Michigan Law c/o 2021 Applicants Forum

[Mikey]

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[MonicaYoung_LOL]

Does anyone know whether sending a post-admission Why Mich for scholarship purposes is advisable? I did not write one originally, although I am fairly certain that I could make it convincing.

Wondering a similar thing:

I applied with a fee waiver, but did not send in "Why Michigan?" around 10/18. Above the 75th percentile in GPA and LSAT, URM. I've been contemplating whether or not to send an additional "Why Michigan" letter. I've had limited correspondence with Dean Zearfoss (she's an alum from the women's LAC affiliated with mine) but I wasn't sure if that was enough to demonstrate my interest? Haven't heard back yet...

[chandhi]

Does anyone know whether sending a post-admission Why Mich for scholarship purposes is advisable? I did not write one originally, although I am fairly certain that I could make it convincing.

Wondering a similar thing:

I applied with a fee waiver, but did not send in "Why Michigan?" around 10/18. Above the 75th percentile in GPA and LSAT, URM. I've been contemplating whether or not to send an additional "Why Michigan" letter. I've had limited correspondence with Dean Zearfoss (she's an alum from the women's LAC affiliated with mine) but I wasn't sure if that was enough to demonstrate my interest? Haven't heard back yet...

personally, i am of the opinion that providing a why michigan is ALWAYS better than no why michigan, even if that means sending it later. the school is full of people who genuinely want to be here (very often choosing it over higher-ranked schools), and it's important to show that you do too. plus, it's kind of a fun essay to write, shouldn't take too much time, etc. low risk, high reward.

disclaimer: i don't actually know how admissions stuff works, this is just the vibe i get. and it worked for me! at the very least, it will make you learn more about the school and provide the adcomm with more information about you.

fun somewhat-relevant fact: i wrote part of my why michigan about a certain professor. dean z put me in the section that they teach. i went out for drinks with that professor tonight, had an absolutely wonderful time, and was reminded again and again why i'm here.

[usaorbust]

Yay, complete

[Mikey]

Yay, complete

when did you submit and how long after did you get a status checker?

[usaorbust]

Yay, complete

when did you submit and how long after did you get a status checker?

submitted 11/3, status checker 11/6 and complete today

[Mikey]

Yay, complete

when did you submit and how long after did you get a status checker?

submitted 11/3, status checker 11/6 and complete today

oh ok thanks!

[jakebrigance11]

Making us refresh the status checker every morning oughtta be against the Geneva Conventions. My 5am brain is such an optimist, but my 5:02 brain is disappointed not keen to fall back asleep.

Wish they just sent an email.

[Platopus]

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[subpoenacolada]

Making us refresh the status checker every morning oughtta be against the Geneva Conventions. My 5am brain is such an optimist, but my 5:02 brain is disappointed not keen to fall back asleep.

Wish they just sent an email.

+1 I wake up disappointed every day

+2 as fuck

[andysimbi]

Making us refresh the status checker every morning oughtta be against the Geneva Conventions. My 5am brain is such an optimist, but my 5:02 brain is disappointed not keen to fall back asleep.

Wish they just sent an email.

+1 I wake up disappointed every day

+2 as fuck

+3 I just start the day on a low note now

[GotLost]

Making us refresh the status checker every morning oughtta be against the Geneva Conventions. My 5am brain is such an optimist, but my 5:02 brain is disappointed not keen to fall back asleep.

Wish they just sent an email.

+1 I wake up disappointed every day

+2 as fuck

+3 I just start the day on a low note now

+4

[littlelibertine]

x

[Mikey]

Don't know if anyone even remembers but what time did y'all get the status checker email?

[thepsychedelic]

Don't know if anyone even remembers but what time did y'all get the status checker email?

I got mine at 8:55 AM PST, after submitting at 12:04 AM PST the day before.

[Mikey]

Don't know if anyone even remembers but what time did y'all get the status checker email?

I got mine at 8:55 AM PST, after submitting at 12:04 AM PST the day before.

When did u submit?

