…efficiency. Applied to some private schools to test for scholarships, gauge market value, and have reconsideration leverage. Target schools: UVA, Michigan, UCLA, Texas. Completed nearly all optional essays. (No HYS) – Knew I wouldn’t receive need-based aid, so didn’t apply despite my ego being curious. Focused my…
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Admitted to George Mason UniversityApplied mostly by the end of December and by the end of January Accepted into ASU, withdrew after poor scholarship Accepted into UIUC off the WL (sent 1 LOCI on 04/19/25), withdrew after being denied further scholarship consideration Accepted into WashU off the WL (sent 1 LOCI on 04/18/25), put down 2 seat deposits…
My advice would be apply for all the optional scholarships, and write every optional essay. This was a tough cycle, but I think my strong written materials were my biggest asset. I believe this set me apart from other candidates with similar stats, both in admissions and later in the scholarship process. I chose SMU…
…great schools that I was able to negotiate up from a half scholarship to a full ride at my top school (seriously, look at my GMU notes. I asked them four times for an increase). Which brings me to my next point on this topic: so long as you have competitive offers, never stop asking all your schools for increases in…
…fought to get me over the highest level of initial scholarship possible. He’s a G and I love him so much <3 Seriously, if you have schools that you are not a lock for but really want, just create the relationship. Ask real questions. Show interest in the school. Talk to current students. Just learn as much as…
…applying to schools solely for the purpose of using their scholarship award for negotiation can save you tens of thousands. When it came time for me to negotiate scholarships with GW, I realized I didn’t have many solid options to use as leverage. If I’d applied to more schools I would have.
Ask your recommenders months ahead of September. I didn’t get my second letter submitted until after the new year despite asking in August, and it hurt my scholarship and admissions chances. If you’re a splitter, target splitter friendly schools and write optional essays. In the end, I went with the school that gave…
…at UNC and GMU. Finally, please negotiate your scholarships. You have nothing to lose by asking, and I got very positive responses when I asked politely and sent in my other offers.
…before withdrawing from schools that offered no scholarships, but there was good reason as I could go at no cost without one. Keep your options open as you feel out which admission is best for you and take the time to think without making a gut decision. Acceptances and rejections don’t reflect you or your…
…decision, 1/9 A, quick turnaround, applied 12/10, 2/26 scholarship $$ offer. Withdrew 4/14. BU- 1/16 WL. Super quick to waitlist (about 16 days?). Didn’t put much into specifics on why BU. Withdrew from WL. HLS - R 1/29 (no II) YLS - R 1/16 (no II) Cornell - Reserve 1/23, no Kira II, submitted LOCI 1/31 -> R 3/6…
…Didn’t do anything extra for this app. I got an initial scholarship of $0. It was upped a decent amount after the deposit deadline. -GMU; Wrote ’Why GMU” since it was required, focused on how my math background tied into their economic emphasis. -American; sent in the app with no tailoring. Was WL and withdrew…
…-Very scared =-=-=-=-=-=-= 4/9/22–Proud GMU 2L on scholarship! So happy to be where I am, and I have no regrets! You will make friends and find your place wherever you go! I know the application process is daunting and feels isolating, but in a year, it will feel so far away. No matter the outcome, you will be…
…evening program George Washington: Received a pretty low scholarship offer; Tried to negotiate unsuccessfully; Decided this wasn’t worth the extra money over GMU for my goals George Mason: Initially received an offer of $63K (in-state); Negotiated successfully to $66K (in-state), basically a full-ride minus a few…
…were too low for UVA, and I wouldn’t go without merit scholarships anyway.
My wisdom is yes, it is worth taking the LSAT again. I learned through this process that even a couple of points make a really big difference when it comes to scholarship money. So study a little harder and take it again. (◕︵◕)
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