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

LSAT 171 GPA 3.26 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…institutions. Feel free to reach out to me at an admitted students’ weekend, and any other places you find me. June 2021 LSAT Flex - Studied from April - June My application materials are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1LKVrxqSNQqjUZ95TNXMGfHWOrHFfdikX?ths=true My username on Reddit is fthomasiv if…

LSAT 166 GPA 3.99 2022–23 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

…decision acceptance! I was a little worried when my Nov LSAT came in around their 25th percentile, but it goes to show that if you have a holistic application that tells a narrative, an excellent personal statement, and a decent Kira interview (I talked until I got cut off in one of the Q’s lol), anything is…

LSAT 171 GPA 4.20 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Virginia

…and it was the absolute rock bottom moment of my life. The LSAT and law school gave me a goal and a vision to strive for. A way to better my life and achieve what I thought I was capable of. I had been humbled beyond belief, but I was not out of it yet. I ended my relationship and entered into a training montage of…

LSAT 178 GPA 3.64 2022–23 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

Take as long as you need to achieve your dream LSAT score. I studied on and off for three years, with lots of experiences in between before I received my score and it was totally worth it. My three major considerations were: Employment opportunities Scholarship provided Location (big city preferably) Overall, this…

LSAT 173 GPA 3.10 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

Do your very best in undergrad. Once your GPA is finalized, that’s it. Also, take your time studying for the LSAT. Do not take the test until you are absolutely ready.

LSAT 169 GPA 3.88 2020–21 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

TIPS: It is impossible to understate the power of a cohesive narrative throughout your application. Second only to studying for the LSAT, I would recommend spending the most significant amount of time thinking about why you genuinely want to go to law school, and then highlighting some compelling links between the…

LSAT 178 GPA 3.97 2024–25 cycle

Attending Yale University

…I am outside of school. I also think it gave me time to study for the LSAT and put together strong applications. Those combined to make me a much stronger applicant and, I think, will ultimately make me a much happier law student. Second, taking time to seriously consider what I want to do and why. I think one of…

LSAT 180 GPA 3.77 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California—Los Angeles

…not the destination. for what you actually came here for — studied a lot for the LSAT bc knew I was going to be a splitter. I have three takes total, the first two were 16low. It took me like a month to learn the material/concepts and then many many months to become consistent such that I could perform under…

LSAT 172 GPA 4.07 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Minnesota

…annual stipend) was a big plus :) I took the summer off to study full-time for the LSAT, and I think it paid off. My biggest pro was my GPA imo. In my personal statement and diversity statements I dug into being LGBT, working in a law firm as a legal assistant/paralegal, and my immigrant, Spanish-speaking girlfriend.

LSAT 169 GPA 3.08 2021–22 cycle

Attending Emory University

…I wasn’t feeling confident so I signed up for the self study 7sage in 11/2020. I sat for 01/2021 LSAT and landed a 156. I took a month break and then signed up for 8 weeks of tutoring leading up to the April 2021 LSAT. With my 15 sessions with Kerry (LSAT Maven/ElleSAT tutoring) I landed a 169. They also helped me…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.64 2023–24 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

Use LSAT Demon Basic Plan (the one for $95). Studied for 2 months and never needed any of the live classes. Just use the software and you’ll be good. “I am both.” - Artist50, circa late 2022

LSAT 175 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

Go for the higher LSAT score and give yourself plenty of time to study for and take it! Write as many optionals as possible and make the case for how you are unique to a school given your experiences, interests, etc. ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ Give Wave

LSAT 177 GPA 3.98 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

Very grateful for my cycle and results. I cannot recommend enough retaking the lsat even when you don’t want to, and studying differently if you weren’t thrilled with your initial results. If it is possible for you to work w someone 1:1, do it. LG was my biggest struggle (would’ve probably had a much easier time if…

LSAT 172 GPA 4.10 2024–25 cycle

Attending Stanford University

…may not have had during my senior year of college. For the LSAT, I found that consistency was key. I treated my studying like a non-negotiable commitment but also made sure I wasn’t burning myself out and took one day off per week. I took it twice and went from a 171–>172 (lol). After the second try, I decided to…

LSAT 179 GPA 3.93 2020–21 cycle

Attending Yale University

LSAT: Took the last paper test in 2019, so my study tips are probably irrelevant now. Take as many practice tests as possible! Apps: Applied to most T14 and my state school/undergrad, where I was offered full tuition (didn’t include here for fear of doxxing). Didn’t apply to NYU because living in NYC was not my top…

LSAT 180 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

…Rs were because of my C&F. Stats matter, work hard at the LSAT. I had a 168 diagnostic with most of my misses on LG and studied with 7sage for a total of 2 months and scored a 174, 180. My goal was to get into YLS(middle finger) hence the retake, but I think this could have led to some YP at some schools. Write good…

LSAT 176 GPA 3.63 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

…go test optional in the near future, I’m anticipating the LSAT will still be vital for most law schools. Take the exam seriously! A dedicated 3-4 months of studying will pay dividends in the future. - But don’t take the exam too seriously that it impacts your self-worth. Your value as a human being has nothing to do…