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SeanORaff33
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by SeanORaff33 » Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:30 am
carasrook wrote:that1one1guy wrote:that1one1guy wrote:Super late, but was accepted on 12/22. applied about a week before that, still no scholarship information but I'm assuming that's because of break.
Jut got the $$ email today. It also mentioned "you will be eligible for a research assistantship". Is this an option that is available to everyone accepted? If so I'm assuming the positions are fairly competitive to get.
I'm wondering the same thing!
FWIW: my email said " you will be guaranteed a research assistantship" so I would say probably everyone gets at least "eligible"
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chargers21
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by chargers21 » Wed Jan 04, 2017 3:03 pm
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hawkeyelaw
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by hawkeyelaw » Thu Jan 05, 2017 1:00 pm
So I retook in December (turned out to be a great decision on my part). Iowa had been holding my app until the updated scores were released on the 4th. I called Admissions yesterday and they said they would have all of the updated scores added to the applications by today. Anyone else out there in the same boat? Where on the status tracker page should I be looking for updates?
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theorangewon
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by theorangewon » Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:28 pm
Anyone know anything about the "preliminary waitlist" and if there is any distinction between it and the normal waitlist?
At this time, your application has been placed on the preliminary waiting list.
You can receive a final decision at any time; however, the majority of those on the preliminary waiting list will be moved over to the official waiting list in April. The waiting list is not ranked. When a number of those who are admitted drop from the class, those on the waiting list will be re-evaluated. The Committee does not typically begin admitting from the waiting list until after April 15 - The first deposit is due on April 1st and they have a better grasp of who is and is not accepting their offer.
Submitted some additional info after the application and I believe after this decision was rendered, so I would imagine I might still have a shot. Interested in what other people know about Iowa and waitlist process though.
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waldorf
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by waldorf » Mon Jan 09, 2017 5:16 pm
Checking in. Complete as of today.
Edit: Just checked and I'm already under review. Crazy!
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em15
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by em15 » Mon Jan 09, 2017 7:56 pm
Checking in as well
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hawkeyelaw
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by hawkeyelaw » Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:12 pm
I also went under review today. Went complete sometime last week after the Dec scores updated.
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donosti
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by donosti » Wed Jan 11, 2017 2:04 am
Decision rendered Jan. 10.
Good luck everyone.
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chichi1992
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by chichi1992 » Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:10 am
Crazy fast turn around time--went complete 1-9, UR 1-10, accepted 1-13! Feels great to have that first acceptance under my belt. Fingers crossed for a few more.
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cjar819
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by cjar819 » Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:53 am
Waitlisted via status checker :/
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hawkeyelaw
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by hawkeyelaw » Fri Jan 20, 2017 3:06 pm
Just got the acceptance email this morning from the dean! Went complete on the 9th and under review on the 10th of January. Who all has Iowa at the top of their list?
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amta
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by amta » Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:50 pm
chichi1992 wrote:Crazy fast turn around time--went complete 1-9, UR 1-10, accepted 1-13! Feels great to have that first acceptance under my belt. Fingers crossed for a few more.
mind sharing stats or ranges?
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by waldorf » Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:28 am
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jza1994
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by jza1994 » Wed Jan 25, 2017 12:43 am
sjs12 wrote:Um, wtf? I just got waitlisted with a LSAT>75 and GPA>>>>>>>>75. I don't think there's anything wrong with my application since I have already been accepted to higher ranked schools and have been accepted several other places as well. Is this a possible YP? If anything, it's definitely a blow to my self-esteem, lol.
Almost definitely YP. Write a LOCI to let them know that you're legitimately interested.
Checking in. Submitted 1/16, complete as of 1/17. 161/3.85 with strong softs. I would consider Iowa if I get a very hefty scholarship, but I'm not too hopeful.
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by amta » Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:40 pm
in via status checker
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cjar819
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by cjar819 » Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:25 pm
Anyone else get placed on a "preliminary" waitlist and invited to Iowa's Open House?
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jza1994
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by jza1994 » Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:41 pm
cjar819 wrote:Anyone else get placed on a "preliminary" waitlist and invited to Iowa's Open House?
I was invited and haven't even gone under review with them. I think they invited all applicants.
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Hakunamatata
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by Hakunamatata » Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:10 pm
Hi!
Would love to hear about Iowa Law as an out of state student. Does and Iowa Law degree open doors nationally or mostly in the Midwest? Any insight is helpful!
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by chargers21 » Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:16 pm
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Hakunamatata
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by Hakunamatata » Fri Jan 27, 2017 3:25 pm
RedPurpleBlue wrote:chargers21 wrote:Hakunamatata wrote:Hi!
Would love to hear about Iowa Law as an out of state student. Does and Iowa Law degree open doors nationally or mostly in the Midwest? Any insight is helpful!
definitely not nationally
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You should really only be going to Iowa Law if you intend to stay in the midwest. Some students make it to NY, DC, CA, etc., but they are the exception and not the norm.
Thanks for the info! Can you speak a bit about life as a grad student at Iowa? Again, very broad question but any insight is helpful. What is Iowa City like? Is the student body primarily from Iowa?
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journalisttolaw
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by journalisttolaw » Fri Jan 27, 2017 3:31 pm
Hakunamatata wrote:RedPurpleBlue wrote:chargers21 wrote:Hakunamatata wrote:Hi!
Would love to hear about Iowa Law as an out of state student. Does and Iowa Law degree open doors nationally or mostly in the Midwest? Any insight is helpful!
definitely not nationally
+1
You should really only be going to Iowa Law if you intend to stay in the midwest. Some students make it to NY, DC, CA, etc., but they are the exception and not the norm.
Thanks for the info! Can you speak a bit about life as a grad student at Iowa? Again, very broad question but any insight is helpful. What is Iowa City like? Is the student body primarily from Iowa?
Not currently at Iowa but I'm from there and had many friends go there, so I can speak to it a bit. While I can't speak specifically about the grad student population, the undergrad population is half Iowans and half out-of-staters, mostly from Chicago. Iowa City is awesome. It's not in a cornfield, as I'd assume most expect. It's known as a party town by undergrad kids and has a ton of bars, but it also has a lot of culture (it's a UNESCO City of Literature, one of 20 in the world) and arts. It's laid back, but also a lot of fun. Definitely take a visit if it's one of your top few. It will be a lot different than you expect.
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