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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another lawyer.  I don't see any difference between the undergrads listed in the OP for the purpose of law school admission.  I would choose based on other factors.  If there were some reason grades would be substantially higher at one institution than another, that might be a consideration.  Otherwise, I'd think about alternative scenarios -- in the event that the student does not end up applying to law school, which one(s) would be the first choice, best value, major/program, etc.[/quote]

I[b] agree.   By and large law schools are numbers based.  Sure, some of the top ones may have preference for a few top schools if the stats are the same, but by and large an applicant needs to try to get a high LSAT and high GPA to be admitted to a good law school.  And they should target a good law school as career opportunities in law have contracted significantly.  The law school will be reporting those LSATs and GPA to USNWR.  They don't really care that much if the 173 LSAT came from Arkansas State or Penn.  In all likelihood, you will score the same on LSAT regardless of where you go.  It is innate ability and preparation outside of college that matters for the LSAT.  As for GPA, the better schools do tend to graduate students with higher GPAs.  It can be argued that they have higher GPAs because they attract better students, but there are some schools like Brown that are relatively easy graders.  Grade inflation is widespread.

I also agree that all students should enter college with the consideration that they will end up changing major and even career direction.   I've seen reports that over half of students do change.
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+1. Xlnt summary.[/quote]

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