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…
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Admitted to University of San DiegoApplied with a 155. Got waitlisted at great schools even with a 155 because my statements carried. Did a diversity statement and every optional essay schools had. My advice for splitters is to rely on your statements. Humans are inherently selfish. You will not be admitted because of how great you are but how…
some wisdom (◕‿◕) Take the money and run.**Softs/work experience make a difference. They are necessary but not sufficient. **- Some people underestimate softs and think they can easily get into T14 schools without them. On the other hand, some people don’t realize that you need the stats BEFORE your softs matter.…
Wrote every optional essay that was available. Currently renegotiating with PSU as I unexpectedly fell in love with them at Admitted Student’s Day. If you came here to creep about why Seton Hall hasn’t gotten back to you either, it’s because they expect most of their decisions to go out around April 1st. Yes, it’s…
My unasked for advice to applicants: make sure your application materials are cohesive and show why law (I didn’t do that well), apply broadly (with waivers) even if you think you know what you want, don’t count yourself out and over apply to “safeties” Going in UW was my to choice with Seattle U and I was anxious…
-Used Service2School mentorship for some advice, statement feedback, and general motivation. -Submitted two LORs (both professional contacts who I work closely with on a daily basis), one from my direct-report boss (VP of Contracts) and the other from my company’s president. None from academic references… -Submitted…
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…
If you’re wondering whether or not the law school journey is for you, it IS. This test is challenging, but you can take it up to 5 times in 5 years. TAKE THE CHANCES. RETEST. WE GOT THIS. As far as this cycle goes, yes I know my LSAT score is holding me back from achieving greatness, but it is what it is. I believe…
LSAT 169 GPA 3.80 2025–26 cycle
Admitted to Pepperdine University
Never settle for less than what you believe you can get, especially with the LSAT. If you believe you can get a higher score, then go for it.
LSAT 169 GPA 3.93 2020–21 cycle
Attending University of California—Los Angeles
I’m just happy to be here. Be unique and fearless in your PS. Leave your ego at the door when it comes to USNWR rankings - even then, it’s not the ranking of the school when you get there that matters, it’s when you graduate. Apply to more schools than you think you need to. Just trust me on it - financial leverage…
It’s important to gain as much knowledge as you can from mentors, peers, admissions, etc. so you can make well-informed decisions during this process. But at the end of the day, you know yourself best. My authenticity as an applicant was muddled by too much noise from well-meaning mentors and guides. If I had been…
Find a way to tell your story. Yes, I have a terrible GPA. Yes, I was academically dismissed from my UG and had to apply for readmission. Yes, I struggled with my mental health (and continue to do so). After graduating, I also put in work. I found my passion, and spent 5+ years working in the Public Interest world.…
I know it’s like ??? as to why I picked Belmont, considering how my stats are wayyyy higher than their medians and I got into better schools who offered me a lot of money, but here’s why. Vanderbilt is still my dream school, and if I do super well my first year, maybe I could transfer there bc it’s literally right…
Optional Essays: (REJECTED) UCLA: Challenges Addendum, Optional Addendum USC: Diversity of Background Statement, Rothman Scholarship, Other Addendum (WAITLIST) UCI: Optional Statement, Interest in UCI (WAITLIST) Pepperdine**: Optional Statement, Addendum** (ACCEPTED)** Loyola****: Background/Identity Statement,…
Used LSAT Demon to study for the LSAT and got my score up +7 points from my diagnostic in 3 months of daily studying, would definitely recommend. After taking the LSAT, 7Sage’s admissions consulting services were also super helpful, I would recommend getting a good start on your application documents first and then…
LSAT 162 GPA 3.96 2025–26 cycle
Attending University of California—Los Angeles
The LSAT isn’t everything!!!! Again, the LSAT ISN’T EVERYTHING! - from someone who let the LSAT destroy their self-esteem
reapplicant from last cycle. was waitlisted to 12 schools (ranked from penn to american), rejected to two (harvard and fordham), and accepted at lewis & clark with a small scholarship. after talking with current students in public interest they convinced me not to attend. i applied w same gpa but a 164 lsat. retook…
(all times are pst) USD submitted all optional essays + gpa/lsat addendum- A via lawhub portal @ 12:30 PM acceptance email @ 1:14 PM scholarship email @ 1:19 PM LMU submitted all optional essays + gpa addendum- acceptance email @ 11:36 AM scholarship email 8 days later UCI submitted “why uci” essay + gpa/lsat…
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