UCLA Law School c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[Rigo]

What's the most you've guys seen someone get awarded for merit scholarship besides the full achievement scholars program.

$110k is the highest initial offer I've seen but I haven't been following super closely.

Thanks. Do you think it would be possible to negotiate that higher

Possible, sure. I have no idea how likely though. I'm not at that level and haven't had any luck negotiating yet unfortunately.

[AlexanderJordan]

What's the most you've guys seen someone get awarded for merit scholarship besides the full achievement scholars program.

$110k is the highest initial offer I've seen but I haven't been following super closely.

Thanks. Do you think it would be possible to negotiate that higher

Possible, sure. I have no idea how likely though. I'm not at that level and haven't had any luck negotiating yet unfortunately.

You have to keep in mind that UCLA has a much lower tuition rate at about 52k as opposed to the other schools. So I would say 110k at UCLA is equivalent to a 125k offer.

[njdevils327]

Visiting on Wednesday next week. Very excited about it. If it wasn't so expensive compared to a few other options I'd probably already have my deposit in.

[goldenbear2020]

What's the most you've guys seen someone get awarded for merit scholarship besides the full achievement scholars program.

$110k is the highest initial offer I've seen but I haven't been following super closely.

Thanks. Do you think it would be possible to negotiate that higher

Possible, sure. I have no idea how likely though. I'm not at that level and haven't had any luck negotiating yet unfortunately.

You have to keep in mind that UCLA has a much lower tuition rate at about 52k as opposed to the other schools. So I would say 110k at UCLA is equivalent to a 125k offer.

+1. For example, USC's tuition is 55k more over 3 years.

[Rigo]

I've done the math and USC needs a $40k higher scholarship than UCLA to be equal cost if you assume in-state at UCLA 2L ad 3L. The difference is much lower if you aren't assuming that.

[thoughtsinvacuum]

I applied for a Need-Based grant by filling out a grant application a couple weeks ago. I just received my Provisional Award Letter and under "Total GIft Aid" it only lists my Merit Scholarship and no other grant. Does this mean my request for a Need-Based grant has been denied?

[Rigo]

I applied for a Need-Based grant by filling out a grant application a couple weeks ago. I just received my Provisional Award Letter and under "Total GIft Aid" it only lists my Merit Scholarship and no other grant. Does this mean my request for a Need-Based grant has been denied?

Probably not, but email financial aid to check.

My provisional aid award reminded me just how much more expensive than their peers UCLA is for me.
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[Sadnessandmisfortune]

I applied for a Need-Based grant by filling out a grant application a couple weeks ago. I just received my Provisional Award Letter and under "Total GIft Aid" it only lists my Merit Scholarship and no other grant. Does this mean my request for a Need-Based grant has been denied?

I don't think so. I received 7.5k in need according to the award email a few weeks ago, but my provisional letter only says I have 5. I think it's because it says it's the estimated amount we'll receive

[Litt1tUp]

I've done the math and USC needs a $40k higher scholarship than UCLA to be equal cost if you assume in-state at UCLA 2L ad 3L. The difference is much lower if you aren't assuming that.

Are you also factoring that ucla law has agreed to freeze tuition for the next three years where other schools are likely going to increase? Might actually be a little bit more if you wanted to negotiate with USC!

[Rigo]

I've done the math and USC needs a $40k higher scholarship than UCLA to be equal cost if you assume in-state at UCLA 2L ad 3L. The difference is much lower if you aren't assuming that.

Are you also factoring that ucla law has agreed to freeze tuition for the next three years where other schools are likely going to increase? Might actually be a little bit more if you wanted to negotiate with USC!

Something to consider but you can't really say "Hey USC, I'm going to view your likelihood of raising tuition in the least charitable way possible." Even if they raise tuition by 4% each year it's still only about $5k in extra expense total over three years. And the UCLA "guarantee" is deceiving because it still allows them to raise tuition $4k over three years so it's kind of a wash in my book and merely a marketing ploy by UCLA.

[the_specialist]

I went complete around 3/2 -- has anyone who is on a similar timeline heard anything? I'm just anxious, especially as the cycle winds down. I took the Feb LSAT which explains why I'm so behind. 50th Percentile LSAT, 75th Percentile GPA.

