The Bowen Approach to Admissions--How We Make Decisions

I am often asked by applicants to assess their chances of admission to Bowen based on their numerical profiles. My typical response is that this is impossible because our decisions are not strictly "numbers-based." Of course, this response garners a lot of incredulous looks; but it's true! So for the edification of all, below is an overview of our admissions philosophy:

At Bowen, we take a "holistic" approach to admissions; this means we assess all relevant admissions factors. To that end, your LSAT and GPA are important, but also your personal statement, life experiences, and the "intricacies" of your academic performance. We do not require letters of recommendation, but if you submit them, we will review them.

We understand that the LSAT and GPA only tell part of the story as it relates to an applicant's potential for law school success. Thus, an assessment of the "whole person" is our preferred method of choosing our entering classes. Of course this means that ALL aspects of your admission file should be as strong as possible!

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Interested in meeting Bowen students, sitting in on a class or touring the school? If so, attend our Pre-Law Visitation Day on November 14, 2008. RSVP with Pat Martin at pamartin@ualr.edu.