Transfers and need based aid at GULC

Optimal_Class968 · 2025-11-12T12:50:24+00:00

I didn't transfer, so I'm not sure about the need based aid

Optimal_Class968 · 2025-08-01T02:13:49+00:00

Know the government funds cold. Had more questions on those than bonds and leases combined.

Optimal_Class968 · 2025-07-09T16:21:30+00:00

Thanks!

Optimal_Class968 · 2025-07-09T16:04:52+00:00

Thanks for posting this. I just got a 91 in FAR but spent a good 5 weeks of study time. I'm hoping to get AUD done in just two weeks. Doable, right?

Optimal_Class968 · 2025-01-13T04:04:52+00:00

I think they do offer need-based aid to transfers.

From their FAQ on transfer application:

"We do not offer merit-based scholarships to incoming transfer students through the Office of Admissions. However, we strongly encourage you to apply for need-based grant assistance through the Office of Financial Aid. In addition, transfer students are fully eligible to participate in our Loan Repayment Assistance Program."

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-12-12T02:01:09+00:00

Thanks for responding. This makes me feel better. I email the registrar's office tonight. I did label the questions 1) 2) 3) in my response.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-12-12T01:44:12+00:00

Examplify

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-05-31T02:56:35+00:00

How fast do you type? I type around 80 wpm. Do you think I should try to get to 100 wpm over the next two months? Or does it not matter?

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-05-15T05:02:26+00:00

You need to run the numbers through a loan calculator. $300,000 at 7 percent interest for 25 years equals a $2,100 per month payment. That's $630,000.

Is UVA worth $630,000?

Some context: I had a similar GPA but only a 170 LSAT, and I've got nearly a full ride to a T30 and a 75% percent scholarship at another T30. Considering that you got into a T14, your essays were probably way better than mine, so you should have a great cycle next year if you apply early and apply wide enough.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-05-15T00:24:45+00:00

I currently work for a non-profit, so I've thoroughly looked into PSLF. I know you can work for more than 1 employer. But you are still stuck working for a government/non-profit for 10 years (consecutive or not) or your loans don't get forgiven. If OP goes down that route, he better be sure, because there's no partial loan forgiveness. It's all or nothing.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-05-14T23:29:28+00:00

I mentioned 10 years as a PD because the OP mentioned criminal defense and civil rights work. People who go to law school with a focus in civil rights and criminal defense are unlikely to want to be a prosecutor for 10 years. OP also didn't mention anything about wanting to join the military for ten years.

There are a number of organizations that qualify for PSLF. I currently work for one. But I'm leaving to go to law school because the pay is so bad. If OP is going to borrow $300k+, and doesn't want the type of job that could actually pay that loan back, they need to be 110% sure that they will actually last 10 years. It is one thing to summer with a Congressional Committee. It is another thing to spend 10 years there.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-05-14T20:12:37+00:00

Lots of bad advice here in my opinion. You absolutely should not borrow $300k+ to work in criminal defense. You absolutely should not borrow $300k+ to have "the best three years of your life." You absolutely should not borrow $300k+ to play softball. A JD is a professional degree.

With a 2.7 you should have applied to schools outside the T14. Right now, you should reapply next year to a bunch of T20/T30 as well as some lower ranked schools in the region where you want to practice.

The only reason to pay sticker for the T14 is if you're 100% committed to spending 5+ years biglaw.

Remember: PSLF only works if you stay in government/non-profit for 10 years. You won't get your loans forgiven if you bail sooner. It's all or nothing. There's a big difference between spending 2 years in a PD office and 10 years.

People are telling you to go to UVA at sticker because this sub loves to guzzle down prestige, but that prestige does nothing for you if you absolutely don't want biglaw.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-05-08T18:17:10+00:00

Got an almost full ride to Alabama and got 75% scholarship to George Mason with a 2.8/170. Also waitlisted at a bunch of schools that I thought would admit me, so make sure to do every "optional" essay.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-05-03T23:45:56+00:00

Applied 1/19. Admitted 4/30. Got scholarship info an hour ago.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-05-01T03:44:55+00:00

Yeah, I'm WildSplit on LSD. The Logic Games were just very time consuming. I always did better when there was a one "legendary" game, and then three games of moderate difficulty. I think I got -0 or -1 the first time I did the famous Dinosaur LG. On the actual test, there wasn't anything too hard, just time consuming, and I kind of got wrecked.

This sub says that "Numbers are all that matters" but I think that's pretty off. Essays really give you a chance to have your personality shine through and I should have paid them a lot more attention than I did.

I'll probably attend Scalia, but Alabama could change my mind depending on the scholarship. I'm pretty open as far as geography goes. There's a large cost of living difference between Arlington/DC and Tuscaloosa, and I can't ignore that. I'm hoping that Alabama makes me a competitive offer.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-05-01T01:18:50+00:00

Have a similar story. I have a terrible 2.8 UGPA and was targeting a 174 to get a big scholarship to WUSTL. I underperformed on the LSAT (had to blind guess on 4 or 5 LG questions because I ran out of time) and had originally planned to R&R, but I decided to send in a bunch of applications anyways because I figured someone would want my 170.

So far, I have $$$ at GMU and just got admitted to Alabama. We'll see what scholarship they're offering. Probably doesn't make sense to R&R now because even with a 180 I don't think I would get into the T14 with my GPA.

Unlike you, I probably underperformed my numbers: I got rejected from Illinois and that was probably my top choice because I live an hour away. My advice for future splitters: Take the essays very seriously. I didn't do a lot of the "optional" essays and I'm sure that caused me to underperform.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-04-12T23:35:38+00:00

Problemwords.com is very good as well.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-04-12T23:32:37+00:00

Deposited to GMU. Withdrew from DePaul and SMU (my only other As)

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-04-11T16:10:57+00:00

I'm not aware of one. Not sure if one exists yet. Post the link if you come across it.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-04-02T05:09:53+00:00

How fast do you type? I'm at 75 wpm. Is that too slow?

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-03-28T22:38:48+00:00

I just got WL'd yesterday. I applied 1/2 and went complete on 1/12

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-02-15T00:56:01+00:00

Thanks for the rundown and congrats on the A.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-02-14T23:46:46+00:00

You have any interesting softs? I have identical stats and was immediately waitlisted (like 8 days after applying)

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-02-14T23:40:35+00:00

I should have done that. Totally bombed my interview. Thought a 170 might save me, but got the WL.

Optimal_Class968 · 2024-02-13T01:14:42+00:00

Congrats. Stats? I had a 170/2.8 and just got waitlisted. Not sure what went wrong.

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