You're making me feel like they left me in the dark since you got your sc the next day lol

[MonicaYoung_LOL]

Does anyone know whether sending a post-admission Why Mich for scholarship purposes is advisable? I did not write one originally, although I am fairly certain that I could make it convincing.

Wondering a similar thing:

I applied with a fee waiver, but did not send in "Why Michigan?" around 10/18. Above the 75th percentile in GPA and LSAT, URM. I've been contemplating whether or not to send an additional "Why Michigan" letter. I've had limited correspondence with Dean Zearfoss (she's an alum from the women's LAC affiliated with mine) but I wasn't sure if that was enough to demonstrate my interest? Haven't heard back yet...

personally, i am of the opinion that providing a why michigan is ALWAYS better than no why michigan, even if that means sending it later. the school is full of people who genuinely want to be here (very often choosing it over higher-ranked schools), and it's important to show that you do too. plus, it's kind of a fun essay to write, shouldn't take too much time, etc. low risk, high reward.

disclaimer: i don't actually know how admissions stuff works, this is just the vibe i get. and it worked for me! at the very least, it will make you learn more about the school and provide the adcomm with more information about you.

fun somewhat-relevant fact: i wrote part of my why michigan about a certain professor. dean z put me in the section that they teach. i went out for drinks with that professor tonight, had an absolutely wonderful time, and was reminded again and again why i'm here.

^^^sent in a Why Mich earlier today--thanks for the feedback It's much appreciated!

[thepsychedelic]

Don't know if anyone even remembers but what time did y'all get the status checker email?

I got mine at 8:55 AM PST, after submitting at 12:04 AM PST the day before.

When did u submit?

You're making me feel like they left me in the dark since you got your sc the next day lol

I submitted the 8th! But it was more the 7th at night because that’s when I was working on it haha so it took like a full day before I got it

[Mikey]

Don't know if anyone even remembers but what time did y'all get the status checker email?

I got mine at 8:55 AM PST, after submitting at 12:04 AM PST the day before.

When did u submit?

You're making me feel like they left me in the dark since you got your sc the next day lol

I submitted the 8th! But it was more the 7th at night because that’s when I was working on it haha so it took like a full day before I got it

Oh ok! Thanks wonder why they hate me lmao

[jellyjar]

Don't know if anyone even remembers but what time did y'all get the status checker email?

I submitted 11/9 and didn't get status checker until 11/14--so if you're worried, it can def take a while!

[Mikey]

Don't know if anyone even remembers but what time did y'all get the status checker email?

I submitted 11/9 and didn't get status checker until 11/14--so if you're worried, it can def take a while!

haha thanks! it's just that the school I care about the most is making me feel in the dark haha, it's all good though.

[pbsdotcom]

Don't know if anyone even remembers but what time did y'all get the status checker email?

I submitted 11/9 and didn't get status checker until 11/14--so if you're worried, it can def take a while!

haha thanks! it's just that the school I care about the most is making me feel in the dark haha, it's all good though.

I submitted 10/10 and didn’t get status checker until 10/26, it seems like Michigan takes longer sometimes for some people not sure why but don’t worry!

[littlelibertine]

Got my admissions packet today! Super cute note from Dean Z about their criminal law program. Every paragraph I read makes me even more interested in Michigan, and it's already my first choice. The 100+ Reasons You Belong booklet has me swooning.

Praying to Admissions Cat for good news soon.

[MonicaYoung_LOL]

Got my admissions packet today! Super cute note from Dean Z about their criminal law program. Every paragraph I read makes me even more interested in Michigan, and it's already my first choice. The 100+ Reasons You Belong booklet has me swooning.

Praying to Admissions Cat for good news soon.

Had your status checker already gone to Accepted? If so, when? And, if you don't mind answering, what were your stats?

Congrats, though!!

[Mikey]

Got my admissions packet today! Super cute note from Dean Z about their criminal law program. Every paragraph I read makes me even more interested in Michigan, and it's already my first choice. The 100+ Reasons You Belong booklet has me swooning.

Praying to Admissions Cat for good news soon.

I loved the 100+ reasons you belong booklet!!! <3