Emory vs UCLA Forum

[dobie1]

Right now, UCLA is offering $48,000 (total), and Emory $57,000 (total).

I deposited with Emory already and was fine with that, until I got a last minute acceptance and $ from UCLA. I am from Florida, but would not mind living in SoCal.

Deposit is due tonight for UCLA, and I'm not sure if I should just stick with Emory, or go for the west coast. It looks like Emory will leave me with $193,000 in debt, and UCLA with $216,000.

I plan on taking the June LSAT to hopefully get some more money from both of these schools (and work my way off the gulc PWL). I'm currently 163/3.8.

My goal is some form of environmental law, preferably corporate, but I'll do public interest if the LRAP works out.

Short question: should I deposit at UCLA and hope to get more $ with a retake, be happy with what I've been offered, or say screw it and just stick with Emory?

[zman]

UCLA or retake.

[irish921]

Depends entirely on geographic preference, if you insist on not retaking. If you truly don't care where you end up, take UCLA.

[rstahl]

UCLA or retake.

[Otunga]

Pick which school you prefer and retake until you score at least in the high 160s - that would give you a good chance at a full scholarship at solid schools like UCLA, perhaps not for this cycle but for the following cycle. Don't go at the prices they are now.

[BigZuck]

Either school at that COA has a strong possibility of leaving you royally screwed (I also wouldn't attend UCLA without CA ties). Gotta retake/reapply IMO.

[Hrun]

What does your bank account look like? If you are determined on going this year, maybe you should double deposit and see if Emory will negotiate with you.

[dobie1]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I definitely plan on retaking, just wanted to hear some advice. I'll also have an additional $14,000/year from grandparents, so really, I'll have $30,000/year for UCLA or $33k for Emory. Not sure if that makes a difference.