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Penn State Dickinson and Penn State Law

Post by adj8103 » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:53 pm

*Please delete if duplicate. I could not find a Penn State thread for c/o 2019.

I need advice. I got into Dickinson with a full ride. However, I read a disturbing article about the splitting of the two campuses, and now I'm considering applying to Penn State Law, too. Are you applying to one or the other? Or both? Why? Any advice at all is appreciated here.

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Re: Penn State Dickinson and Penn State Law

Post by ddoomm » Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:07 am

Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.

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Post by adj8103 » Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:04 pm

ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
Do you think we will get stuck in PA if we go to Dickinson? I was hoping to move out west at some point in time.. Every one at Dickinson has been truly wonderful to me. It is currently my top choice, too.

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Post by ddoomm » Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:25 pm

adj8103 wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
Do you think we will get stuck in PA if we go to Dickinson? I was hoping to move out west at some point in time.. Every one at Dickinson has been truly wonderful to me. It is currently my top choice, too.
Good question. I don't think you'll be stuck, but it does appear to have better connections, etc within PA and is a regional school. As I wish to stay in PA (or very close), this really isn't a concern for me but I see your point.

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Re: Penn State Dickinson and Penn State Law

Post by Nachoo2019 » Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:28 pm

adj8103 wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
Do you think we will get stuck in PA if we go to Dickinson? I was hoping to move out west at some point in time.. Every one at Dickinson has been truly wonderful to me. It is currently my top choice, too.
I applied to both. Received full from UP and 34K from Dickinson(because I applied two months later), but I have been under the impression that the UP campus was getting the better half of the split.

Why do you guys think dickinson is better?

Also, yes you will most definitely be restricted to PA after law school barring any unicorn outcome.

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Re: Penn State Dickinson and Penn State Law

Post by ddoomm » Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:36 pm

kwabedi wrote:
adj8103 wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
Do you think we will get stuck in PA if we go to Dickinson? I was hoping to move out west at some point in time.. Every one at Dickinson has been truly wonderful to me. It is currently my top choice, too.
I applied to both. Received full from UP and 34K from Dickinson(because I applied two months later), but I have been under the impression that the UP campus was getting the better half of the split.

Why do you guys think dickinson is better?

Also, yes you will most definitely be restricted to PA after law school barring any unicorn outcome.
I just got a better feel from Dickinson. I enjoyed the smaller town/smaller school feeling and felt that I made better connections with the professors and dean. The second visit there certainly impressed me.

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Re: Penn State Dickinson and Penn State Law

Post by Nachoo2019 » Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:39 pm

ddoomm wrote:
kwabedi wrote:
adj8103 wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
Do you think we will get stuck in PA if we go to Dickinson? I was hoping to move out west at some point in time.. Every one at Dickinson has been truly wonderful to me. It is currently my top choice, too.
I applied to both. Received full from UP and 34K from Dickinson(because I applied two months later), but I have been under the impression that the UP campus was getting the better half of the split.

Why do you guys think dickinson is better?

Also, yes you will most definitely be restricted to PA after law school barring any unicorn outcome.
I just got a better feel from Dickinson. I enjoyed the smaller town/smaller school feeling and felt that I made better connections with the professors and dean. The second visit there certainly impressed me.
Interesting. I guess I'll find out April 11th when i visit

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Re: Penn State Dickinson and Penn State Law

Post by Johnson1031 » Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:18 pm

kwabedi wrote:
adj8103 wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
Do you think we will get stuck in PA if we go to Dickinson? I was hoping to move out west at some point in time.. Every one at Dickinson has been truly wonderful to me. It is currently my top choice, too.
I applied to both. Received full from UP and 34K from Dickinson(because I applied two months later), but I have been under the impression that the UP campus was getting the better half of the split.

Why do you guys think dickinson is better?

