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I have applied to 8 law schools and been accepted to 4 so far. Here is the list: Hamline (MN)-24K/year William Mitchell (MN)-20K/year Mercer (GA)- 13K/year CUNY (NY)- no scholly but NYC cost of living The 4 schools I am awaiting are: Georgia State U Tennessee Knox U South Carolina Alabama Of these Georgia State is my top choice, but I have no better than a 20% chance there with my numbers. If I got in it would be tough to turn down because of the cheap cost and the connections I have to the Atlanta law community. That is where I stand with law school so far. Also on the table are a couple potential job offers following my graduation in December from some people I know who are willing to vouch for me. Both jobs would be relatively entry level sales positions (the companies are HP and General Mills) paying anywhere from $40K-$60K per year pending on hitting quotas and bogies. I am 30 and have entrepreneurial experience along with loads of sales experience. I enjoy work and school and typically find quick success with jobs. I feel a great urge to continue my education and do have an interest in law, particularly in the environmental field. Big law is not really something I dream of at all. I would also be interested in an MBA and I know that both of these companies would help pay for that. I am currently debt free and do not like the idea of 100K for law school, but I understand that investing in education is a good thing. Obviously, I have a lot on my mind and feel very fortunate to be in a position to have some great options. If anyone can offer any advise at all on direction I would love to hear it. I am hoping to make a decision either way by April and make a move to a new place. Thank you in advance!

I am in the midst of law school apps and awaiting replies. CUNY is slowly moving up the list because of my interest in public service, namely, environmental regulation. Also, as a musician, I have always wanted to live in NYC for a spell and use some of the creative enrgy there for some inspiration. I am fully aware of the costs and would plan to live in Harlem, Brooklyn, or even with some friends in Hoboken, NJ. Any current students there have anything to say to someone contemplating CUNY? The new campus looks beautiful and very up to date. I have questions about the following: -Travel time to Long Island City from, Brooklyn, Harlem, or Jersey... -Expected loans to take out for living. (I will eventually work some, just not the first semester, I don't think) -Any information on public service jobs and possible loan repayment for going that route. -Any other suggestions for living arrangements, school considerations and anything else that people with NYC knowledge can pass on. Thank you!