Could you expand on what you mean by 'being below a school's median GPA" means in terms of admissions? I have seen it a lot on these forums and wanted to ask two questions as to what it means. 1. Is below median GPA a mark that it is irrelevant as to how far you are below, once you are below that mark? 2. Or are there distinctions within this mark. for example my GPA places within the lower 25% for many of the top schools while a 3.3 applicant would need a much better overall Application and LSAT score to compensate for a lower GPA in T 14 Admissions. I would imagine a 3.57 while still below the GPA median, would have a better chance than a 3.3 ( assuming all else rest of app/LSAT equal) because this candidate would not be as far below the median.deanmeekerconsulting wrote:Hi there. I don't think that potential boost in your GPA will make much difference at the T14 schools, because it is still going to be below every school's median GPA. Thus, all the other components of your application, particularly the LSAT, are going to be important to increase your chances for admission. My advice is to invest that time and money instead in LSAT preparation (because of course landing at the high end of your range versus the low end on the LSAT will make a significant difference in terms of where you will be competitive amongst the T14 schools).MattM wrote:Hello,
I had GPA related question in general for T14 schools admissions.....would there be a material difference If I applied to law school with a 3.57 GPA or a 3.64 GPA? ( my PT average on LSAT is 168-172, in this hypothetical, assume i would have the exact same LSAT for in both GPA scenarios and my test day score would fall into that 168-172 range)
I am excited for a May 2015 graduation and crossing the graduation stage...but I wonder if it would be better to add a minor and graduate in Dec 2015 instead ( the minor would be something I am interested in and enjoy and not just simply to boost GPA)
In the graduation Dec 2015 scenario, i would have my courses spread out so my LSAT prep would not be impacted much, and even while taking courses I could still get some work experience as the courses in the minor would be online so I would have flexibility in time as well, finances would not be an issue as well either in paying for the extra courses
I don't want my excitement of finally being able to cross the graduation stage possibly in May lead me into making the wrong choice
Thanks!