UC Berkeley School of Law C/O 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[AllHailKingMao]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Nope, I'm still waiting on mine. I sent the FAFSA a while ago but haven't submitted a CSS Profile-- could that be delaying it?

[Sadnessandmisfortune]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Nope, I'm still waiting on mine. I sent the FAFSA a while ago but haven't submitted a CSS Profile-- could that be delaying it?

Yes, you need to submit the CSS profile for scholarship consideration. I believe FAFSA is primarily for federal loans. But regardless, you need both.

[AllHailKingMao]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Nope, I'm still waiting on mine. I sent the FAFSA a while ago but haven't submitted a CSS Profile-- could that be delaying it?

Yes, you need to submit the CSS profile for scholarship consideration. I believe FAFSA is primarily for federal loans. But regardless, you need both.

Wow I didn't know that! Thanks, I'll get on it now!

[goldenbear2020]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Nope, I'm still waiting on mine. I sent the FAFSA a while ago but haven't submitted a CSS Profile-- could that be delaying it?

Yes, you need to submit the CSS profile for scholarship consideration. I believe FAFSA is primarily for federal loans. But regardless, you need both.

My understanding is that FAFSA is required for federal loans and FAFSA+CSS is required for need-based aid. But neither is required for merit-only scholarships.

[airwrecka]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Nope, I'm still waiting on mine. I sent the FAFSA a while ago but haven't submitted a CSS Profile-- could that be delaying it?

Yes, you need to submit the CSS profile for scholarship consideration. I believe FAFSA is primarily for federal loans. But regardless, you need both.

My understanding is that FAFSA is required for federal loans and FAFSA+CSS is required for need-based aid. But neither is required for merit-only scholarships.

This is correct. I emailed financial aid to confirm that if I was applying for merit-only scholarships, I did not need to send anything else, and they said that was correct. CSS is not needed for merit-only scholarships.

[LHS17]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Nope, I'm still waiting on mine. I sent the FAFSA a while ago but haven't submitted a CSS Profile-- could that be delaying it?

Yes, you need to submit the CSS profile for scholarship consideration. I believe FAFSA is primarily for federal loans. But regardless, you need both.

My understanding is that FAFSA is required for federal loans and FAFSA+CSS is required for need-based aid. But neither is required for merit-only scholarships.

This is correct. I emailed financial aid to confirm that if I was applying for merit-only scholarships, I did not need to send anything else, and they said that was correct. CSS is not needed for merit-only scholarships.

I also confirmed this with the fin aid office by phone

[dmc1275]

Appreciate the confirmation everyone! Good to know I don't need to do anything else on the merit-based piece.

[Assasindowntheavenue]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Pretty sure Berkeley packed it up and quit after the first wave of scholly offers lol.

[airwrecka]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Pretty sure Berkeley packed it up and quit after the first wave of scholly offers lol.

Hahaha pretty much. but I'm still hoping.

[calpolisci2016]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Nope, I'm still waiting on mine. I sent the FAFSA a while ago but haven't submitted a CSS Profile-- could that be delaying it?

Yes, you need to submit the CSS profile for scholarship consideration. I believe FAFSA is primarily for federal loans. But regardless, you need both.

Wow I didn't know that! Thanks, I'll get on it now!

You should submit one anyway just in case, but I've been in conversation with the fin aid office and they said it's way too late in the cycle to be submitting CSS info now. I submitted mine late February and I've been told that at this point, need-based aid has been exhausted and I shouldn't expect anything.

It's a bummer to hear because I had no idea I should've submitted my fin aid info as early as it opened (nov, December?). So now I'm looking at paying sticker even though I have a genuine financial need. :/

[AllHailKingMao]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Nope, I'm still waiting on mine. I sent the FAFSA a while ago but haven't submitted a CSS Profile-- could that be delaying it?

Yes, you need to submit the CSS profile for scholarship consideration. I believe FAFSA is primarily for federal loans. But regardless, you need both.

