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PipsExpectations '22–'23 app cycle Class of 2026 class year

Everything nourishes what is strong already

The dream: Public Interest, Env. & Tribal Law

University of Minnesota logo University of Minnesota URM Non-Trad 5–9yr WE
LSAT 161
GPA 3.46
Softs T3

About & Wisdom

Background

Major
Environmental Studies (ENVS) · Outstanding Academic Achievement in ENVS
Work Experience
State Government; environmental conservation (air quality)

Application Profile

Softs
First-gen college student
LSAT Prep
7Sage · 16 weeks · 25 hrs/week · 400 total hours
improved from 140 diagnostic to 161, PT'd around 165

PipsExpectations's wisdom

I concede that statistics–GPA, LSAT–matter greatly; however, don’t let this hold you back from aiming higher. I spent ample time on drafting my PS, DS, and “Interest” statements; telling each admissions committee my unique story that didn’t necessarily project an answer to “why I’m a good fit.” I simply told my story–spread out over the entirety of my application– as a non-traditional, Alaska Native, and first-gen student. Crafting your narrative can be both fun, and more importantly, rewarding. Don’t skimp on this part, especially if your numbers are relatively underwhelming. Make your case as best as you possibly can. Good luck, future lawyers.

Applications
Oct 01
May 01
94d LSD.Law
University of Michigan logo R
Result Rejected
Sent
Feb 07, 2023
Decision
Mar 17, 2023
Washington University in St. Louis logo WL
Result Waitlisted
Sent
Jan 27, 2023
Received
Jan 29, 2023
Decision
Mar 07, 2023
University of Minnesota logo $120,000 A/WD
Result Accepted, Withdrawn
Sent
Jan 18, 2023
Received
Jan 19, 2023
Complete
Jan 20, 2023
Interview
Jan 20, 2023
Decision
Feb 04, 2023
Scholarship
$120,000
University of Wisconsin logo $72,000 A/WD
Result Accepted, Withdrawn
Sent
Dec 23, 2022
Received
Jan 01, 2023
Complete
Jan 01, 2023
UR
Jan 09, 2023
Decision
Mar 23, 2023
Scholarship
$72,000
University of Iowa logo $87,000 A/WD
Result Accepted, Withdrawn
Sent
Jan 24, 2023
Received
Jan 26, 2023
Interview
Feb 17, 2023
Scholarship
$87,000
University of Utah logo WL/WD
Result Waitlisted, Withdrawn
Sent
Jan 20, 2023
Received
Jan 20, 2023
Decision
Mar 20, 2023
Washington and Lee University logo R
Result Rejected
Sent
Jan 19, 2023
Received
Jan 20, 2023
Complete
Jan 20, 2023
UR
Jan 24, 2023
University of Washington logo $21,000 A/WD
Result Accepted, Withdrawn
Sent
Dec 29, 2022
Received
Dec 30, 2022
Complete
Jan 03, 2023
UR
Jan 25, 2023
Decision
Mar 03, 2023
Scholarship
$21,000
Arizona State University logo $120,000 A/AT
Result Accepted, Attending
Sent
Jan 13, 2023
Received
Jan 17, 2023
Complete
Jan 17, 2023
UR
Jan 17, 2023
Decision
Feb 08, 2023
Scholarship
$120,000
University of Colorado—Boulder logo $61,000 A/WD
Result Accepted, Withdrawn
Sent
Jan 13, 2023
Received
Jan 13, 2023
Decision
Mar 03, 2023
Scholarship
$61,000
University of Arizona logo $89,000 A/WD
Result Accepted, Withdrawn
Sent
Dec 20, 2022
Received
Dec 22, 2022
Complete
Dec 22, 2022
Decision
Feb 01, 2023
Scholarship
$89,000
University of Oklahoma logo $15,000 A/WD
Result Accepted, Withdrawn
Sent
Jan 13, 2023
Received
Jan 14, 2023
Interview
Jan 17, 2023
Decision
Jan 30, 2023
Scholarship
$15,000
Lewis And Clark College logo $99,000 A/WD
Result Accepted, Withdrawn
Sent
Dec 19, 2022
Received
Dec 20, 2022
Complete
Dec 20, 2022
Interview
Jan 09, 2023
Decision
Jan 30, 2023
Scholarship
$99,000
University of Oregon logo WD
Result Withdrawn
Sent
Dec 31, 2022
Received
Jan 01, 2023
Complete
Jan 06, 2023
Seattle University logo WD
Result Withdrawn
Sent
Jan 09, 2023
Received
Jan 09, 2023
University of New Mexico logo $42,000 A/WD
Result Accepted, Withdrawn
Sent
Jan 02, 2023
Received
Jan 02, 2023
Complete
Jan 11, 2023
Decision
Jan 13, 2023
Scholarship
$42,000
A Accepted AT Attending R Rejected WL Waitlisted H Hold D Deferred P Pending WD Withdrawn
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