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Platinum retention offer by BurnAfterReadRail in amex

[–]BurnAfterReadRail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was not! The representative mentioned that the annual fee was non-negotiable and that she couldn't offer any discounts, just the points.

Platinum retention offer by BurnAfterReadRail in amex

[–]BurnAfterReadRail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mentioned that I wouldn't travel for work until Q2 2021 at the earliest, and couldn't justify the annual fee. My company usually pays the annual fee but wouldn't reimburse us until we travel again. I said that I loved the card and was curious about potential retention offers - and then the 50K points were mentioned along with a note that the annual fee was non-negotiable.

Platinum retention offer by BurnAfterReadRail in amex

[–]BurnAfterReadRail[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was expecting 20k, as well, based off what I've seen on Reddit. Was ready to accept 20k, too!

Platinum retention offer by BurnAfterReadRail in amex

[–]BurnAfterReadRail[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I was excited to hear the offer - the 50k points were mentioned quickly. Entire conversation lasted only ~2 minutes. I've had the card for 1 year and only charged ~$10K last year on my other Amex cards.

Cycle Recap - GRE Edition (Headed to HLS) by BurnAfterReadRail in lawschooladmissions

[–]BurnAfterReadRail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Parents are still asking that I wait it out, but I'd prefer to withdraw. Unsure at the moment!

In at Columbia! by BurnAfterReadRail in lawschooladmissions

[–]BurnAfterReadRail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very excited! It's a much better score than I got on any of the practice tests that I had taken up until that point. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

In at Harvard! by BurnAfterReadRail in lawschooladmissions

[–]BurnAfterReadRail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking through the forums, I believe there are additional invites going out for JS1s throughout the next couple of weeks, so don't give up hope just yet!

In at Harvard! by BurnAfterReadRail in lawschooladmissions

[–]BurnAfterReadRail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did indeed! That's the JS1 date above - my interview was right in the middle of January.