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

LSAT 179 GPA 3.85 2023–24 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

…money. I applied in the last few days as I was working to negotiate my other scholarships up before submitting and received nothing. Multiple other Berk admits had the same experience. My LSAT score carried me for sure, but with stronger softs and essays I think I would have had very different outcomes (proof: stats…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.41 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Georgia

…Waiver. Was hoping for a scholarship that I could use to negotiate at other schools. They put me on hold and asked me to do a supplemental application form which I completed. Notified by email. Got this A with a scholarship below what I was looking for. Withdrew on 12/12. UMD**:** Did not do any supplemental essays.…

LSAT 163 GPA 3.95 2022–23 cycle

Attending Georgia State University

…Sent LOCI in early February. **- Villanova, I successfully negotiated up $4k/year and they were quick to respond. Iowa scholly interview notes: interviewed by a 3L (super chill). Asked why law, why Iowa, describe your communication style, describe your leadership style, give three words that your friends/family say…

LSAT 169 GPA 4.00 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Minnesota

…that they are your first choice, using that info as a negotiation tactic to up your scholarship offer. Write a great personal essay and submit “Why X?” essays for ALL schools, even if they don’t request them. Lastly - I cannot stress this enough - fill in the dates on your data table on this website accurately and…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.61 2021–22 cycle

Attending Boston University

…you actually want to go to! Maybe some for scholarship negotiation if you think you’re in a strong position. Do the optional essays!! I’m not sure if there are stats on this, but it seems to make a difference. START EVERYTHING EARLY! Essays, studying for the LSAT, whatever. If you’re a procrastinator like me, you’ll…

LSAT 178 GPA 3.00 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

…ffs. They really mean it when they say you have no room to negotiate. Don’t be surprised Pikachu by $0. 7Sage’s regression modeling “chance me” thing-a-doo is shit for outliers such as URMs and splitters, let alone URM splitters. Be careful on the internet. It isn’t just adcomms that are watching, but also your…

LSAT 170 GPA 4.04 2024–25 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Write the optional essays for every school you’re serious about, that is non-negotiable if you want the best odds. Also try and apply september/october, I still feel like that does make a difference at most schools. Did not think t6 was a possibility when the cycle first began due to my LSAT being lower than their…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.97 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…but getting into another T14 with money, if only to negotiate with, would’ve opened up my options a bit more. cant complain too much though :))) oh also: ppl on reddit and the other forums bitch and moan about KJDs. i was discouraged from applying in the summer and now i thank god i did apply, because the only work…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.60 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of California—Davis

…(it sucks having to scramble last minute to do visits and negotiate scholarships and look for housing), so still apply early if you can. **Why X’s are an art. **- Schools already know about their clinics, classes, and professors. They do not want to see regurgitated information from their website. They want to know…

GPA 4.02 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of North Carolina

…app pool out – once you get in, scholarships can always be negotiated! Remember, you are already on the path that you’re meant to be on. If I had skipped those years of LSAT anxiety and gone straight to law school, I wouldn’t have met my spouse.

LSAT 168 GPA 3.89 2022–23 cycle

Attending Emory University

…have enough time to sleep 8 hours and lift which are non negotiable things for me I simply do not give a fuck what happens. I will never think about you again. So please don’t feel like you have to DM me this chat is full of alcoholics and drug addicts. I will be signing off i thought badgirls and mountaintime were…