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

LSAT 166 GPA 3.87 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign

I’ve enjoyed seeing what other people have written here when they do write something so I figured I’d give my advice (LSAT/apps/essays) to the wind for anyone willing to read it: LSAT My diagnostic was 152, ended up with a 166 after studying for like a month lol. You can get a lot out of free content if you don’t…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.89 2024–25 cycle

Attending Duke University

…this process, here are some tips based on what I learned: LSAT This was the hardest part of the process for me. I studied while working full-time, so earning a 169 is something I’m really proud of.- I finally got the score I wanted once I managed my nerves. The key for me was mentally separating the LSAT from my…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.11 2023–24 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…school I applied to other than 2 non-ranking schools. My LSAT at the time was a 150. That disappointing cycle motivated me to transform my frustration into motivation to score as high as I could before the start of the current cycle. My study regimen allowed me to score a 169 on the Aug 2023 LSAT. Below, you will…

LSAT 161 GPA 3.30 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Minnesota

…addition to 1 CAS fee waiver for participating in an LSAC study Submitted nearly all apps on or around 10/10, but decided to take November LSAT - reached out to schools that did not have a stated LSAT hold policy (UT, Stanford, DePaul) and didn’t do anything else for schools with policies (Wisconsin, LUC, UIUC) SIDE…

LSAT 151 GPA 3.95 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Minnesota

…scholarships (5+) during my last two years. Gap: Graduate studies (scholarship) Abroad Education and International Affairs work Abroad Language Program Abroad Extra: International Relations Conferences, Judicial Internship, AmeriCorps Cycle: -Took the LSAT 4 times ( twice with technical errors with the LSAT Flex)…

LSAT 176 GPA 4.00 2025–26 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…the most important parts of your application: Get the best LSAT you can. Your highest score is the only one that matters. I had a 161 and a 176 (don’t call it a come back). I studied one hour a day for 10 months. Do it every day. If you are in undergrad, maintain a 4.00. That is your highest priority. Make your…

LSAT 158 GPA 3.16 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of North Carolina

resume included study abroad- capital defense paralegal for three years President of clubs and member of many leadership positions published thesis and manual for PD URM, first generation, multilingual took LSAT three times, 151, 156, 158 final Did all optional essays and contacted schools for phone conversations,…

LSAT 170 GPA 4.00 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Notre Dame

LSAT: june ’21 164 –> august ‘21 170 thanks to just khan academy, mike kim’s LSAT trainer, and grinding PTs. my PT average was like a 165 so i truly got lucky on my second take. probably could have taken more time + money to study and squeezed out a few more points, but i was more than happy with a 170 and wanted to…

LSAT 176 GPA 3.45 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…for putting this whole site together <3. June 2021 LSAT Flex 169 (was PT’ing at a 175-179 so this was a huge gut punch) August 2021 LSAT 4-section 176 (7sage will be your friend here) 2 years full-time work experience in government communications and diplomacy. B.A. in Journalism (Graduated in 3 years). If you still…

LSAT 172 GPA 4.00 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

…being the president of a club and participating in student government. Alongside my studies, I also took up some minor political internships. After graduating, I spent two years working. One year was in a regular minimum-wage job, while the other was in a unique industry. It’s worth noting that this is my second…

LSAT 176 GPA 3.55 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

LSAT Do not sign up for an official test if your PT scores are not consistently in your goal range. I made this mistake three times. Cold Diagnostic December 2022: 152 September 2023 LSAT 176 **GPA: I was six years removed from college when I decided to apply to law school, so there wasn’t much I could do in this…