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Undergraduate program not in a US institutionIf my bachelor degree is not from a US institution, is that a disadvantage for me? Will law schools look at my undergraduate GPA or they only care ab…
... not count towards their calculated GPA for the ABA rankings. This is ... over the student with the lower GPA because your score will not ... the schools median GPA while their score will lower the schools median ... large impact on the average for an entire class but it ... -
"Old" LSAT Takers IIThere was a great discussion that happened a few years back between "old" LSAT takers (yes, I know it's painful to referred to as old). I'm going to…
... of Oct. I have a lower GPA since I went to community ... skipped a bunch of classes for 2 years haha, the last ... years I have a strong GPA in a STEM degree but ... -
Taking Law School Emails Seriously?I've been getting a lot of law school emails that say they have found me through CAS and encourage me to apply due to my credentials (also include a …
... the fact that my GPA has not been uploaded ... you receive an offer for a fee waiver that ... percentage and more applications equals lower percentage. They may be ... , you get to apply for free. If you would ... apply. I am hoping for lower T14 but I may apply ... -
Writing addenda for both GPA and LSATIs this a bad idea? I have a low UGPA due to abuse, forced marriage. Low LSAT b/c COVID work, and having to homeschool/care for my children full ti…
... statement and not submitting the GPA addendum. But, you have ... is very valid information for a GPA addendum - it is a significant ... external event that impacted your GPA ... the LSAT warrants an addendum. From one admissions dean ... -
Lets talk scholarshipsHow tough is it to get a full ride? I graduated in 2019 with a 3.9 GPA and just got a 162 on my first timed practice test, have been studying for …
... except with a slightly lower GPA. It depends on where ... school is good enough? For example, if you ... should be automatically eligible for the dean's scholarship ... numbers.
For me, U of Illinois ... specifically be eligible for, such as public interest ... -
Writing addenda for both GPA and LSATIs this a bad idea? I have a low UGPA due to abuse, forced marriage. Low LSAT b/c COVID work, and having to homeschool/care for my children full ti…
... more than good enough reason for a GPA addendum, and you should write ... what you feel is important for the admissions office to know ... their performance (example: low ACT for their undergrad, but high UGPA ... score increase with an LSAT addendum. I don't think it ... -
GPA Recency Bias in Admissions?I'm a non URM with a 3.17 undergrad GPA. I wasn't at all prepared when I got to college and didn't have the maturity for it. After 2 years I had a …
Having a lower GPA will require you to play ... . I think you could argue for strengths and weaknesses in both ... upward trend or a flat GPA will all depend on the ... and what they are looking for in their current cycle to ... -
Addendum needed?Hello all, I have taken the LSAT 4 times (158 160 163 (flex) 167(flex) upward trend) would an addendum be necessary? I do not have much to say abo…
... . They said they ask for one if your score increases ... there.
As for your GPA, that really depends on other ... mitigating circumstance that affected your GPA for part or all of your ... that go into writing a GPA addendum. If you graduated last year ... -
Addendum Questionhey everyone, i had a question about writing an addendum in regards to your lsat score. if you have a score that is 90th percentile or above, but…
... falls, that you write an addendum for an LSAT score unless there ... writing an addendum because you think that your LSAT is lower than ... it should be for that school or ... lower than your performance the ... -
Worth Applying? Median LSAT, Lower GPAI took the LSAT in November and got a 162, which I'm more than happy with. My target schools all have medians in the high fifties, but my dream schoo…
... reason to write an addendum explaining your gpa. if you're ... think you should write a gpa addendum, and explain that you struggled ... your last years which accounted for the loss in your academic ... performance. (or for some other reasons. but i ... -
LSAT and GRE scoresHello, I took the GRE two years ago in the course of applying to a masters program and I am now applying for law school for Fall 2021. I took the No…
... accept GRE's with an addendum for the poorer LSAT performance? Or ... /> if your application (including your gpa) is strong and have a ... -
How I scored a 180I scored a 180 on the July 2020 LSAT (it was my first time taking it) and I’m writing to share what I did. I was very encouraged by the 180 experienc…
Thank you for this. I also have a lower GPA and therefore feel the ... have trouble having enough time for the most difficult LR questions ... 5-6 minutes left which for the most difficult questions is ... % confident in all my answers. For the easier LR questions, do ... -
Cover up certain grades?Hey- Due to the virtual format of my classes this year, my university is allowing us the optional "S/NS" (Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory) selection…
... as much about the outcome for your GPA. I'm not sure ... .0 would boost your cumulative GPA nicely, that's something I ... do have to take the lower credit load into account though ... bigger impact on your overall GPA than a 4.0 with ... -
Cover up certain grades?Hey- Due to the virtual format of my classes this year, my university is allowing us the optional "S/NS" (Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory) selection…
... much about the outcome for your GPA. I'm not sure ... would boost your cumulative GPA nicely, that's something ... have to take the lower credit load into account ... .
Thanks for the input. Ran the numbers ... .04 bump in cumulative GPA. Not much but def ... -
Any chance getting into T14 in 21-22 cycle with 171 and 3.4(international)?So I got 171 in last Flex, but my GPA is like real low and ppl with170+ really increased a lot since Flex. Scholarship and location are not any issue…
... I think a 171 and lower GPA is probably just as good ... chance.
