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Admitted to Louisiana State University
Apply wide. Really wide. Embarrassingly wide. Then let the dust settle and make the smartest boring decision available. Prestige is a fine thing until you’re paying for it with money you don’t have chasing outcomes that aren’t guaranteed. The humble path taken confidently beats the prestigious path taken anxiously…
If you are planning to take a gap year to work fulltime, try to study for the LSAT before you start working because you will not be able to optimally prioritize and dedicate time to the LSAT while working. LSAT resources used: 7sage, PowerScore Bible Trilogy, The Loophole Rather than just prioritizing rankings, take…
DO NOT APPLY ON THE DAY APPS ARE DUE!!!! If you take nothing else from my experience, every day you turn in an app before the deadline helps your chances. One of my good friends who had worse softs and GPA with a slightly higher LSAT applied 3 weeks before I did and had way more options. I believe everything works…
Prestige isn’t everything; what really matters is happiness and making an impact in the lives of others.
Police Officer in Louisiana. Undergrad in Texas with a BS in Criminal Justice. Wrote any optional essays available. Studied for the LSAT for approximately one week for a few hours a day before work but really did not want to retake. Applied late because this is my first attempt at the process and I didn’t know…
GPA is low due to a heavily abusive relationship in college that ruined the first 3 years of my undergraduate. The final year was a great bounce back, but obviously only does so much. Some offers are definitely better than others. It seems a lot of schools are not willing to look past the GPA despite writing an…
Run the ball!!!
I know there is not a lot of info on super low GPA high LSAT splitters so I am going to document my journey here. Background Info: I took the LSAT once in June of 2024 and scored a 164- I also have a Paralegal Certificate that I obtained after undergrad and got a 3.66. Currently a legal secretary for the state for 2…
I have received application waivers from a majority of schools on my list. Have a little over 5 years of total work experience. Official cold diagnostic 150 (5/6/2022); did not study for roughly 1 year and took another PT cold and got 155 (1/28/2023). Actual test score 168 (6/10/2023).
You just need one school to let you in! Also, for context I did apply with my wife (4.09/164) and that definitely helped me get in with my lower GPA.
I changed majors my junior year from physics to international relations at which point my gpa average for the next two years was 3.86. Have a masters degree from University of South Carolina with full ride and fellowship 4.0.
No internships, very involved on campus including: Student government Orientation leader choreographer for dance troupe outreach coordinator for club 400+ community service hours Leadership ambassador for university
don’t be like me!!!!!!!! aim to apply early (Sept-Thanksgiving) however definitely only apply when ready If you are retaking the LSAT in a later point in the cycle: Aim to use no later than Jan or Feb LSAT score.
The road to Hell is paved with good intentions
You miss 100% of the shots you do not take.
Don’t take this too seriously…
In general, I would say that the best thing to do is not worry about it. Submit your applications and get on with your life!
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