment to attend than, say, a regular deposit? is it inappropriate to lock in the scholarship offer, "commit" to enroll, and continue negotiations/hold out on responses from other schools?
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by rska884 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:48 pm

ltbenn wrote:
JuliusCaesar wrote:
janderson821 wrote:
TheKisSquared wrote:Did everyone getting emails get the feeler email?
I did not get the feeler but I did email them and ask for scholarship consideration
Around what date did you ask for scholarship consideration/receive the response that it had been received?
2/29, got receipt confirmation same day.
Do they assume people don't want consideration otherwise? Georgetown probably wasn't going to be something I was going to consider regardless, but now I have to send an email above and beyond all the financial aid forms they wanted to get put in the pile? What a waste of my time.
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by janderson821 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:49 pm

JuliusCaesar wrote:
janderson821 wrote:
TheKisSquared wrote:Did everyone getting emails get the feeler email?
I did not get the feeler but I did email them and ask for scholarship consideration
Around what date did you ask for scholarship consideration/receive the response that it had been received?
I sent it 3/3 and got a response the same day also
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by benwyatt » Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:54 pm

janderson821 wrote:
JuliusCaesar wrote:
janderson821 wrote:
TheKisSquared wrote:Did everyone getting emails get the feeler email?
I did not get the feeler but I did email them and ask for scholarship consideration
Around what date did you ask for scholarship consideration/receive the response that it had been received?
I sent it 3/3 and got a response the same day also
For that did you email admissions or financial aid?
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by Hand » Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:57 pm

ltbenn wrote:What's our take on this 4/1 deadline as far as how binding it is...?

I understand it's an end to negotiability, but is it a stronger commitment to attend than, say, a regular deposit? is it inappropriate to lock in the scholarship offer, "commit" to enroll, and continue negotiations/hold out on responses from other schools?
No it is not inappropriate. Several people did so last year.
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by Paulaaxox » Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:59 pm

Did anyone hear from the financial aid office yet?

And seriously stressed about this April 1st deadline, especially since I haven't heard back from my top pick yet.
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by ltbenn » Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:59 pm

Hand wrote:
ltbenn wrote:What's our take on this 4/1 deadline as far as how binding it is...?

I understand it's an end to negotiability, but is it a stronger commitment to attend than, say, a regular deposit? is it inappropriate to lock in the scholarship offer, "commit" to enroll, and continue negotiations/hold out on responses from other schools?
No it is not inappropriate. Several people did so last year.
Thanks.

Also - is there a consensus as to how long we should hold off (or should we?) before trying to negotiate the offer?
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by tflan19 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:00 pm

DId anyone else get a feeler email back in Feb and then not receive a scholarship email today (saw that a bunch went out)? Getting annoyed if there truly is a 4/1 deadline and I'm going to have less than two weeks to decide.
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by Hand » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:01 pm

ltbenn wrote:
Hand wrote:
ltbenn wrote:What's our take on this 4/1 deadline as far as how binding it is...?

I understand it's an end to negotiability, but is it a stronger commitment to attend than, say, a regular deposit? is it inappropriate to lock in the scholarship offer, "commit" to enroll, and continue negotiations/hold out on responses from other schools?
No it is not inappropriate. Several people did so last year.
Thanks.

Also - is there a consensus as to how long we should hold off (or should we?) before trying to negotiate the offer?
Don't wait. It took m often up to a week to reply last time. Don't be shy, just ask m for more. They're expecting you to do so.
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by janderson821 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:04 pm

tappatappatappa wrote:
benwyatt wrote:
janderson821 wrote:
JuliusCaesar wrote:
janderson821 wrote:
TheKisSquared wrote:Did everyone getting emails get the feeler email?
I did not get the feeler but I did email them and ask for scholarship consideration
Around what date did you ask for scholarship consideration/receive the response that it had been received?
I sent it 3/3 and got a response the same day also
For that did you email admissions or financial aid?
I think there's a specific email for admitted students. hotline@?

