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mumbaisalsa wrote:Hi, I was wondering if someone can guide me regarding Northwestern ED process.
I have a rather complicated case.

I have a 174 on the June LSAT. I had tried taking LSAT in the last cycle but due to various health related complications, I have an absent and a cancel and I decided not to try for admissions last year. I took the October LSAT today, which I think went well so I will probably have an average LSAT score above 175.

I have an international UG ( Bombay University, business, 5th in university in my class, but that was over 10 years back). I also hold a masters. My LSAC credentials say "superior" for my UG work and "Above Average" for my masters. 4 years of work experience in various places in the world but I haven't worked in the past 2 years as I started a family. I am not a US citizen but am a permanent resident.

I am thinking of applying to NW ED because it seems they have a guaranteed 50k/year scholarship which will cover my Law school.

do people think I would stand a chance in the ED at NW? I will not be applying to other schools as chances of scholarships are probably slim for international students. I have heard that law schools don't look too kindly upon cancels and absents, but I really couldn't help it. I can probably try and explain in away in an addendum.

Also, are there any good law schools where they have a guaranteed financial assistance ?

Tiago Splitter wrote:To the two posts above mine, acceptance through Northwestern's ED means ALMOST a full ride.

somewhatwayward wrote:The bigger question is why the hell would you retake a 174? The likelihood of going down, even if you have been PTing, is not insubstantial. Plus, a 174 is above every school's median and most school's 75th percentile. Most importantly, studying for and taking the LSAT sucks. I guess the thought is that if you go down, the school's will just focus on the 174.

somewhatwayward wrote:The bigger question is why the hell would you retake a 174? The likelihood of going down, even if you have been PTing, is not insubstantial. Plus, a 174 is above every school's median and most school's 75th percentile. Most importantly, studying for and taking the LSAT sucks. I guess the thought is that if you go down, the school's will just focus on the 174.

twentypercentmore wrote:I would absolutely ED NW. You're going to be very hard pressed to get federal loans as an international, and when you pick up private loans, the interest rates withh be significantly higher than what your peers are paying. 3k-6k short a year is chump change.

TopHatToad wrote:I'll leave the details of this question to former int'l applicants, but you probably don't want to be ED'ing anywhere. While your gpa won't be used for any rankings basis, 5th in your class is always an impressive stat, and a 174 opens doors to any law school. With your softs (work experience and a master's) you're not only looking at significant scholarship money, but also improved odds when it comes time for OCI. Northwestern should absolutely be on your list, but apply to the full T14 and let the chips land where they may.

Tiago Splitter wrote:To the two posts above mine, acceptance through Northwestern's ED means a full ride.

cahwc12 wrote:

Tiago Splitter wrote:To the two posts above mine, acceptance through Northwestern's ED means a full ride.

Sorry to hijack, but do you know the admissions stats of those admitted via ED or what the interview is like? I wouldn't have bothered ED but I think after my retake I may stand a fair chance.

I have 3.4/168, but I'm confident (hopeful?) my retake was at least a few points better. Or did I read somewhere that those who would be admitted through NW ED would be passing up the chance for similar aid at other T14?

Tiago Splitter wrote:

cahwc12 wrote:

Tiago Splitter wrote:To the two posts above mine, acceptance through Northwestern's ED means a full ride.

Sorry to hijack, but do you know the admissions stats of those admitted via ED or what the interview is like? I wouldn't have bothered ED but I think after my retake I may stand a fair chance.

I have 3.4/168, but I'm confident (hopeful?) my retake was at least a few points better. Or did I read somewhere that those who would be admitted through NW ED would be passing up the chance for similar aid at other T14?

Only info I have is from LSN. The lowest GPA to get it last cycle, at least on LSN, was a 3.55. Person had a 174 and apparently a few years of quality WE.

mumbaisalsa wrote:

Tiago Splitter wrote:

cahwc12 wrote:

Tiago Splitter wrote:To the two posts above mine, acceptance through Northwestern's ED means a full ride.

Sorry to hijack, but do you know the admissions stats of those admitted via ED or what the interview is like? I wouldn't have bothered ED but I think after my retake I may stand a fair chance.