Yes, me I also took the Feb LSAT. I went complete 3/2, got the phone call 3/13 and scholarship info 3/14. I was a splitter <25th GPA, >75th LSAT, and not a CA resident.

It sounds like your numbers are good and hopefully good news will follow soon! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed. In via phone call on Friday. Still waiting to hear on merit-aid, the Dean said sometime this week.

[charles117]

Movement this week?

[Mr_Chukes]

^ Hopefully, this is the last one I'm waiting on.

[Bunbury]

I went complete around 3/2 -- has anyone who is on a similar timeline heard anything? I'm just anxious, especially as the cycle winds down. I took the Feb LSAT which explains why I'm so behind. 50th Percentile LSAT, 75th Percentile GPA.

Yes, me I also took the Feb LSAT. I went complete 3/2, got the phone call 3/13 and scholarship info 3/14. I was a splitter <25th GPA, >75th LSAT, and not a CA resident.

It sounds like your numbers are good and hopefully good news will follow soon! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed. In via phone call on Friday. Still waiting to hear on merit-aid, the Dean said sometime this week.

WOOHOOO! Congratulations ! Now for that scholly

[DumbHollywoodActor]

I went complete around 3/2 -- has anyone who is on a similar timeline heard anything? I'm just anxious, especially as the cycle winds down. I took the Feb LSAT which explains why I'm so behind. 50th Percentile LSAT, 75th Percentile GPA.

Yes, me I also took the Feb LSAT. I went complete 3/2, got the phone call 3/13 and scholarship info 3/14. I was a splitter <25th GPA, >75th LSAT, and not a CA resident.

It sounds like your numbers are good and hopefully good news will follow soon! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed. In via phone call on Friday. Still waiting to hear on merit-aid, the Dean said sometime this week.

I went to complete at that time too. Did you go under review? Or did you go from complete to decision?

[Bunbury]

I went complete around 3/2 -- has anyone who is on a similar timeline heard anything? I'm just anxious, especially as the cycle winds down. I took the Feb LSAT which explains why I'm so behind. 50th Percentile LSAT, 75th Percentile GPA.

Yes, me I also took the Feb LSAT. I went complete 3/2, got the phone call 3/13 and scholarship info 3/14. I was a splitter <25th GPA, >75th LSAT, and not a CA resident.

It sounds like your numbers are good and hopefully good news will follow soon! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed. In via phone call on Friday. Still waiting to hear on merit-aid, the Dean said sometime this week.

I went to complete at that time too. Did you go under review? Or did you go from complete to decision?

Nope, I didn't hear anything from them until the phone call and there were no changes to my status before they called.

[the_specialist]

I went complete around 3/2 -- has anyone who is on a similar timeline heard anything? I'm just anxious, especially as the cycle winds down. I took the Feb LSAT which explains why I'm so behind. 50th Percentile LSAT, 75th Percentile GPA.

Yes, me I also took the Feb LSAT. I went complete 3/2, got the phone call 3/13 and scholarship info 3/14. I was a splitter <25th GPA, >75th LSAT, and not a CA resident.

It sounds like your numbers are good and hopefully good news will follow soon! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed. In via phone call on Friday. Still waiting to hear on merit-aid, the Dean said sometime this week.

I went to complete at that time too. Did you go under review? Or did you go from complete to decision?

I don't know if it went under review, I wasn't paying attention...

[HonestlyThough]

What's the most you've guys seen someone get awarded for merit scholarship besides the full achievement scholars program.

$110k is the highest initial offer I've seen but I haven't been following super closely.

Thanks. Do you think it would be possible to negotiate that higher

$110k is the max offer if you aren't an applicant for one of those full-ride, separate app schollies.
However, I've been talking to the dean (of admissions) about it and there's definitely a possibility of going higher.

[calpolisci2016]

For those who interviewed for the achievement fellowship, how long was your interview?

[charles117]

aaaaah still waiting .....

[futureellewoods123]

aaaaah still waiting .....

Same

[Mr_Chukes]

aaaaah still waiting .....

Same

We are in a waiting club.

[Mr_Chukes]

Waitlisted lol.

[wawa19924]

Hey did you apply for the David j Epstein program?

[futureellewoods123]

Hey did you apply for the David j Epstein program?

That's PI right? I did, still waiting to hear