I've given this so much thought that it's really starting to drive me crazy. I've been waitlisted at UPenn and admitted at the other three. Assuming I don't get into UPenn, is Berkeley the clear choice? My focus is corporate law and I know Cornell and Duke traditionally place well in NYC but given the current market it's unlikely anyone from anywhere is going to easily find a job in NYC. Is Berkeley the more prestigious choice in the long run?

And what if UPenn does admit me from the waitlist? If this happens I might actually take UPenn instead. What do you guys think?

I have been admitted to 3 of your schools except Duke, I would definitely go for U Penn. But if you're not lucky enough to make it through the waitlist...I'd say Berkeley. Cornell is a great school but it's rank isn't that impressive.

Thanks Slowbutsure. Let me just reiterate that I think it's awesome you got into Harvard.

UPenn would be the best for corporate law. i'd wait a litte, because the harvard decision will clear things up.

Thanks for the advice Fritz.

I noted that both you and Slowbutsure had been admitted to Harvard. I didn't even apply to Harvard because I'm sure I would've had no chance. I was hoping you both give me an idea of what your credentials are like. Thanks!

superior grades, working at a magic circle law firm, bar admission, J.S.D. equivalent, several publications, letters of recommendations from harvard professors and alumnis. i believe that the whole package was the key.

however, i think, it's very arbitrary. you'll never know, if you get admitted... i know better people than me, who got rejected....