Should I withdraw and re-apply? Forum

[burtmacklin]

So my cycle thus far has gone about as I would've expected. I'm from NY and would like to go into biglaw, but right now my best option for that is Fordham with $20k/year. I'm a super splitter with a 172/2.93, and I neglected to apply to NU as most would've suggested because I was unemployed at the time and didn't really think I had enough going for me to get in with no WE. Since then I've found a job that has allowed me to network really well in the legal community in NY, and I think it would be a good addition to my app if I were to try for NU next year. I also make around $40k/yr living at home and so would be able to save up a decent amount by August 2015 if I were to wait. I'm trying to negotiate Fordham up, and my parents are willing to kick in about $10k/yr and I will have around $20k savings by August 2014. I'm just having some regrets looking at mylsn and seeing that I have a good chance at NU considering that I'll have 18 months of WE by the time I were to get there if I apply next cycle. I think I could be a compelling candidate for them considering that I'd be sitting out a year essentially just for a shot to go there, and would tell them as much. I also have a retake left, but I'm a bit unclear on whether a decrease will really hurt me. Any help is greatly appreciated, this has been weighing on my mind a great deal lately as it seems like a much better option to wait and give NU a shot

[northwood]

if you are unsure about going- then don't go. Law School will be there next cycle. Once you matriculate and have grades at one school, your LSAT becomes meaningless. Continue working for a year, and save money. 20K from Fordham is not a lot of money. Apply early in September and see how it goes.

[burtmacklin]

Thanks for the insight, I think I was slowly realizing your points on my own the past few days. And the re-take? Would the potential few extra points help me more than the potential of a few less points hurt me? Oh and I edited my OP, its 20k/year from Fordham, though idt that changes much

[northwood]

Thanks for the insight, I think I was slowly realizing your points on my own the past few days. And the re-take? Would the potential few extra points help me more than the potential of a few less points hurt me? Oh and I edited my OP, its 20k/year from Fordham, though idt that changes much

Any additional points will help you. But take some practice tests and see how you do. if you constantly perform at a 172 or 173 then id say you have hit your max potential, and a re-take would not be worth it. However, if you score a 175+, then by all means go for a re-take.

I still think that 20K a year from Fordham doesn't change much. Im not completely sure that covers your cost of living in NYC for a year ( so you'd be looking at full tuition plus extra living expenses). I would double check Fordham's estimated cost of living to help confirm though.