NU ED (120k) vs Retake, GRE Applicant
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:27 pm
BG:
GRE 331
UGPA 3.94
B.A. in one of the pre-law majors, M.S. in STEM
Schwarzman Scholar
International student
Result:
NU ED admit, with automatic 120k scholy
Goals:
Tech in-house counsel, product counsel etc. Ready to commit 3-4 yrs into Big Law before exit to such roles
NU was the only school that I applied to this cycle, and I am grateful for offer given my GRE numbers. Here are the factors in my consideration:
Reasons to take the money and run
1) NU makes a lot sense for international, its rumoured lack of PI resources is no-problem for international students; for what matters, NU places great into Big Law
2) NU is the only two T14 with guaranteed scholarship for EDs, another one is Berkeley with 90k, plus insanely expensive housing in the Bay Area, the COA at Cal would be way higher
3) No confidence in my LSAT test-taking skills, 165-170 would be a reasonably attainable score for me
Reasons to retake:
1) Maybe some chance for Levy at Penn, due to my interdisciplinary background?
2) West coast schools like Cal might place better for tech focused firms?
Future lawyers, now I seek your counsel and wisdom. All your inputs are sincerely appreciated
GRE 331
UGPA 3.94
B.A. in one of the pre-law majors, M.S. in STEM
Schwarzman Scholar
International student
Result:
NU ED admit, with automatic 120k scholy
Goals:
Tech in-house counsel, product counsel etc. Ready to commit 3-4 yrs into Big Law before exit to such roles
NU was the only school that I applied to this cycle, and I am grateful for offer given my GRE numbers. Here are the factors in my consideration:
Reasons to take the money and run
1) NU makes a lot sense for international, its rumoured lack of PI resources is no-problem for international students; for what matters, NU places great into Big Law
2) NU is the only two T14 with guaranteed scholarship for EDs, another one is Berkeley with 90k, plus insanely expensive housing in the Bay Area, the COA at Cal would be way higher
3) No confidence in my LSAT test-taking skills, 165-170 would be a reasonably attainable score for me
Reasons to retake:
1) Maybe some chance for Levy at Penn, due to my interdisciplinary background?
2) West coast schools like Cal might place better for tech focused firms?
Future lawyers, now I seek your counsel and wisdom. All your inputs are sincerely appreciated