3.1 early App or 3.2 Jan App? Forum

[LionSquall]

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[Orion311]

Hey guys! So I would like some advice. I have to make a decision to either apply early in the cycle (October) with a 3.1 gpa, or apply after the grades of next semester with 3.2. My University won't have grades ready on transcript (cause of holiday vacations) until January, so the app would be sent late January.

So, if you guys have to make a decision, to either apply early on October with 3.1 or apply on late January with 3.2, which would you choose?
The increase is not that significant and they're both below the 25th percentile of my target schools anyways, (I'll be a "splitter", I'm an URM and aiming for high LSAT), so I'm leaning more towards early app. But still, not sure if that's the best thing to do.

I'll appreciate any input. Thanks!

Apply early. Law schools know that people who are still in school have more grades coming that might be higher. You will be able to update schools with your fall grades when they come out. If they happen to reject you before they get your updated grades, they weren't going to accept you with the update anyways. Especially since the change would be so slight, I think it's a clear decision.

[LionSquall]

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[benwyatt]

Early is absolutely the right option. The difference between a 3.1 and a 3.2 is pretty negligible but the difference between September and January cannot be overstated.

[LionSquall]

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