Transfer Advice to Georgetown Forum

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:32 am

Is it worth it to transfer from GW to Georgetown? I really need advice--please help!

TransferHopeful17 · Post by **TransferHopeful17** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:40 am

What's your current rank/GPA?
What are your career goals?
What's your COA at GW and what would it be at Georgetown?

If you've got a decent scholarship, and your grades were good enough to get into Georgetown, I wouldn't leave GW to be a smaller fish in a slightly bigger pond. That debt isn't worth it. Biglaw numbers favor Georgetown slightly, but likely with your rank and GPA you've already got a good shot at biglaw from GW.

mickm1 · Post by **mickm1** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:48 am

I'm top 15% at GW probably closer to top 10%.
I want to do Big Law to pay off all my loans ...which leads to the next point-- I have no money from GW and they do not give out scholarships to 2Ls and 3Ls...so the COA is practically the same for both...

TransferHopeful17 · Post by **TransferHopeful17** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:58 am

Being risk averse, I would stay. You would likely do well at Georgetown, but you know you would do well at GW. You're beyond meeting a Biglaw cutoff at GW based on your rank. Sure, Georgetown might look slightly better, but GW is fairly well respected and your rank will speak volumes, too. Granted, it's a tough decision. I would just worry about the gamble.

felinafelina · Post by **felinafelina** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:08 am

Funny enough I'm in the same exact situation (you can see the thread I started asking if GW->GULC was a good idea). I'm pretty sure I'm going to make the transfer because GW gives me no money and honestly I haven't really enjoyed the school much. I would think about whether they currently give you any money, what your job goals after graduation are, etc. etc. For example are you IP? Because if I were IP I'd be much more hesitant to transfer. Things like that. Also, it's not too late to apply to some other schools that have a July 1 deadline (like NYU) or July 15th (CLS, Duke I think, some others). Good luck and feel free to PM me when you've made your decision!

chuckbass · Post by **chuckbass** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:27 am

felinafelina wrote:Funny enough I'm in the same exact situation (you can see the thread I started asking if GW->GULC was a good idea). I'm pretty sure I'm going to make the transfer because GW gives me no money and honestly I haven't really enjoyed the school much. I would think about whether they currently give you any money, what your job goals after graduation are, etc. etc. For example are you IP? Because if I were IP I'd be much more hesitant to transfer. Things like that. Also, it's not too late to apply to some other schools that have a July 1 deadline (like NYU) or July 15th (CLS, Duke I think, some others). Good luck and feel free to PM me when you've made your decision!

This.

I'd transfer since you're getting no money, but I'd also apply higher.

TransferHopeful17 · Post by **TransferHopeful17** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:33 am

Yes, definitely apply higher, particularly if you're interested in NY.

Cerberaus · Post by **Cerberaus** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:50 am

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=250023

Check the other thread for similar advice.

CanadianWolf · Post by **CanadianWolf** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:55 am

Agree that you should apply to Columbia, NYU & Duke. Whether or not a move from GWU to GULC is worthwhile is too close to call in your situation.

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