Hey, you’re probably reading this because you have similar stats to me. Welcome, super splitter! I used this site as my guiding light when applying for the 2024 cycle. I always appreciated the “wisdom for future generations” on profiles that actually wrote something, so here are my scattered thoughts that I wish…
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Admitted to University of California (Hastings)LSAT 163 GPA 3.43 2022–23 cycle
Admitted to University of California (Hastings)
This list is in no particular order: Submit LOCI ASAP after getting WL OR if application is still pending after a school’s first seat deposit deadline (IF app was submitted 90+ days ago) PERFECT IS THE ENEMY OF POSSIBLE Do not spend too much time trying to get a letter or essay perfect. Certainly spend the time to…
You got this. Don’t let others define your goals or your success for you. UofO bound! Here are my thoughts at the end of my cycle: If you can renegotiate scholarships DO SO.- Using some of my other scholarship offers as leverage I was able to increase other offers at other schools. Take your peers advice with a…
Macro thoughts: So clearly I applied to way too many schools. I’m very debt averse and wouldn’t pay sticker anywhere. My cycle was a rollercoaster as I did not hit 170 until November, a year after I started studying with PS trilogy, 7sage, and RC Hero. I planned on applying with 163 from June and August, but was…
For reference, I failed out of community college early on, retook classes, and graduated from a top university with a 3.9, but my cumulative GPA is still pretty rough. My LORs are strong and I think my essays are too. If you don’t have any disposable income, the whole process will be harder and I feel for you.…
I figured it’s actually time to write something for the people like me who creep all day long… URMixed. Strong coastal bias, as you can tell from where I applied. 2 years WE, biotech startup as both bench scientist/production scientist and customer service (think glorified tech support but only for our software).…
Going to try to keep this updated through my cycle to help out any other super-uper-duper splitters out there. Brief background**:** Changed my major twice with a strong upward trend in GPA (~2.0 in my first year vs ~4.0 in my final year) at a top 30 undergrad, submitting addendum. Took the LSAT four times (157 to…
Shoot your shot!! Post-cycle doxx: I have a BS in Public Health from UT Austin and a MPH from UTHealth Sciences Center at Houston. 3.66 and 4.0 GPAs, respectively. My undergrad courses were all pre-med (think ochem, biochem, anatomy and physiology, etc.) which kinda prevented my GPA from being super high. Few years…
This cycle was a whirlwind, and next cycle probably will be too. Here’s my advice on how to navigate it: Make a list at the beginning of your application process that outlines the kind of lawyer you want to be. Do you picture yourself getting involved in PI work? Do you strive for BL top jobs? I knew I wanted to be…
Notes as of 12/30/2021: Submitted all apps in December (mostly the end of December).- WashU Interview invite 12/27/2021. Notes as of 2/2/2022: Accepted to WashU- January 18th! Still waiting to hear back on financial aid. Notes as of 2/28/2022: UC Hastings Acceptance- February 3rd with $75K scholarship. Michigan…
This is extremely doxable and long for the benefit of anyone interested. Academic: PhD (expected) + MA in social sciences discipline with emphasis in law & society from T20 university in my field (3.99 GPA), undergrad at Ivy with humanities major (top 30% of graduating class), 1 year medical leave in undergrad…
Really try to get the highest LSAT score possible. I took the LSAT 6 times (129,139,145,149,145,157) over a five year period. I wanted to go to law school since I was 22. Im now 27 turning 28 and will be 30 turning 31 when I graduate. Never give up on your dreams if you really want them. Where there is a will there…
Your story matters just as much as your stats!!
Getting full time work experience at a NGO was not only super valuable for me personally, but undoubtably a differentiator for my application between “just another splitter” and myself.
Wrote diversity statement and GPA addendum; Over 4.0 GPA at degree-granting institution (50% of units completed there); Wrote Why NDLS and Why Irvine; Wrote Programmatic Contribution for UCLA; Explained desire for criminal law through PS, Diversity Statement, and letters of rec Based on projections for this cycle…
Shoot your shot! Don’t reject yourself before they reject you. I’m well below most medians, but I try anyway. Howard is not your only option! Don’t give up! Make sure your credit is A1, or else no Grad Plus Loans for you.
Focus all of your efforts on the LSAT! Don’t think about any essays until you are completely done with the LSAT! Start the essays early. You will probably go through 20 different topic ideas (don’t delete anything when you move onto a new draft/idea - you may be able to draw from your previous drafts). Don’t get…
What I need to hear and probably what you need to hear too: Feeling disappointment and regret is inevitable. It’s what makes us strive to be better. What you decide to do afterwards matters so much more than the fleeting moment of frustration, disappointment, sadness, anger, etc. One chance/opportunity is all you…
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