Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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ThrowingAway

GPA: 3.65 • LSAT: 174 • Northwestern University

Apply early, show genuine interest, and understand it’s a waiting game! Also - ask for Fee Waivers! I saved hundreds of dollars simply by emailing admissions teams a few sentences about my...

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anonymouspanda

GPA: 3.83 • LSAT: 174 • Washington University in St. Louis

Stay off Reddit.

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PossessiveJumpyWildebeest

GPA: 3.72 • LSAT: 170 • George Washington University

I was probably hurt by having somewhat bland written materials - not poorly written, just boring to read. Make sure you have multiple people review your personal statement. Be bold and tell your...

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UpbeatSuccinctYeti

GPA: 3.41 • LSAT: 160 • Case Western Reserve University

Don’t break your ankle mid cycle and put off your apps for a month

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TheWildStallion

GPA: 3.69 • LSAT: 149 • University of Idaho

“Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?“ “No.“ “I thought not. It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you. It’s a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis… was a Dark Lord of the Sith so...

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SeaweedBrain21

GPA: 3.84 • LSAT: 171 • University of Michigan

Cycle Recap Yale (rejected 3/7/23) - BIG reach- Columbia (reserve on 4/18/23 and broke my heart, withdrew 4/24) - UG alum. Wrote Why Columbia and optional essay on Equitable and Inclusive...

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The-MilkMan

Idk why it says URM, I’m nURM.

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spinnerwinner

GPA: 3.3 • LSAT: 165 • University of California—Los Angeles

Applied to WashU w/ redacted GPA Submitted LSAT (for double-digit point increase) and GPA addenda to all schools Submitted diversity statements to all schools No legal experience, member of...

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NervousChemicalShrew

GPA: 3.65 • LSAT: 170 • University of California—Los Angeles

It’s taken some time for me to figure out what I want to leave behind here on LSD as I end my cycle. I spent hours upon hours on this site for 8 months from the moment I decided I wanted to...