Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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KangarooCourtContemnor

GPA: 3.32 • LSAT: 156

Begin preparing the written portions of your applications LONG before you want to apply.

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devilback1

GPA: 4.11 • LSAT: 162 • Arizona State University

Don’t spend every second of you day on LSD or reddit, I regret making this mistake. Decisions will come when they come, and literally nothing you can do to change that.

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SincereJudicialPeacock608

GPA: 3.71 • LSAT: 155 • Drake University

Apply ASAP. You have a much higher chance of getting into a school when you apply when applications open. You also have a much higher chance of getting a scholarship.

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Manchot

GPA: 3.81 • LSAT: 161 • University of California (Hastings)

Be honest on your personal statement, but also be cognizant of what they’re looking for.

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ActionCat

GPA: 3.14 • LSAT: 177 • Cornell University

I am making my profile public to give people a look at what a low GPA application cycle high LSAT cycle looks like. I am an R&R applicant so… second time’s the charm? Check out my cycle from last...

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goodphilosophy

GPA: 3.95 • LSAT: 168 • Columbia University

If you are a splitter, the ball is in your court. It’s up to you to convince the adcomms that they should let you in over the competition. They know you will likely succeed (your gpa/lsat signals...

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allosaurusrex

GPA: 3.86 • LSAT: 174 • Harvard University

I took my time on my essays and iterated a ton. I believe my work experience in M&A played a huge role in my A’s as well! Don’t psych yourself out of applying - shoot your shot!

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SloppySplitter

GPA: 3.69 • LSAT: 172 • Arizona State University

STAY OFF OF r/lawschooladmissions! Unless you have one super specific question, all that subreddit will do is make you anxious. Just fill out your apps and chill! The stats on LSD aren’t...

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CharacterFitnessLabRat

GPA: 3.85 • LSAT: 174 • University of Texas at Austin

it only takes one :)