What would you do? Forum
- doinmybest
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Re: What would you do?
Well... how decent was your GPA? What were your geographical preferences? What type of job were you looking for?
- Mickey Quicknumbers
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Re: What would you do?
Given that W&L scholarship, it was probably better than a 3.5. I would say take the money and go there if you have any interest in the mid-Atlantic. you're looking at 7,000 a year in tuition less than Iowa.
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Re: What would you do?
I've got a 3.55. I'm not sure what kind of job I'm after. A shot at big law would be nice, but I think interesting work in public policy or service would also be rewarding. I could also be content with midlaw, if I can pay off my loans with it.doinmybest wrote:Well... how decent was your GPA? What were your geographical preferences? What type of job were you looking for?
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I'm worried that the school is too small. Additionally, tuition increases will reduce the difference in cost (if both increase at 5%, which the scholarship doesn't cover, this will add considerably to the cost of attending Washington and Lee). I would be fine with mid-Atlantic, but would prefer Chicago, Minneapolis, etc.adh07d wrote:Given that W&L scholarship, it was probably better than a 3.5. I would say take the money and go there if you have any interest in the mid-Atlantic. you're looking at 7,000 a year in tuition less than Iowa.
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- Mickey Quicknumbers
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Re: What would you do?
there you have your decision, have fun at Iowa.hawkeye22 wrote:I'm worried that the school is too small. Additionally, tuition increases will reduce the difference in cost (if both increase at 5%, which the scholarship doesn't cover, this will add considerably to the cost of attending Washington and Lee). I would be fine with mid-Atlantic, but would prefer Chicago, Minneapolis, etc.adh07d wrote:Given that W&L scholarship, it was probably better than a 3.5. I would say take the money and go there if you have any interest in the mid-Atlantic. you're looking at 7,000 a year in tuition less than Iowa.
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Re: What would you do?
Am I foolish to ignore Cardozo?adh07d wrote:there you have your decision, have fun at Iowa.hawkeye22 wrote:I'm worried that the school is too small. Additionally, tuition increases will reduce the difference in cost (if both increase at 5%, which the scholarship doesn't cover, this will add considerably to the cost of attending Washington and Lee). I would be fine with mid-Atlantic, but would prefer Chicago, Minneapolis, etc.adh07d wrote:Given that W&L scholarship, it was probably better than a 3.5. I would say take the money and go there if you have any interest in the mid-Atlantic. you're looking at 7,000 a year in tuition less than Iowa.
- doinmybest
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Re: What would you do?
Unless you graduate with very good grades, you're looking at being placed in the region the school is in. Make your decision based on the region you're happy in. Be cognizant of how much debt you decide to take on. Only retake if you are sure 166 is below your average expected ability. When I retook, it was because I scored nearly 10 points below my average, so I knew I had nothing to lose.
- doinmybest
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Re: What would you do?
Top 1/3 stipulation is a little ridiculous. No one can gauge their law school ability until their in law school. Law school is very difficult no matter where you attend.hawkeye22 wrote:Am I foolish to ignore Cardozo?adh07d wrote:there you have your decision, have fun at Iowa.hawkeye22 wrote:I'm worried that the school is too small. Additionally, tuition increases will reduce the difference in cost (if both increase at 5%, which the scholarship doesn't cover, this will add considerably to the cost of attending Washington and Lee). I would be fine with mid-Atlantic, but would prefer Chicago, Minneapolis, etc.adh07d wrote:Given that W&L scholarship, it was probably better than a 3.5. I would say take the money and go there if you have any interest in the mid-Atlantic. you're looking at 7,000 a year in tuition less than Iowa.
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Re: What would you do?
I was scoring in the 168-175 range. Does anybody have experience with negotiating stipulations on scholarships?