I have an international GPA (round up to 3.6), and the LSAC transcript evaluation was only "above average". I have a STEM PhD from a top US engineering school and work experience in a law firm. I also think acing the LSAT is important. I got into Berkeley ...
I'm working on a lesson about interviews for Admissions Starter. Yes, interviews can be significant, but many schools don't use them. Prominent schools that invite some candidates to interview include Harvard and Chicago.