April 3, 2016

Underwhelmed with your results at elite schools? Read Below

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Underwhelmed with your results at elite schools? Read BelowSpivey Consulting Group

Here is what is (barring C&F and sloppy application factors) happening. For the first time in 6 years, schools at the top have an almost categorical uptick in applications, and many are being overly gleeful and selective. But if you look at the raw numbers versus percentages — there are still going to be more losers than winners for law schools where the highly coveted applicants attend, and many schools will have to scramble later. It will just take longer than before.

Stay in touch with said schools pleasantly about wait list activity and/or merit aid. But do stay in touch.

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