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Hi everyone, I'm in a real dilemma and need your advice

I was admitted to my #1 choice this past fall 2010 but decided to attend law school closer to home due to unfortunate personal events that came up this summer. My parents were separating and I felt obligated to stay and support my 10 year old sister. I enrolled in a school closer to home and 3 weeks into the semester i withdrew. I was not satisfied with anything about the school and realized I made a mistake not attending my 1st choice. Now that some of my personal issues have been resolved, I want to apply for spring to my #1 choice.

Do you think this is a valid excuse that I can use in an addendum to explain why i did not enroll to my #1 in the first place. Will my chances of admission be effected? My #'s are above avg for the school but im worried that enrolling and withdrawing from the other will hurt me

I appreciate any advice, Thank you

You'll have better luck with this if you post it in the Law School admissions forum.

I would mention your situation when you reapply. Not sure which schools enroll in the spring...

thanks gdane5, the school has spring admissions, im just asking for advice and opinions on what people think about what my chances of being readmitted. I'll post in the other forum as well.