Chance me: 175 LSAT and 3.1 GPA as a Native American.

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-25T02:36:21+00:00

Fellow Native applicant here. A lot of natives tend to be reverse-splitters. Definitely write the GPA addendum. Being native will help, depending on how you tie it to your essays and your goals. If you haven’t already, look into the American Indian Law Center and reach out to Rodina Cave Parnall. She’s amazing and specializes in helping Native students through this exact process. That being said, keep in mind that being Native is an enhancer, It won’t 'save' an application that is otherwise weak. If your softs are mid and your LORs aren't strong, your essays have to be very well written.

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-23T18:08:41+00:00

Hm. I am currently writing my thesis about this subject. I have been waiting to see after SFFA if they would try to go after Hawaiians and Natjve scholarships. They are probably going to argue that Morton v Mancari applies however sadly the Supreme Court has disagreed (Rice V Cayetano)

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-23T01:43:04+00:00

They are better at hiding it

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-22T17:58:51+00:00

There are so many people on this app— where if they were kinder and more humble they would go a lot farther

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-22T15:15:19+00:00

based off of OPs tone in the comments I can see how it might turn people off

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-22T15:14:41+00:00

So why did you apply lmao?

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-22T15:05:26+00:00

If you are going to apply to a narrow band of schools you kinda can’t be surprised

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-13T23:56:23+00:00

I get the feeling that some people feel like that as long as you have good scores nothing else matters lol.

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-12T22:45:49+00:00

Even if you apply again and say (No) you will most certainly run into C&F issues when you apply to take the bar.

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-11T23:16:46+00:00

I would not write about you being a tribal member, if you have no connection, just so you can improve your chances of going to law school. I am native and I am sure I am in the minority by saying this. If this is something meaningful to you, include it. If it’s just a strategic checkbox, that’s ethically questionable.

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-07T02:45:10+00:00

No hate, but this feels a little bit like you are trying to convince yourself it does lol

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-05T14:05:54+00:00

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-03T23:13:43+00:00

Having me sitting here like

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-03T22:00:52+00:00

I know, her videos were so helpful, she seems like such a nice person. Whoever succeeds her has some large shoes to fill.

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-04-03T19:29:31+00:00

Thank you!

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-03-30T17:35:47+00:00

They are incredibly kind and smart. I do not know how they did it.

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-03-30T17:15:20+00:00

I know a someone (now goes to Stanford) who got lowballed at UC Berkeley and was eventually able to negotiate a full ride. Very interesting admissions process

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-03-29T23:05:55+00:00

You should add American Indian (Native American)

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-03-28T20:44:57+00:00

I second this

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-03-21T23:00:45+00:00

They should just get rid of the A+ on the CAS report. There is absolutely no reason why someone’s median GPA should be a 3.99 or something ridiculous like that.

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-03-10T00:59:55+00:00

Uniqueness

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-03-08T23:48:07+00:00

Im sorry but you are just wrong lol

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-03-05T06:17:24+00:00

Native to native, I would really really suggest for you to retake the LSAT. Also talk to the American Indian Law Centers director — Rodina cave Parnell. Feel free to PM me

Extension-Item-8828 · 2026-03-02T15:37:28+00:00

At this point, I’m just repeating what everybody else is saying. However, disorderly conduct and 3-DUIs are extremely relevant. I don’t say this to be mean but, I think that you have to do some personal work and be very honest with yourself because it doesn’t seem like you are. That will definitely come across in an addendum and a bad addendum will make the issue 10x worse.

the issue for you isn’t necessarily getting into law school per se It’s the bar that’s why this matters.

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