Put latin honors on my apps or no?

Ellegoals

Hi everyone.

I graduated from my degree granting institution with latin honors (summa cum laude) but I was a transfer, and my cumulative GPA with my other institution is definitely not that. Summa cum laude is on my resume because it's written on my diploma, but since LSAC has calculated a different GPA, I feel weird putting that on my apps and law school resume, although they do ask for honors and awards... Any suggestions on what I should do?

snellla

If they granted it to you, then I would put it. I think that it will be evident that it is from the school that awarded it. If anything I would think that it would draw attention to the fact that you seem to have gotten better grades after you transferred. I wouldn't be shy about that.

Logician

I have the same issue, graduated summa but because I also transferred my LSAC GPA falls under magna. I have summa listed on my resume from my degree granting institution. They have all your transcripts so I'm sure its fine.

Ellegoals

@snellla That's a good point. I've debated whether I should write a GPA addendum, and embracing the difference instead of shying away from it might actually be good. Thanks!

Ellegoals

@Logician Good to know you're in the same boat and chose to list it - thanks!

An_Skywalker

The fact that you put that third option in there means you'll be a great lawyer.

Ellegoals

@ashen03 hahaha this totally made my day

listentothewindblow

If it's on your transcript I think they will already see that you graduated with honors. Because it says honors are denoted on the law school report.