PLEASE HELP: Quick Question Regarding GPA Calculation Forum

[aussy777]

Hi, I'm beginning my junior year at UCLA this upcoming Fall, so I will be taking the LSAT fairly soon, along with finding out what my LSAC GPA calculation is. Currently, my GPA is a 3.7, but I received a D in a class my freshman year that was worth 5 units. Without this class, my GPA is 3.94. This class I received a D in is numbered 353 on my transcript, and on the back of my transcript it is noted with "300 level classes are generally remedial classes and/or non-transferable classes." My question is: is this statement on the back of my transcript enough to exclude this grade and class from my LSAC GPA calculation? Thank you.

[encore1101]

No, the statement does not seem to exclude the D. Ask your academic advisor/counselor to be sure, but it sounds like it would have to be included.

[Pneumonia]

Nope, that grade is for sure going to be counted. If it shows up on your transcript LSAC is pretty much always going to count it.

[aussy777]

I'm surprised. LSAC says if a transcript clearly states a grade is remedial, then that grade will be excluded. I guess I have to talk to a counselor... it's such a drastic GPA drop for such an elementary class.

[First Offense]

I'm surprised. LSAC says if a transcript clearly states a grade is remedial, then that grade will be excluded. I guess I have to talk to a counselor... it's such a drastic GPA drop for such an elementary class.

Shouldn't have gotten a D in such an elementary class, then.

[aussy777]

Thanks for the helpful advice. That time is past and I have kept a near 4.0 average since. Hopefully LSAC regards the class as remedial. Either way, I'll make up for it on the LSAT.