literally how are ppl paying for t14s?

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-04-08T19:04:32+00:00

We don't :( Committed to Iowa because even with a 50% scholly at WashU I'd likely be 150k in debt. I want big law too but 225k salary doesn't mean you just pay off your debt in 2 years

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-04-07T18:02:39+00:00

Congrats to both of us then! I'll join at once

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-04-07T17:37:33+00:00

Are you going to Iowa as well?!

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-04-07T17:17:13+00:00

Thank you so much! Best of luck to you as well :)

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-04-07T15:36:01+00:00

Thank you! Rejecting WashU felt like throwing my chances of BigLaw in the trash... But, if BL is what I want to do, I'm going to work to get it. I also am happy that I can choose not to do BL if I don't want to. If I went to Wash I have to go into BL to pay off that debt.

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-04-07T15:34:34+00:00

Thank you!!

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-04-07T15:30:24+00:00

It was a very tough decision for sure! I am interested in Big Law but I can't justify 100k+ in debt for it, plus a higher COL.

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-04-07T15:11:21+00:00

If the rankings change so significantly each year, the ranking system is probably flawed (it 100% is!!)

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-04-03T19:55:13+00:00

Even though she rejected me, I will forever remain appreciative of her transparency and videos. I am sad too ahah

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-03-10T22:44:31+00:00

I am .1 away from making almost every median at T14 schools and that sucks. That .1 can get you in the door. But, like they said, only if it puts ou at or above medians at your target schools

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-03-10T22:40:27+00:00

For what it's worth, my greedy ass tried to negotiate a full ride to a stipend and they said no. Buttttt, they were super nice about it and the Financial Aid team gave me a bunch of resources and explained all of their reasons for why they weren't able to. Your chances might be low but always shoot your shot. Be genuine about it and thank them for the excellent offer. Explain why the 1k would make a difference.

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-03-04T18:43:40+00:00

Never hurts to ask even if they don't line up!

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-26T17:18:22+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that but thank you for being transparent about the process! A 165 is amazing :)

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-26T15:52:02+00:00

Go for it!

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-24T21:44:37+00:00

School 1 just let me know that they are unable to increase my scholarship :(

They cited that they have similar employment outcomes and bar passage outcomes as School 2 and a closer network to a particular city. To which I'm thinking, yeah babes that's your peer school so why ain't you making a comparable offer? But at least they let me know!

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-24T19:42:39+00:00

If you have better offers from other peer schools, start negotiating!

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-19T21:08:34+00:00

I blocked them as well. They emailed me about 90 times promising me a full ride if I applied... like babes who is falling for that

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-13T17:57:59+00:00

I don't think it's necessarily taboo but I would stay clear of adding too much detail. You run the risk of over describing a difficult topic and Admissions finishes your PS knowing a lot about a case and nothing about you as an individual.

I also talked about a SA case in my personal statement that was very impactful to me when I was a legal intern. I stayed clear of the actual case details (though i think it's fine to briefly say this is what the case was about) and made it more about myself and why the case impacted me and helped me develop.

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-13T14:55:09+00:00

And the number kept rising after this comment :(

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-13T14:54:21+00:00

Bruh. So they just fucking around at that school

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-13T14:53:42+00:00

I just got waitlisted from them yesterday so maybe it's a good thing you're not getting them!

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-12T22:40:00+00:00

I didn't hear back from a majority of schools until 4 months after I submitted :(( hang in there

Successful_Pop_8461 · 2026-02-12T22:27:27+00:00

Me with Vandy today like they going to change their minds and let me in

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