It seems like the writing is on the wall. The real driving force, that we're seeing across multiple fields, is concern that standardized testing hurts "diversity." If in fact the LSAT becomes optional, the next question will be what the masters of legal education at USNews.com decide to do. If they decide to just increase the weight on GPA, then expect a boom in communications and education majors among prospective law students seeking the highest possible GPA!
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