Scholarship Question

[Broncos15]

Hello,

I have a question regarding my UGPA calculations for a scholarship. I am interested in applying for a full ride scholarship at a local school within the Top 50 and the requirements are a 3.6/160 in order to apply. At this local school, money is especially important as it is a private school and the main reason I would go to it would be because I received a better offer at this school than a higher ranked one.

My question is does LSAC truncate or round up the GPA?....I am at a 3.597 so I am not sure if that rounds up to 3.6 or if they will truncate to a 3.59 ( no exceptions are allowed in order to be eligible to apply)

The scholarships seems appealing as the standards are low for keeping it as well ( 2.0 law gpa)

I am an undergrad heading into my last semester and while I anticipate on doing well and finishing strong I was curios as to what would happen if my GPA stayed the same ( I called LSAC and could not get a concrete answer because you cannot talk to the people who calculate the transcripts)

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Bronco,

This is an interesting question. Because the difference is so small, and the correct answer so important, I'm having this double-checked via some sources instead of going with what I feel is most likely the correct answer. Once I get a definitive answer, I'll post it for you.

Thanks!

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Bronco,

Ok, here we go. I asked my good friend and ace law school admissions consultant Mike Spivey about this, and he checked with LSAC and then had it confirmed by a dean of admissions. Here's the answer: "LSAC will round up the figure that we calculate." So, that looks like good news for you!

Please let me know if that helps. Thanks!