03-16-2025, 03:37 PM
(03-16-2025, 03:26 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: Basically. Here's the thought process I would go by, you want to apply to the T14 that you think you want to enroll in most, I would do the top 3 choices, example: Cornell, Northwestern, U of Penn, or whatever your top 3 is. Then, you want to apply to a set of top 50, a set of top 100. However, having said that, you want to do one thing before you apply to any of these set. Send a personalized email to each institution asking them about three things: Admissions without LSAC GPA, Alternatives or Options to strengthen your application, Recommendations for rectifying the issue.
Once you get a detailed response from each and every one of these, it could be all T14, all T50, and T100 institutions. If X of them indicate they'll have a null or no GPA showing on LSAC, or your application would be delayed, skip them and not waste $ on application fees. If they mention they'll still process the application without the LSAC GPA, apply to them by making sure your application is strong enough in all areas, not just the GPA. You want to apply to a few institutions in and out of state as that is what people do, sticking with one institution is not my recommendation at all.
A lot of law schools will provide waivers on the application fee. Sometimes they are provided from an in-person event, other times online event or other times, just ask admissions for a application fee waiver. Some will provide, while others don't.