Defer vs. Reapply Forum

[GoingForGold]

I am admitted to NU with a modest scholarship. I am contemplating deferring due to an opportunity that came up. Any thoughts as to deferring vs. reapplying early binding decision with the hope of getting a full ride? With admissions see that I was already admitted with a scholarship and be unlike to accept me early binding?

[20141023]

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[GoingForGold]

The opportunity isn't really WE. My LSAT appears to be well above most candidates who got accepted early binding.

People may not have direct experience but keyboard jockeying could be helpful.

[20141023]

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[GoingForGold]

Since I have already paid my seat deposit it would seem to be a freeroll to defer. I could still reapply early binding and also take my shot at Harvard with a higher LSAT score. Essentially, I would end up with my current situation being my bottom, and either improving to a full ride, or getting the elite school. Of course, it's lulz if I get the early binding and get an acceptance that was previously a rejection.

[GoingForGold]

GPA: 3.5-3.7

LSAT: 175-177

[M458]

Since I have already paid my seat deposit it would seem to be a freeroll to defer. I could still reapply early binding and also take my shot at Harvard with a higher LSAT score. Essentially, I would end up with my current situation being my bottom, and either improving to a full ride, or getting the elite school. Of course, it's lulz if I get the early binding and get an acceptance that was previously a rejection.

Not necessarily; if you do defer, they might have you sign something where you promise not to apply to any other school next cycle in exchange for holding your place in next year's class. Read carefully before you sign anything and make any decisions.

[senorhosh]

Since I have already paid my seat deposit it would seem to be a freeroll to defer. I could still reapply early binding and also take my shot at Harvard with a higher LSAT score. Essentially, I would end up with my current situation being my bottom, and either improving to a full ride, or getting the elite school. Of course, it's lulz if I get the early binding and get an acceptance that was previously a rejection.

Not necessarily; if you do defer, they might have you sign something where you promise not to apply to any other school next cycle in exchange for holding your place in next year's class. Read carefully before you sign anything and make any decisions.

This is mostly the case. Deferrals are binding at most schools AND I think they require you to pay another deposit. Not sure about NU but look it up to make sure.