Wow I didn't know that! Thanks, I'll get on it now!

You should submit one anyway just in case, but I've been in conversation with the fin aid office and they said it's way too late in the cycle to be submitting CSS info now. I submitted mine late February and I've been told that at this point, need-based aid has been exhausted and I shouldn't expect anything.

It's a bummer to hear because I had no idea I should've submitted my fin aid info as early as it opened (nov, December?). So now I'm looking at paying sticker even though I have a genuine financial need. :/

What? We were supposed to submit information in December to a school we didn't know if we'd even get into in order to be considered for financial need aid? That doesn't seem to make sense. I have genuine need too, and won't be able to go without it.

[calpolisci2016]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Nope, I'm still waiting on mine. I sent the FAFSA a while ago but haven't submitted a CSS Profile-- could that be delaying it?

Yes, you need to submit the CSS profile for scholarship consideration. I believe FAFSA is primarily for federal loans. But regardless, you need both.

Wow I didn't know that! Thanks, I'll get on it now!

You should submit one anyway just in case, but I've been in conversation with the fin aid office and they said it's way too late in the cycle to be submitting CSS info now. I submitted mine late February and I've been told that at this point, need-based aid has been exhausted and I shouldn't expect anything.

It's a bummer to hear because I had no idea I should've submitted my fin aid info as early as it opened (nov, December?). So now I'm looking at paying sticker even though I have a genuine financial need. :/

What? We were supposed to submit information in December to a school we didn't know if we'd even get into in order to be considered for financial need aid? That doesn't seem to make sense. I have genuine need too, and won't be able to go without it.

Looks like we are on the same boat. Let me know how they respond to you because I'd love to be wrong or if there is any other way to go about it.

[Sadnessandmisfortune]

Anyone heard anything regarding schollies lately? Seems pretty silent in this regard.

Nope, I'm still waiting on mine. I sent the FAFSA a while ago but haven't submitted a CSS Profile-- could that be delaying it?

Yes, you need to submit the CSS profile for scholarship consideration. I believe FAFSA is primarily for federal loans. But regardless, you need both.

Wow I didn't know that! Thanks, I'll get on it now!

You should submit one anyway just in case, but I've been in conversation with the fin aid office and they said it's way too late in the cycle to be submitting CSS info now. I submitted mine late February and I've been told that at this point, need-based aid has been exhausted and I shouldn't expect anything.

It's a bummer to hear because I had no idea I should've submitted my fin aid info as early as it opened (nov, December?). So now I'm looking at paying sticker even though I have a genuine financial need. :/

Wait, seriously? That's really stupid. No one with a genuine financial need is gonna waste money on the application if we don't even know we've been accepted.

[LHS17]

Can someone confirm the name of the admitted student Facebook group? Having trouble finding.

[gizmo1024]

"I write to inform you that your application has been selected for inclusion in a small group that is being held while undergoing further consideration. We anticipate that a final decision will be shared with you sometime between mid-April and June 1, 2017"

Got this email too So, I'm guessing this is WL? Anyone know how big this group is?

It seems like other people have gotten explicitly waitlisted. I'm not sure what this means. My status checker still says UR 2/6.

But the timeline makes sense for a waitlist.

A friend called to ask what this "small group" means and was told it's not a WL since we're still being considered. I'm unsure whether they would react positively to a LOCI because the email states, "There is nothing further you need to do at this time." Really kicking myself for not writing a Why Berkeley.

[chandhi]

"I write to inform you that your application has been selected for inclusion in a small group that is being held while undergoing further consideration. We anticipate that a final decision will be shared with you sometime between mid-April and June 1, 2017"

Got this email too So, I'm guessing this is WL? Anyone know how big this group is?

It seems like other people have gotten explicitly waitlisted. I'm not sure what this means. My status checker still says UR 2/6.

But the timeline makes sense for a waitlist.