Also, yes you will most definitely be restricted to PA after law school barring any unicorn outcome.
Actually, I know two Penn State grads (c/o 2014) who are both employed here in Nevada. Most of their classmates have also been employed outside of PA. They did do all of their internships in the states they wanted to end up in, but they had no problem securing those positions either. It can be done, don't fall into the TLS fear.

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Re: Penn State Dickinson and Penn State Law

Post by ddoomm » Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:20 pm

kwabedi wrote:
ddoomm wrote:
kwabedi wrote:
adj8103 wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
Do you think we will get stuck in PA if we go to Dickinson? I was hoping to move out west at some point in time.. Every one at Dickinson has been truly wonderful to me. It is currently my top choice, too.
I applied to both. Received full from UP and 34K from Dickinson(because I applied two months later), but I have been under the impression that the UP campus was getting the better half of the split.

Why do you guys think dickinson is better?

Also, yes you will most definitely be restricted to PA after law school barring any unicorn outcome.
I just got a better feel from Dickinson. I enjoyed the smaller town/smaller school feeling and felt that I made better connections with the professors and dean. The second visit there certainly impressed me.
Interesting. I guess I'll find out April 11th when i visit
Definitely let me know what you think (and that is 4 days before first deposit is due)!

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Re: Penn State Dickinson and Penn State Law

Post by adj8103 » Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:29 pm

Johnson1031 wrote:
kwabedi wrote:
adj8103 wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
Do you think we will get stuck in PA if we go to Dickinson? I was hoping to move out west at some point in time.. Every one at Dickinson has been truly wonderful to me. It is currently my top choice, too.
I applied to both. Received full from UP and 34K from Dickinson(because I applied two months later), but I have been under the impression that the UP campus was getting the better half of the split.

Why do you guys think dickinson is better?

Also, yes you will most definitely be restricted to PA after law school barring any unicorn outcome.
Actually, I know two Penn State grads (c/o 2014) who are both employed here in Nevada. Most of their classmates have also been employed outside of PA. They did do all of their internships in the states they wanted to end up in, but they had no problem securing those positions either. It can be done, don't fall into the TLS fear.
This nearly made me cry. (the stress is getting to me!) Thank you so much for the input!

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Re: Penn State Dickinson and Penn State Law

Post by Nachoo2019 » Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:30 pm

ddoomm wrote:
kwabedi wrote:
ddoomm wrote:
kwabedi wrote:
adj8103 wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
Do you think we will get stuck in PA if we go to Dickinson? I was hoping to move out west at some point in time.. Every one at Dickinson has been truly wonderful to me. It is currently my top choice, too.
I applied to both. Received full from UP and 34K from Dickinson(because I applied two months later), but I have been under the impression that the UP campus was getting the better half of the split.

Why do you guys think dickinson is better?

Also, yes you will most definitely be restricted to PA after law school barring any unicorn outcome.
I just got a better feel from Dickinson. I enjoyed the smaller town/smaller school feeling and felt that I made better connections with the professors and dean. The second visit there certainly impressed me.
Interesting. I guess I'll find out April 11th when i visit
Definitely let me know what you think (and that is 4 days before first deposit is due)!
Will do! I will be leaving PA the 13th and have to decide 2 days later :shock:

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Re: Penn State Dickinson and Penn State Law

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Post by yenisey » Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:20 am

Johnson1031 wrote:
kwabedi wrote:
adj8103 wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
Do you think we will get stuck in PA if we go to Dickinson? I was hoping to move out west at some point in time.. Every one at Dickinson has been truly wonderful to me. It is currently my top choice, too.
I applied to both. Received full from UP and 34K from Dickinson(because I applied two months later), but I have been under the impression that the UP campus was getting the better half of the split.

Why do you guys think dickinson is better?

