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Low(er) than average GPA, but high LSAT scoreHi all, After looking through the UGPA/LSAT score search feature on LSAC, I am discouraged that even with a hypothetical 180, my GPA brings my cha…
... , my GPA brings my chances of getting into the top schools down ... lower than average (based on school) GPA? -
Applying to Law School for this Cycle or apply for next CycleI was going to take the Feb 2017 test but after a frustrating attempt where I scored 158 earlier this week, I do not think I would be ready in time f…
... while doing grad school and working. My undergraduate GPA is 3.72 ... -
"Massachusetts School of Law does not consider the LSAT when making admissions decisions."**Edited this post because this is the internet and therefore I need to be extra careful that the intended meaning is conveyed. This is an email I…
... I received today from a law school. I've received several emails ... /> This is a Tier 8 law school apparently so desperate to fill ... , dreams, hard work, or expenditures, Law School may not be the best ... an essay test that the school itself has developed and most ... -
Extracurriculars for Non-Traditional Law StudentsI have another 1-2 years before I apply to Law School. Being a NTS, with student government leadership positions in Undergrad, 2 professional certifi…
... years before I apply to Law School. Being a NTS, with student ... . I also have a low GPA (3.5) so I feel ... -
Cumulative GPA in LSAC Academic Summary ReportIs the "Cumulative GPA" in the "Summary" box the GPA that law school admissions officers are going to use? It's just SO far off what I estimated it t…
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School Admission Goals - Can I obtain a full ride to T2/T3 with low 160s lsat?Alright - I've managed to raise my pt scores to the high 150s/low 160s. Trying to consistently score in the mid 160s; I've been scheduled for the Jun…
... to T2 or T3 state school nearby.
Law school) - Was really impressed ... (finished with 3.5 gpa), have four years of ... a general practitioner/criminal law attorney in the small ... to keep any future law school debt minimal, hints the ... -
Graduate School GPAHow much consideration does law schools place on academic performance in graduate school?
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New ATL Top 50 RankingsI have always been a fan of looking at different rankings since everyone focuses on certain variables when generating rankings. ATL focuses more on e…
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LOR not Required for my 1st Choice School - Should I Bother?Hi 7sagers, I feel like I'm in a bit of pickle. My first choice for law school is the University of San Diego and they do not require any LOR's. I…
... My first choice for law school is the University of San ... all? I have a GPA within the acceptance range and ... LSAT. Not sure if my GPA + LSAT score will be ... sharing with my employer the law school plans (since it would ... I would quit to start school - and if I don ... -
T14 Q's - retake LSAT, softs, work experienceDisclaimer: This is fairly long. However, its length may be good practice for you as an RC passage. I can write practice questions if you would like.…
... GPA, 170 LSAT, mechanical engineering major at a top 10 engineering school ... , looking to probably go into intellectual property law ... at previous school before transferring ... law school. I would just really rather not put off law school ... -
Chances with 159/3.74Hey everyone! I took the June LSAT and received a 159. I am a Computer Science major dedicated in pursuing an education and career in software IP law…
... software IP law. I have several software engineering internships at top Fortune ... top patent law school. I was wondering what my chances were at top IP law ... with my current score and GPA of 3.74. Any advice ... -
Anyone considering University of Melbourne Law School?Hey everyone, I was just picking out my schools to apply to on LSAC for U.S and Canada schools and noticed they have one school under the internati…
... and noticed they have one school under the international section, the ... research on it and the school seems to have a really ... reputation. Scored 8th worldwide for law schools and seems to have ... know anything else about the law program there that would be ... -
GPA vs Application DateHello, everyone! I wanted to hear opinions and gather data on weighing the costs and benefits of applying to law school after fall semester (earl…
... and benefits of applying to law school after fall semester (early ... university) with a higher GPA compared to applying much earlier ... to equate additional units of GPA with additional chance of ... based on averages whereas incremental GPA increases aren't nearly ... -
Graduate work GPAHello everyone, I had a quick question regarding my undergraduate GPA. I am taking a graduate seminar with one of my school's political science p…
... GPA. I am taking a graduate seminar with one of my school ... the possible ramifications on my GPA.
