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<p>Concur, but in the Republic that is called Techsus, UT-Austin is pedigree of the highest order. Indeed, for someone who wants to practice/live in Texas, they are better off attending UT (~#15) than most of the T14. Heck, I would posit a full ride from UT might even be better for career prospects (in Texas) than attending a CCN with massive debt.</p>
<p>Similar cases can be made for some other states, particularly in the SE. Attending a Yankee LS is probably not much of a bonus in the Deep South. :)</p>
<p>That being said, I do think it prudent and wise to be aiming at a T10 LS…not only are high aspirations a good thing, with T10 numbers, one can then pick and choose big money from a regional LS, if that is desired later on. Why pay sticker at UT or Minnesota or WashU or Georgia when, with better numbers, one can attend for free?</p>