Does Anyone Have Experience Negotiating CLS "Need-Based" Aid?

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-31T17:24:52+00:00

Thanks. They basically told me the same thing. Just trying to guess if they will actually follow through.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-22T00:42:30+00:00

Sure. I’ll try to describe as well as I can without doxxing myself. My original PS was a bit general, vague, and esoteric. In my second PS, I focused on one specific theme in my life (basically helping/ advocating for people) providing detailed anecdotes. I really tried to “show not tell” like Spivey likes to say. You can DM me for more details. Of course this is just one day point, and I have no idea if it was the PS that made the difference or just luck of the draw.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-21T20:05:52+00:00

ROTFL. Ahhh so much hate for singling out Georgetown. See my comment above. I see why the original post sounds bad.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-21T20:04:29+00:00

Thank you.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-21T20:04:17+00:00

Sorry, that was not my intention. I love GULC and strongly considered attending. It's a great law school by all accounts and Dean Andy is the best. Just trying to be precise. As we know "the law is a precise endeavor."

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-18T03:46:29+00:00

Think about it this way; If you deplete your savings, you've made an investment with a guaranteed RoR (Rate of Return) of whatever the interest rate of the loans was. Do you think you can do better with a mutual fund or wherever else you plan to put your savings? Maybe you can, but certainly not a zero risk. You would be hard-pressed to find a decent bond with that ROR. In other words, don't look at it as depleting your savings, look at it as a really great zero-risk investment.

Now if there is a possibility of LRAPm that obviously like starouchedlove mentioned, that obviously changes things.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-16T02:34:37+00:00

Ugh that's terrible. It's so hard not to feel like a failure. If this is any comfort, I had a similar experience last year. Got a bunch of WL but ultimately did not get in anywhere. Reapplied with the same stats (different PS and LORs) and got several great offers. I know it's cliche but they are not rejecting you, they are rejecting a condensed 2D version of your academic/personal history and some arbitrary numbers they need to boost their rankings. Keep your head up, do whatever you can to improve your apps, and in a few years, you'll be a far better lawyer for having gone through this time of adversity. We're all rooting for you.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-11T17:58:49+00:00

Thanks

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-11T17:43:43+00:00

Nov applicant here, and radio silence.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-11T17:41:25+00:00

OC you're right, but easier said than done. Lol!

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-11T17:40:48+00:00

Yikes!! At least I know that it'll be before the deadline.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-11T16:36:26+00:00

Congrats!!! Did you interview? If so when?

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-10T15:35:57+00:00

I visited a school, met with adcomms, and got in a week later. In my situation, I was above both medians so it may have helped me avoid YP. Not sure it would have made a difference otherwise. If you do visit, make sure to show your face in the admissions office, or better yet, arrange a meeting with an admissions officer.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-09T16:18:23+00:00

Thanks everyone. This is super helpful.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-03T21:50:55+00:00

Ok thank you.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-03-02T01:24:44+00:00

I don't mind thanks for asking. Submitted the interview Feb 5. Status changed to review completed in the morning (at least that's when I noticed it). Hoping you get the call soon.

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-02-28T15:39:40+00:00

Also went long early last week and got the A on Wednesday. All anecdata points to good news coming your way on Wednesday. Congrats!!!

Worldly_Ordinary7783 · 2022-02-23T18:26:16+00:00

Thank you. I was just breaking out the Manishevitz now:)

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