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I have an extremely low undergraduate GPA, should I even apply to law school?Hi everyone, I graduated in 2016 from XULA with a 2.3 GPA due to taking on many responsibilities at home. For example, I helped supplement the incom…
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Your GPA is albeit a disadvantage, but ... make up for a low GPA in some schools.
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My good friend did ... banking. He knew that his GPA put him at a huge ... -
Should I Delay!? (Canadian Universities)Applying to Canadian Universities Queens, Western, UofT, Osgoode Applied in Access/ Diversity Category (Legitimate claim that effect my Undergrad…
... should be your target. Also, Canadian Schools take the highest score. You ... , and you're within their GPA range. Queen's average went ... -
Should I Delay!? (Canadian Universities)Applying to Canadian Universities Queens, Western, UofT, Osgoode Applied in Access/ Diversity Category (Legitimate claim that effect my Undergrad…
... should be your target. Also, Canadian Schools take the highest score. You ... up, and your within their GPA range. Queen's average went ... be your target. Also, Canadian Schools take the highest score. You ... up, and your within their GPA range. Queen's average went ... -
Should I Delay!? (Canadian Universities)Applying to Canadian Universities Queens, Western, UofT, Osgoode Applied in Access/ Diversity Category (Legitimate claim that effect my Undergrad…
... be your target. Also, Canadian Schools take the highest score. You ... up, and your within their GPA range. Queen's average ... up, and your within their GPA range. Queen's average ... the lower end of the GPA. I think if you' ... re below the 75th in GPA then you have to ... -
Should I get a consultant? How to choose one?Hi all - I'm panicking about everything - June test, applications, LORs, emails to schools, strategy. I'm trying really hard to stay as calm as p…
... Usually, if you have a low GPA you have to offset with ... selection of decent schools. When assessing possible schools, be wary of ... Many times schools below 50-60 have frighteningly low numbers. For ... 25th percentile. Even for schools where you are hovering around ... -
Benefits of applying before LSAT scoreHi everyone, I took the February 2018 LSAT. My applications are ready, the only element that is missing is the LSAT score. I am still confused as to …
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Plus some schools state they ... at both and -25% GPA at both and my scholarships ... same LSAT score & GPA and I didn't ... -
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... you, which is why other schools are a better focus. I ... why only 3 lower ranked schools in NY/NJ? Did OP ... he has a preference for schools in NY? Sounds like ... not consider all the other schools in that range? This tells ... to the T13 with a low GPA. And there's a lot ... -
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... you, which is why other schools are a better focus. I ... why only 3 lower ranked schools in NY/NJ? Did OP ... he has a preference for schools in NY? Sounds like ... not consider all the other schools in that range? This tells ... to the T13 with a low GPA. And there's a lot ... -
GRE ThoughtsHow do you think the GRE will change law school admissions? I realize this is a very broad question, but I'm curious to hear people's thoughts.
... LSAT? given that many law schools give huge weight on LSAT ... splitters. is a 180 LSAT, low GPA - the same weight as a ... Perfect GRE, low GPA?
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GRE ThoughtsHow do you think the GRE will change law school admissions? I realize this is a very broad question, but I'm curious to hear people's thoughts.
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No. ... yet almost all reputable business schools now accept both. A ... that scholarship opportunities at certain schools are only available to ... Also, admissions at many b schools have expressed that they take ... -
Low G.P.A.When I first attended college from 2007-2009, my G.P.A. took a depressing turn and I accumulatively left that university with a 1.7 overall G.P.A. Fa…
... looking at my most recent GPA?
They ... bad LSAT score or GPA since those factor in. ... good reason for the low GPA like millitary service then ... had an above median GPA too because they can ... schools are slaves to US News rankings which look at LSAC GPA ... -
Low G.P.A.When I first attended college from 2007-2009, my G.P.A. took a depressing turn and I accumulatively left that university with a 1.7 overall G.P.A. Fa…
... looking at my most recent GPA?
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... bad LSAT score or GPA since those factor in ... good reason for the low GPA like millitary service ... schools are slaves to US News rankings which look at LSAC GPA ... "on hold" at all schools....
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GPA after AdmissionDo most schools care about your undergrad GPA after admission? I'm in my last semester of undergrad, and of course I don't plan on bombing my last se…
... is fairly specific to Canadian law schools, though I believe it ... American schools as well. Each school will compute your GPA according ... you with a cumulative GPA. Some schools drop a set number ... grades, for example. This GPA, along with your LSAT score ... -
GPA questionsI graduated from undergrad over 10 years ago. However my UGPA is low due to me being young and partying for 4 years straight. I would be attending …
... low GPA will be a hindrance to you when applying to law schools ... . As frustrating as it is, LSAC counts your undergrad GPA ... great opportunities for people with low GPAs who can score high ... -
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... aren't any good law schools in my city, but this ... here are from the low-ranking regional schools, but I don't ... , especially with your already stellar GPA. If it's something you ... -
Fine arts major with no GPA...Hello everyone, I'm an artist. I got my undergrad degree from an art school with P/F system, so I don't have a GPA. I recently got MFA in sculptur…
... if anything law schools would like someone with no GPA bc you ... can’t mess up their GPA stats. The residencies and master ... hurt as bad as a low GPA either. -
Canadian Thread - LSAT/Law SchoolFrom various posts, I see that there are a lot of Canadians here. I figured that it might be useful to have a thread devoted to Canadian related topi…
... goodness there's an active Canadian thread, eh.
