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A different kind of undergrad degree |
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CS major MOST DEFINITELY CONSIDERED |
| Date Posted: |
09/19/2001 |
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I have a computer science degree from a very good engineering school. I graduated with a 3.35 which is a lot higher than the avg GPA at my university. I have always wanted to go to law school, but I wasn't sure how my computer science degree would look and where I could get in. Would they consider than I got a cs degree and that's why my GPA isn't that high? I really want to study patent law but I want to go to a top 25 school.
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Your CS major will be taken into consideration. As someone who has served on two admission classes at a top 10 school, I know what I'm talking about.
We are aware that quantitative majors are generally more rigorous than qualitative majors. Nonetheless, we are aware that just because someone had a difficult major doesn't mean they will become better attorneys. GPA is one factor that is taken into consideration.
GPA tells us about a student's work habits. Admissions staff aren't clueless. We are aware that college majors significanly differ in their courseload and level of difficulty. It's no secret that engineering, CS and physical science professors rarely give A's.
Consideration is given to engineering, math, CS and physical science majors in regards to GPA. 3.35 in a hard science is comparable to a 3.5 in social science.
However, please note that this consideration will only be given to you should you perform well on the LSAT. If someone has a 3.5 in sociology with a 170 and you have a 3.35 in CS with a 161, the nod will given to the other student.
Nonetheless, CS graduates are seen as an asset because they add to diversity to the class.
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