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Significant upward trend...what are my odds?
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:40 pm
by tyw5667
I understand that all of my GPA information will get averaged together...but I would like some opinions anyways. Lets say I had a 2.6 my first two years at the University of Pittsburgh due to depression, living situation, family issues etc. Then I have a 4.0 for two years at Penn State. Assuming I am in the 160-165 range on the LSAT, how are my chances? Psychology w/ a Biology concentration by the way. Will they even care about the upward trend? Or will I still be in trouble because of the mediocre cumulative GPA? I would like to go somewhere in the top 100 (preferably top 50). Thanks
Re: Significant upward trend...what are my odds?
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:44 pm
by bceagles182
If you end up with 165 and a 3.3 you'll have no problem cracking the top 50 regardless of the impact of the trend
Re: Significant upward trend...what are my odds?
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 2:19 pm
by tyw5667
Would I be pretty much good to go applying ED to American with those numbers? I would think so but not sure.
Re: Significant upward trend...what are my odds?
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 2:49 pm
by jonas586
A 165 could get you better than an ED at American. If anything, you should apply RD and hope for a scholarship.
Also, upward trends in GPA play a relatively insignificant role in admissions. I wouldn't count on it for much of a boost.
Re: Significant upward trend...what are my odds?
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:19 pm
by tyw5667
My next dilemma is how to spin my personal statement for the University of Pittsburgh. How do I possibly explain why I transferred to a different school, got much better grades, but now want to return to my initial undergrad school? Ha.
Re: Significant upward trend...what are my odds?
Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:29 pm
by monkeyboy
tyw5667 wrote:My next dilemma is how to spin my personal statement for the University of Pittsburgh. How do I possibly explain why I transferred to a different school, got much better grades, but now want to return to my initial undergrad school? Ha.
They wouldn't care. No need to explain. With a 165, they'd welcome you back with open arms. You would be the prodigal son.