Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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reprobaddie4

GPA: 3.63 • LSAT: 170 • Vanderbilt University

feel free to DM, still check this sometimes & happy to chat! Vandy WL -> A timeline: 12/2 - Application sent- 2/14 - Sent resume update & expressed continued interest 3/30 - decision rendered...

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NorthOrSouth

GPA: 3.53 • LSAT: 163 • University of Miami

Expectation is the thief of joy… come into the cycle with an open mind, and you just might be pleasantly surprised. I can tell you, 100%, I felt more comfortable fitting into UMiami’s culture...

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TwilightGnome

GPA: 3.96 • LSAT: 171 • Northwestern University

NU was my top choice so I’m elated!!! I wish I didn’t bother sending out other apps (UVA and NYU), but the suspense of waiting was killing me so I wanted distractions. Applying to HLS in December...

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StylesForDean

GPA: 3.9 • LSAT: 160 • University of Notre Dame

wrote a specific why UMN and was admitted under LSAT median :)

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WarlikeHumorousLoon

GPA: 3.5 • LSAT: 161 • Georgia State University

Submit Apps early. I mean submit them the day they open. You have the best chance when you are the first one through the gate Apply to a number of schools, some safety schools and some reaches....

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ornithologyrocks-pt2

GPA: 2.95 • LSAT: 164 • Yeshiva University (Cardozo)

R & R applicant last year sucked

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DuckMan101

GPA: 3.53 • LSAT: 171 • University of Notre Dame

I have wanted to go to Notre Dame for as long as I can remember (my dad is alumni and would constantly take me to football games and pep rallies). It was extremely hard to turn down Florida and...

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AnIlliterateLlama

GPA: 3.9 • LSAT: 170 • Vanderbilt University

“I tried to raise my shield, but I accidentally sheared the ground, or whatever you call this mechanic.”

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tiki-kiki

GPA: 3.71 • LSAT: 163 • University of Maryland

Shoot your shot and trust your gut :) Write and rewrite your personal statement, and get several sets of eyes on it. Stay off of reddit, it is far more harmful than helpful. Try not to compare...