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- Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:47 pm
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A student, Connor, reached out to PowerScore CEO Dave Killoran for some law school admissions advice:
Connor: "Good afternoon,
I was originally planning and offered to attend Albany Law School (115) at cost of $10k/year (remaining cost after scholarship- Conditional on top 50% of class) plus cost of living (living alone) at $15k.
So Albany Law CoA – $25K.
However, St. John’s (77) just called to take me off their wait list at a cost of $40k/year (after scholarship- conditional; don't drop to bottom 20%). I would move in with my parents saving that $15k for room/board/food.
So St. John’s CoA – $40k.
(This is not taking into account personal expenses that would be the same for each school) I want to practice in the city and Long Island area, and I have the added security of my social / familial / sober support network. Also, if I were to attain close to a top 25% class rank the first year I would increase my St. John’s scholarship. Would it be irresponsible to attend St. John’s at the added cost of $25-30K a year, or with it due to job opportunities and ranking.
Thanks,
Connor"
Dave Killoran: "Hi Connor,
Thanks for the message! No, it probably wouldn’t be irresponsible. The difference in amounts is not all that large, and St. Johns definitely has better name recognition than Albany. the employment is better, and the attrition rate is lower: https://www.lstreports.com/compare/albany/stjohns/. I could see a strong case being made for accepting their offer. If you feel better about the school, then it’s not an unreasonable move.
Thanks and good luck!"
Connor: "Good afternoon,
I was originally planning and offered to attend Albany Law School (115) at cost of $10k/year (remaining cost after scholarship- Conditional on top 50% of class) plus cost of living (living alone) at $15k.
So Albany Law CoA – $25K.
However, St. John’s (77) just called to take me off their wait list at a cost of $40k/year (after scholarship- conditional; don't drop to bottom 20%). I would move in with my parents saving that $15k for room/board/food.
So St. John’s CoA – $40k.
(This is not taking into account personal expenses that would be the same for each school) I want to practice in the city and Long Island area, and I have the added security of my social / familial / sober support network. Also, if I were to attain close to a top 25% class rank the first year I would increase my St. John’s scholarship. Would it be irresponsible to attend St. John’s at the added cost of $25-30K a year, or with it due to job opportunities and ranking.
Thanks,
Connor"
Dave Killoran: "Hi Connor,
Thanks for the message! No, it probably wouldn’t be irresponsible. The difference in amounts is not all that large, and St. Johns definitely has better name recognition than Albany. the employment is better, and the attrition rate is lower: https://www.lstreports.com/compare/albany/stjohns/. I could see a strong case being made for accepting their offer. If you feel better about the school, then it’s not an unreasonable move.
Thanks and good luck!"