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Should we be aiming for higher scores than before?I at first thought a 170 would get me into the school I wanted, but now I'm hearing many more people are getting 180s. I feel like the 2022 cycle is …
... admissions. Unless I am aiming for lower T14 or T20 at this ... , I did see people with lower scores than the median get ... was below median but my GPA was in their range) so ... impossible, but just be prepared for unexpected acceptances, rejections, and waitlists ... -
Should I write a GPA addendum?Hi everyone! To get right into it, I'm not applying to law school until next fall, but I want to ask this question now so I might be able to start…
... here. You should write a GPA addendum explaining your academic journey (homeschool ... school) and providing context for the GPA that the committee will see ... you provide context for your numbers. Keep the addendum concise and factual ... -
Stuck! What should I do?I received my Oct LSAT score and it was a 151 (PTs were 155-160). This was my 4th time taking the LSAT, and I'm stuck on whether I should apply early…
... schools are you shooting for? Unfortunately your GPA is going to be ... sure you have a strong addendum for the low GPA and low LSAT. -
So I got rejected from... all my target schools.I still am waiting on decisions from other schools, but nearly all of my target schools have rejected me with one waitlist. I've also been rejected f…
Improve your LSAT. Your GPA sounds like it is already ... LSAT can easily outweigh a lower GPA. I was on the opposite ... spectrum and had a high GPA and lower LSAT score but I ... get into were definitely reaches for me but I still gave ... -
Question: Request Advice Regarding Average GPARespectfully, my undergraduate GPA is nothing to flaunt. I had a life, issues etc. Going to law school was not on my mind at the time. Therefore, wha…
... way to improve your undergraduate GPA (retroactively dropping classes, etc.) then ... an addendum explaining the GPA). I would plan extra study time for the ... discuss more, I'm available for consults!
https://calendly.com ... -
GPA Downward TrajectoryHi Everyone, I have a downward trajectory in my GPA. My first year GPA is by far my highest year and my last year is my worst year. The reasons…
... for), I don't think you need to write an addendum ... . If your GPA drop off was ... you're aiming for, I think an addendum may be ... If you do write an addendum, however, I'd encourage ... avoid stating that your GPA dropped because the school ... -
Admissions QuestionHi everyone! I'm dedicating most of my time to achieving the highest LSAT score possible. However, I'm curious as to what role one's GPA plays in the…
... amount more weight than GPA. This is for a multitude of reasons ... up for a lower GPA quicker than a higher GPA can make up for a lower ... are willing to take a lower GPA for a stellar LSAT. This isn ... percentile can often make up for a GPA at or below its ... -
Active Duty to Law School:Good Afternoon, I'm trying to gather some information concerning the "weight" of a degree from a Service Academy. I graduated from the Coast Guard…
Hey kme_2023,
Thanks for your question/s! Just chiming ... to law schools about the GPA spread for students applying to law ... that GPAs tended to be lower for students coming out of the ... how to balance out a lower GPA, the big things you can ... -
Grad School Vs. UndergradI did poorly in undergrad (but at a good school- Lehigh) largely because I got sick and was dealing with my illness for several years. I scraped thro…
... you'll know exactly what GPA will be sent to ... with your applications. Your graduate GPA does not factor into your ... weight. I would write an addendum outlining the issues you faced ... undergrad that contributed to your lower GPA, and highlighting your success in ... -
Athletes going into law?Hi everyone, I'm wondering if there is anyone else here who was a student athlete in the US and is now getting ready to apply for law school. I feel …
... a lower gpa. (I'm doing this right now! Well maybe except for ... tournaments and training every day for that at a high competitive ... experience is a GREAT foundation for LSAT training. The drill, analyze ... test I think.
For you, just make sure your ... -
Retake a 170?I took the June LSAT abroad so I only got the test results this morning. Scored a 170, which I'm pretty happy about, but I'm thinking of retaking in …
... GPA from a prestigious liberal arts college, and have worked abroad for ... increase the score to compensate for my GPA.
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JobsWhat kind of jobs are out there for lower ranked law schools? I'm talking 70+ up to the 90s but no unranked schools. Michigan State University is one…
What kind of jobs are out there for lower ranked law schools? I'm talking 70+ up to the 90s but no unranked schools. Michigan State University is one example. -
166 in Feb, 173+ in Sep possible?I have studied for LSAT since December last year, and finished PT 30-60, ranging from 164-173, with an average score of 169. Got a 166 in the real on…
I have studied for LSAT since December last year, ... LG -2, LR -3~-4 for each session, and RC -3 ... in Hong Kong famous for low GPA. my current GPA is 3.5 ... the LSAT Trainer, or registering for the 7Sage courses, or both ... -
LG / Psychological factorsHi all, I'm new to 7sage and must say that I love it. I have used the LG Bible from PowerScore to learn the foundation of Games in particular howe…
... I realized that 7sage was for me.
Have done ... , 167, 169. I'm aiming for lower t14 with big money. On ... , once to diagram, once more for inferences and then I am ... ready for the questions.
That ... -
Max Characters 1000??Hi all, Writing my app the school asks a series of C&F Questions. Particularly asking to explain the situation fully. Now, this doesn't fit. If…
... , plus I'm adding an addendum for this anyway.
Do ... in and then attaching the addendum?
