GMU 65k or GW 161k? Forum

[93urei]

I'm interested in JAG work and down the road I'd like to council national security and diplomatic agencies. My LSAT was low 170's. I applied to all the typical schools, but got lots of WL's. GMU and GW are currently my two options in DC, which is really where I think I need to be for this career. I know GW is higher ranked, so its a safer bet, but at this price tag, is it worth it?

These COA estimates don't take into account interest or the fact that I should make a few bucks in the Summers.

[Dcc617]

What’s your GPA? With an LSAT in the low 170s you should have better options.

[93urei]

What’s your GPA? With an LSAT in the low 170s you should have better options.

3.7x

Alas, I think the surge in applicants during this cycle was a major factor. I guess maybe my essays could have had more focus, too.

[objctnyrhnr]

These are rough results with those numbers. Apply beginning of next cycle. I suspect it’ll be worth it.

[crazywafflez]

Your numbers are way too good for these options. Sit out the cycle and reapply. You should be going to GW free next year or looking at T14-20 options easily. Really urge you to wait it out.

[Dcc617]

Yeah, back around 2015/2016 I applied with 3.72 and 176 and got offers from all around the T14 and ended up going to Harvard.

It sounds like this was a ridiculous cycle, so definitely reapply early next year.

[93urei]

Sitting out is certainly an option. I'm worried about next year, however. If it is just as competitive, then I gave up a year of JAG salary for similar results.