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What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:38 pm
by Helicio
What if Georgetown lost its 14th spot and became 15. Would the previous 15 that becomes 14 then gain the prestige of a T14? Would rankings be shaken up forever?
I'm just wondering because it seems somewhat suspicious that the top 14 schools haven't changed in the past couple years.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:40 pm
by Bildungsroman
Nothing would change.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:41 pm
by bjsesq
Georgetown would still be overrated.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:46 pm
by Gizmo
Instantly unemployable.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:47 pm
by 09042014
Helicio wrote:What if Georgetown lost its 14th spot and became 15. Would the previous 15 that becomes 14 then gain the prestige of a T14? Would rankings be shaken up forever?
I'm just wondering because it seems somewhat suspicious that the top 14 schools haven't changed in the past couple years.
USNews didn't make the T14 elite, they already were.
If it were to face a long term fall Gtown might lose prestige, but it'd be a slow process. But even then, it's the number one school it's city, a major market. People are going to flock there even if it was on par with UCLA, which it already arguably is.
The only people who really care about USNews are Deans (Because it helps with Alumni fundraising) and potential students.
Think of it this way, USnews is an attempt to measure the prestige of a school, it doesn't assign the prestige.
IMO: Georgetown has WAY too many students. If it cut down to Umich or Uva's size it could cement itself.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:51 pm
by rinkrat19
It'd probably have to fall out and stay out of the T14 for several years to actually lose "prestige"...just like how no one is taking UT's #14 ranking seriously yet.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:52 pm
by bjsesq
Another possible response: it's 19,000,000 law students would be mad.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:54 pm
by bk1
TLS would become unusable due to the shitstorm.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:54 pm
by MC Southstar
I would laugh.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:09 pm
by CanadianWolf
The Top 14 would then be referred to as the Top 15.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:10 pm
by monarchylover
only douche bags would care
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:10 pm
by 09042014
CanadianWolf wrote:The Top 14 would then be referred to as the Top 15.
Over my dead body.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:12 pm
by MC Southstar
Desert Fox wrote:CanadianWolf wrote:The Top 14 would then be referred to as the Top 15.
Over my dead body.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:16 pm
by CanadianWolf
Don't Vanderbilt law students already refer to the Top 17 ?
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:17 pm
by Wade LeBosh
CanadianWolf wrote:Don't Vanderbilt law students already refer to the Top 17 ?
You mean T20
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:18 pm
by CanadianWolf
Apparently someone has insider knowledge of next year's rankings.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:54 pm
by absolutazn87
Helicio wrote:What if Georgetown lost its 14th spot and became 15. Would the previous 15 that becomes 14 then gain the prestige of a T14? Would rankings be shaken up forever?
I'm just wondering because it seems somewhat suspicious that the top 14 schools haven't changed in the past couple years.
What would happen?
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:44 pm
by Mary Poppins
The world would end.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:02 am
by futurelawstudent1
bjsesq wrote:Another possible response: it's 19,000,000 law students would be mad.
It is 19,000,000 law students would be mad?
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:03 am
by MC Southstar
futurelawstudent1 wrote:bjsesq wrote:Another possible response: it's 19,000,000 law students would be mad.
It is 19,000,000 law students would be mad?
You're going to be the most hated person at your future law school.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:09 am
by tyro
futurelawstudent1 wrote:bjsesq wrote:Another possible response: it's 19,000,000 law students would be mad.
It is 19,000,000 law students would be mad?
Are you the grammar guru bot that ppl were talking about?
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:11 am
by futurelawstudent1
tyro wrote:futurelawstudent1 wrote:bjsesq wrote:Another possible response: it's 19,000,000 law students would be mad.
It is 19,000,000 law students would be mad?
Are you the grammar guru bot that ppl were talking about?
I don't normally say things about people's grammar. But using "it's" instead of "its" has to be the most retarded mistake ever.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:12 am
by MC Southstar
futurelawstudent1 wrote:
I don't normally say things about people's grammar. But using "it's" instead of "its" has to be the most retarded mistake ever.
Thanks, we really couldn't have done it without you, professor.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:18 am
by Bildungsroman
futurelawstudent1 wrote:tyro wrote:futurelawstudent1 wrote:bjsesq wrote:Another possible response: it's 19,000,000 law students would be mad.
It is 19,000,000 law students would be mad?
Are you the grammar guru bot that ppl were talking about?
I don't normally say things about people's grammar. But using "it's" instead of "its" has to be the most retarded mistake ever.
I could explain why the it's vs its mistake is actually one of the least retarded mistakes ever. I could explain that your post embodies some of the more negative and rampant stereotypes about law students. I could point out the many ways in which bjsesq is an objectively better person than you. But it's easier to just call you a shitbrain and foe you so my brain is protected from the poison that is your attempt at showing your own intelligence.
Re: What would happen if Georgetown left T14?
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:24 am
by fatduck
so glad i finally clicked on this thread