LSAT 158 GPA 3.93 2024–25 cycle

I applied very broadly even to schools I was under median at and was pleased with my results. Always shoot your shot! It only takes 1!

DontPay4Trout

LSAT 173 GPA 3.60 2021–22 cycle

Attending George Washington University

If my results are confusing, I did not get my 173 until January 2022. Take the LSAT early and get your best score before applying!

OssifiedOutstandingSalamander

LSAT 158 GPA 3.90 2024–25 cycle

Attending Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law

I will try and be as on top of these as possible! I am a splitter. I have very good softs and did a lot in college and a good GPA.

AnotherLawApplicant

LSAT 169 GPA 3.99 2021–22 cycle

Attending Harvard University

KJD (putting in full-time employment during college removes KJD from LSD’s algorithm) Shoot above what you think you can make!

Doglover

LSAT 166 GPA 4.01 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to Northwestern University

Why X Essays: Duke, Michigan, Cornell, SMU Additional Essays: Penn Core Strength’s, Chicago Doctoroff, NYU Jacobson Leadership

CollaborativeInsidiousSalad

LSAT 169 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Georgia

In general, I would say that the best thing to do is not worry about it. Submit your applications and get on with your life!

ScrabbleQween

LSAT 168 GPA 3.35 2021–22 cycle

Attending Emory University

Living for free in Atlanta and attending Emory at 67% off – it was too good to pass up, as someone originally from Atlanta.

jdhopefully2028

LSAT 162 GPA 3.87 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of California (Hastings)

USD A was with previous LSAT score of 159 Nebraska called me before emailing. My advice is to apply as early as possible.

nhalws

LSAT 158 GPA 3.80 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of California—Los Angeles

12/06/2022: accepted by my #1 choice school 08/15/2024: V50 SA offer (market) always bet on yourself & apply early

cmerci

LSAT 168 GPA 3.45 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to University of Notre Dame

Apply early (Sept/Oct) but don’t be upset if it takes a while to hear back. Don’t be afraid to apply to a lot of places.

justadongerinocappucino

LSAT 174 GPA 3.47 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of California—Los Angeles

Weak tier 3 or strong tier 4 softs, so I rounded up. STEM Major, grade deflated school. Too bad none of that helps :)

WaitlistVictim120

LSAT 164 GPA 3.82 2025–26 cycle

Attending Emory University

anything is possible!!!

Unlucky-Guava249

LSAT 163 GPA 4.09 2020–21 cycle

Attending Duke University

Wrote optional essays for Duke, UMich, Notre Dame, UC Berkeley, and Cornell, including Why X and diversity statement.

PoliteAppellateWolf912

LSAT 168 GPA 3.87 2025–26 cycle

Attending University of Notre Dame

The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience. -Tolstoy

RSF04

LSAT 167 GPA 3.92 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Wisconsin

You are precious and infinitely worthy–no matter what an admissions committee might decide about your application :)

AnxiousBlobfish

LSAT 165 GPA 3.82 2024–25 cycle

Admitted to Emory University

Refreshing your status checker over and over won’t make admissions come up with a decision any sooner ;) Good luck!!!

YieldingBored

LSAT 169 GPA 3.68 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

T2 soft: Fulbright ETA Wrote why X at all schools. Applied to PI scholarships at UCLA, UT, BU…denied from all.

LSData2022

LSAT 169 GPA 3.92 2022–23 cycle

Attending Duke University

Write a very cohesive narrative as to why you’re applying and why you want to go to that school. Do the optionals!

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