GPA Padding, Non-Degree Related Courses, Etc.

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<p>How the LSDAS GPA calculation take "padding" into consideration?</p>

<p>For example, if you have a student that takes two additional semesters (one academic year) of courses at a community college before transferring to a 4-year school because of heavy involvement in an extracurricular activity, are those courses included in the LSDAS GPA calculation? How do law schools consider those "extra" courses in admissions? What if they are legitimate critical-thinking and/or writing courses that aid a prospective student in preparation for law school?</p>

<p>Is there a cap on courses to be included in the LSDAS GPA calculation?</p>

<p>What undergrad courses does the LSDAS GPA calculation NOT include?</p>

<p>Finally, where I can find official documentation that answers these questions? I'm afraid of some personal, opinionated responses this forum is known for.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Then why ask in the first place, and why not seek the answer and documentation yourself on the website? </p>

<p>[LSAC.org</a> Homepage](<a href=“http://www.lsac.org%5DLSAC.org”>http://www.lsac.org)</p>

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<p>^I’m not particularly fond needle-in-a-haysack responses.</p>