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Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.

LSAT 176 GPA 3.96 2021–22 cycle

PS about how my unique childhood influenced by decisions in adulthood, DS about being LGBTQ+ Advice: APPLY WITH GOOD WORK EXPERIENCE (i.e professional/ law experience).

LSAT 162 GPA 3.63 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to American University

T3 Softs- LGBTQ+, Published Academic, 3.5 yrs WE in law firm (certified paralegal) T4 Softs- Honors Societies, President Master’s Degree Submitted Diversity statements.

LSAT 163 GPA 4.03 2020–21 cycle

Attending George Washington University

I guess just apply early, lol. I got into comparable schools like GW and Fordham but was waitlisted by BU and BC (at least partially) because I decided to apply too late.

LSAT 152 GPA 3.69 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Iowa

I submitted my application to SMU by the early decision deadline of November 15th. I heard back on November 19th that my application was rolled over to regular admissions.

LSAT 165 GPA 2.40 2024–25 cycle

Admitted to University of Maryland

Apply to that reach school; the worst they can say is no! Well, they could call you and insult you for 10 minutes straight, but REALISTICALLY the worst they can say is no!

LSAT 159 GPA 3.62 2027–28 cycle

“Speed alone won’t win the race — you’ve gotta believe in your mission and keep going.” — Sonic the Hedgehog

LSAT 169 GPA 2.90 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to Indiana University - Bloomington

apply early and apply often. you never know what school will accept you/offer a decent scholarship. also, apply to a wide range of schools, both ranking and location-wise

LSAT 173 GPA 3.10 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

Do your very best in undergrad. Once your GPA is finalized, that’s it. Also, take your time studying for the LSAT. Do not take the test until you are absolutely ready.

GPA 3.60 2020–21 cycle

UPGA - 3.37/4.0 (3.62/4.3) Grad GPA - 4.0/4.0 (4.3/4.3) Completed grad school in a year and a half. Paralegal for over 3.5 years. Bilingual. Working since teenager.

LSAT 172 GPA 3.88 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

IDK but my cycle was pretty hard. Anyways hopefully your’s won’t be so bad. Only landed instate schools but thats understandable I guess a 172 is a dime a dozen for KJD.