LSAT 174 GPA 3.87 2022–23 cycle

…and I was content to go there, especially with the scholarship. The only thing that could have changed my mind was Harvard, as I knew I’d get aid, or a better offer from Duke. Didn’t apply for aid at NW, GULC, or CLS. Wasn’t interested in those schools since NW and CLS acceptances came after Harvard. I chose Harvard…

BigSoupyNightmare

LSAT 172 GPA 4.03 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

…those extra applications got me tens of thousands more in scholarships at schools I was stoked about just by asking nicely and pointing to better offers at other schools. here’s a bit of how I did that: 150k at Cornell increased to 174k on 3/22 using offers from Mich (150k) and UVA (150k)- 150k at GULC increased to…

legallydillydallying

LSAT 173 GPA 3.80 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of California—Los Angeles

…ALWAYS! You literally never know. Apply for those crazy scholarships that seem like only Nobel winners get selected for. Don’t take yourself out of the running before it’s time, let them be the ones to say yes or no! **START EARLY, START EARLY, START EARLY!**If I had one major regret for this cycle, it was waiting…

jchillnski

LSAT 175 GPA 3.95 2021–22 cycle

Attending Columbia University

…so make sure to plan ahead)! Despite applying late, the scholarship opportunities at my top schools were beyond anything I could’ve dreamed. The effort really does payoff.

ThinkableDevilishCoyote

LSAT 174 GPA 3.80 2021–22 cycle

Attending Columbia University

…Nothing extra. NYU - Applied to Furman Public Policy Scholars (was rejected for Furman and RTK, despite not applying for RTK…oof). UPenn - Wrote Core Values. Phoned this one in, honestly. UVA - Very detailed WhyUVA about a friend at UVA. Berkeley - Extended my PS as they requested and wrote what I thought was a…

Gaylaxy

LSAT 168 GPA 3.96 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…I got into my top choice - in December and with an awesome scholarship offer, no less! I am so proud of this accomplishment, and I do not believe it would have been possible if I chose to torture myself over increasing my LSAT score by 2 points rather than pouring my heart and passion into my application essays. I…

SomethingFishy

LSAT 167 GPA 3.88 2021–22 cycle

Attending Duke University

My cycle took 158 days. Go Blue Devils! Here’s some unsolicited advice: shoot your shot. I was pretty convinced that T-14 admissions or scholarships would be largely unattainable for me because of my below-median LSAT - but remember, numbers are only part of your application. More unsolicited advice: STUDY STUDY…

UnamusedNeckerchief

LSAT 176 GPA 3.41 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

…and met with a bunch of alumni and they increased their scholarship offer to basically a full ride.

TroutLawyer

LSAT 176 GPA 3.45 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…Nothing extra. NYU - Applied to RTK + Furman Public Policy Scholars (sent this app in pretty late to make sure the scholarship essays were as good as possible). Put on Hold 1/21. UPenn - Wrote Core Values, not strong but not mediocre? Not Invited to Interview for Dean’s Scholly or any Named Schollies. UVA - Nothing…

engineernomore

LSAT 175 GPA 3.40 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…to Michigan before they were willing to make an offer. Scholarship ($45k total merit) offer arrived by email at the end of January in the following cycle

TurtleRightsActivist

LSAT 172 GPA 3.89 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…and be sure to apply to similarly ranked schools for scholarship leverage. I went from $0.00 to $120,000.00 at Berkeley, my dream school from the beginning, because I went through reconsideration with a substantial Michigan offer. Don’t take schools where you are above medians and 75ths for granted. I got WL’d at NU…

BeegLawWannabe

LSAT 171 GPA 3.88 2021–22 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

…Law Journal Invited to apply for the USC Rothman Scholarship in late January, was notified in mid-March that I didn’t get it

MantisToboggan

LSAT 173 GPA 3.86 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California—Los Angeles

…Remember that putting in the work now pays back tenfold in scholarships and employment opportunities. It’s worth it.

MakeshiftMaliciousGoat

LSAT 171 GPA 3.44 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to University of Michigan

It’s cool to contain multitudes, but your application should tell one story If you ask, I’ll help you negotiate your scholarships

TonyStarksEyeroll

LSAT 172 GPA 3.83 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…1st 4/15 ($500), 2nd 5/15($500) Georgetown: Accept scholarship by 4/3, 1st 5/1 ($1000), 2nd 6/1 ($1500) Notes: UVA: sent LOCI email on 02/08/23 Michigan: sent LOCI email 2/27/23, accepted 3/8 Cornell: Interview invite 12/05/22, completed 12/13/22. CEHS finalist (3/3); received CEHS (3/27) Northwestern: completed…

Code2025

LSAT 178 GPA 3.34 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

…in the end, the moment that Penn offered me even a bit of scholarship, my mind was instantly made up. Aside from the higher ranking, truth be told, Penn was one of the schools that I had my eye on from the beginning, especially because of their commitment to cross-disciplinary teaching (and having a…

Stugots

LSAT 173 GPA 3.82 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to Duke University

…come from the resources you are able to get at the school (scholarships, limited firm slots for each school, face time with professors etc.) and only in edge cases do prestige and connections make a difference. comparing it to your law application, think of school resources like your hards and prestige like your…

ChillyFanaticalGoat

LSAT 177 GPA 3.90 2020–21 cycle

Attending Yale University

…Yale I withdrew from everywhere else and didn’t wait for scholarship offers.

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