Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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BlueTurtle

GPA: 3.78 • LSAT: 171

Applying to all reach schools for kicks and giggles, but expecting to go into the workforce upon graduation.

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saulgoodmanprotege

GPA: 3.8 • LSAT: 171 • University of Michigan

Stats are 90% of what matters. At non t14s, they’re 100% of what matters. My LSAC GPA was significantly worse than my transcript GPA because I had to retake a class that I sorta quit on my...

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Roocifer

GPA: 3.63 • LSAT: 150 • Mitchell Hamline

Applied with a 150 on the LSAT, retook in April ‘24, and got a 160. Potentially reapplying :’)

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PinkPossum

GPA: 4.14 • LSAT: 152 • Washington University in St. Louis

please take the LSAT seriously. it is one of the most important factors in decisions. it will open so many doors and will lead to a less anxiety-inducing cycle. trust me…i saw this in real time....

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CalculatingGroovyPelican

GPA: 3.86 • LSAT: 178 • University of Virginia

Especially with the new essay prompts, I’d really try to leave yourself 3 months to write them if you can. Don’t underestimate the time it’ll take to write WhyX and extras for most of the T14....

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CurtsyingKing

GPA: 2.92 • LSAT: 153 • University of Maryland

Fortune favors the bold

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MightyMeatDragon

GPA: 3.6 • LSAT: 165 • Indiana University - Bloomington

Apply early. Do not wait Jan or later to apply. If you have lower stats you will benefit from being early.

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OmnipotentAlpaca

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 174 • Harvard University

Only got one A my first cycle…it will all come in time!

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StickyJollyLemur

• Columbia University

Shoot your shot twin!