LovingCrabbyTurkey '20–'21 app cycle Class of 2024 class year

Though my “softs” are individually T4, I have an outrageous amount of them; thus, on an overall basis, they may be considered T3. STEM Major. Wrote Diversity Statement for all schools. Wrote a tailored Why X for about 1/3 of applied schools (e.g., Berk, Penn, Duke, etc.)

My advice is to focus on overshadowing your inevitable weak points with your strong points. For me, that translated to admitting my LSAT was not as competitive as I would have liked (I have a history of overperforming standardized tests). Still, I have strong writing skills, multiple leadership experiences, and unique work experiences. Spend as much time as you need on your Personal Statement to make it as compelling as possible because I am positive that mine was a major factor in overperforming my LSAT score.

Most importantly, please shoot your shot if you can afford to. Yes, schools do care about LSAT and GPA, but those are not the only factors in their decision. If you really want to go to a top school, apply! The worst they can do is say “no”.