Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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FriendlyJustifiableTiger122

GPA: 3.14 • LSAT: 169 • Boston College

I am making my profile public to give people a look at what a low GPA application cycle might look like. I could have played out the WL game, but I retook and got a higher score. So now I’m...

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QuasiCoop

GPA: 2.94 • LSAT: 163 • Michigan State University

I applied very late in the cycle due to issues with my transcripts, and I would not reccomend that to anyone. Though I am a splitter, I have strong reasons as to why my GPA is so low. My biggest...

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OafishSafeOyster

GPA: 3.65 • LSAT: 173 • New York University

Try to get a good GPA in college, but if you can’t it’s not over. Write all the optionals, go to the LSAC fairs and talk to reps (I reminded one admissions team about our chat in my why x essay)....

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BalancedConstitutionalFalcon181

“Made a note in my diary on my way here. Simply says: Bugger” - Capt. Kevin Darling

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FlumbusCrumplehorn

GPA: 3.9 • LSAT: 155 • St. John's University

You don’t need a 170 LSAT to go to a good law school. That being said, a higher LSAT would definitely make things easier, open more doors, and give you more scholarship options. Simple Advice:...

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folkmore

GPA: 2.95 • LSAT: 169 • University of California (Hastings)

Applying to law school in your mid 30s with a sub-3 GPA is incredibly lame. Don’t be like me and have a 15 year-old GPA negatively impact your future.

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TawdryFeebleBeetle

GPA: 3.84 • LSAT: 176 • New York University

Waitlists are real! I assumed they were glorified rejections and I was completely wrong. Treat them all seriously and continue to put your best self out there!

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Ntalley2

GPA: 3.2 • LSAT: 168 • University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign

If you get sent to WL for your dream school- fight for your spot- you just might make the mark.

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ScaredCapriciousSatyr

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 171 • Duke University

Luckily it worked out, but I almost had to reapply. I’ll break my advice into 2 sections. Things I did well that I’d encourage: Allowed schools to contact me through LSAC (resulting in fee...