A friend called to ask what this "small group" means and was told it's not a WL since we're still being considered. I'm unsure whether they would react positively to a LOCI because the email states, "There is nothing further you need to do at this time." Really kicking myself for not writing a Why Berkeley.

If you search this thread, the language in that email is almost identical to that used for Faculty Review. I honestly think we still have a shot.

I'm not sure about the LOCI though. I don't think they would disqualify you because of it, but Berkeley does seem to give the impression that they don't want anything added to our files.

[gizmo1024]

"I write to inform you that your application has been selected for inclusion in a small group that is being held while undergoing further consideration. We anticipate that a final decision will be shared with you sometime between mid-April and June 1, 2017"

Got this email too So, I'm guessing this is WL? Anyone know how big this group is?

It seems like other people have gotten explicitly waitlisted. I'm not sure what this means. My status checker still says UR 2/6.

But the timeline makes sense for a waitlist.

A friend called to ask what this "small group" means and was told it's not a WL since we're still being considered. I'm unsure whether they would react positively to a LOCI because the email states, "There is nothing further you need to do at this time." Really kicking myself for not writing a Why Berkeley.

If you search this thread, the language in that email is almost identical to that used for Faculty Review. I honestly think we still have a shot.

I'm not sure about the LOCI though. I don't think they would disqualify you because of it, but Berkeley does seem to give the impression that they don't want anything added to our files.

Dope. Well, I'm just going to sit tight then. Sending good vibes your way!

[chandhi]

Dope. Well, I'm just going to sit tight then. Sending good vibes your way!

Right back at you and see you on this thread sometime between April and June haha

[annazork]

what are the chances we hear about schollys today? they said March 20 in the email?

[dmc1275]

what are the chances we hear about schollys today? they said March 20 in the email?

Given that it's ASW and they released a round of schollys on Sunday night EST before, I'd say slim to none . Hope I'm proven wrong though.

[Keilz]

what are the chances we hear about schollys today? they said March 20 in the email?

Given that it's ASW and they released a round of schollys on Sunday night EST before, I'd say slim to none . Hope I'm proven wrong though.

Someone here at ASW went to their financial aid info session and they said march 20th wasn't happening

[EWofNell]

So I just took a look on the C/O 2019 Applicants thread and they were saying that for the C/O 2018 Berkeley didn't take anyone off the waitlist. There were a few comments speculating as to if they would take any off the waitlist last year and then the comments stop and no one reports that they made it off the waitlist. Does anyone know if they really didn't take any off the waitlist last year?

Sort of surprised bc data I had found from 2014 said that in the several years prior to 2014 Berk took like 25-30% off their waitlist each year. I guess I'm wondering what changed so drastically..

Berkeley is my dream school low key

[4'sup]

If anyone is going to ASW, please let me know what they said about aid at the financial aid info session. I'd love to attend but i have heard nothing about money and it's getting bothersome.

[LikelyThrowaway]

If anyone is going to ASW, please let me know what they said about aid at the financial aid info session. I'd love to attend but i have heard nothing about money and it's getting bothersome.

Secondhand (I'm at ASW but didn't go to the fin aid session): they said scholarships will be out by the end of the month. Pretty much everyone I talked to there hadn't yet heard anything, so don't worry about that.

ASW was awesome by the way!

[calpolisci2016]

If anyone is going to ASW, please let me know what they said about aid at the financial aid info session. I'd love to attend but i have heard nothing about money and it's getting bothersome.

Secondhand (I'm at ASW but didn't go to the fin aid session): they said scholarships will be out by the end of the month. Pretty much everyone I talked to there hadn't yet heard anything, so don't worry about that.

ASW was awesome by the way!

If there's time and an opportunity to do so, do you mind confirming in person whether need-based aid is exhausted and if students who submitted their CSS relatively later in the cyvle will likely not receive any need-based aid? Thanks in advance.