24 yr. old Freshman Pre-Law

[penny83]

<p>Thanks ariesathena and Fides et Ratio: It helps to hear that this CAN be done. I’m going to tell my brother to look into bridging programs that’s a great way to get a good start!</p>

[joev]

<p>Don’t live on campus as an adult student! I did that and trust me, your brother will regret it!</p>

[Sam_Lee]

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[311Griff]

<p>You know… the older students at my school are often the more motivated ones, and the ones that get all the damn good grades… one girl I know who’s 27 is going to graduate in December has a 3.9 GPA and a 4.0 in her major–Computer Science. I think older students are more motivated, because it’s not the “in” thing to do anymore… so they have to really want it…all I can say is it’s never too late if you set your mind to it, and don’t let any young ignorantes–who are usually doing it for their parents anyways–tell you otherwise.</p>

[penny83]

<p>So true 311Griff, I’ve noticed the same exact thing. I assume they’re more intrinsically motivated then the rest of us.</p>

<p>Sam Lee: I read a bit about Northwestern law school and how they choose their class. I think it’s quite interesting and it also makes me respect them more. We’ll see as time goes by if my brother will decide to take time off and get real world experience before applying.</p>

<p>joev: Why not? I was actually thinking that would be a good idea for him. Also it’s a great way for him to meet new friends at his school.</p>