Comments on: 19-Year Old Classmate in My Section http://www.jeremycwilson.com/2009/09/19-year-old-classmate-in-my-section_03/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=19-year-old-classmate-in-my-section_03 Learn about business school, law school, careers and leadership from a Stanford Grad, MLT Alum, Northwestern Law and Kellogg JD-MBA Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:57:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jeremy http://www.jeremycwilson.com/2009/09/19-year-old-classmate-in-my-section_03/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Jeremy Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:34:31 +0000 http://www.jeremycwilson.com/?p=41#comment-77 @ Anonymous--Thanks so much for reading my post. I look forward to sharing good news later in the year. @ Anonymous–Thanks so much for reading my post. I look forward to sharing good news later in the year.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.jeremycwilson.com/2009/09/19-year-old-classmate-in-my-section_03/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Anonymous Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:15:11 +0000 http://www.jeremycwilson.com/?p=41#comment-76 Please keep us readers posted as to how things turn out in terms of her contribution to the classroom. Please keep us readers posted as to how things turn out in terms of her contribution to the classroom.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.jeremycwilson.com/2009/09/19-year-old-classmate-in-my-section_03/comment-page-1/#comment-73 Jeremy Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:34:15 +0000 http://www.jeremycwilson.com/?p=41#comment-73 @ Law School Podcaster--Yes, I agree with you on the rational for the separation of grades. In fact, I certainly believe that many of us here could have jumped a grade or two and have been able to succeed with the material. But for me, the social side of school was also important, and I'm happy with how my experience has turned out. Hopefully Kate will feel comfortable in and out of the classroom at Northwestern Law. @ Law School Podcaster–Yes, I agree with you on the rational for the separation of grades. In fact, I certainly believe that many of us here could have jumped a grade or two and have been able to succeed with the material. But for me, the social side of school was also important, and I'm happy with how my experience has turned out. Hopefully Kate will feel comfortable in and out of the classroom at Northwestern Law.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.jeremycwilson.com/2009/09/19-year-old-classmate-in-my-section_03/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Jeremy Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:28:51 +0000 http://www.jeremycwilson.com/?p=41#comment-72 @ Anonymous Reader--Thanks for your comment. I certainly agree with you about getting experience before business school. One of the advantages I think Northwestern Law offers over other law schools, is that they consistently have the oldest average age among all law schools. The vast majority of students enter the program with a couple years work experience, and everyone has to interview to be accepted. This is why I think the scenario with Kate is interesting. @ Anonymous Reader–Thanks for your comment. I certainly agree with you about getting experience before business school. One of the advantages I think Northwestern Law offers over other law schools, is that they consistently have the oldest average age among all law schools. The vast majority of students enter the program with a couple years work experience, and everyone has to interview to be accepted. This is why I think the scenario with Kate is interesting.

]]> By: Law School Podcaster http://www.jeremycwilson.com/2009/09/19-year-old-classmate-in-my-section_03/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Law School Podcaster Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:14:03 +0000 http://www.jeremycwilson.com/?p=41#comment-71 Clearly, she is very smart. But there are good reasons why we have separate grades instead of just throwing everyone into a one-room-schoolhouse, and these have nothing to do with ability. It is important to develop social skills among peers. It just seems unhealthy to be starting college at age 12, even if someone is a genius.<br /> But of course, I wish her the best of luck. It looks like she brings a lot to the school. Clearly, she is very smart. But there are good reasons why we have separate grades instead of just throwing everyone into a one-room-schoolhouse, and these have nothing to do with ability. It is important to develop social skills among peers. It just seems unhealthy to be starting college at age 12, even if someone is a genius.
But of course, I wish her the best of luck. It looks like she brings a lot to the school.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.jeremycwilson.com/2009/09/19-year-old-classmate-in-my-section_03/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Jeremy Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:38:51 +0000 http://www.jeremycwilson.com/?p=41#comment-70 Hi All--A reader had trouble posting a comment to my blog, so I am posting it here on their behalf. Look below to find the reader's comment. <br /><br />----<br /><br />"Clearly Kate is unusual. She's accomplished so much more than others at 19 and hopefully will have had enough experiences to be a valuable contributor to the classroom as well as an apt student. I think one of the great things about business school is that nearly all of the students have worked for at least 2 years. I think more law school students would be better served if they worked before going to law school. Some might realize law isn't for them. Others would have more interesting insight to contribute to classroom discussion." - Anonymous Hi All–A reader had trouble posting a comment to my blog, so I am posting it here on their behalf. Look below to find the reader's comment.

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"Clearly Kate is unusual. She's accomplished so much more than others at 19 and hopefully will have had enough experiences to be a valuable contributor to the classroom as well as an apt student. I think one of the great things about business school is that nearly all of the students have worked for at least 2 years. I think more law school students would be better served if they worked before going to law school. Some might realize law isn't for them. Others would have more interesting insight to contribute to classroom discussion." – Anonymous

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