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Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:00 pm
by BillsFan9907
Really loving UVA but think I have a shot at Harvard and Yale. When should QoL trump going to HYS? I guess the below is a starting point?
http://www.businessinsider.com/law-scho ... ms-2013-12
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:11 pm
by hopefulsplitter93
Well he's right about one thing: "high-end litigation boutiques that pay top dollar and only higher the best of the best."
For better or for worse, I can't read an article beyond an error like the one above.
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:23 pm
by Dream_weaver32
hopefulsplitter93 wrote:Well he's right about one thing: "high-end litigation boutiques that pay top dollar and only higher the best of the best."
For better or for worse, I can't read an article beyond an error like the one above.
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:27 pm
by Mullens
Because you should wait for the rest of your cycle to play out and see what happens. It's only November and you're already guaranteed a great outcome. Relax and enjoy the ride.
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:31 pm
by BillsFan9907
Mullens wrote:Because you should wait for the rest of your cycle to play out and see what happens. It's only November and you're already guaranteed a great outcome. Relax and enjoy the ride.
Yeah man, you are right. I am sure my enthusiasm, though it may continue to grow, will nonetheless be open to rational inquiry some months from now. Now is not the time for me to be worrying. It's time for me to be chilling.
I guess unless this thread is useful to anyone else - and it obviously isn't - we can just leave things here. Feel free to lock, Mods.
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:41 pm
by MidwestLifer
Also worth waiting to see if you snag a Ruby, which I think is an objectively better outcome (although obviously a Dillard is one of the best outcomes possible).
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:27 pm
by R. Jeeves
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Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:35 pm
by UnicornHunter
MidwestLifer wrote:Also worth waiting to see if you snag a Ruby, which I think is an objectively better outcome (although obviously a Dillard is one of the best outcomes possible).
TCR. You can rule out HYS right now, but might as well see what Columbia and Chicago have to offer. The Ruby is the best outcome possible (covers COL).
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:45 pm
by BillsFan9907
TheUnicornHunter wrote:MidwestLifer wrote:Also worth waiting to see if you snag a Ruby, which I think is an objectively better outcome (although obviously a Dillard is one of the best outcomes possible).
TCR. You can rule out HYS right now, but might as well see what Columbia and Chicago have to offer. The Ruby is the best outcome possible (covers COL).
What do you mean by rule out?
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:04 am
by R. Jeeves
Seoulless wrote:TheUnicornHunter wrote:MidwestLifer wrote:Also worth waiting to see if you snag a Ruby, which I think is an objectively better outcome (although obviously a Dillard is one of the best outcomes possible).
TCR. You can rule out HYS right now, but might as well see what Columbia and Chicago have to offer. The Ruby is the best outcome possible (covers COL).
What do you mean by rule out?
I think he means they won't give you any $
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:06 am
by BillsFan9907
Oh... Yeah makes sense.
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:09 am
by Ramius
TheUnicornHunter wrote:MidwestLifer wrote:Also worth waiting to see if you snag a Ruby, which I think is an objectively better outcome (although obviously a Dillard is one of the best outcomes possible).
TCR. You can rule out HYS right now, but might as well see what Columbia and Chicago have to offer. The Ruby is the best outcome possible (covers COL).
Why, is OP rich? HYS won't give merit, but they are pretty generous with need-based aid.
Dillard is awesome, Ruby is awesome, HYS with max aid is awesome. No matter what, you're starting law school right
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:12 am
by sublime
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Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:13 am
by Rigo
Because xylo also got a Dillard and she's god awful.
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:33 am
by BillsFan9907
sublime wrote:Based on your posting, you seem like you would fit in well in Charlottesville.
What is that supossed to mean?
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:45 am
by sesto elemento
A Regulus chart you might want to consider
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:49 am
by worldtraveler
sublime wrote:Based on your posting, you seem like you would fit in well in Charlottesville.
I was thinking more Columbia.
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:51 am
by sublime
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Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:15 pm
by Mack.Hambleton
Ruby makes more financial sense but if you like CVille and UVA more, makes sense to go there.
IMO Chicago winters and Hyde park sucks real bad so I think the difference in quality of life would be worth it
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:28 pm
by ManoftheHour
You should go (unless you get a full ride from CCN). Congrats!
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:52 pm
by mvp99
Consider that you might suck at LS.
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:16 pm
by kcdc1
UVA is in a college town and has a reputation as a party school. Neither is necessarily a negative for you, but they will be for some people. For example, if you're 32 and your wife's career requires you to be in a major city, then UVA might not be a great fit. Of course, even then, it'd still be worth considering given your scholly.
Some have said that the Ruby at UChi is the best possible outcome. This is because UChi is slightly higher ranked and the Ruby gives you slightly less debt at graduation. Unless your circumstance presents a special reason to value those considerations, I wouldn't give them much weight. I'd instead choose based on school culture, career/regional focus, and quality of life.
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:21 pm
by Gray
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Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:48 pm
by FloridaCoastalorbust
no one can answer this for you.
Re: Why Shouldn't I go to UVA?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:14 pm
by MidwestLifer
kcdc1 wrote:UVA is in a college town and has a reputation as a party school. Neither is necessarily a negative for you, but they will be for some people. For example, if you're 32 and your wife's career requires you to be in a major city, then UVA might not be a great fit. Of course, even then, it'd still be worth considering given your scholly.
Some have said that the Ruby at UChi is the best possible outcome. This is because UChi is slightly higher ranked and the Ruby gives you slightly less debt at graduation. Unless your circumstance presents a special reason to value those considerations, I wouldn't give them much weight. I'd instead choose based on school culture, career/regional focus, and quality of life.
Ain't nothing slight about $45k.