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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Keep in mind that the cut-off score for NMSF is much higher in Virginia than in most states.[/quote]

And completely inconsequential to future success in life.[/quote]

I wasn't a NMSF, went to an average HS, went to an average state college, but stil managed to go to a great law school. I now make over $550K a year and am an equity partner (if you call that success). I think I'll be fine. NMSF and where you went to high school and, heck, even college isn't the end all be all. You just need to know what is needed for the field you want to enter. I knew for me I needed a great law school. I didn't even graduate top of my class but getting in and using the name is all I needed to land a great job (and passing the bar). Folks worry about really inconsequential things. I know my kids will be fine wherever they go. We're zoned for . . . GASP . . . Edison. Not worried. My oldest daughter is doing great in IB and should graudate with the full IB diploma this year, unless something crazy happens. My younger 3 are all in AAP like she was and doing well at Twain. [/quote]

Most don't want to gamble on the "great law school" that you admit helped land you a good job.  Might as well start attending better schools sooner rather than later.  [/quote]

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