this is going to be a stupid question but what does it mean when someone says their application is "complete".

Or that their app was completed on this date or that date.

Does the law school actually send you seomthing saying that the application is complete. Or does LSAC say that.

Or just what does it mean and who notifies you that it is complete.

Thanks.

Some people say that if you have a low GPA or low LSAT, you can add an extra statement (not your personal statement) which explains the low performance. 

Do you think that is a good idea.  I actually did not write one for my low GPA because I had already sent in my apps before I found this site. 

Here was the situation.  I did have to work my way through school, the department is a top 10 in the nation at UCLA. 

I didn't want to sound like I was giving excuses, because really, the real reason for the low GPA was that it was just hard.  I didn't flake at classes, I didn't really have any activities that took my time away from studying, just work.  I didn't have a great life threatening disease...You get my drift.  Just reasons which most people probably have.   

Just wondering what your thoughts are.  If I should have or not. 

thanks.