LSAC GPA Question Forum

[gnomgnomuch]

Hi Everyone,

I'm in a bit of weird situation. I had recently committed to getting an MPP at the University of Edinburgh...I want an MPP, it's a good school, it's pretty cheap compared to US schools of similar quality and comes with a 3 month policy internship. Unfortunately, because of the new tier 4 visa regulations, I may not be allowed to work in the U.K...which may potentially prohibit me from getting that internship - which is a core part, and a main strength of the MPP there. This screws me even more financially, because I was previously allowed to work 20 hours a week during the semester, and 40 during vacations...which could have taken a nice chunk out of my debt, and now I might not be allowed that.

Now, if it turns out that I'm going to be unable to do this, there's no way in hell I'll be going to Edinburgh. This screws me big-time, because this has been my plan for 7 months, and I've got no backup except to continue working in my current job, which for many reasons, I can't stand.There's no way I'd invest 45k (minus the 13 I've already saved up) to attend a university in a country which wouldn't let me work while there, and then kicks me out right after I get my degree.

I've been mulling some ideas around, and I've thought about going back to my undergrad for a year, and getting a second bachelors in Economics. I've taken some of the econ classes/math classes needed for that degree, so it's only 8 more classes - two, four classes semesters.

Will doing this affect my GPA in any way? I did moderately well in the classes I've taken, but I'm not sure I'd be able to pull a 3.78 in those classes - which is where my GPA is right now. I do have my official diploma and everything, so I have graduated. I know there's some rule that say's that once you officially graduate, only THAT degree GPA is what LSAC looks at, but I just want to make sure before I go back and potentially do another degree.

(I don't want to go to LS straight out of undergrad, and I was trying to maximize my shot at NU ED or HYS or big money at lower T-14, by getting a masters from a great school, and then having a few years of work experience under my belt.) If I'd get an economics bachelors, I'd still work for a few years, before applying to LS (and, I might have changed my mind either way.)

[malleus discentium]

No. Once you get your first bachelor's, your LSAC GPA is set in stone.

[gnomgnomuch]

No. Once you get your first bachelor's, your LSAC GPA is set in stone.

Great!! Thanks so much =)