Visiting before ASW? Forum
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Visiting before ASW?
This might be a silly question, but do admitted students typically visit before ASW (as in January-March) or is ASW usually the first time most students visit the law school? I really want to narrow down my options before March/April, and I feel as if I can't do that without visiting the schools. But I don't know if that would be a waste of time when I can just go to ASW.
Any thoughts or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Any thoughts or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: Visiting before ASW?
I think it largely depends upon the ease of visiting. I will likely be visiting those schools that are likely and nearby for ASW and before, to get a sense of the campus without the sales pitch, but not the same for those farther away.
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Re: Visiting before ASW?
That's a very good idea... I didn't think about the fact that the general vibe of campus is going to be much different on a regular day than on ASW. Thank you.
Other opinions?
Other opinions?
- Chucky21
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Re: Visiting before ASW?
Well ASW gives you the opportunity to see potential future classmates. But I don't think there's anything wrong with going early. I too want to make a decision soon and one of the schools doesn't have its asw unitl the end of March, and I really just want to figure out where I'm going so I can prepare.MissMock wrote:That's a very good idea... I didn't think about the fact that the general vibe of campus is going to be much different on a regular day than on ASW. Thank you.
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So yeah I think if you're close to the campus it would be a good idea to go earlier so that you can begin making this decision.
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Re: Visiting before ASW?
Personally, I want to visit before ASW just to get a different feel for the campus. I can't imagine ASW is going to give the same representation as just sitting in on a class and taking a tour with maybe a few other people.
If it's possible/easy for you to do so, I'd recommend it.
If it's possible/easy for you to do so, I'd recommend it.
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Re: Visiting before ASW?
Agreed. If it's financially feasible for you, then visit early. I think actually seeing the law school helps the most during decision-making, especially if you're spending 3 years of your life thereMissMock wrote:That's a very good idea... I didn't think about the fact that the general vibe of campus is going to be much different on a regular day than on ASW. Thank you.
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- splitbrain
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Re: Visiting before ASW?
mmmm kinda want to adjust my answer after I just visited a school before ASW
Go if it's easy to do so, otherwise, it's probably not worth it. I went to a nearby one and thought it was alright but didn't learn anything more than how nice the staff was...heh.
Go if it's easy to do so, otherwise, it's probably not worth it. I went to a nearby one and thought it was alright but didn't learn anything more than how nice the staff was...heh.
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Re: Visiting before ASW?
If you make individual visit to Penn, you can attend 2-3 1L classes and have one of us take you to lunch on the school, it's different than ASW and should be a pleasant experience. You get to see panels and presentations at ASW, you get more personal closed up view when you visit on your own
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Re: Visiting before ASW?
Anyone who wants to be a rich lawyer knows better than to ask questions before visiting anything. You go there. And then you ask questions later--
if at all.
if at all.
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Re: Visiting before ASW?
My experience is that you get a lot of individualized attention if you go before ASW. I think this can be good or bad depending on you personality, but it worked out pretty nicely for me. It can get a little intense though. Since so many of the ASWs are on the same weekend, I've had to visit a lot of places early.