Well, I was accepted to the East Coast Mid-Range Private University. That’s kinda a big deal. At least, big enough to merit a post on my pre-blawg.
I wasn’t that surprised (numerous emails with the Office o’ Admissions had confirmed that this was a nearly done result). But it’s nice to have a packet.
I also got the financial budget. The Office o’ Financial Aid is planning on it costing 48K and change a year to go. Sweet baby Jeebus.
For the record, the East Coast Mid-Range Private University (herein referred as University of Flawging) is currently where I’m planning on going. It’s kinda where I’ve been planning on going to law school since I was planning on going to law school. It’s not a top-tier institution, but that’s not what I wanted. I couldn’t break Top 14, but I could break Top 40 if I tried. I don’t want to try.
I went to a premier institution for undergraduate. About as respectable as one could ask for. And I drank and partied and took my FIFA team to the World Cup. I didn’t study, and I graduated with a mediocre GPA. All I’ve got going for me is one stellar LSAT. No relationships with professors, no organizations, nothing. So, I decided I’d rather go to a school where I can make a name for myself. (No doubt about it – University of Flawging is a reputable institution with a great employment track record.) I’m taking this seriously – I’m planning on kicking ass, and taking names (but not gunning). I’ve decided I’d rather be Law Review Editor at a middle tier than a 50th percentile nothing in the top tier. Every mentor I have has told me this is a wise choice.
Now, time to enjoy my last months as a 0L. I’ll save you, Romin! I promise!
Congratulations! It sounds like you’re approaching this the right way, i.e. making the right choice for you. No ranking can tell you that. The things I really value now in terms of opportunities, experiences, etc. just weren’t really discoverable pre-law school. Law school has a lot less to do with where you go than what you do while you’re there.