Resume Question

[jrc3813]

Hey,

This may be a dumb question, but when I submitted some of my applications I later realized that I used my overall GPA on my resume. I took classes for college credit in high school which all transfered to college. On my unofficial transcript it lists institutional and overall GPA which is a bit higher. I thought the overall was legit because it reflected the grades in all my coursework that satisfied the requirements to complete my degree.

So I put the overall GPA on my resume next to my degree granting school, but I've heard you should only put your institutional GPA on the resume. I was not trying to deceive any schools but I'm wondering if I should contact these schools and tell them what happened. Or is it hopefully not a big deal and this sort of thing happens all the time?

Thank you

[Adam Tyson]

I wouldn't worry about it, jrc3813, because the GPA they are going to pay most attention to is the calculated GPA they get from LSAC. Discrepancies like these happen all the time. If anyone asks, you can easily explain it, especially if the "overall GPA" appears on your transcript, which they will get with your application package.

That's my two cents, anyway. Focus on your personal statement and your Letters of Recommendation, and of course on doing your best on the LSAT, and don't worry about this minor issue.

Good luck!