Cornell $$ v Pitt (Full Ride) Forum

[Mr. Somebody]

Is this even real. And ivy vs a shit hole and the only thing that makes the shit hole appealing is that you have ties. Come on bro you can get a job in Pittsburgh if you go to Cornell. Don't pass up a chance for NYC big law because you are afraid of success.

The ivy status doesn't matter and Pitt's not a shithole. But I don't see how this a close call unless you MUST be in Pittsburgh. Your posts indicate to me that Cornell (or any T14 with money) is the right choice here. Did you get in anywhere else? Also, don't forget to factor in interest, which would bring the total COA to about 180k I believe.

[Nelson]

Is this even real. And ivy vs a shit hole and the only thing that makes the shit hole appealing is that you have ties. Come on bro you can get a job in Pittsburgh if you go to Cornell. Don't pass up a chance for NYC big law because you are afraid of success.

I wouldn't exactly call Pitt a shithole. I do see your point and I'm not afraid of success. The general wisdom is that you shouldn't attend law school unless its with scholarship or in a market you want to be with with ties. Pitt just happens to be the best law school in my market, and I got a full ride to that school. I think its a legitimate question. Just my opinion tho.

Why are you going to law school? It sounds like you don't really know what you want to do with your life and you're applying because your parents want you to. Have you thought about working for a few years and revisiting law school later?

[Lacepiece23]

Is this even real. And ivy vs a shit hole and the only thing that makes the shit hole appealing is that you have ties. Come on bro you can get a job in Pittsburgh if you go to Cornell. Don't pass up a chance for NYC big law because you are afraid of success.

I wouldn't exactly call Pitt a shithole. I do see your point and I'm not afraid of success. The general wisdom is that you shouldn't attend law school unless its with scholarship or in a market you want to be with with ties. Pitt just happens to be the best law school in my market, and I got a full ride to that school. I think its a legitimate question. Just my opinion tho.

Why are you going to law school? It sounds like you don't really know what you want to do with your life and you're applying because your parents want you to. Have you thought about working for a few years and revisiting law school later?

I have.. I'm going to be graduating with a pretty useless degree (poll sci) and have explored trying to get a job. I can't live at home anymore if I decide to work and the jobs that I have lined up only pay around 30 or so in Pittsburgh. I just figured that I'm not going to really save up that much money at a job like this before law school so why not do what I've always wanted to do get it out of the way while I'm young and start my career in a field that I've always been interested. I know this might not be TCR but those are my reasons.

[bdole2]

Although I personally would pick Cornell, I don't think there is a wrong choice here. But OP i think this choice comes down to your own personal preferences. Nobody on TLS is going to be able to make this decision for you.

[paulshortys10]

I would easily pick Cornell. In a somewhat similar situation as you and Cornell was a no brainer for me.

[johansantana21]

Is this even real. And ivy vs a shit hole and the only thing that makes the shit hole appealing is that you have ties. Come on bro you can get a job in Pittsburgh if you go to Cornell. Don't pass up a chance for NYC big law because you are afraid of success.

The ivy status doesn't matter and Pitt's not a shithole. But I don't see how this a close call unless you MUST be in Pittsburgh. Your posts indicate to me that Cornell (or any T14 with money) is the right choice here. Did you get in anywhere else? Also, don't forget to factor in interest, which would bring the total COA to about 180k I believe.

Pitt is a shithole unless Pitt is the only market you want to work in.

[top30man]

Is this even real. And ivy vs a shit hole and the only thing that makes the shit hole appealing is that you have ties. Come on bro you can get a job in Pittsburgh if you go to Cornell. Don't pass up a chance for NYC big law because you are afraid of success.

The ivy status doesn't matter and Pitt's not a shithole. But I don't see how this a close call unless you MUST be in Pittsburgh. Your posts indicate to me that Cornell (or any T14 with money) is the right choice here. Did you get in anywhere else? Also, don't forget to factor in interest, which would bring the total COA to about 180k I believe.

Pitt is a shithole unless Pitt is the only market you want to work in.

Truth.

[primetimejoncell]

I have to agree with Cornell as the choice. Yes, you will be in debt but the mobility of a Cornell degree as well as dramtically increased job prospects is worth the debt. When you are making a starting salary of 140k a year the debt you gain from going to cornell will be paid off within the first few years. The way I see it, you never know where life will take you, and a Pitt law degree will most likely only take you one place: Pittsburgh. When comparing the starting salary leels you will most likely be getting from each school after you graduate, I think Cornell would be a better investment. But money is money, so nobody would call you crazy for choosing Pitt. Or at least I wouldnt

[primetimejoncell]

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[Doorkeeper]

Cornell if you're thinking about NYC big law.