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Early start community college - effect on grades?

Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 3:15 am
by LWNagel
I started community college when I was 14 and by the time I was 16 had racked up two Cs and a D in languages and math (the math, 102, was a developmental course not included in my gpa).

Obviously these count towards my LSAC GPA, but otherwise I am sitting on a ~3.8. If I explain my early age in a GPA explanation letter, how much will these courses kill my chances at a T14?

Thanks a lot!

Re: Early start community college - effect on grades?

Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 3:19 am
by Nova
youll prob be viewed better than others with a similar LGPA without a reason.

However your cycle will almost def look like a typical applicant's who is below the GPA median.

Re: Early start community college - effect on grades?

Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 3:20 am
by Nova
classes not included in your lgpa will have no effect on your cycle

Re: Early start community college - effect on grades?

Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 1:41 pm
by phillywc
Nova is right. You would think they would mostly ignore it, but they treat you like a below median person still. If your LSAT is high enough you'll be fine for most places though.

Re: Early start community college - effect on grades?

Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 2:22 pm
by Pneumonia
if the math is clearly marked on your transcript as "remedial" then it won't count, so only the 2 to worry about.

Re: Early start community college - effect on grades?

Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 2:52 pm
by jbagelboy
that blows. sorry.

they won't treat you like a 3.8, but it might mitigate a little of the damage.