I concede that statistics–GPA, LSAT–matter greatly; however, don’t let this hold you back from aiming higher. I spent ample time on drafting my PS, DS, and “Interest” statements; telling each admissions committee my unique story that didn’t necessarily project an answer to “why I’m a good fit.” I simply told my…
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Admitted to University of WashingtonTook the LSAT twice: April ’23 - 165 June ’23 - 171 Full-time work in construction and full-time undergrad throughout the whole lsat/application process. So I’m both a non-traditional student with 15 years of work history, and in some ways a k-jd My low gpa was tempered a bit. All my low grades were from more than…
Shoot your shot. One T3 (maybe T2) soft, everything else solidly T4. Two years work experience as a Legal Assistant. I wrote all optional statements for SLS, Berkeley, and GULC, as well as one for Michigan and UCLA. I only applied to schools I would have considered attending, but there’s some wisdom to applying to…
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Was a pre-med STEM major at the #1 public university. Graduated in June of 2022, then changed my mind and became pre-law in August. Stopped MCAT prep, started LSAT prep. Took LSAT once and did not retake. Submitted all applications before Thanksgiving, wrote Why X for the schools I really cared about. My T3 soft is…
Softs matter. Shoot your shot! Blanket the T20, especially if you’re a splitter or reverse splitter. If a $45 CAS fee gets you an extra acceptance or even $50 extra in scholarship money it’s worth it. All fee waivers unsolicited except Berkeley and UW. Wrote all optional essays. Also unsolicited Why X for CLS, UVA,…
LSAT 164 GPA 3.93 2024–25 cycle
Attending University of California—Berkeley
LSAT is not everything. Strong softs, great essays, strong letters—those count a LOT ! Breathe and do not check reddit too often.
Apply earlier in the cycle than I did! Retake the LSAT! I had a 162 after my first take (technical problems during the test) and retook for my 175. If you think you can do better, it is worth a shot. Apply widely! Schools are looking for all kinds of different things and it only takes one. I should have applied to…
Cash Rules Everything Around Me (I am largely debt-adverse which informs the school I’ll choose)
Military experience seems to be a very useful “x-factor” in applications. Don’t self select, if you want to go to a particular school, apply. Maybe you get in, maybe you don’t, but it’s worth it to know where you hit your ceiling. Lastly, don’t stress too much about the whole process. Draft your essays, complete…
If you are planning to take a gap year to work fulltime, try to study for the LSAT before you start working because you will not be able to optimally prioritize and dedicate time to the LSAT while working. LSAT resources used: 7sage, PowerScore Bible Trilogy, The Loophole Rather than just prioritizing rankings, take…
Received LSAC Fee Waiver. First-generation college and professional applicant; low-income (Pell Grant recipient); Southeast Asian male (second-generation); went to top public university; super KJD (dual enrolled through high school, graduating two years early). Wrote diversity statement on being second-generation…
I wish I only applied around the area I want to practice in. I’m only considering full tuition. I wasted a lot of time applying to East Coast schools that, in my heart, I’ll never go to. I feel like I couldn’t have had a better outcome even if I had scored higher on the LSAT. I slightly regret even taking it twice;…
Only apply to schools you would be happy to attend! While I applied to a variety of safety, target, and reach schools, I truly would have been happy attending any of these institutions. Apply early! Secure LORs in the summer. LSAT is king. While my score is fine, I know it was a central factor in why I was…
Do not screw up the LSAT. I mean it. I thought my softs could carry me but they couldn’t. My 158 killed me. Suspecting that’s the cause of my overwhelming WL results. I’m happy to attend the school I am, but because of my low LSAT, the schools that admitted me offered me little to no scholarships. Apply to schools…
This whole process is a scam
You gotta get that LSAT score up, that is a rookie LSAT score. Then safety, target, and reach schools. If you’re done with LSAT, prepare applications for submission as early as possible. When you’re ready to submit everything, make yourself wait one full day so you can read it with fresh eyes one last time. My…
Man! I wish I applied earlier! Dedicate a couple months to your personal narrative, and take a whole year for the LSAT. I only dedicated a couple months, which I really regret since taking a whole year would’ve yielded results more exacting to my potential… I think! Applied to pretty much every school in January…
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