WUSTL half vs. UVA sticker Forum
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WUSTL half vs. UVA sticker
Obviously, quite self explanatory. But I'm really unsure what I should do here.
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Way more information is needed. Consult this thread for specifics: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=206299
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Well, I'm not retaking the LSAT because I'm just not willing to take a year off. I'm a reverse splitter, and I'm from the Midwest. I have significant ties in Texas, but I'm open to working in the entire Midwest region as well as the Atlantic coast.cavalier1138 wrote:Way more information is needed. Consult this thread for specifics: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=206299
I will only be taking out loans to pay for actual tuition at both schools. So for WashU, around $60k, and at UVA $180k. That would end up being my debt at both school, respectively. Would like to work in big law or public interest. Different ends of the spectrum, I understand. But these are just my interests.
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Re: WUSTL half vs. UVA sticker
Neither are good options. If you really actually want biglaw (It's ok, 180k is a lot), then:
Retake >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> UVA >> WUSTL
Would you take a year off and retake for $180k?
Retake >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> UVA >> WUSTL
Would you take a year off and retake for $180k?
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Re: WUSTL half vs. UVA sticker
What else do you have that you can use to negotiate with?
Half from WuSTL might get you some money off UVA, if you have something solid in terms of a close to peer offer you might be able to move WUSTL to 2/3 or 3/4 maybe even full tuition if you're aggressive, which you can take to UVA to get $.
Always negotiate.
Half from WuSTL might get you some money off UVA, if you have something solid in terms of a close to peer offer you might be able to move WUSTL to 2/3 or 3/4 maybe even full tuition if you're aggressive, which you can take to UVA to get $.
Always negotiate.
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- cavalier1138
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Re: WUSTL half vs. UVA sticker
Ok, so without more information, here's what I got:Baller23 wrote:Well, I'm not retaking the LSAT because I'm just not willing to take a year off. I'm a reverse splitter, and I'm from the Midwest. I have significant ties in Texas, but I'm open to working in the entire Midwest region as well as the Atlantic coast.cavalier1138 wrote:Way more information is needed. Consult this thread for specifics: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=206299
I will only be taking out loans to pay for actual tuition at both schools. So for WashU, around $60k, and at UVA $180k. That would end up being my debt at both school, respectively. Would like to work in big law or public interest. Different ends of the spectrum, I understand. But these are just my interests.
You should retake the LSAT. You not being willing to take a year off is, frankly, a childish position to take. A year off with a higher score will net you a full scholarship at WashU (they give them out like candy) and money at schools that are better positioned to place you in Chicago biglaw.
If you want to do PI, then go to UVA, but you need to be 100% committed to that track, because you'll be relying on LRAP/PSLF to dig you out of the debt you got into. Otherwise, it just isn't worth it at sticker, especially when you could just put in a modicum of extra effort and get yourself a scholarship.
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Re: WUSTL half vs. UVA sticker
reverse splitter means auto-retake, i don't care what your situation is. if you're a reverse splitter that made it to UVa means you're probably a 3.9x/4.0 which makes this conversation all the more insane. making a decision between WUSTL half and UVa sticker is trivial compared to the decision to retake.
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TCR. OP I was a reverse-splitter with a 4.05 167 and HYS ambitions. Yet, I was "afraid" to work at subway for a year so instead I ED'd UVA. Things turned out fine, but that's not really the point is it? I ignored TLS b/c I was stubborn.pancakes3 wrote:reverse splitter means auto-retake, i don't care what your situation is. if you're a reverse splitter that made it to UVa means you're probably a 3.9x/4.0 which makes this conversation all the more insane. making a decision between WUSTL half and UVa sticker is trivial compared to the decision to retake.
The only answer is RETAKE. If you don't, then you may possibly live with regrets (as I do).
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Re: WUSTL half vs. UVA sticker
How are reverse splitters not able to get a respectable job for a year with their high UGPAs.
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Same reason splitters do so much better than reverse-splitters. Tons of high GPAs out there, grade inflation is insane. Supposedly the most common grade at 4 year schools is a straight A now.PeanutsNJam wrote:How are reverse splitters not able to get a respectable job for a year with their high UGPAs.
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Cellar-door wrote:Same reason splitters do so much better than reverse-splitters. Tons of high GPAs out there, grade inflation is insane. Supposedly the most common grade at 4 year schools is a straight A now.PeanutsNJam wrote:How are reverse splitters not able to get a respectable job for a year with their high UGPAs.
Having just graduated UG, I can attest to this. Over half of my major graduated with honors this year....
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