I just recived my financial information from Loyola on Saturday (all loans, bummer) and ive heard that they were sending out most of them last week.  I heard some people asked the finanical iad office if they got scholarships and they were able to tell them based on the ss number.  Or otherwise, try to talk to the director or something and let them know that you cannot make an informed decision on attending there without knowing your financial elgibility.  they should understand that, with the seat deposit deadline looming

I agree to go for the money.  The differences between USC and Loyola are not enough to warrant being in debt 150k.  I mean Loyola has a great rep in LA and i know a bunch of Loyola grads over the last few years who have great jobs.  I read in Susan Estrich's How to get into law School that Loyola is tied with Harvard for having produced the most attorneys at LA's O Melveny and Myers office.  Its not like choosing between sc and a third or 4th tier school.  plus you have the freedom to pick a job you actually like without having to worry about it being super high paying to pay off your loans.  Just my 2 cents

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I'll be there too, doubt I'm going but I want to check out the campus, i heard it is amazing.  You never know, may be swayed by Malibu.  I wonder if Ken starr is going to speak, it didnt mention it on the itinerary.

I went to undergrad in San Diego, and as far as what u are talking about jwax, and I somewhta see where u are coming from as far as sterile, i think though that is more like mellow and laid back, everyone seems tro get along really well, i had forgotten how laid back everyone was being used to LA, but i think it does have a lot of culture.  It is definitely a cultural melting pot with lots of different ethnic mixes and restarunts and such but san diego does tend to be a lil more conservative, but nothing extreme.  I dont think its for everyone though, those who thrive in a big city prolly would feel kind alike you do, it definitely has more of a small town feel for such a large city.

Sunset- As far as housing goes, there is definitely places near the campus where you can get cheaper housing and even prolly live alone as opposed to living in grad housing.  The good thing is there isnt much traffic around the area, so u could even live 15-20 miles away and it still wouldnt be much of a drive.  When is the evening reception, btw?  I never heard anything about that?

Starresky- USD is definitely at top of my list.  i am planning on sending in my deposit later this week and withdrawing from other schools.  i am still waiting on USC, that would make my decision tougher if I got in there.  But until yesterday, i really forgot how much I loved San Diego and i am really looking forward to moving back