LSAC GPA question Forum

[trvr]

Are courses worth 0 credit hours factored in LSAC's GPA calculation? I have an F from a P/F course that counts for 0 hours regardless of whether you pass or fail it.

[JFO1833]

I would guess this would not count in your LSAC GPA (I don't see how it could since the math wouldn't add up).

[rnoodles]

Strange situation, so I definitely recommend contacting LSAC directly. They're super helpful (I've called them like 3 times about my own transcript questions).

EDIT: Actually forgot to say what I was going to. I know that any P does not count toward your LSAC GPA, but a F does. Then again the situation is strange because your class is worth 0 credits, and I've only ever heard of that situation mentioned earlier applying to 1 credit+ classes. So definitely call LSAC.

[jakee2622]

I had this problem. My schools reports only earned hours on the transcript. So beside all my F's the number of credits was 0. But it reality the classes were worth 3 credits in the school bulletin. Just not on my transcript. So even if it says 0 on your transcript you should check in your schools course catalogue. If it's 0 there too then you're fine. Lsac won't count it.

[trvr]

Thanks for responses. I called LSAC today and they told me that even though the course counts for 0 hours, they will still count it in.

[rnoodles]

Thanks for responses. I called LSAC today and they told me that even though the course counts for 0 hours, they will still count it in.

Ah man, good luck anyways! Got you in my prayers. And maybe you could include an addendum of some kind explaining the grade?

[trvr]

Yeah, definitely going to add an addendum.. I will probably still be above median for my target schools, but it would have been great to have a stellar lsdas gpa rather than a good, slightly tarnished one
Thanks for your concern, rnoodles!