I did use the search function so I know this question has been asked many of times but I wanted to get a fresh perspective with my particular set of circumstances
I am currently on the fordham waitlist...now with my stats (154/3.19 AA URM) is unlikely that I make off the waitlist in the first place...i know this..but given some rare chance that I do I would have to make a decision asap so Im trying to get a head start thinking about it
So far I have two schools that I have been admitted to that I am seriously considering W&L (13,500) and Howard at (13,00...which I am trying to get pushed up)...I am leaning towards Howard
I know Fordham at sticker is normally frowned upon, however my goal is nyc biglaw which Ive read Fordham does pretty decent in the NYC market
Given the rare chance that I get in off the WL at fordham I proably wont get any money...with all this would it be smart to dump Howard and W&L and take Fordham at sticker??
Paying sticker for Fordham
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Re: Paying sticker for Fordham
I would not go to Fordham at sticker debt. That is not smart.
What is the total cost of attendance at your other options?
What is the total cost of attendance at your other options?
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Re: Paying sticker for Fordham
If your goal is NYC biglaw I wouldn't settle for less than the T14. Retake to the 160's and you've got a shot at em.
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bk1 wrote:If your goal is NYC biglaw I wouldn't settle for less than the T14. Retake to the 160's and you've got a shot at em.
This.
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Re: Paying sticker for Fordham
thanks for the replies everybody
COA at howard is 52k but that is mainly becasue of DC's high cost of living since tuition is only 25k if I could find somewhere to live cheaply then COA goes down greatly...where W&L is at 62k with 50k in tuition
retaking is not really an option considering that Howard gives me a decent shot at biglaw simply becasue of who and how many recruit there while howard is not in the leauge of the t-14 as far as placement statistics it doesn't fare to bad in biglaw...given that and the significant contacts I have im in a good postition
COA at howard is 52k but that is mainly becasue of DC's high cost of living since tuition is only 25k if I could find somewhere to live cheaply then COA goes down greatly...where W&L is at 62k with 50k in tuition
retaking is not really an option considering that Howard gives me a decent shot at biglaw simply becasue of who and how many recruit there while howard is not in the leauge of the t-14 as far as placement statistics it doesn't fare to bad in biglaw...given that and the significant contacts I have im in a good postition
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Re: Paying sticker for Fordham
mcdeeremitch wrote:retaking is not really an option considering that Howard gives me a decent shot at biglaw simply becasue of who and how many recruit there while howard is not in the leauge of the t-14 as far as placement statistics it doesn't fare to bad in biglaw...given that and the significant contacts I have im in a good postition
Decent? 10-20% is not decent. It means that 80-90% of the time you're not getting biglaw.
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Re: Paying sticker for Fordham
Among your current choices, Howard is the best option. Fordham at sticker is foolish & W&L is a very different Old South environment (Howard & W&L are on opposite ends of the spectrum).
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Re: Paying sticker for Fordham
At Fordham, being top 3rd should get you an interview at biglaw (whether you can turn that into an offer is up to you).
Fordham's placement into NY (where starting pay is at least 6 figures) is good enough to make Fordham a worthwhile, but risky proposition.
Basically, half of graduates should have no problem securing jobs that'll pay off their loans (even if it means not having the life biglaw provides)
The problem is that for the bottom 1/3rd or so that strike out, that's a boatload of debt they'll have no chance of paying off.
The problem is that Fordham is very expensive and while it's not doom and gloom, there's a big enough chance of ending up broke that you should weigh the risks before committing.
It's a good school that gives you one of the best shots at NY biglaw there is outside of the T14.
But with 1/3 chance of biglaw, 1/3 so-so and 1/3 chance of being broke, you need to ascertain your risk tolerance
Fordham's placement into NY (where starting pay is at least 6 figures) is good enough to make Fordham a worthwhile, but risky proposition.
Basically, half of graduates should have no problem securing jobs that'll pay off their loans (even if it means not having the life biglaw provides)
The problem is that for the bottom 1/3rd or so that strike out, that's a boatload of debt they'll have no chance of paying off.
The problem is that Fordham is very expensive and while it's not doom and gloom, there's a big enough chance of ending up broke that you should weigh the risks before committing.
It's a good school that gives you one of the best shots at NY biglaw there is outside of the T14.
But with 1/3 chance of biglaw, 1/3 so-so and 1/3 chance of being broke, you need to ascertain your risk tolerance
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Re: Paying sticker for Fordham
mcdeeremitch wrote:retaking is not really an option considering that Howard gives me a decent shot at biglaw simply becasue of who and how many recruit there while howard is not in the leauge of the t-14 as far as placement statistics it doesn't fare to bad in biglaw...given that and the significant contacts I have im in a good postition
I'm not following your logic here.
Is retaking and waiting another cycle due to personal reasons? What's the rush in attending next year? I'm only nitpicking a bit because you said your goal was NYC biglaw.
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Re: Paying sticker for Fordham
dingbat wrote:At Fordham, being top 3rd should get you an interview at biglaw (whether you can turn that into an offer is up to you).
OP is AA, I think it's more like median at Fordham gives OP a good shot at biglaw.
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Re: Paying sticker for Fordham
Indifferent wrote:dingbat wrote:At Fordham, being top 3rd should get you an interview at biglaw (whether you can turn that into an offer is up to you).
OP is AA, I think it's more like median at Fordham gives OP a good shot at biglaw.
I don't want to boost too much...
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