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  Leah M B Alum Member ⭐

  March 2018 8392 karma

  No advice, just a big ol' congrats!!! That's amazing, even to just be a finalist. Wooo!!
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  acsimon Alum Member

  March 2018 1269 karma

  Ah, you got this thang! Congrats!!! (I don’t know anything about this, sorry)—A.c.S
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  goingfor99th Free Trial Member

  March 2018 edited March 2018 3072 karma

  @"Paul Caint" said:
  Hey all,

  I've been selected by Cornell as a finalist for a full-tuition merit scholarship. They're flying all the finalists (Approx 16) to Cornell for a ~2 day interview process (the first day is technically a "social" dinner but it seems like you'd want to be kinda in interview-mode for that).

  I was wondering if anyone has had experience with these types of interviews. Was the formal interview you received with one person? A professor? An admissions counselor/dean? Or was it with a committee? Professor committee? Admissions committee?

  @goingfor99th I'm not sure if you did the scholarship interview with Berkeley yet, but if you have do you have any advice?

  All thoughts are appreciated!

  Best,

  Paul

  I withdrew from consideration for the Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship. Sorry I can't provide you with more insight.

  Congratulations on your selection, though!!! If you win this scholarship, will you go to Cornell?
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  Paul Caint Alum Member ⭐

  March 2018 3521 karma

  Thanks all!

  @goingfor99th Dang! I was hoping you'd enlighten me with some of your wisdom !

  I'm not sure, I'm still waiting to hear back from a majority of the places I applied. Still, money is a huge factor for me so a full-ride would definitely shoot Cornell to (as of now) my top choice out of the ones I've been admitted to.
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  westcoastbestcoast Alum Member

  March 2018 3788 karma

  Woot full scholarship to a t14. U got this interview!! Good to hear good news after people being devestated from uva's financial aid
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  AudaciousRed Alum Member

  March 2018 2689 karma

  Wow! That is awesome! Congrats!!!
  If it were me, I would do three things: dress business or business casual (if there's a walking tour, wearing comfy shoes), be utmost mindful of manners (be punctual), and pause and take a breath before interview questions to think my answer over before rambling. Granted, that last one may just pertain to me.
  Full tuition at such a highly ranked school is amazing! Not everyone gets this opportunity, so enjoy the experience, whatever your decision.
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  TabbyG123 Member

  March 2018 711 karma

  This is incredible! Best of luck to you! Sorry I don't know much about the Cornell interview process. There are probably few who could speak to this exact experience.

  I'd say just prep for the main questions: why law, why Cornell, difficult experiences you've overcome, what you hope to do after graduation, and practice pivoting your answers to talk about impressive and interesting experiences you've had -- politicians call this a message box.

  You're going to be great.
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  studyingandrestudying Core Member

  March 2018 5254 karma

  Glad they invited you. Glad you accepted. This is an honor. Convey your appreciation and interest. And yes, like @xadrianas6x was saying, manners are key. Praise the food. Also, maybe buy a new outfit and get a haircut.
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  OlamHafuch Alum Member

  March 2018 2326 karma

  And stay away from any trace of a sense of entitlement.
• Paul Caint Alum Member ⭐

  March 2018 3521 karma

  So these interviews are taking place at the same time as Admitted Student's weekend, so I would be doing my interview somewhere between the events being held that day.

  Since that's the case, what do I wear lol. It seems strange to be wearing a suit all day...maybe I'll just bring one? Or maybe I'll wear a casual suit like a brown sportscoat and khakis?
• Leah M B Alum Member ⭐

  March 2018 8392 karma

  @"Paul Caint" said:
  So these interviews are taking place at the same time as Admitted Student's weekend, so I would be doing my interview somewhere between the events being held that day.

  Since that's the case, what do I wear lol. It seems strange to be wearing a suit all day...maybe I'll just bring one? Or maybe I'll wear a casual suit like a brown sportscoat and khakis?

  Hm, interesting dilemma. In that case, I think I would skew a little more toward business casual or a casual suit like you mentioned. Since I'm guessing it will be between other events and you'll want to be relatively comfortable.
• AudaciousRed Alum Member

  March 2018 2689 karma

  You can never be too well dressed for dinner.
  But if you're going to be wandering around campus, business casual sounds like a smart choice.
• goingfor99th Free Trial Member

  March 2018 edited March 2018 3072 karma

  I wouldn't wear a tie to dinner unless it calls for it. Have confidence, wear oxfords, nice pants, button up shirt with complementary undershirt and top button undone.

  lawschoolfashion
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  Paul Caint Alum Member ⭐

  March 2018 3521 karma

  Do y'all think this is a good outfit to wear???

  https://goo.gl/images/1W37CP
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  Leah M B Alum Member ⭐

  March 2018 8392 karma

  @"Paul Caint" Yeah, I think something like that would be great!
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  Kermit750 Alum Member

  March 2018 2124 karma

  @"Paul Caint" That looks good.
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  Paul Caint Alum Member ⭐

  March 2018 3521 karma

  @"Leah M B" @Kermit750 okay good cause I just spent all day at the mall buying that exact outfit
• Paul Caint Alum Member ⭐

  March 2018 3521 karma

  I'm selfishly bumping this.

  I head up to Cornell Thursday and I'm not sure what the interview process is gonna be like! Any advice that you all can give, especially those that have done these types of interviews before, would be HUGELY appreciated!!!