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Admissions · A bit of frustration posting - Do AdComs realize it is THE MIDDLE OF MARCH!?

smith294805

Monday, Mar 19 2018

I received a reject from NYU and acceptance from GW within a couple days at the beginning of the month and now I’m just twiddling my thumbs. I thought they were all gonna start coming in at once!

General · Books to read before law school

smith294805

Wednesday, Mar 07 2018

I’ve browsed through many reading lists and most seem to recommend Getting to Maybe, Law School Confidential, and One L.

Admissions · Does a scholarship offer from a lower ranked school mean better chances at other schools?

smith294805

Friday, Mar 02 2018

Thanks! I also applied to USC, UCLA, Georgetown, and Columbia. We'll see how it goes!

Admissions · Does a scholarship offer from a lower ranked school mean better chances at other schools?

smith294805

Friday, Mar 02 2018

I did not. I kept my personal statement and diversity statement the same for all my schools. My personal statement focused on my evolving learning style from being homeschooled on a farm in Texas through the authoritarian learning environment of the Army.

My diversity statement focused on the challenges of serving in the military under Don't Ask, Don't Tell as a gay man and why it motivates me to pursue equality through the law.

BTW I only applied to reach schools. I decided I wouldn't be interested in attending school if I wasn't able to get into one that might enable me to have national employment options.

@cstrobel445 said:

Did you do a Why GWU? If you don't feel like you showed that you were an especially good fit there, and they admitted you with a lot of money (congrats!!! BTW) then I could see a more competitive school, particularly if you show that you're a good fit, giving you good news. Fingers crossed for ya!

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Friday, Mar 02 2018

smith294805

Does a scholarship offer from a lower ranked school mean better chances at other schools?

I submitted Jan 27th and have started getting back some answers. Stats are UGPA: 3.0 LSAT: 165. I've also been out of school for six years and working for what it's worth.

I received a rejection from NYU a week ago but today I received an acceptance email from GWU with a scholarship offer for $105K. According to the LSAC calculator I should have had a less than 25% chance of even getting in. Do you think that a scholarship offer might indicate that they believe higher ranked schools may accept me as well? I might just be hoping here but I'm curious!