Also - anyone receiving scholarships today admitted after 2/15?
Yes! I just emailed the hotline
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by JeanLucPicard » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:06 pm

tflan19 wrote:DId anyone else get a feeler email back in Feb and then not receive a scholarship email today (saw that a bunch went out)? Getting annoyed if there truly is a 4/1 deadline and I'm going to have less than two weeks to decide.
I got the feeler email, but I've not received anything today. It's really disappointing. :cry:
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by Scalvert » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:07 pm

tflan19 wrote:DId anyone else get a feeler email back in Feb and then not receive a scholarship email today (saw that a bunch went out)? Getting annoyed if there truly is a 4/1 deadline and I'm going to have less than two weeks to decide.
yep, got the feeler- no scholly offer yet.
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by spauldingno » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:07 pm

tflan19 wrote:DId anyone else get a feeler email back in Feb and then not receive a scholarship email today (saw that a bunch went out)? Getting annoyed if there truly is a 4/1 deadline and I'm going to have less than two weeks to decide.
Are these letters via USPS or emails? My impression is that the scholly offers are physical letters
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by squirtlesquad14 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:07 pm

spauldingno wrote:
tflan19 wrote:DId anyone else get a feeler email back in Feb and then not receive a scholarship email today (saw that a bunch went out)? Getting annoyed if there truly is a 4/1 deadline and I'm going to have less than two weeks to decide.
Are these letters via USPS or emails? My impression is that the scholly offers are physical letters
Email
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by tflan19 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:10 pm

JeanLucPicard wrote: I got the feeler email, but I've not received anything today. It's really disappointing. :cry:
scalvert wrote:
guys, I figured it out. we're getting the mythical GULC full ride. its delivered via unicorn rather than email.
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by lawlzi » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:12 pm

Came home to find a package in my mailbox from GULC. Thought it may be scholly but it was just an admissions book. Anyone else get the book?
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by seagan823 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:14 pm

This April 1st thing is hard to comprehend. Is this standard practice for GULC or a new tactic? I figured I'd read through 2018 thread but if anyone knows that would be helpful.
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by TheKisSquared » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:15 pm

I am an impatient being and sent a feeler email to the hotline address.
NOW YOU KNOW WHO I AM GULC, LOVE ME. WITH YOUR $$$.
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by tflan19 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:19 pm

tappatappatappa wrote:
tflan19 wrote:
JeanLucPicard wrote: I got the feeler email, but I've not received anything today. It's really disappointing. :cry:
scalvert wrote:
guys, I figured it out. we're getting the mythical GULC full ride. its delivered via unicorn rather than email.
Guessing they're doing this in waves...? More tomorrow? Right? RIGHT?????
Did any of yall make a super greedy request? I'm wondering if they sent me to purgatory for asking for full tuition.
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by Scalvert » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:25 pm

tflan19 wrote:
tappatappatappa wrote:
tflan19 wrote:
JeanLucPicard wrote: I got the feeler email, but I've not received anything today. It's really disappointing. :cry:
scalvert wrote:
guys, I figured it out. we're getting the mythical GULC full ride. its delivered via unicorn rather than email.
Guessing they're doing this in waves...? More tomorrow? Right? RIGHT?????
Did any of yall make a super greedy request? I'm wondering if they sent me to purgatory for asking for full tuition.
I think I asked for half. That was probably way too aggressive for my stats. :)

Still nothing. I guess they're done for the day?
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by missie » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:26 pm

tflan19 wrote:
tappatappatappa wrote:
tflan19 wrote:
JeanLucPicard wrote: I got the feeler email, but I've not received anything today. It's really disappointing. :cry:
scalvert wrote:
guys, I figured it out. we're getting the mythical GULC full ride. its delivered via unicorn rather than email.
Guessing they're doing this in waves...? More tomorrow? Right? RIGHT?????
Did any of yall make a super greedy request? I'm wondering if they sent me to purgatory for asking for full tuition.
I did, and am very grateful to have received a scholly today but will definitely need much more to make attending a possibility
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by clurrburr » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:29 pm

tflan19 wrote:Did any of yall make a super greedy request? I'm wondering if they sent me to purgatory for asking for full tuition.
I think I was way too coy about my request, I tried to hint at full tuition without saying it but to no avail
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Re: Georgetown Law Class of 2019

Post by ramybamy » Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:33 pm

im curious to those of you that got the feeler email & the scholarship offer today.. how close were they to matching what you asked for?
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