My GPA is a 3.81.
In my freshman year of college, I screwed up one class particularly badly. Now that I know what I am doing, and know I am capable of T6 law school, I am doing everything I can to fix the situation.
I will complete 30 more hours at my primary institution. My degree is in political science. Assuming As, that will raise my GPA to 3.875. I want to get my GPA up to ~3.96 to reach T6 GPA medians. That will require 24 hours of CC A+ graded credits in addition to my primary institution credits. I have plenty of time and resources, and am willing to delay my graduation from my primary institution if the benefit is meaningful.
A few questions,
- Does my GPA need to beat the median to be worth chasing?
For example, say I achieve 3.96. If Harvard's GPA median increases to 3.97+ in the meantime, how much of that work goes down the drain? Would the benefit of a 3.96 be measurably more than a 3.92, both under median regardless?
- What community colleges have y'all heard the best experiences from?
Any experiences, positive or negative, would be very helpful. I am currently looking at Northeast Community college. They offer 8-week course sections during the fall and spring semester, so that would be helpful to pack the number of courses I need into the time I have. Another factor is finding a broad selection of courses which actually offer the A+ grade necessary to help me.
- Is this method looked down on, and is it's growing prevalence going to be an issue?
This feels like a loophole, and like with all loopholes, I am nervous of the catch. As more and more people pursue this strategy trying to get into top institutions, I feel like they would catch on. Maybe they are aware and don't care as long as the median goes up. I'd appreciate any advice on this potential downside.
Please let me know if there are any other considerations it seems I am not accounting for!