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I got into GWU with a 106k scholarship. I have to maintain a 3.0 to keep the scholarship so I don't think that's unreasonable.

I have a 168/3.8+. I haven't heard back from any other schools yet but considering I'm not a URM or a legacy I'm guessing the top school that I have a reasonable chance of admission at is Cornell/Texas/Vandy.

I'm guessing I would have to pay sticker at Cornell/Texas. I hear Vandy can be generous so I might get some $ there.

So if it came down to it...which would be the better choice? Cornell/Texas/Vandy at sticker? GWU with scholarship? Maybe I can use GW to leverage some $?

with a 168/3.8+ you'll definitely get $$ at Texas and will likely get something at Vandy too

even if you plan on going to GW, definitely try and remove the grade stipulation...even if you do well overall, all it takes is one crushing exam to drag you near 3.0

f0bolous wrote:with a 168/3.8+ you'll definitely get $$ at Texas and will likely get something at Vandy too

even if you plan on going to GW, definitely try and remove the grade stipulation...even if you do well overall, all it takes is one crushing exam to drag you near 3.0

How would I go about negotiating that with GW?

Also if the situation was a bit of money at Texas/Vandy vs $$ at GW vs sticker at Cornell, what would be the best choice?

FiveSermon wrote:

f0bolous wrote:with a 168/3.8+ you'll definitely get $$ at Texas and will likely get something at Vandy too

even if you plan on going to GW, definitely try and remove the grade stipulation...even if you do well overall, all it takes is one crushing exam to drag you near 3.0

How would I go about negotiating that with GW?

Also if the situation was a bit of money at Texas/Vandy vs $$ at GW vs sticker at Cornell, what would be the best choice?

ultimately depends on your goals/where you want to end up/where you already have ties

as far as negotiating that with GW...leverage the acceptance or $ from Vandy/UT/Cornell in your letter to GW asking them to reconsider the restrictions.

FiveSermon wrote:

f0bolous wrote:with a 168/3.8+ you'll definitely get $$ at Texas and will likely get something at Vandy too

even if you plan on going to GW, definitely try and remove the grade stipulation...even if you do well overall, all it takes is one crushing exam to drag you near 3.0

How would I go about negotiating that with GW?

Also if the situation was a bit of money at Texas/Vandy vs $$ at GW vs sticker at Cornell, what would be the best choice?

Not Cornell at sticker

I had a 168 and 3.98. Texas made an offer of in-state tuition and $21,000 over the 3 years (so ~$70,000 overall). WL at Vandy.

chicubs88 wrote:I had a 168 and 3.98. Texas made an offer of in-state tuition and $21,000 over the 3 years (so ~$70,000 overall). WL at Vandy.

Huh. I was 168/3.75 and got that same Texas offer and $72k from Vandy.

I was a little surprised by th WL. I don't no how much it matters, but i did not do the alumni interview.

chicubs88 wrote:I was a little surprised by th WL. I don't no how much it matters, but i did not do the alumni interview.

Neither did I. Or write a "Why Vandy."

Maybe they found out about how i made fun of Jay Cutler when he got injured in the NFC champ game.

chicubs88 wrote:Maybe they found out about how i made fun of Jay Cutler when he got injured in the NFC champ game.

Hahaha autoding for sure

Same dilemma with GWU $106 vs. UVA/Michigan

So not Cornell at sticker?

FiveSermon wrote:So not Cornell at sticker?

rad law wrote: Not Cornell at sticker

FiveSermon wrote:So not Cornell at sticker?

ehh it depends. If you're dead set on NYC, cornell at sticker isnt bad. They do dominate NYC. Vandy however is pretty solid for NYC as well, and they will likely give you money.

Where do you want to work after law school? And what type of job??

BeachandRun23 wrote:

FiveSermon wrote:So not Cornell at sticker?

ehh it depends. If you're dead set on NYC, cornell at sticker isnt bad. They do dominate NYC. Vandy however is pretty solid for NYC as well, and they will likely give you money.

Where do you want to work after law school? And what type of job??

Biglaw since I want to pay off any debt and try to make money while I'm young.

You'll get more money from Texas than Vandy.

Pricer wrote:You'll get more money from Texas than Vandy.

Maybe.

Pricer wrote:You'll get more money from Texas than Vandy.

If I get money at either! Below median lsat at Vandy and I'm out of state at Texas

rad law wrote:

Pricer wrote:You'll get more money from Texas than Vandy.

Maybe.

I am using people on TLS and LSN with my numbers to estimate this. I have a 3.69/169. At Texas, people have been getting in state tuition equalizer and a few grand a year on top of that. People are getting WLed at Vandy. I fully expect at least in state tuition at UT and WL --> admit ($0) at Vandy.