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Counting on my military experience |
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to offset a low GPA |
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10/29/2002 |
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Would appreciate any feedback. I graduated from a tier 1 private liberal arts school out in LA, and have spent the last 7 years as an Air Force officer. Finally decided on attending law school last year. I've had a good military career; spent the last 3 years at the Pentagon doing high-level intelligence work, and did well in my intelligence officer training (graduated as the number one). I know I have a strong resume, and I think my personal statement is strong...however, I'm concerned my undergrad GPA from forever ago will hurt me. I had a 2.9 in college, with a downward trend in the last two years, which was when I was president of my fraternity and really involved in ROTC. A lot changes since undergrad, though, when you've been working for a long time. Got a 167 on my LSAT. GTown is my number one choice (went early decision to them), followed by GW, American, and GMU (want to stay in D.C.) I've heard GTown likes prior military applicants...does anyone have any advice? Think I'm setting my sights too high? Thanks in advance.
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