Hey guys, im current an undergrad student at Miami University (Ohio). Majoring in Finance and having a Minor in Chinese/ Business Law.
Im only a sophmore now and have been working my ass off. My freshman year Gpa was only 2.55. But this year should be easily over a 3 with alot more credits. I also have been working throughout college, (im a project manager at my fraternitys executive offices),(10 hours a week). I also teach chinese at the local high school. (i’m a fluent chinese speaker), even though i was born and raised in the U.S.
If i raise up my gpa to at least above a 3, before i graduate and get a decent score on my sats. do i have a shot at a top tier law( http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/law/brief/lawrank_brief.php) school? Also does being a minority help getting in law school?
thanks
In order of importance, law schools care most about your LSAT scores, then your college GPA. Being a minority does not factor in – honestly, it’s just a numbers game.
Top tier law schools probably won’t consider you unless you get your GPA above a 3.5 and have a GREAT LSAT score.
Luckily, you have plenty of time to improve your grades, but take your junior and senior year very seriously because law schools really care about your grades.
Comment by sam — July 11, 2007 @ 2:52 pm