Will it be ... my undergraduate GPA? Will it matter all that much to law school admissions ... -
LOR Employer/ProfessorI graduated in the spring of 2015 and decided to go to law school in the past year. I have a 3.6 GPA and a 168 LSAT on the June test but I'm having a…
... to law school in the past year. I have a 3.6 GPA ... one from a professor. My top pick is Georgetown right now ... than where I went to school so it's not really ... -
Free Admissions Resource for Top Law SchoolsHi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that 7Sage editor @"maura.roosevelt" compiled the 2017 application requirements for T-15 law schools. Y…
... application requirements for T-15 law schools. You can find it ... /admissions/lesson/application-requirements-for-top-schools/
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How much does undergrad prestige matter?Sorry if this has already been addressed. Does anyone know how much law school admissions weight an applicants undergrad prestige? I'm graduating fro…
... . Does anyone know how much law school admissions weight an applicants undergrad ... from a state school thats ranked outside of the top 100. How ... much would that adversely affect my chances? My GPA ... -
Law School EmailsI'm just curious if these emails from different law schools mean they are actually interested in you, or are they just trying to pad their wallets an…
... if these emails from different law schools mean they are actually ... their wallets and stats. My GPA is decent and I hope ... -
GPA/Transcript AddendumHello, I am in need of advice of whether I should write a GPA addendum for specific schools. My overall GPA when I graduated college was a 3.68. H…
... for specific schools. My overall GPA when I graduated college was ... need one. The article said, "Law school admissions officers can spot a ... addendum to EVERY school explaining why my cumulative GPA is not necessarily ... -
Early binding decision: Cornell, Berkeley or neither?Background: 163 on LSAT first try, 166 second try, and a 3.78 LSAC GPA. While I realize I'm not in absolutely the best position to get into either…
... , and a 3.78 LSAC GPA.
While ... flip (mylsn and other law school number sites admittedly paint a ... for Berkeley, and my GPA is 0.01 below their ... and 0.05 above their GPA median.
... and programs of even top 14 schools lock me ... -
GPA questionHi, i was wondering if i can get some advice. I graduated with a 2.41 GPA which is very low, do I have any chances in law school if I get a high lsat…
... GPA which is very low, do I have any chances in law school ... to a very high rated Law school like Harvard or University of ... low gpa and high lsat score who got into a law school. thanks -
HELP: Should I re-take?I received my September LSAT score and I did HORRIBLE. I have extreme testing anxiety when it comes to the LSAT. I was PTing at around 165 each time.…
... I have a LSAC GPA of 3.95 and a ... applicant with a very high GPA and a sub-par ... Columbia Law (average LSAT 157).
My GPA is ... this way according to the Law School Numbers and LSAC self- ... , and Arizona State (my top 3 schools). My chances for ... -
Time off after college?Hello! I have a question for this wonderful community. Does it work against prospective law students to take time off after college? If I take…
... . Does it work against prospective law students to take time off ... they attend law school and that has helped them get into top schools ... and a very high undergrad GPA. But I'm taking time ... -
GPAHow does law school admissions calculate GPA? I went to a community college and transferred to a 4 year school. I was told the grades i took at commu…
How does law school admissions calculate GPA? I went to a community college and transferred to a 4 year school. I was told the grades i took at community wouldn't matter, but is this true? -
Is a "Why X" essay necessary when you're doing early decision for a school?I just came across this bit from the Top Law Schools forum (http://www.top-law-schools.com/writing-effective-why-x-addendum.html): "Second, if you…
... bit from the Top Law Schools forum (http://www.top-law-schools.com/writing ... 're sure it's the school of your dreams, and your ... are bound to that specific school and don’t need extra ... 10 for my early decision school, and was prepared to write ... -
I think I know the answer but hoping for advice anyway ):I don't really have anyone knowledgeable in my life to talk to about this, so I am hoping for some of y'alls advice regarding withdrawing from the De…
... heart set on going to law school during Fall 2018. I ... set on attending a top 20 school, but I know with ... my score chances are slim (my GPA ... go to a non-top 20 school, but I don't ... I get to go to school.
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Case Study: Why is Columbia's GPA So (Relatively) Low, and what does this mean for Splitters?Hey everyone, Columbia is currently the #5 law school in the nation. But relative to other schools within its ranks, its 25th/50th/75th percentile…
... /> Columbia is currently the #5 law school in the nation. But relative ... 't care as much about GPA.
If scenario # ... a really good case for GPA splitters - people who have good ... how comparatively low Columbia's GPA standards are. Is this because ... -
For Canadians - OLSAS calculating your GPA incorrectly...??Hi all, Just went onto OLSAS (for those who don't know, it's the Canadian system where you submit law school applications in Ontario) because I h…
... Canadian system where you submit law school applications in Ontario) because I ... calculation they make for your GPA went up.
...... ... can bring down people's GPA, but I graduated my ... ? Is this the GPA that Canadian law schools use to consider ... -
Is your undergrad school important?I'm a junior at FIT and plan on going to law school when I graduate. I'm wondering whether T-15 law schools place a lot of emphasis on where one went…
... and plan on going to law school when I graduate. I'm ... wondering whether T-15 law schools place a lot of ... to obtain quite a high GPA (3.75) and only expect ... traditional type of college, will law schools not look favorably at ... -
Is it inconceivable?I took the December LSAT and scored a 153. My scores had been averaging out at around 155-157, so I scored a bit lower than I would have hoped. Howev…
... undergraduate GPA of 3.85+ in sociology (concentration of law) with ... so on).
My top school choice is Notre Dame, but ... , I *AM* above the typical GPA 75th percentile.
... indicative of my aptitude for law school be a reasonable and/or ...
