Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013) Forum

[CTT]

Cornell b/c employment stats are significantly better and it's cheaper. Those are the two primary concerns, everything else is way down the list.

The thing is, it's not cheaper by much. There's about an $8,000 diff in COA to begin with. My read on the employment statistics is that Michigan has more students interested in doing government or public interest work, or working in a smaller market closer to home. It's not surprising that more of your students end up at 500+ firms when most of your grads are going to NYC. The thing I got from visiting was that at Michigan a lot of the students (especially the female students) really wanted to do public interest work, and the school supports that. Cornell gave off the vibe that it was all BigLaw BigLaw BigLaw. Thus, I actually find it encouraging that the employment stats align with that perception. I thought the Michigan students seemed a little more laid back and social, which would a) make it easier to succeed if BigLaw is what you wanted and b) make three years of law school less miserable.

[BigZuck]

Cornell b/c employment stats are significantly better and it's cheaper. Those are the two primary concerns, everything else is way down the list.

The thing is, it's not cheaper by much. There's about an $8,000 diff in COA to begin with. My read on the employment statistics is that Michigan has more students interested in doing government or public interest work, or working in a smaller market closer to home. It's not surprising that more of your students end up at 500+ firms when most of your grads are going to NYC. The thing I got from visiting was that at Michigan a lot of the students (especially the female students) really wanted to do public interest work, and the school supports that. Cornell gave off the vibe that it was all BigLaw BigLaw BigLaw. Thus, I actually find it encouraging that the employment stats align with that perception. I thought the Michigan students seemed a little more laid back and social, which would a) make it easier to succeed if BigLaw is what you wanted and b) make three years of law school less miserable.

I don't buy this. Cornell puts 13.7 into PI, Michigan puts 16. Not a huge difference. There is a huge difference in big law and federal clerkships. Also self selection is impossible to quantify so I would rather stick to numbers that are tangible.

But if you want Michigan just do Michigan. YOLO.

Also I don't have a law school broham.

[Big Dog]

I thought the Michigan students seemed a little more laid back and social, which would a) make it easier to succeed if BigLaw is what you wanted and b) make three years of law school less miserable.

Clearly your interest in Michigan is personal preference and quality of life. (Nothing wrong with that.)

But then no one here can add any value to your personal deliberations.

btw: Michigan is no more "national" than Cornell.

[CTT]

Cornell b/c employment stats are significantly better and it's cheaper. Those are the two primary concerns, everything else is way down the list.

The thing is, it's not cheaper by much. There's about an $8,000 diff in COA to begin with. My read on the employment statistics is that Michigan has more students interested in doing government or public interest work, or working in a smaller market closer to home. It's not surprising that more of your students end up at 500+ firms when most of your grads are going to NYC. The thing I got from visiting was that at Michigan a lot of the students (especially the female students) really wanted to do public interest work, and the school supports that. Cornell gave off the vibe that it was all BigLaw BigLaw BigLaw. Thus, I actually find it encouraging that the employment stats align with that perception. I thought the Michigan students seemed a little more laid back and social, which would a) make it easier to succeed if BigLaw is what you wanted and b) make three years of law school less miserable.

I don't buy this. Cornell puts 13.7 into PI, Michigan puts 16. Not a huge difference. There is a huge difference in big law and federal clerkships. Also self selection is impossible to quantify so I would rather stick to numbers that are tangible.

But if you want Michigan just do Michigan. YOLO.

Also I don't have a law school broham.

Right, and I wouldn't call the federal clerkship thing huge. It leans Michigan's way by a couple percentage points.

[BigZuck]

Cornell b/c employment stats are significantly better and it's cheaper. Those are the two primary concerns, everything else is way down the list.

The thing is, it's not cheaper by much. There's about an $8,000 diff in COA to begin with. My read on the employment statistics is that Michigan has more students interested in doing government or public interest work, or working in a smaller market closer to home. It's not surprising that more of your students end up at 500+ firms when most of your grads are going to NYC. The thing I got from visiting was that at Michigan a lot of the students (especially the female students) really wanted to do public interest work, and the school supports that. Cornell gave off the vibe that it was all BigLaw BigLaw BigLaw. Thus, I actually find it encouraging that the employment stats align with that perception. I thought the Michigan students seemed a little more laid back and social, which would a) make it easier to succeed if BigLaw is what you wanted and b) make three years of law school less miserable.

