Trying to narrow my school list Forum

[TigerWoods85]

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.

[TigerWoods85]

Does anyone think that I would be able to successfully negotiate with Northeastern in light of the 35k from Suffolk?

[Richie Tenenbaum]

Does anyone think that I would be able to successfully negotiate with Northeastern in light of the 35k from Suffolk?

Doesn't hurt to ask. The worst that can happen is they don't increase their offer.

[OneSixtySix]

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.

[linquest]

Does anyone think that I would be able to successfully negotiate with Northeastern in light of the 35k from Suffolk?

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.

[bceagles182]

Northeastern

[TTH]

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.

[bceagles182]

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.

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.

[nol607]

Isn't Suffolk held in pretty high regard (except for BC/BU/Harvard) in Mass. in spite of its ranking?

[TTH]

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.

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.

I have no idea what COA is. OP said "tuition is roughly the same ~ 39.5k"

I wasn't sure what he or she meant.

[Blindmelon]

Isn't Suffolk held in pretty high regard (except for BC/BU/Harvard) in Mass. in spite of its ranking?

Not really. Northeastern >>> Suffolk... but in this case, if Suffolk is a lot cheaper, then that.

[bceagles182]

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.

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.

I have no idea what COA is. OP said "tuition is roughly the same ~ 39.5k"

I wasn't sure what he or she meant.

The OP must've meant to start, without scholarships unless Suffolk's tuition is 75k. Didn't mean to sound harsh though.

COA= total cost of attendance