Also, yes you will most definitely be restricted to PA after law school barring any unicorn outcome.
Actually, I know two Penn State grads (c/o 2014) who are both employed here in Nevada. Most of their classmates have also been employed outside of PA. They did do all of their internships in the states they wanted to end up in, but they had no problem securing those positions either. It can be done, don't fall into the TLS fear.
TLS fear? You mean discussions on law schools here are seriously misleading?

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Post by yenisey » Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:36 am

ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
UP has more applicants and it admitted more (seems triple of Dickinson?). Dickinson has higher LSATscores? Where did you get this idea?

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Post by ddoomm » Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:54 am

yenisey wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
UP has more applicants and it admitted more (seems triple of Dickinson?). Dickinson has higher LSATscores? Where did you get this idea?
From this idea: http://www.abarequireddisclosures.org/

Dickinson LSAT: 158-159-161
UP: 152-158-159

Dickinson admitted 373 while UP did 755

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Post by yenisey » Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:25 am

ddoomm wrote:
yenisey wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
UP has more applicants and it admitted more (seems triple of Dickinson?). Dickinson has higher LSATscores? Where did you get this idea?
From this idea: http://www.abarequireddisclosures.org/

Dickinson LSAT: 158-159-161
UP: 152-158-159

Dickinson admitted 373 while UP did 755
? Dickinson stats are even better than OSU Moritz (156-159-161)? But they are hardly peers schools.

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Post by ddoomm » Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:42 am

yenisey wrote:
ddoomm wrote:
yenisey wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Hello! I applied to both law schools with a full ride to both. After visiting Dickinson again, I will probably be sending in my deposit soon. I feel that there is still some time needed to see how each school will now play out, considering they are now separately accredited. I see that Dickinson has higher LSAT scores while University Park has significantly more applicants. Time will tell, but I think Dickinson is a great choice.
UP has more applicants and it admitted more (seems triple of Dickinson?). Dickinson has higher LSATscores? Where did you get this idea?
From this idea: http://www.abarequireddisclosures.org/

Dickinson LSAT: 158-159-161
UP: 152-158-159

Dickinson admitted 373 while UP did 755
? Dickinson stats are even better than OSU Moritz (156-159-161)? But they are hardly peers schools.
The numbers speak for themselves.

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Post by adj8103 » Thu Mar 31, 2016 3:33 pm

yenisey wrote:
TLS fear? You mean discussions on law schools here are seriously misleading?
Never......


Also, just found out I may get a housing scholarship. There is only one person ahead of me.. waiting for them to make a decision..... my nerves...

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Who do you email about negotiations? I want to see if they'll match my UP offer before I go to visit in two weeks.

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kwabedi wrote:Who do you email about negotiations? I want to see if they'll match my UP offer before I go to visit in two weeks.
I emailed Bekah Saidman-Krauss
Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid
ras1075@psu.edu

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adj8103 wrote:
kwabedi wrote:Who do you email about negotiations? I want to see if they'll match my UP offer before I go to visit in two weeks.
I emailed Bekah Saidman-Krauss
Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid
ras1075@psu.edu
Awesome, thanks. Do you think they'll be inclined to match the UP offer? It was about 6k less

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Post by adj8103 » Thu Mar 31, 2016 4:23 pm

kwabedi wrote:
adj8103 wrote:
kwabedi wrote:Who do you email about negotiations? I want to see if they'll match my UP offer before I go to visit in two weeks.
I emailed Bekah Saidman-Krauss
Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid
ras1075@psu.edu
Awesome, thanks. Do you think they'll be inclined to match the UP offer? It was about 6k less[/quote
My guess is yes. It depends how many people accept/decline their offers I think. They will get back to you pretty quickly.

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Post by ddoomm » Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:24 am

Just mailed my deposit for Dickinson! Can't wait for August 15th!

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ddoomm wrote:Just mailed my deposit for Dickinson! Can't wait for August 15th!
Congrats!

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kwabedi wrote:
ddoomm wrote:Just mailed my deposit for Dickinson! Can't wait for August 15th!
Congrats!
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