LSAT 179 GPA 3.64 2020–21 cycle

…Three Songs Prompt NYU: RTK Essay, rejected from RTK w/o interview; Received $0 in aid on first round merit, so negotiated with the UMich scholly. 30k isn’t much, but hey it’s not 0. Northwestern: Kira Why X: Berkeley, Michigan, Penn (Core Values), Duke, Chicago

PusheenTheLawyer

LSAT 173 GPA 4.09 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

…time. Softs really can move the needle. On that note, my interviews were far from ideal and I did notice typos on my apps afterwards, but it worked out. It’s really important to come off authentic and personable to admissions

RuralAberrantFrigatebird

LSAT 173 GPA 3.79 2020–21 cycle

Attending New York University

…required disclosure of civil violations. Had an alumni interview for GULC. I have a master’s degree in a related field and a peer-reviewed publication in an unrelated field (endocrinology, long story).

chinkennunget

LSAT 175 GPA 3.97 2020–21 cycle

Attending Harvard University

2020-21 was a hell year for applicants. Didn’t write optional UVA essays but didn’t really care, so WL wasn’t surprising. Was nervous for Chicago interview and probably didn’t convey enough enthusiasm, unlike my HLS one, ergo those decisions. Wasn’t willing to give YLS the hard yes, so I get why they pulled me off…

tiny-bill

LSAT 173 Int'l GPA Above Average 2023–24 cycle

Attending New York University

…me more meaningfully consider the school. Look up the Kira interview questions before you do them and plan out an answer. I did the Berkeley one without knowing what questions they would ask, and I think that made my response much more disjointed/inarticulate than it had to be. While I didn’t phone in any of my…

RottenGrubbyPheasant

LSAT 169 GPA 3.96 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

The best decision I made was choosing to work for a few years between undergrad and applying for law school. My softs, my writing skills, my interview skills, and my perspective all changed for the better because I had gained real world, professional experience.

TheCheddarBoy

LSAT 179 GPA 3.50 2021–22 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…It also really helps you formulate a “Why X” essay/interview answer Don’t sacrifice your application quality in the name of applying early. I waited until December for several of my apps to be perfect, and I am grateful I waited in the end. Negotiatie, negotiate, negotiate! I used different offers/asks and…

EmeraldSoup

LSAT 171 GPA 3.94 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Virginia

…3 LORs: 2 academic and 1 work. If the school offered me interview opportunities I always accepted them. I also did the following supplemental essays: Yale: Yale 250- Stanford: Short Essay about Music UChicago: Why UChicago UPenn: Penn Core Values UVA: Why UVA UC Berkeley: Why Berkeley UMichigan: Why Michigan Duke:…

jb2028

LSAT 176 GPA 3.82 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…or softs, my extracurriculars were pretty standard, my interview skills are subpar. I suspect what helped my app was a combination of: Good writing Exceptionally supportive recommenders Work experience relevant to my legal interests - not conventionally prestigious, but unusual enough to be interesting A lot of luck…

Six-Epigraphes-Antiques

LSAT 173 GPA 4.02 2022–23 cycle

Attending Columbia University

…US. chances are that you will- be asked about these during interviews. better if you incorporate them into your PS. think carefully and strategize your school list. know that schools like Chicago, Michigan, and UVA are not the most friendly to international students. financial aid policies at different schools might…

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