Choosing between GW and GMU with $$
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:49 pm
I apologize for any mistakes made in this post. I'm new to this.
This is my first application cycle and first time taking the LSAT. I applied to all the D.C. schools (and Maryland) with a 3.78 and 160 (still disappointed in myself). I've been accepted everywhere except Georgetown--waitlisted (not preferred.)
Considering ranking and offers, I've narrowed down my top two to GMU and GW (assuming I'll never make it off of the dreaded waitlist at Georgetown.)
GMU offered me a very generous scholarship (3/4 tution) bringing COA down to ~$33k as I'm out of state.
GW offered me the $16k to avoid merit consideration so their COA is ~$54k.
I'll have to finance nearly all of law school through loans. Given the dreaded loan game, I'm inclined to choose GMU. However, I'm curious to see if there's a chance to negotiate for better offers even with my less-than-stellar numbers.
Two questions.
1) How might a newbie like myself stumble through the negotiation process?
2) Assuming there is little to no movement on offers, am I right to believe that GW's COA through loans would be prohibitively expensive and GMU makes more financial sense?
This is my first application cycle and first time taking the LSAT. I applied to all the D.C. schools (and Maryland) with a 3.78 and 160 (still disappointed in myself). I've been accepted everywhere except Georgetown--waitlisted (not preferred.)
Considering ranking and offers, I've narrowed down my top two to GMU and GW (assuming I'll never make it off of the dreaded waitlist at Georgetown.)
GMU offered me a very generous scholarship (3/4 tution) bringing COA down to ~$33k as I'm out of state.
GW offered me the $16k to avoid merit consideration so their COA is ~$54k.
I'll have to finance nearly all of law school through loans. Given the dreaded loan game, I'm inclined to choose GMU. However, I'm curious to see if there's a chance to negotiate for better offers even with my less-than-stellar numbers.
Two questions.
1) How might a newbie like myself stumble through the negotiation process?
2) Assuming there is little to no movement on offers, am I right to believe that GW's COA through loans would be prohibitively expensive and GMU makes more financial sense?