Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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JollyWolfHound

GPA: 3.91 • LSAT: 171 • Cornell University

Ask for fee waivers if you don’t get them. No point in being squeezed by both law schools and the LSAC if you don’t have to be. Schools are very generous with them. (And ask early, it can take a...

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queencard

GPA: 3.93 • LSAT: 173 • University of Pennsylvania

Don’t be afraid to take a gap year! It made my cycle much less stressful because I already had my LSAT squared away and I was able to apply very early. There are few good excuses for rushing your...

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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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TheGluck

GPA: 3.33 • LSAT: 171 • University of California—Los Angeles

If you have a low GPA and want to get into a reach school, give the LSAT everything you have, even if you have to take it 3+ times. I think I left a few points on the table because I didn’t study...

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Jaru

GPA: 3.93 • LSAT: 167 • Vanderbilt University

Grind my guy

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PeanutButterShake

GPA: 3.63 • LSAT: 169 • University of Notre Dame

My cycle had a lot of twists and turns, it was really only at the last moment that my decision was made. Sometimes it might not be clear where you are going to end up, so if you have some...

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fashionablylater

GPA: 4.08 • LSAT: 171 • University of Chicago

Write all the optional essays you can. Construct a narrative for yourself and don’t sell yourself short. Shoot your shot– you may be surprised! Try to figure out what your priorities are and what...

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AnxiousCatPeddler

GPA: 3.39 • LSAT: 159 • Santa Clara University

Do not make the same mistake I did in being too impatient. Retaking the LSAT… (◕︵◕)

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bobcarofan

GPA: 3.4 • LSAT: 172 • University of Pennsylvania

Most of what worked for me as a splitter–I assume that’s why you’re reading this–is what you would expect (difficult major + writing ability + significant work experience) and doesn’t lend itself...