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Does being a URM increase your chances at scholarships?

Post by Nola » Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:26 pm

See subject of thread.

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Re: Does being a URM increase your chances at scholarships?

Post by Fresh » Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:30 pm

Nola wrote:See subject of thread.
Merit-based: Yes (anecdotal evidence here: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 4&t=140796 and compare to non-URMs)

Need-based: Yes (proportionally URMs more often come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, which increases likelihood of need-based aid)

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