I don't buy this. Cornell puts 13.7 into PI, Michigan puts 16. Not a huge difference. There is a huge difference in big law and federal clerkships. Also self selection is impossible to quantify so I would rather stick to numbers that are tangible.

But if you want Michigan just do Michigan. YOLO.

Also I don't have a law school broham.

Right, and I wouldn't call the federal clerkship thing huge. It leans Michigan's way by a couple percentage points.

Combined broseph. There is a big gap between the two schools when it comes to high end employment outcomes this most recent year.

Just do Mich. YOLO.

[DaRascal]

Dude, go to Michigan! It's MVPB for a reason.

[jvincent11]

Dude, go to Michigan! It's MVPB for a reason.

MVPB is a made up thing on TLS. Go wherever you will be happier.

[LRGhost]

When is the deposit deadline for Cornell? I'm trying to time my letter from the reserve list :/

[Rev. Cherrycoke]

When is the deposit deadline for Cornell? I'm trying to time my letter from the reserve list :/

April 26.


As far as Cornell vs Michigan, I think there is no denying that Cornell is very biglaw centric. Current students on here have confirmed it although that's not to say that you can't do PI coming out of Cornell. Personally, I also got a stronger PI-vibe from Michigan which is why going to ride out that waitlist and would pick it over Cornell unless Cornell was significantly cheaper.

[toothbrush]

for the need access form.. does that include my parents income? is it "stingy" aka for people who really need? i'm asking bc i usually don't qualify for need aid. should i fill that out anyways? (here I am being stingy over 28 bucks.. :/)

[yodamiked]

Finally went complete! Just over 8 weeks....yikes!

[abadname13]

Ditto, FINALLY!

Finally went complete! Just over 8 weeks....yikes!

[nsideirish]

Submitted my Cornell fin aid form, FAFSA and NeedAccess. Is that all I need? How long after submitting everything will I get my offer?

[PRgradBYU]

If I was accepted mid-March but haven't heard anything since then (I submitted my scholarship application the same week), would I come off as impatient if I asked Cornell whether or not I've been considered for a merit- or need-based scholarship? Anyone think that's a good idea?

My gut is telling me "no," but maybe somebody here has had success with this approach. Deadlines loom.

[LRGhost]

When is the deposit deadline for Cornell? I'm trying to time my letter from the reserve list :/

April 26.

Does anyone think it's better to send off a LOCI type thing around/just after that date or is tomorrow just as fine?

[toothbrush]

If I was accepted mid-March but haven't heard anything since then (I submitted my scholarship application the same week), would I come off as impatient if I asked Cornell whether or not I've been considered for a merit- or need-based scholarship? Anyone think that's a good idea?

My gut is telling me "no," but maybe somebody here has had success with this approach. Deadlines loom.

You can email / call saying that you have XYZ offers pending at other institutions and, while Cornell remains a top choice, you want to know your aid before declining other schools.

10/10 would tell you.

[toothbrush]

When is the deposit deadline for Cornell? I'm trying to time my letter from the reserve list :/

April 26.

Does anyone think it's better to send off a LOCI type thing around/just after that date or is tomorrow just as fine?

Doubtful there is any sort of data on this..

[ObviousAlias]

I also went complete today. Took 'em long enough.

[Rev. Cherrycoke]

If I was accepted mid-March but haven't heard anything since then (I submitted my scholarship application the same week), would I come off as impatient if I asked Cornell whether or not I've been considered for a merit- or need-based scholarship? Anyone think that's a good idea?

My gut is telling me "no," but maybe somebody here has had success with this approach. Deadlines loom.

Not at all. You have deadlines and you obviously want to take everything into account before making a decision on those schools. Just inquire politely.

[twinkletoes16]

$$$$ I love Cornell etc etc

[ph5354a]

That's amazing, twinkle!! Cornell's generous merit aid strikes again.

#firstworldproblems

[helix23]

Holy shit guys.

holy hell congrats!

[BigZuck]

Holy shit guys. $150k from Cornell. WHAT DO I DO NOW.


Absolutely visiting now. Jesus. I thought 120k would be my max.

At this point you can never again question anything I say or predict.

Oh , and congrats

[CaptainLeela]

Welcome to TLS

[chadbrochill]

Holy shit guys. $150k from Cornell. WHAT DO I DO NOW.


Absolutely visiting now. Jesus. I thought 120k would be my max.

Congrats twinkles, that's huge!