<p>The highest grade attainable at my school is an A, which correlates to a 4.0 GPA. With students from other colleges that have A+s (4.33), how will I be able to compete? </p>
<p>I know the LSAC ‘universalizes’ my GPA; but if my university only reports the letter grade, and not the number earned (ie. 98, 99, 100), then I will not receive any A+s through the conversion process, since my university will only report an A - even for the 99s and 100s.</p>
<p>I do not think that many people receive the grade of “A+.” Although you are at a slight disatvantage, minor discrepencies in GPA will be diminished by a superior personal statement and LSAT score. There is little that you can do to change your college’s practices, but you could try talking to various administrators. Even if you are unable to change the practice, you must continue as it is. Sure, it is unfair, but it is how your school works. Just realize many people do not receive the plus in their grades, and that you must try your best with your circumstances.</p>
<p>I was under the impression that most schools don’t offer A+s - and law schools know this.</p>
<p>I was under the impression that many schools offer them, but few schools give them out. I’m sure courses such as basic logic or introduction to logic commonly have students who score perfectly, thus acquiring an “A+.” How many students have multiple plusses, though? Probably few.</p>
<p>Again, I stress that there is little you can do, but make the best of your situation. Your college probably won’t change its policy, but you can study harder for the LSAT, write a better personal statement, spend your time in a particularly amzing ec activity, or make sure you get every “A” that you can. Best of luck, nspeds.</p>
<p>A to A+ -roll eyes.</p>
<p>No school that I know except the University of New Mexico gives out A pluses.</p>
<p>My bro got one at UCLA, and it is not uncommon for that to happen in the basic logic class there.</p>
<p>yes, UCLA does give out A+'s, but besides a select few very easy intro courses, it’s tough to get one. you really have to earn a pure A+ (98% or higher i believe) to get the A+, and at a large public university (no grade inflation), it’s unlikely you’ll get too many or even one.</p>
<p>For the class i’m talking about one had to have 100% of the possible points to earn the “A+.” ANY points off meant a regular “A.” “A+'s” are not easy to come by, nspeds. It isn’t a determining factor in your quest to get into a top 20 law school.</p>
<p>Rice University also gives out A+s, though it is also rare.</p>
<p>From what I can tell, schools that do give A+s are nuanced (to the point of the arbitrary) in handing them out.</p>
<p>it seems to me that law school admissions committees take into account the undergraduate institution you attended and the grading scale used there. I seem to recall reading in the ‘Ivey Guide’ by (surprise!) Anna Ivey that they slice your GPA a number of ways, including by comparing it to GPAs of other students @ your university.</p>
<p>As a hopeful senior with a semester to go and plans to enter law school in 2006, it’s something that’s certainly occurred to me as well. I just try to think positively about it, since it’s not something either of us can change anyway, and remember that people on admissions boards aren’t naive or out of touch with the institutions people are coming from. their JOB is to interpret the data, so theyre probably darned good at it by now. =)</p>
<p>A+ at Cornell. Holllla, it is probably ridiculous to get it.</p>
<p>you know, reading posts concerning the difference between an A and an A+ really makes me think that some people can really benefit from some real work experience.</p>
<p>Ditto, ditto, ditto.</p>
<p>“Real work experience” and a competent understanding of the method used to compute candidates’ GPAs are certainly not mutually exclusive interests. There’s nothing lost by learning how one may/may not be affected by the inclusion of an A+ on the scale.</p>
<p>Further proof that you need to get out of your academic bubble, nspeds.</p>
<p>lol…</p>
<p>Don’t recall ever seeing any A+s when I was in college, but had no trouble getting into my dream law school with “just As” on my transcript & decent LSAT scores & GREAT ECs. My brothers similarly did not get any A+s at their college (local U), but got into law schools with no problem. We are all successfully practicing attorneys, enjoying good careers. </p>
<p>Definitely would NOT stress about the lack of A+s & agree that most grad/law schools get a “profile” similar to those that accompany some of kids’ HS college apps which give a breakdown of how the college grades. Law schools are aware of the variability among schools & I’m sure do their best to be fair.</p>
<p>Thank you, HImom. Wildflower and I can evidently spot BS a mile off, but we need more professionals in here to deliver viable answers like the one above.</p>
<p>It was likely rendered in a facetious mood.</p>
<p>Edit: I have two jobs.</p>
<p>Silly persons, I blow my nose in your general direction!</p>