Yup ... ; What are some splitter-friendly schools in Canada?
... /3 LSAT score, 1/3 GPA, and 1/3 Personal Statement ... you planning on applying to Canadian schools as well?
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ABA accreditation committee drops standardized testingI just saw on Spivey twitter feed that the ABA is formally dropping requirement for standardized tests for admissions. They say more this cycle will …
I think this really hurts low GPA students. If you could beat ... much help in offsetting a low GPA. High LSAT is more rare ... of more value to the schools and the rankings.ABA accreditation committee drops standardized testingI just saw on Spivey twitter feed that the ABA is formally dropping requirement for standardized tests for admissions. They say more this cycle will …
... is frustrating. Logically I know schools are not going to dump ... I understand the importance of GPA being a part of the ... hoping to offset my comparatively low GPA with a high LSAT score ... apply next cycle. Really hope schools don't scrap the LSAT ...ABA accreditation committee drops standardized testingI just saw on Spivey twitter feed that the ABA is formally dropping requirement for standardized tests for admissions. They say more this cycle will …
... hoping to offset my comparatively low GPA with a high LSAT score ... apply next cycle. Really hope schools don't scrap the LSAT ... Law Schools _or_ that they look for other ways besides GPA to ... earned a less than stellar GPA.ABA accreditation committee drops standardized testingI just saw on Spivey twitter feed that the ABA is formally dropping requirement for standardized tests for admissions. They say more this cycle will …
... hoping to offset my comparatively low GPA with a high LSAT score ... apply next cycle. Really hope schools don't scrap the LSAT ... Law Schools _or_ that they look for other ways besides GPA to ... earned a less than stellar GPA.
I completely agree ...Reapplying: What to do to boost my chances....So as this admissions cycle winds down, it is becoming pretty clear that I need to seriously consider re-applying next cycle. With 7 wait-lists, and …
... is taken into account. (The low GPA from 20 years ago which ... be accepted at many law schools but not the very top ... very interesting to know what schools have not accepted such an ... make a difference with the low GPA? Not sure, but something you ...Timeline for law school application/ scholarshipsMy original plan was to take the upcoming LSAT in June, but I realized the error of my ways and decided I could use a LOT more time to study. My GPA …
... taken the lsat and most schools operate on rolling admissions. ... ( and Im talking about Canadian schools) are not that lengthy hardest ... personal statement.
GPA and LSAT are the main ... process/important dates for the schools you want to apply ...Canadian Law SchoolsDo Canadian law schools (in Ontario, specifically) allow you to apply through the LSAC, or is it pretty standard that you have to apply using the OLS…
... percentages to calculate your American GPA. That gives you a ... the average GPA of people applying from my Canadian institution is ... . (This is the average GPA of those applying. The average ... does not mean that all Canadian schools are easier than all American ...Canadian Law SchoolsDo Canadian law schools (in Ontario, specifically) allow you to apply through the LSAC, or is it pretty standard that you have to apply using the OLS…
... percentages to calculate your American GPA. That gives you a ... the average GPA of people applying from my Canadian institution is ... . (This is the average GPA of those applying. The average ... does not mean that all Canadian schools aure easier than all American ...Canadian Law SchoolsDo Canadian law schools (in Ontario, specifically) allow you to apply through the LSAC, or is it pretty standard that you have to apply using the OLS…
... at Queens where the median GPA is much lower than mine ... started wondering if the median GPA in Canada is lower, making ... my GPA worth even less. It's ... really need to get into Canadian schools.Withdrawals as "Non-Punitive"Hello everyone. Long story short. Life happened and it took me 6 years to graduate. I had multiple semesters I had to withdraw from which resulted…
... those were calculated into my GPA, I'd be screwed! I ... -credit semester that lowered my gpa almost 0.12 points... which ... when you're looking at schools with averages around 3.70 ... .. does this also apply to Canadian schools (punitive ) ?Withdrawals as "Non-Punitive"Hello everyone. Long story short. Life happened and it took me 6 years to graduate. I had multiple semesters I had to withdraw from which resulted…
... !) doesn't count in your gpa. I think it would be ... know if you find any Canadian schools that hold the withdrawals against ... should be standardized across all Canadian schools, but just in case...Withdrawals as "Non-Punitive"Hello everyone. Long story short. Life happened and it took me 6 years to graduate. I had multiple semesters I had to withdraw from which resulted…
... !) doesn't count in your gpa. I think it would be ... should be standardized across all Canadian schools, but just in case...
gpa. I think it would be ... should be standardized across all Canadian schools, but just in case...
Master's DegreesHi everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone has any insight as to the value a master's degree holds in the admissions process? I personally have tr…
... how much this applies to Canadian schools, but generally it is considered ... on your admissions cycle. The GPA doesn't get calculated in ... to your official GPA, but they will have the ...
