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Hi, I'm considering dropping a class which would go on my transcript as a WC. This is considered non punitive by my university but I don't know that LSAC has this listed as an option. If they were to get this incorrect and lower my GPA, would I have any recourse? Also would a withdrawn course impact my chances at getting merit aid? Thanks.
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It's surprising how challenging it can be to find clear answers online regarding how W's on transcripts are treated by the LSAC, huh? Like many, I have multiple W's on my transcript, all labeled as "non-punitive" by my university. Enough to absolutely tank my gpa.
From my research (scouring LSAC blog posts, 7sage blog posts, reddit, etc.) if your university deems a W as non-punitive, LSAC generally doesn't factor it as an F in your GPA calculation. The catch is, you need to clearly communicate this to LSAC. Not all institutions explicitly state which W's are non-punitive, making this process tricky. I came across a case where an applicant had numerous "non-punitive" W's, initially counted as F's by LSAC. It wasn't until they appealed, presenting a letter from their dean clarifying the nature of the W's, that their GPA was adjusted.
As a fellow law school aspirant, this is the collective wisdom I've gleaned from the web. Hope this helps!