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ThinkerSailorFighterSpy
GPA: 3.7 • LSAT: 176 Stanford University
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I hope these comments do not express hubris—this is my best attempt at an objective assessment based upon what I consider to be a very strong application. I have multiple ~T2 softs and sharpened...

9 months ago
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CoastGuardVeteran
GPA: 3.0 • LSAT: 171 Cornell University
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What follows is a comprehensive explanation of my application path to law school. I originally created this document as a PDF for a group of incredible mentees. Time will be your greatest asset...

9 months ago
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SlowSleepySloth
GPA: 3.2 • LSAT: 179 University of Pennsylvania

I consider myself extraordinarily lucky to have had a fantastic S2S mentor, a best friend who just completed the process, and the world’s most supportive and incredible spouse to help me along...

11 hours ago
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blergghhhh
GPA: 3.53 • LSAT: 173

Application Diary April- Took LSAT, got 173. I’ve debated retaking it since I’m a splitter but honestly I can’t afford a T14 so I hope to end up at a T50 with a scholarship May- Picked out some...

14 hours ago
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SlimDoc
GPA: 3.83 • LSAT: 171 University of Southern California

Applied to master’s programs and had lots of success, but then got the call from Boston University. Since money is not an issue for me, I accepted it, but it wasn’t my first choice. Then, I heard...

16 hours ago
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WhisperingPiglet
GPA: 3.92 • LSAT: 172 New York University

as I’ve been saying to all my friends: IT’S NOT OVER TILL IT’S OVER!!!! You absolutely have a chance at that school up until getting an R—stay sane, and remember that sometimes the cycle is just slow!

1 day ago
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ChineseFood
GPA: 2.98 • LSAT: 164 Chapman University

When getting ready to apply, I quickly understood given my GPA, my LSAT score was going to be my only saving grace. I had no aspirations of grad school while in undergrad and am kicking myself...

1 day ago
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KindMeerkat524
GPA: 3.46 • LSAT: 166 University of Richmond

Don’t take it personally! Also, it only takes one… hang on.

1 day ago
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