T2 sticker v. T4 $$$ Forum

[ausoccer19]

So I am somewhat restricted geographically due to my wife's job, and the only three schools available are a T-30 which I am waitlisted at, a T2 at sticker, and a T4 with about a 2/3 scholly (would cost about $10,000 a year in tuition and no matter where I go I will have no extra living expenses other than what I already have). What would others do in this situation, take the $$$ at a less far less reputable school, pay for a T2, or retake and try again at the T-30? My current stats are 160/3.52. Any advice is appreciated.

Edit: Oh and the scholly has a top 1/3 requirement with it...sucks

[A'nold]

100% depends on what schools we are talking about and what your career goals are.

[bk1]

Retake/reapply if you think you can get an LSAT that would give you an acceptance next cycle as opposed to the WL you got this cycle.

[Veyron]

Here we go again. And I quote... myself:

What is so hard about APPLYING TO THE BEST SCHOOL IN THE REGION IN WHICH YOU WISH TO PRACTICE?!(!*#(!*

After the T-14 (and certinaly after the T-14 + Texas, UCLA, and Vandy), schools are ALL REGIONAL.

Don't apply to Seattle U, Florida, and ASU unless you would be happy to practice in either Washington, Florida, or Arizona.

*Bangs head against wall*

[bk1]

Here we go again. And I quote... myself:

What is so hard about APPLYING TO THE BEST SCHOOL IN THE REGION IN WHICH YOU WISH TO PRACTICE?!(!*#(!*

After the T-14 (and certinaly after the T-14 + Texas, UCLA, and Vandy), schools are ALL REGIONAL.

Don't apply to Seattle U, Florida, and ASU unless you would be happy to practice in either Washington, Florida, or Arizona.

*Bangs head against wall*

RC fail.

[Veyron]

Lulz, my bad. Its not easy keeping up this level of vitriol for hours and spewing it at the new June LSAT score recipients.

[Grizz]

100% depends on what schools we are talking about and what your career goals are.

[ausoccer19]

Here we go again. And I quote... myself:

What is so hard about APPLYING TO THE BEST SCHOOL IN THE REGION IN WHICH YOU WISH TO PRACTICE?!(!*#(!*

After the T-14 (and certinaly after the T-14 + Texas, UCLA, and Vandy), schools are ALL REGIONAL.

Don't apply to Seattle U, Florida, and ASU unless you would be happy to practice in either Washington, Florida, or Arizona.

*Bangs head against wall*

Agreed. And I have no plans on applying to random places. As I said, I have already applied to three regional schools I already live in and must make a decision on what to do concerning them and them only.

Concerning other appreciated comments, big-law would be nice but is in no way a must or deal breaker. Really, I would probably be happiest working in a 25-30 person type of office that will allow me to provide for my family and live comfortably. The wife and I aso plan to stay in the region as well (Virginia, North and South Carolina). And the schools are WM, Richmond, and Regent. I know all of the negativity surrounding Regent, but it is a sizable offer close to where I live. I also forgot to mention that I can get a year deferral if I chose to retake.

[ausoccer19]

Lulz, my bad. Its not easy keeping up this level of vitriol for hours and spewing it at the new June LSAT score recipients.

Ha, sorry if I came accross as rude in my above reply. I was confused about your response as well but no worries

[bk1]

Since the OP doesn't seem to want to answer, in the spirit of getting helpful replies I think that the schools are:

William and Mary, University of Richmond, and Regent (though possibly Liberty/Appalachian).

[deadpanic]

There is no way you should pay sticker for Richmond.

The strings are way too strict on your Regent scholarship (and I would caution even going there on a full ride with little strings. Same for Liberty & Appalachian).

There are a million people on W&M's waitlist, so I don't know how much of a shot you have there.

I think the usual retake & reapply advice is the best thing for you. I would say try to get a couple more points and go to George Mason.