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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Yes depending where else she gets, she would obviously take a Gtown or something. However if it’s GW vs Wash U giving money (good money) I told her take the Wash. [/quote]

If and only if Wash U goves money should she consider this.  And you should call financial aid and ask about merit if, after the interview, she wants to attend. Wash U is tied at 16 and desperately wants to make T14. To do that, it must report stellar GPAs and/or LSATs which is where your DD comes in. Law schools will offer big bucks for stellar stats. I know of three law students at GMU/Scalia law and others at schools ranked 30 and 4O who chose those options because they were offered free or half ride (Scalia Law is another working hard to run up the rankings).. But it's a trade off. If you want clerking and biglaw you need to focus on full freight T14s. If you just want the degree then go for the $$ scholarships if offered.  I'm not saying this is right, but it is the current system due to USNWR.

OP what did your daughter do after graduation? is it something with an "oomph" factor? That can make a difference. And, of course URM and First Gen will help. But,  if not, then you are really lookkng at the grades and LSAT to get your DD in.[/quote]

OP here.  Very good advice.  She just graduated from a lower tier Ivy with perfect grades.  She is taking a year off and is looking for work in the DC area. Likely something related to public policy, Hill, etc.  [/quote]

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