I’m also a Yale Law reject, and I really wanted to go there because the grading system was pass-fail, allowing me to focus on learning for once instead of stressing over grades, and I would have preferred a smaller class-size. (I believe HLS is now pass-fail too, as it transitioned to that grading system during my 3L year. However, I think HLS was the right decision for me as well for two reasons: First, it allowed me to attempt to pursue a JD/MBA at a kick-ass business school. It did not work out as I got waitlisted, but I tried and have no regrets. Second, even though YLS has been ranked higher than HLS for at least 50 years, HLS has more name-recognition worldwide, and, given that the class-size is larger, the HLS network is much more vast than YLS’. (Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the Obama’s went there too.)
Anyway, I wanted to congratulate you on your being cancer-free. That’s quite an achievement. I was also very happy to learn that you interned at the same institution where you sought treatment. You cannot write that stuff. First time I hear a story like that.
I hope you have a fantastic 3L year, and that the world welcomes your talent and resilience with open arms.
I’m also a Yale Law reject, and I really wanted to go there because the grading system was pass-fail, allowing me to focus on learning for once instead of stressing over grades, and I would have preferred a smaller class-size. (I believe HLS is now pass-fail too, as it transitioned to that grading system during my 3L year. However, I think HLS was the right decision for me as well for two reasons: First, it allowed me to attempt to pursue a JD/MBA at a kick-ass business school. It did not work out as I got waitlisted, but I tried and have no regrets. Second, even though YLS has been ranked higher than HLS for at least 50 years, HLS has more name-recognition worldwide, and, given that the class-size is larger, the HLS network is much more vast than YLS’. (Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the Obama’s went there too.)
Anyway, I wanted to congratulate you on your being cancer-free. That’s quite an achievement. I was also very happy to learn that you interned at the same institution where you sought treatment. You cannot write that stuff. First time I hear a story like that.
I hope you have a fantastic 3L year, and that the world welcomes your talent and resilience with open arms.
This was so thoughtfully written! I am so thankful you got to write this and share it with us, Mussab!
Mussab, I appreciate your courage in sharing your story. The last point particularly stands out to me as one I need to consider.
This was also very impactful!
There is a saying that a healthy man has 100 wishes but a sick man only has 1.