Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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AllCASNoWaves

GPA: 3.73 • LSAT: 175 • Northwestern University

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ChivalrousManiacalSparrow

GPA: 3.45 • LSAT: 170 • University of Notre Dame

I had a horrible freshman year academically (just barely avoided academic probation) and I did not realize that I want to be a lawyer until the end of my junior year. Resultantly, I did not study...

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enthusiasticopossum

GPA: 3.88 • LSAT: 173 • Columbia University

Wrote optional essays for Michigan, Penn, and Stanford (ironically, the schools I didn’t get into lol). I did not write any LOCIs and was rejected from all my waitlists. PS was on my personal...

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emobatman

GPA: 3.96 • LSAT: 166 • University of Florida (Levin)

Write those Why X essays… They make a big difference in terms of acceptances vs waitlists and scholarships offers. Apply to more reach schools than I did– you never know what’ll happen! Don’t...

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SplitStatz

GPA: 3.61 • LSAT: 170 • Emory University

I decided to attend Emory because it gave me good BL chances at the best price point in a really good location(pending waitlists, but I don’t expect any bites from my LOCIs). If you want a T14 or...

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BetterTellTums

GPA: 3.63 • LSAT: 176 • University of Pennsylvania

Don’t let the villain that is neurosis defeat you! Stay calm, cool, and collected; decisions will come your way in time. (I’m a hypocrite with this one but it’s still worth mentioning) Don’t...

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LetsSplit

GPA: 3.07 • LSAT: 172 • University of California—Los Angeles

WISDOM!!!

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reversesplittercore

• University of Houston

Advice: Write an impeccable PS. Go to your university’s career center to edit your resume. Request recommendations from people you have built relationships with.

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snoopy180

GPA: 3.86 • LSAT: 168 • Drexel University

have an open mind and don’t forget to rest every once in a while. you’ll get there.