<p>I am currently a rising third-year at the University of Chicago majoring in History and Political Science, with a minor in Statistics. Given that I have only but a year left before planning on applying for law school, I am getting very nervous and worried.</p>
<p>I currently have a 3.05 overall GPA. My excuse is that I was an economics major before, but I never really maintained a good grasp of the quantitative roots of it, and could not keep up with the rest of my class, resulting in poor grades due to it. Cs and B-'s are scattered across my transcript, but I have been on an upward trend (Dean's List during my sophomore year). My major GPA is a 3.85.</p>
<p>Being realistic, the best I can really hope for by the end of my third year is a 3.3-ish GPA, which is well below the reported median for the University of Washington. I am currently practicing for the LSATs, and am scoring an equivalent to a 172 average.</p>
<p>Given that I am Chinese-American, as well as a Washington state resident, what would be most advisable for me to do over the course of the next year in order to be a good candidate for the University of Washington School of Law? Is it possible to overcome this GPA with a stellar LSAT score and personal statement? Do they take major GPA into account? What about extracurricular activities and work experience?</p>
<p>Overall, should I be optimistic about this or give UW up as an option?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>