Can you discuss non traditional students going to law school, 30,40,50 up? Do you think its a good idea. How many of the students that are admitted are non traditional?
Dean Z, I will say someone withdrawing from an early decision application doesn’t necessary imply that they applied to two schools ED. For example, I want to apply to my dream school which is a bit of a reach ED. I am also applying to some even better schools RD, but I don’t see those as realistic options. You can bet though if a school like Georgetown accepts me before my ED state school application gets a decision, I’m going to withdraw. Please correct me if I’m wrong in assuming you can just withdraw from an ED application for genuine reasons like that. I understand how wrong it is if you apply to multiple schools ED, but if you don’t and just happened to get accepted to somewhere better on a RD I don’t see any harm in withdrawing.
I agree, there is nothing ethically questionable about your proposed path-but it’s a bit of a dangerous game! If you get in to both schools on the same day, what will you do? You’re putting yourself in a position where you may want to make an ethically dubious choice. That said-I do understand the pressure candidates feel. Still, I think the best course is to reserve ED for your *true* dream school-the term “better” to describe a school that isn’t the school you say is your dream school makes me think you and I define “dream school” differently.
@@umichlaw That’s true, it is a dangerous game. I think if that scenario were to happen you should honor the commitment. The only time I see it ethical to withdraw is if you got the “better” decision before any decision from your ED school. That is true about the differing definition of dream school. I think some may have dream schools tailored to their realistic options, like for me Florida State is by far my top choice. However, I am also applying to some really big reach schools. I can see someone else in the same position getting into a huge reach school they didn’t think they would, and withdrawing from their ED (if it were appropriate and they hadn’t made a decision) Thank you for the response and explanation, I’ve had to teach myself all of this and only even learned about early decisions just over a month ago. This was just based off inferences I made, and it’s very helpful to hear the perspective of an actual school and get a proper explanation.
Dean Z, you always speak on a topic right when I need it most!
This was helpful; thank you
Great episode! I would to see an episode on your joint programs such as the JD/MBA.
Can you discuss non traditional students going to law school, 30,40,50 up? Do you think its a good idea. How many of the students that are admitted are non traditional?
Love the new intro music! Kudos to Dustin
Absolutely love all of your videos, and I find them very helpful! Once again, thank you, Dean Z!
So glad to hear you find them helpful! Thanks for watching.
Does early decsion affect your need based aid outcome?
If you apply early and get test scores back at a later date will the later test scores be considered?
Yes!
Dean Z, I will say someone withdrawing from an early decision application doesn’t necessary imply that they applied to two schools ED.
For example, I want to apply to my dream school which is a bit of a reach ED. I am also applying to some even better schools RD, but I don’t see those as realistic options. You can bet though if a school like Georgetown accepts me before my ED state school application gets a decision, I’m going to withdraw.
Please correct me if I’m wrong in assuming you can just withdraw from an ED application for genuine reasons like that. I understand how wrong it is if you apply to multiple schools ED, but if you don’t and just happened to get accepted to somewhere better on a RD I don’t see any harm in withdrawing.
I agree, there is nothing ethically questionable about your proposed path-but it’s a bit of a dangerous game! If you get in to both schools on the same day, what will you do? You’re putting yourself in a position where you may want to make an ethically dubious choice. That said-I do understand the pressure candidates feel. Still, I think the best course is to reserve ED for your *true* dream school-the term “better” to describe a school that isn’t the school you say is your dream school makes me think you and I define “dream school” differently.
@@umichlaw That’s true, it is a dangerous game. I think if that scenario were to happen you should honor the commitment. The only time I see it ethical to withdraw is if you got the “better” decision before any decision from your ED school.
That is true about the differing definition of dream school. I think some may have dream schools tailored to their realistic options, like for me Florida State is by far my top choice. However, I am also applying to some really big reach schools. I can see someone else in the same position getting into a huge reach school they didn’t think they would, and withdrawing from their ED (if it were appropriate and they hadn’t made a decision)
Thank you for the response and explanation, I’ve had to teach myself all of this and only even learned about early decisions just over a month ago. This was just based off inferences I made, and it’s very helpful to hear the perspective of an actual school and get a proper explanation.