Trying to narrow my school list Forum
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Trying to narrow my school list
I want to practice in Boston. I have been WLed at BC, so this is assuming that I don't get in there. Northeastern's only requirement for scholarship renewal is that I maintain "good academic standing".
Tuition is basically the same at ~ 39.5k.
Tuition is basically the same at ~ 39.5k.
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Re: Trying to narrow my school list
Does anyone think that I would be able to successfully negotiate with Northeastern in light of the 35k from Suffolk?
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Doesn't hurt to ask. The worst that can happen is they don't increase their offer.TigerWoods85 wrote:Does anyone think that I would be able to successfully negotiate with Northeastern in light of the 35k from Suffolk?
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I always thought Suffolk was a T3...
At any rate, Northeastern is borderline T1/T2, Suffolk border line T4/T3. Huge difference, but not to the extent where scholarship leverage would be deemed impossible. I would definitely let them know of your options and explain that although NE offers a great PI program, you are debt averse and recognize the salaries of PI work concern you to the extent that minimal debt is favorable.
Northeastern <3 Public Interest.
At any rate, Northeastern is borderline T1/T2, Suffolk border line T4/T3. Huge difference, but not to the extent where scholarship leverage would be deemed impossible. I would definitely let them know of your options and explain that although NE offers a great PI program, you are debt averse and recognize the salaries of PI work concern you to the extent that minimal debt is favorable.
Northeastern <3 Public Interest.
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Re: Trying to narrow my school list
Chances are slim to none. This is a dilemma that people face every year. $8.5K traditionally is the highest amount NUSL gives out except for the 4 full ride Public Interest Law Scholarships. It certainly won't hurt you to ask, but just be realistic about it.TigerWoods85 wrote:Does anyone think that I would be able to successfully negotiate with Northeastern in light of the 35k from Suffolk?
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- bceagles182
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Re: Trying to narrow my school list
Northeastern
- TTH
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So, the cost of attendance is equal after your scholarships are applied? If so, I'd say Northeastern. The co-op program there gets you in front fo a lot of prospective employers.
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Where are you getting that from? The tuition and living expenses are the same to start. Once the scholarships are applied Suffolk is about $26,500 cheaper per year assuming he keeps the scholarship. The question is whether or not the difference between Northeastern at 90th (with co-op) and Suffolk at T4 justifies the difference in COA.TipTravHoot wrote:So, the cost of attendance is equal after your scholarships are applied? If so, I'd say Northeastern. The co-op program there gets you in front fo a lot of prospective employers.
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Isn't Suffolk held in pretty high regard (except for BC/BU/Harvard) in Mass. in spite of its ranking?
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I have no idea what COA is. OP said "tuition is roughly the same ~ 39.5k"bceagles182 wrote:Where are you getting that from? The tuition and living expenses are the same to start. Once the scholarships are applied Suffolk is about $26,500 cheaper per year assuming he keeps the scholarship.TipTravHoot wrote:So, the cost of attendance is equal after your scholarships are applied? If so, I'd say Northeastern. The co-op program there gets you in front fo a lot of prospective employers.
I wasn't sure what he or she meant.
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Not really. Northeastern >>> Suffolk... but in this case, if Suffolk is a lot cheaper, then that.nol607 wrote:Isn't Suffolk held in pretty high regard (except for BC/BU/Harvard) in Mass. in spite of its ranking?
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The OP must've meant to start, without scholarships unless Suffolk's tuition is 75k. Didn't mean to sound harsh though.TipTravHoot wrote:I have no idea what COA is. OP said "tuition is roughly the same ~ 39.5k"bceagles182 wrote:Where are you getting that from? The tuition and living expenses are the same to start. Once the scholarships are applied Suffolk is about $26,500 cheaper per year assuming he keeps the scholarship.TipTravHoot wrote:So, the cost of attendance is equal after your scholarships are applied? If so, I'd say Northeastern. The co-op program there gets you in front fo a lot of prospective employers.
I wasn't sure what he or she meant.
COA= total cost of attendance
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