LGBT Ivy Splitter: to ED or not to ED? Forum

[percyt0]

Hi all:

Alright, let's cut to the chase. I (like everyone) am hoping for T14. Below are my stats and goal schools. Given that I'm a splitter at some schools and that my GPA isn't perfect, should I consider applying ED? Scholarship money is a factor for me, but it's not absolutely crucial. I'm planning to submit early, so any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!

Stats:

- 169 LSAT
- 3.41 GPA
- Graduated from Top 5 undergrad (Ivy)
- LGBT (plan on writing diversity statement)
- Have spent last several years working in public interest.

Schools:

U Penn
Georgetown
Duke
U Michigan
UVA
Cornell
Northwestern
UCLA
Vanderbilt

[BigZuck]

I wouldn't expect the Ivy, LGBT, and work experience factors to make any difference. I would use www.mylsn.info to strategize, I think you'll go as far as your numbers take you just like virtually everyone else.

As a general matter I wouldn't ED to any school besides Northwestern if I cared about scholarship money.

With your numbers I'd just apply everywhere and see what happens.

[KMart]

As a general matter I wouldn't ED to any school besides Northwestern if I cared about scholarship money.

With your numbers I'd just apply everywhere and see what happens.

[Clearly]

Do NOT ED. You will be surprised what RD admits and money you will end up with. Blanket 4-14 and collect your money. This is a CLEAR CUT NO ED.

[percyt0]

Thanks, all.