…myself (below every 25th uGPA median and above every 75th LSAT median), writing really strong essays can move the needle and make you stand out from the big crowd of “very good but flawed” T14 applicants that often end up disappointed and/or stuck on perpetual waitlists. Don’t only craft your Why X essay to your top…
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LSAT: Began studying for the LSAT in December 2020 after making a mid covid decision to pivot from Music into Law. was PT’ing 164-166, until I hit the 80’s then dropped to low 160’s high 150’s. Took the LSAT in June 2021 and decided to settle with my 162. I’m almost 30 and have a background in Cello Performance and…
Give yourself LOTS of time to study for the LSAT. I started studying a full year before I planned on submitting my applications, and it took me approx. 400 hours of studying spread out over 8 months for me to be happy with my score. Especially if your GPA is below the medians of the schools you’re applying to (like…
…Your brain is a muscle, it needs time to rest between study sessions. The LSAT is a mean test. It’s learnable though. I had a 10 point increase from my diagnostic score after about 2 months of studying. My 158 was all I needed for my goal school. Shoot your shot.- Don’t make the admissions council’s decision for…
Cycle is complete and wow what a journey. I want to give at much information as possible to help y’all. LSAT: Started studying using Blueprint during winter break of my junior year. Got up to a 161, got a 155 on the at home LSAT in April of that same year. I really liked the Blueprint course for lives classes and a…
Never back down, never give up eeehhhhhhh-mazing. For the dream, the stream and the EH-Team. When I got my LSAT score I cried, I was PT-ing in high 170s but had a panic attack the night before and got a 168 with 3 hours of sleep. I got immensely depressed after taking the LSAT a part of my identity was ripped from…
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TIPS: (I’m obviously not an admissions officer, so take these with a grain of salt; this is just what I felt helped me) When studying for the LSAT, don’t be afraid to take breaks! Especially if you’re studying a lot during a short period of time (e.g., 3-4 months of consecutive studying instead of 1 year of on and…
…the beginning and so thankful it worked out. Preparation Studied for the LSAT on and off for two years, taking it twice post-LG removal. Worked on my personal statement for a year and requested LORs the spring before applying. Attended LSAC Forums (virtual one cycle early, in-person during my cycle), which helped…
…and maybe not the right one. We’ll see 🤷♂️). Gonna actually study for the LSAT this time, and redo my essays over the summer. Also looking for legal-adjacent work experience, to help convince that the transition from STEM to law isn’t a rushed or desperate decision. Make sure law school is what you really want to do.…
Read ABA 509 reports to make informed decisions on your application and scholarship process: https://www.abarequireddisclosures.org/Disclosure509.aspx LSATs: 170 > 171 > 179 (studied with the LSAT Demon, wouldn’t recommend anything else). In retrospect I should have explained this score jump with an addendum…
…but I have definitely learned a lot. I took the June 2023 LSAT with like 1 practice test under my belt. I got a 154. Decided I would study and take the October LSAT. I should have studied a lot more, but I got a 160 and was very happy with that considering my lack of preparation. I tried to submit all my apps on…
…gotten the best UGPA you can, THEN start focusing on LSAT. I highly recommend LSATDemon for all your studying needs. I truly think they are the clear winners for title of best LSAT study program. I only used them for a couple months and increased my LSAT score by 10 points. I only wish I had used them from the…
studied for LSAT using the LSAT Trainer book by Mike Kim – might not be for everyone, but it’s only $50 and it really worked for me!
…from the application deadline, this might mean beginning studying for the LSAT sooner! I took the LSAT 3 times to achieve my 177 (a total of 7 months of studying from March–my diagnostic was 155, I got a 163 on the June LSAT, a 170 in August, and a 177 in October), but this meant the earliest I could submit…
Take studying for the LSAT SO seriously. I started studying in June 2025 to take it June 2026—Just an hour a day until May. Every hour counts.
…until the end of my junior year. Resultantly, I did not study for the LSAT for very long (3 months) or very seriously. However, I was consistent and studied every day for two hours as part of an unchanging daily routine. If you can: Study early and consistently. Seriously, give the LSAT your all, do not have regrets…
Study smart, not hard for the LSAT. There’s a difference. Take 5 or so practice tests to start and rank which question types you struggle with from most to least. From there on out, take a practice test no more than once a week and spend the rest of your time (1-2 hours 5x weekly) on 7Sage, which is very affordable.…
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