THE MOST HELPFUL THING IMO was moot court- every interview asked about it and if i would do it in law school, i think it is a huge green flag PS about why law blah blah, but tied in to getting suspended in high school and feeling like I had no one advocating for me (idk if this helped or hurt me but a clinic…
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Admitted to University of HoustonVery non-traditional student. I joined the military straight out of high school and completed all my college throughout my 20-year active duty military career. I attended five different universities, all part-time and primarily online, and earned four different degrees, up to an MBA. It was difficult to assess…
I got a lot of help from looking at other super splitter profiles so hoping mine does the same for someone else! For those with low GPAs: first and foremost, focus on your LSAT. You need numbers on your side, and the LSAT is the best way of showing that you are more than your GPA. I wish I’d applied to more schools,…
–Background– I took a very non-trad route to law school. Majored in hard science at a college known for very little grade inflation. I had a very strong upward trend as I became a better student. After that, I worked in a foreign country for a few years and learned studied the language. Came back and worked at a law…
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…
T3.5 (LGBT+). Did my undergrad in engineering at a good state school in a state I didn’t live in. Texas resident (CAP sucks) Studied for the LSAT for 2 months. First diagnostic was a 163, ended at a consistent 175. I used Mike Kim’s LSAT Trainer and about 1.5 dozen PTs to study. Had bad test anxiety and stress…
Remember that admissions are above all, a game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes it rains. You are still a person, you will find a law school where you fit and you belong. Literally it is going to be okay, but if you find yourself feeling down about some results, make sure you hold the space for…
I started this process in February of 2020. I studied for the LSAT for about 6 months (about 2 months of serious study and 4 months of occasionally taking a PT) and went from a 156 to a 167 using only 7sage PTs and free stuff from Khan Academy. It has been a long time coming, but I am glad I did things the way I…
all scholarship info is total EDIT: on 06/05/2020, I increased my LSAT from 160 to 163. All results are with my 160, unless otherwise noted. EDIT, EDIT: ended up transferring to T20 school after 1L. UNLV: 10/29 - refreshed my status checker for UNLV to find myself admitted! Admissions called the next morning to make…
more about my app outside of stats: *i was incredibly involved in my undergrad and got close w/ my dean of undergrads, they wrote one of my rec letters, as did the former president of my university, and my former professor who’s a really cool history professor. * *letters of rec were pretty stressful for me given…
I definitely could be doxxing myself, but I’d like to be helpful. Mind you, comparison is the thief of joy. I graduated in 2022 and wanted to go to law school (hence the poli sci second major). Long story, but I decided to attend a PhD program in biology instead. I hated the lab and wasn’t a fan of academia in…
When taking the LSAT, just relax. I was scoring an average of 170 on my practice exams and ended up getting a 162 on the actual test, but don’t beat yourself up or feel discourage; either take it again or, if you’re anything like me and burned out, just apply and see what happens. But if you’re gonna go with the…
I signed up for an optional interview with Baylor at one of the LSAC Forums. I submitted a GPA Addendum /only/ to TAMU because otherwise my GPA is relatively average/above-average and TAMU is clearly a GPA focused school. Attending the Forum in my area was a great idea bc I received several fee waivers for schools I…
LSAT 161 GPA 3.99 2024–25 cycle
Attending University of Texas at Austin
Apply early and to as many schools as feasible to give yourself options! You never know what could happen if you are not willing to take a risk and apply to some reach schools. Do not be afraid to take the LSAT more than once if you know that you can do better and increase your score. Be genuine and tell your story…
Took the November LSAT - score released 11/29 A: UHLC: Applied 11/14 ED, app complete 11/30, UR 12/15, status disappeared 12/17, received A via status checker 12/20. St Mary’s: Applied 11/10, app complete 11/10, status update 12/06, received A via email 1/12 Tech: Applied 11/15, app complete 11/29, UR 1/8, status…
LSD is full of people who worked really hard and did significantly above average, yet are still complaining about their 170 score. You don’t need a T20 to be a good attorney. Work hard and hope for the best.
Having just finished 1L, I would not recommend law school to an overwhelming, vast majority of people because this shit SUCKS
Sometimes you get the bear, and sometimes the bear gets you.
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