Really Need Some Feedback!

Graduate School Law School
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<p>This was my first year at Chapel Hill, and it totally kicked me in the face. I currently have a GPA of 3.07 because I got a D in Econ and a C in biology. I was on the pre-med track until I realized that it really was not something that I (A) have any passion for and (B) can see myself doing for the rest of my life.</p>

<p>I'm wondering if my two bad grades would severely hinder my ability to get into law school? I switched to pre-law/English and pre-nursing rather than biology/pre-med which I had before.</p>

<p>I read that law schools care more for your cumulative GPA, but do they also weigh heavily on specific grades that you received particularly during your freshman year?</p>

<p>I know that UNC totally manhandled me this year, and I'm really worried that my bad grades are going to prevent me from getting into law school.</p>

<p>Feedback would be more than appreciated!!</p>

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<p>Cum GPA only. They rarely look at individual grades.</p>

<p>btw: if you decide to retake Econ, law schools do not offer a grade replacement option (even tho your college might) – all grades count for LS.</p>

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<p>Bluebayou is correct that they almost never look at individual grades, caring only for cumulative GPA. I do want to add that I would be more hesitant than it appears from your post that deciding against medical school means deciding for law school. Law school is a risky investment these days, and though you will be applying at least 4 years out (and hopefully 6 having gotten some work experience) I expect it will not change much.</p>