Applied ED to GULC... Forum

[joe1795]

So I applied ED to GULC to maximize my chances of a T14. I have 2 years WE, decent softs, 169-170 LSAT, and GPA between 3.0 and 3.1. I'd theoretically be ok with paying sticker, but I want to know if I'm throwing anything away by EDing there and if I should possibly withdraw. Also blanketed T14 and some T20.

[cavalier1138]

I don't understand how this strategy maximizes your chances of admission. Don't apply ED anywhere without a guaranteed scholarship.

[trebekismyhero]

Agree with cavalier. ED does not really increase your chances, just the chances that you pay sticker price. You should at least get some good money from WashU and some other top regional schools even if you don't get into a t14 so I would not ED unless there was a scholarship

[HarryPutter]

Same LSAT, higher GPA. As has been well documented on this forum and many others, applying ED w/o a guaranteed scholarship upon admission is a bad idea.

I also applied ED because I was locked into DC and terrified of not getting in. I got into another T13 before I got into GULC, and if I could have done it all again I would have RD'd and used my other T13 scholarship to get more money out of GULC. But unless you are planning on pulling your app, here's how you can still get money (your LSAT score should allow you to scrap $ if you can write even a semi-polite email):

- I sent them an email in early February (after being accepted in December) requesting to be considered for a merit scholarship. The email I sent was along the lines of "when can I expect notification of a merit-scholarship if I am awarded one." I thanked them for admission and reinforced that I was excited to start at Georgetown.
- They responded and mentioned they were reviewing files and applications for merit-scholarships, and asked that I give them some information on what level of funding I desired and where they fit into my future plans. - I responded with the amount funding I hoped for, how that funding would support me, and why I was excited to attend.
- They awarded me a merit scholarship for less than I asked for
- I asked for more money
- They gave me the amount I asked for

*take away - be clear and direct about asking for money, and don't be afraid to ask for more. This was all done with extremely little leverage. Be courteous and sincere, but don't be afraid to ask and ask again. Good luck.