LSAT 177 GPA 3.95 2021–22 cycle

…than I needed even if you account for wanting to negotiate. Most importantly, because you won’t listen, do not check your status checkers neurotically. Seriously be good to yourself.

UghSad

LSAT 176 GPA 3.94 2020–21 cycle

Attending Columbia University

…deadline, and the day before Duke’s 4/23 deadline so all negotiations using Columbia just used Butler. Did not send CLS any of my other offers.

verbased

LSAT 171 GPA 3.75 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

Apply early, apply widely, craft a coherent narrative, and negotiate your scholarships aggressively. Numbers get your foot in the door, the rest of your application gets you the acceptance. I think that is really shown in my results – my numbers were not competive at the very top, but I did well at schools where I…

OhLawdALawya

LSAT 170 GPA 3.98 2020–21 cycle

Attending New York University

…Duke before receiving official scholarship offers. Did not negotiate for more aid from schools.

bigtruss

LSAT 170 GPA 3.92 2020–21 cycle

Attending Cornell University

Please see the table below for scholarship negotiations that took place.

urleastfavteacher

LSAT 179 GPA 3.64 2020–21 cycle

Attending Stanford University

…w/o interview; Received $0 in aid on first round merit, so negotiated with the UMich scholly. 30k isn’t much, but hey it’s not 0. Northwestern: Kira Why X: Berkeley, Michigan, Penn (Core Values), Duke, Chicago

DysfunctionalStingray

LSAT 168 GPA 3.92 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to Duke University

…get in on a full ride) but applied to a few more for negotiation purposes just in case and others because why not. I’ll be attending the school I’d planned on from the start but I’m really glad I applied more broadly than that so I knew what I could do and had options. You do NOT want to leave with regrets if at all…

ScientificFallaciousCorgi

LSAT 171 GPA 3.83 2020–21 cycle

Attending Columbia University

I wish I’d applied to more schools so that I could have better leverage for negotiating financial aid. Also, if you’re a college freshman or sophomore considering going straight through, I recommend checking if your school has a 3+3 program where you can do your 1L year while you’re an undergrad senior (off the top…

jb2028

LSAT 176 GPA 3.82 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Chose HLS for unicorn PI placement and the LIPP/LRAP. Aid figures are all first offers - did not negotiate. I had a far better cycle than I expected. I did not have any conventionally prestigious fellowships or softs, my extracurriculars were pretty standard, my interview skills are subpar. I suspect what helped my…

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