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Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:49 pm
by 20170322
Hey, all!
Hopefully this will be my last question regarding law school admissions.
I recently received a Dillard scholarship to go to UVA. UVA has always been my ideal school, and I would prefer it over HYS/CCN on a full ride. I want to work in either DC or NYC, doing generic big law.
There's an apartment complex I really want to live at while at UVA, but it fills up basically on December 1st. Is there anything wrong with me biting the bullet, getting a lease, withdrawing my other apps, and putting down a seat deposit?
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:56 pm
by warmcherrysoda
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Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:31 am
by 20170322
warmcherrysoda wrote:No. Congratulations, and good luck!
Thanks for the feedback.
Can someone else back this up, just so there's no doubt?
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:31 am
by Dcc617
SweetTort wrote:Hey, all!
Hopefully this will be my last question regarding law school admissions.
I recently received a Dillard scholarship to go to UVA. UVA has always been my ideal school, and I would prefer it over HYS/CCN on a full ride. I want to work in either DC or NYC, doing generic big law.
There's an apartment complex I really want to live at while at UVA, but it fills up basically on December 1st. Is there anything wrong with me biting the bullet, getting a lease, withdrawing my other apps, and putting down a seat deposit?
What could be wrong with that? You've already basically won. Congrats.
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:38 am
by 20170322
Dcc617 wrote:SweetTort wrote:Hey, all!
Hopefully this will be my last question regarding law school admissions.
I recently received a Dillard scholarship to go to UVA. UVA has always been my ideal school, and I would prefer it over HYS/CCN on a full ride. I want to work in either DC or NYC, doing generic big law.
There's an apartment complex I really want to live at while at UVA, but it fills up basically on December 1st. Is there anything wrong with me biting the bullet, getting a lease, withdrawing my other apps, and putting down a seat deposit?
What could be wrong with that? You've already basically won. Congrats.
Just want to make sure I'm not being foolhardy by forgoing "better" options.
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:43 am
by Right2BearArms
SweetTort wrote:Dcc617 wrote:SweetTort wrote:Hey, all!
Hopefully this will be my last question regarding law school admissions.
I recently received a Dillard scholarship to go to UVA. UVA has always been my ideal school, and I would prefer it over HYS/CCN on a full ride. I want to work in either DC or NYC, doing generic big law.
There's an apartment complex I really want to live at while at UVA, but it fills up basically on December 1st. Is there anything wrong with me biting the bullet, getting a lease, withdrawing my other apps, and putting down a seat deposit?
What could be wrong with that? You've already basically won. Congrats.
Just want to make sure I'm not being foolhardy by forgoing "better" options.
You can always get an apartment and hold off on the seat deposit for another couple of months if you are unsure. Worst case you are probably out a couple hundred deposit/application fee at the apartment if you go elsewhere.
Really though, if UVA is where you want to be, I think you won my friend. Congrats.
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:43 am
by kalvano
It's the school you want to go to, and the price is right. For generic Biglaw, I can think of few better options.
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:48 am
by 20170322
Thanks for the replies, everyone! UVA it is!
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:11 am
by Barack O'Drama
SweetTort wrote:Thanks for the replies, everyone! UVA it is!
Like other have said, you've won!
Congrats again Tort!

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 1:15 am
by gilmoregirlrevival
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Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 1:34 am
by ManoftheHour
Right2BearArms wrote:
You can always get an apartment and hold off on the seat deposit for another couple of months if you are unsure. Worst case you are probably out a couple hundred deposit/application fee at the apartment if you go elsewhere.
Really though, if UVA is where you want to be, I think you won my friend. Congrats.
I would probably do this. But it seems like UVA is your dream and for me, nothing beats a full ride (especially one at a good school).
Congrats!
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:00 am
by Bob loblaw law blog
SweetTort wrote:Hey, all!
Hopefully this will be my last question regarding law school admissions.
I recently received a Dillard scholarship to go to UVA. UVA has always been my ideal school, and I would prefer it over HYS/CCN on a full ride. I want to work in either DC or NYC, doing generic big law.
There's an apartment complex I really want to live at while at UVA, but it fills up basically on December 1st. Is there anything wrong with me biting the bullet, getting a lease, withdrawing my other apps, and putting down a seat deposit?
As someone who may well end up at UVA, which one did you find was appealing enough to do this? (Not that I'm even thinking of commuting anywhere before I see the scholarship $, but I wanna know what sort of place in C-ville fills up that quick)
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 3:57 am
by Boltsfan
Full ride at UVA? Pop your collar and get out there!
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:05 am
by blackmamba8
SweetTort wrote:I recently received a Dillard scholarship to go to UVA. UVA has always been my ideal school, and I would prefer it over HYS/CCN on a full ride.
There's your answer. Congrats!
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:40 am
by fmmf
Do it. Congratulations!
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:17 am
by guynourmin
If a full at Columbia wouldn't pull you away from UVA, then I see no reason not to withdraw/deposit/get an apartment/etc.
I am not surprised your cycle is ending so quickly and I'm really happy for you!
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:58 pm
by PrezRand
Frat hard
Re: Biting the Bullet Early in the Cycle
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:57 pm
by 20170322
PrezRand wrote:Frat hard
Contracts and keg stands.