This cycle’s been a helluva ride, but I’m very happy with how it turned out. Here’s all of the wise and seasoned advice I have to offer you as a bright-eyed, barely drinking-age KJD: Take the LSAT multiple times if possible—a point’s difference can be the difference between an acceptance or a denial For your…
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Admitted to University of HoustonVIRGIN SHOULD GO TO UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA virgin actually got waitlisted sorry :/ 2e
“A watched pot never boils” – Advice I did not take
I took the GRE. I also spent about 2-3 months editing my essays. Look up real sample essays online for students that got into top schools as a guide for structure. A common theme was overcoming obstacles and vulnerability so don’t be afraid to go deep. In my optional essay I spoke about overcoming family hardships.
In general, not bad results with my stats. Retaking and reapplying next cycle.
Phone Interviews are a great chance to make a good impression and speak to admission about your legitimate concerns and serious interest in the university’s program. Be polite and professional. Send a “thank you” email following the interview. 100% always get the LSAT score preview. It is worth the extra cost.
If you feel like you could’ve done better RETAKE the lsat. I took the test one time and have regrets because I know I could’ve gotten higher. Also, please don’t make the mistake of not writing the optional/supplemental essays. Schools see that and auto waitlist/reject. You need to show sincere interest.
APPLY EARLY AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SAFETY, TARGET, AND REACH SCHOOLS! Also pls be nice to yourself during this process. You are applying to law school and that is pretty epic!
I have received application waivers from a majority of schools on my list. Have a little over 5 years of total work experience. Official cold diagnostic 150 (5/6/2022); did not study for roughly 1 year and took another PT cold and got 155 (1/28/2023). Actual test score 168 (6/10/2023).
GPA is out of 4.0 scale. I am a history major currently going into my Senior year of University and studying for the August and October LSATs! I hope to post some of my scores and positive vibes as I go! I also plan on taking the GRE, and will post how that affects my acceptance as well.
American undergrad studying at a top English university and receiving a British BA. I had no reportable GPA due to a British degree, but I got an upper-second-class degree. Got fee waivers / no fees for every school except Cornell and UT Austin. Very, very upset about this cycle.
Be firm in what you want. If you know where you want practice, go to the school that will best set you up for that. Don’t force it. There’s nothing wrong with trying again next cycle. Especially if you’re in a place rn that is treating you well. Don’t rush a transition.
LSAT: Personal Tutor that began after the June2023 LSAT (Diagnostic score- 156)- LSAT Score listed is August, June was a 156 Resume: No internships; lots of leadership and community serviceAcademics: 4.0 on 4.0 scale Undergraduate GPA( one B from dual credit course).
No LSAT plateau is permanent Apply earlier than I did Ask for fee waivers Talk to lawyers. Find out what they do and whether they like it Recommended resources: LSAT Demon, Thinking LSAT, Michigan’s A2Z, Harvard and Yale’s Navigating Law School Admissions
LSAT 174 GPA 2.41 2022–23 cycle
Admitted to University of California—Los Angeles
Take the LSAT seriously. Started with 152 diagnostic. 169 on the first official. 174 on the second official. Wrote a PS about my work in the aerospace industry and how it connects back to law school. Hired one of the law school admissions consulting services.
LGBTQ+, will have 1.5 years experience in public interest firm (special education) as a paralegal upon entry to law school, congressional internship. that’s about it. did not end up negotiating any scholly because i knew i was gonna end up at dickinson lol
Got rejected ED on my birthday, don’t text Edit after cycle: I was deferred from Emory ED, and then wrote an LOCI and sent a few weeks after getting deferred. I also visited. I think this is how I got in given my stats. Def keep displaying interest!!!!
Just keep swimming…
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