BU vs. GW Early Decision Forum

[tortsandtiaras]

***Please do not continue reading if you are going to be rude***

Now that I got that out of the way...

Is it possible to apply to Boston University ED (seeing as they notify you of a decision by Dec 19) and then if I do not get into the ED program, that I apply to GW ED before the January 15 deadline? I would love to attend either for their human rights programs, so please no lectures! Would love to take advantage of the full scholly program through the ED in either.

Thanks in advance!

[FSK]

Human Rights...

Numbers?

[tortsandtiaras]

Human Rights...

Numbers?

Yes...

Is it possible to ED twice in one year? Or will GW see that I ED'd another school previously if I do not get into the ED program?

[BigLawer]

What are your numbers? This makes a difference as to whether this is the right approach.

Yes, once you have been denied ED you can send another ED application. Whether or not the other school can "see it" doesn't matter. They only care about it helping their numbers/yield.

[tortsandtiaras]

3.7 gpa, LSAT pending...

If I had a lower LSAT than normal for the ED group, how would this affect the approach to take? (genuine question) If I am not competitive for the program, worst thing is I get notified early of a 'Regular Decision'.

[FSK]

You're going to have a very hard time getting a job in "human rights" from either of those schools. And I'm not sure that the LRAP programs from either are generous at all.

[jewkidontheblock]

You're going to have a very hard time getting a job in "human rights" from either of those schools. And I'm not sure that the LRAP programs from either are generous at all.

Which doesn't really matter since both schools give full scholarships to ED applicants. Sounds like a sound strategy to me, but make sure you do research and see for yourself how unlikely it is that you'll actually get a job in "human rights" from either of those schools. Or any school outside Harvard Yale and Stanford, for that matter.

[BigZuck]

Kind of a pointless exercise without an LSAT score, IMO. If you're in this position you should choose based on ties/geographical preference because the schools aren't really interchangeable.

If you get into a position where you can't get a full ride to these schools (or very close to it) make sure you keep retaking the LSAT. Neither school is worth any more than about 80K total, and for most people to get the costs that low requires a full ride.

What do you mean by human rights? Can you point to some real life lawyers who do the kind of work you're talking about or some job openings in that field? What's your backup plan if human rights doesn't work out?

[BigZuck]

You're going to have a very hard time getting a job in "human rights" from either of those schools. And I'm not sure that the LRAP programs from either are generous at all.

Which doesn't really matter since both schools give full scholarships to ED applicants. Sounds like a sound strategy to me, but make sure you do research and see for yourself how unlikely it is that you'll actually get a job in "human rights" from either of those schools. Or any school outside Harvard Yale and Stanford, for that matter.

But it does kind of matter when you're staring down the barrel of 60k+ debt and don't have the job you want and can't get 3 years of your life back.

That's why I'm curious what the OP means by "human rights" and what her other desired career options are

[tortsandtiaras]

I am 21 years old... my decision to pursue "human rights" can completely change once I am immersed into different types of specializations once I am actually in law school.

A little about myself... I studied Business Law in undergrad, thus corporate law is still interesting to me. However, I dream of working someday for the United Nations. Thus, if I find a position that is less desirable but will pay off my loans...well obviously I will take that.

Thank you all for your input!

[BigZuck]

Oh, well then you need to aim higher if you want what you define as corporate law or human rights.

It's a good thing you're only 21, plenty of time to position yourself to go to a school that can give you some semblance of a shot at achieving your goals. Bring up the gpa as much as possible and focus on that LSAT, taking it up to 3 times if necessary.

[tortsandtiaras]

Hi, Thanks for your input. I already graduated from undergrad (a year early) and am taking a year off working. I have taken the LSAT twice already, so I'm scared of taking it a 3rd time due to the 2 year rule.

Oh, well then you need to aim higher if you want what you define as corporate law or human rights.

It's a good thing you're only 21, plenty of time to position yourself to go to a school that can give you some semblance of a shot at achieving your goals. Bring up the gpa as much as possible and focus on that LSAT, taking it up to 3 times if necessary.

[BigLawer]

have you looked at past years for these ED acceptances? Have they ever dipped as low as your GPA without a 99% LSAT? I was under the impression most of these full tuition schollys go to people who would boost both medians.

[tortsandtiaras]

Yes, I agree with that. I have and I am probably not competitive enough for this question. As I mentioned earlier, at least I could receive an "early" decision through applying the ED programs, no?

have you looked at past years for these ED acceptances? Have they ever dipped as low as your GPA without a 99% LSAT? I was under the impression most of these full tuition schollys go to people who would boost both medians.

[BigLawer]

Yes, I agree with that. I have and I am probably not competitive enough for this question. As I mentioned earlier, at least I could receive an "early" decision through applying the ED programs, no?

have you looked at past years for these ED acceptances? Have they ever dipped as low as your GPA without a 99% LSAT? I was under the impression most of these full tuition schollys go to people who would boost both medians.

No, I think you get pushed to regular decision. Applying ED and being turned down probably wont result in you receiving an earlier decision on regular admission.