Asian, 166/3.64 (foreign), chances at lower T14s? Forum

[hydeyu]

Was expecting 172+...
Anyway, first time, 166 LSAT, with a solid 3.64 foreign GPA (but stands in the top 5% of my Faculty, from a Top30 world ranking Uni according to Times and QS), converts as 3.68 if count A+ as 4.3. Any chances at a T14? Many thanks!!!

[soj]

For T14, you need to retake.

Your GPA estimations don't matter. Since you have a foreign transcript, when you send it into LSAC, LSAC will convert that into a rating such as "Superior" or "Above Average." Law schools will consider that your GPA equivalent.

[hydeyu]

For T14, you need to retake.

Your GPA estimations don't matter. Since you have a foreign transcript, when you send it into LSAC, LSAC will convert that into a rating such as "Superior" or "Above Average." Law schools will consider that your GPA equivalent.

Thanks. Actually I have that report which says I'm "Above Average", but again they are simply judging by the absolute value of my GPA, since they've got no pool for my school to work out a ranking. Yet in fact I have all the Dean's Lists and one memorial prize in English Literature (Eng and Linguistics double major) which is given to one student only (i.e. top5% is probably still an underestimation)!

All that "estimation" stuff I have my Profs testified in the LoRs, as my school is reluctant to issue a GPA percentile. What do you think I should do, addendum? Thanks!

[soj]

For T14, you need to retake.

Your GPA estimations don't matter. Since you have a foreign transcript, when you send it into LSAC, LSAC will convert that into a rating such as "Superior" or "Above Average." Law schools will consider that your GPA equivalent.

Thanks. Actually I have that report which says I'm "Above Average", but again they are simply judging by the absolute value of my GPA, since they've got no pool for my school to work out a ranking. Yet in fact I have all the Dean's Lists and one memorial prize in English Literature (Eng and Linguistics double major) which is given to one student only (i.e. top5% is probably still an underestimation)!

All that "estimation" stuff I have my Profs testified in the LoRs, as my school is reluctant to issue a GPA percentile. What do you think I should do, addendum? Thanks!

If your profs have mentioned all that stuff, then that's great: you don't need to say anything.

Unfortunately, all that stuff you mentioned are just softs. As far as GPA goes, schools will consider you an "Above Average," however that configures into their system of evaluation.

[hydeyu]

For T14, you need to retake.

Your GPA estimations don't matter. Since you have a foreign transcript, when you send it into LSAC, LSAC will convert that into a rating such as "Superior" or "Above Average." Law schools will consider that your GPA equivalent.

Thanks. Actually I have that report which says I'm "Above Average", but again they are simply judging by the absolute value of my GPA, since they've got no pool for my school to work out a ranking. Yet in fact I have all the Dean's Lists and one memorial prize in English Literature (Eng and Linguistics double major) which is given to one student only (i.e. top5% is probably still an underestimation)!

All that "estimation" stuff I have my Profs testified in the LoRs, as my school is reluctant to issue a GPA percentile. What do you think I should do, addendum? Thanks!

If your profs have mentioned all that stuff, then that's great: you don't need to say anything.

Unfortunately, all that stuff you mentioned are just softs. As far as GPA goes, schools will consider you an "Above Average," however that configures into their system of evaluation.

Thanks a lot. Anyway I'm applying now regardless, but will def retake in Dec. BTW just to be sure, all the hard & soft changes I have between now and Dec, if any, can be sent as updates to my current apps, right?