I have 3.4/168, but I'm confident (hopeful?) my retake was at least a few points better. Or did I read somewhere that those who would be admitted through NW ED would be passing up the chance for similar aid at other T14?

Only info I have is from LSN. The lowest GPA to get it last cycle, at least on LSN, was a 3.55. Person had a 174 and apparently a few years of quality WE.

Can you tell me how to access this information?

rinkrat19 wrote:www.lawschoolnumbers.com

Tiago Splitter wrote:

cahwc12 wrote:

Tiago Splitter wrote:To the two posts above mine, acceptance through Northwestern's ED means a full ride.

Sorry to hijack, but do you know the admissions stats of those admitted via ED or what the interview is like? I wouldn't have bothered ED but I think after my retake I may stand a fair chance.

I have 3.4/168, but I'm confident (hopeful?) my retake was at least a few points better. Or did I read somewhere that those who would be admitted through NW ED would be passing up the chance for similar aid at other T14?

Only info I have is from LSN. The lowest GPA to get it last cycle, at least on LSN, was a 3.55. Person had a 174 and apparently a few years of high quality WE.

mumbaisalsa wrote:

Tiago Splitter wrote:

cahwc12 wrote:

Tiago Splitter wrote:To the two posts above mine, acceptance through Northwestern's ED means a full ride.

Sorry to hijack, but do you know the admissions stats of those admitted via ED or what the interview is like? I wouldn't have bothered ED but I think after my retake I may stand a fair chance.

I have 3.4/168, but I'm confident (hopeful?) my retake was at least a few points better. Or did I read somewhere that those who would be admitted through NW ED would be passing up the chance for similar aid at other T14?

Only info I have is from LSN. The lowest GPA to get it last cycle, at least on LSN, was a 3.55. Person had a 174 and apparently a few years of quality WE.

PaulAtriedes wrote: False. This lsn user got in (time frame matches up with ED) with 2.77/177 last cycle http://lawschoolnumbers.com/thisisme/jd

2014 wrote:

somewhatwayward wrote:The bigger question is why the hell would you retake a 174? The likelihood of going down, even if you have been PTing, is not insubstantial. Plus, a 174 is above every school's median and most school's 75th percentile. Most importantly, studying for and taking the LSAT sucks. I guess the thought is that if you go down, the school's will just focus on the 174.

To add stats and combat OPs potential special snowflake situation
http://www.lsac.org/lsacresources/data/ ... erdata.pdf

During them most recent LSAT of people who retook 174-176s, 2 went up 1 got the same score and 13 did worse.

HawgDriver wrote:

2014 wrote:

somewhatwayward wrote:The bigger question is why the hell would you retake a 174? The likelihood of going down, even if you have been PTing, is not insubstantial. Plus, a 174 is above every school's median and most school's 75th percentile. Most importantly, studying for and taking the LSAT sucks. I guess the thought is that if you go down, the school's will just focus on the 174.

To add stats and combat OPs potential special snowflake situation
http://www.lsac.org/lsacresources/data/ ... erdata.pdf

During them most recent LSAT of people who retook 174-176s, 2 went up 1 got the same score and 13 did worse.

Oh, and one person had a 180, decided to re-take, and got a lower score. WTF? #heyguysijustreallylovethe!LSAT

bk187 wrote:

HawgDriver wrote:

2014 wrote:

somewhatwayward wrote:The bigger question is why the hell would you retake a 174? The likelihood of going down, even if you have been PTing, is not insubstantial. Plus, a 174 is above every school's median and most school's 75th percentile. Most importantly, studying for and taking the LSAT sucks. I guess the thought is that if you go down, the school's will just focus on the 174.

To add stats and combat OPs potential special snowflake situation
http://www.lsac.org/lsacresources/data/ ... erdata.pdf

During them most recent LSAT of people who retook 174-176s, 2 went up 1 got the same score and 13 did worse.

Oh, and one person had a 180, decided to re-take, and got a lower score. WTF? #heyguysijustreallylovethe!LSAT

Probably a Robin Singh copycat.