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This is TCR. With your 3.8 GPA, I think you have the mental capacity to break 160, maybe even high 160s. Don't waste that GPA because you dont want to retake.Dany wrote:Well I definitely wouldn't lie. But regarding "not being grateful" - that's just silly. $10k is basically nothing, and I'm sure your school is expensive (since most are). Law school is an expensive scam, and you need to do what you have to to get your cost of attendance lowered. The school will be fine - it's you who will be left with tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of dollars in debt. Don't worry about coming across as ungrateful - this is your life, and law schools don't deserve to be revered.
And, looking at your stats, you ABSOLUTELY need to retake. Wherever you're considering with a 154 LSAT that only gave you a $10k scholarship is a bad idea.
THISDany wrote:and law schools don't deserve to be revered..
Ask for the cash. If they say no, ask again. There's always more money.sportsstar1234 wrote:Hello,
I have a question regarding asking a law shool to be considered for additional sholarship. I was admitted to a school with 10k, and I sent in my deposit. I have read that others who were admitted from the waitlist with slightly lower scores than myself were offered more money than I was. In addition, I know that the school still has funding available.
I don't want to come across in the wrong way by asking to be considered for more money. With this being said, I have financial concerns, and I'd like to be considered for more money. I am debating what approach to take. Should I say I am not sure if I will be able to attend (haven't given my second deposit)? Should I say I look forward to attending but I would appreciate it if I can be considered (and explain financial situation)? Should I be vague, and if so, what should I say? Thanks so much.
Present them with other acceptances/offers and see how they respond. You're already in. You don't need to tip-toe through this.sportsstar1234 wrote:Hello,
I have a question regarding asking a law shool to be considered for additional sholarship. I was admitted to a school with 10k, and I sent in my deposit. I have read that others who were admitted from the waitlist with slightly lower scores than myself were offered more money than I was. In addition, I know that the school still has funding available.
I don't want to come across in the wrong way by asking to be considered for more money. With this being said, I have financial concerns, and I'd like to be considered for more money. I am debating what approach to take. Should I say I am not sure if I will be able to attend (haven't given my second deposit)? Should I say I look forward to attending but I would appreciate it if I can be considered (and explain financial situation)? Should I be vague, and if so, what should I say? Thanks so much.
He doesn't have any leverage.emkay625 wrote:Present them with other acceptances/offers and see how they respond. You're already in. You don't need to tip-toe through this.
Be purposefully vague.Dany wrote:He doesn't have any leverage.emkay625 wrote:Present them with other acceptances/offers and see how they respond. You're already in. You don't need to tip-toe through this.
I'm sure this will go over well when they ask what other offers are in play.dingbat wrote:Be purposefully vague.Dany wrote:He doesn't have any leverage.emkay625 wrote:Present them with other acceptances/offers and see how they respond. You're already in. You don't need to tip-toe through this.
"your school is my #1, but it's expensive, especially in light of other options I have, so is there anything you can do to sweeten the offer?"
(you're being honest, the option of not going to law school always exists)
it worked for me. But then, I had the numbers to warrant the cash (above the 75th percentile)Dany wrote:I'm sure this will go over well when they ask what other offers are in play.dingbat wrote:Be purposefully vague.Dany wrote:He doesn't have any leverage.emkay625 wrote:Present them with other acceptances/offers and see how they respond. You're already in. You don't need to tip-toe through this.
"your school is my #1, but it's expensive, especially in light of other options I have, so is there anything you can do to sweeten the offer?"
(you're being honest, the option of not going to law school always exists)
ah. Than Dany is right. You need to retake.Dany wrote:He doesn't have any leverage.emkay625 wrote:Present them with other acceptances/offers and see how they respond. You're already in. You don't need to tip-toe through this.