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Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.

LSAT 161 GPA 3.93 2025–26 cycle

Attending Indiana University - Bloomington

It’s never too late to follow your dreams. I’m older than most students, this was true in undergrad and will be true in law school. After a long succesful career in the military, I decided to pursue my childhood dream and attend law school. The choice for me was simple, it came down to a matter of if I would regret…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.90 2021–22 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…risky personal statement topic choice! Finally, I took the LSAT 3 times. 168 and 169 in back to back tests, then I took a 10 month break (6 month break and 4 months of studying) and then got my 174.  **I just wanted to start off by highlighting that and saying PLEASE study for the LSAT as much as you have time and…

LSAT 163 GPA 3.49 2021–22 cycle

Attending Drexel University

…who land on this page :) Good luck everyone!!! Jan. 2021 LSAT Flex - scored a 157 after studying since October 2020. I started working a full-time job in July 2020 and probably did not put as much time into my studying during the fourth quarter (Sept-Dec) as I should have. After taking the Jan. 2021, I took the…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.98 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Chicago

Unless you have superior softs, a 174+ with a 4.0, it’s going to be a hard run. Start very very early. If you’re in the midst of studying like crazy and the LSAT you get will not get you into the tier you want or believe you can achieve then discard the score. I increased my LSAT from 158 to 166 to 171. I chose to…

LSAT 168 GPA 3.81 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

Start studying for the LSAT early and get books to study with. I highly recommend The Loophole in Logical Reasoning (Book by Ellen Cassidy) and Powerscore’s Logic Games Bible! The Ellen Cassidy book changed everything for me and had I started studying with both books way earlier, I would have certainly scored well…

LSAT 165 GPA 3.52 2021–22 cycle

Attending American University

I recommend studying at least 6 months for the LSAT, and like, really studying. If I could do it over, I would have studied all winter/spring and taken it early in the summer. That way you can retake it in late summer/early fall if necessary, and still apply relatively early in the cycle. I would also start jotting…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.81 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…to 0). I think this came down to two factors: **My LSAT performance: **I spent about three months actively studying for the LSAT for the fifth and final time. I took the LSAT in September and due to some technical difficulties, scheduled it a few weeks later. I scored a few points below my average by that stage (not…

LSAT 177 GPA 3.98 2025–26 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

I am an LSAT Tutor & I review application essays; my DMs are open. If you want to learn more about my study methods, essays, or work with me feel free to reach out! LSAT: I studied for a whole year before the taking the LSAT. The first 3 or so months were chill just learning concepts, then I focused more on drilling…

LSAT 174 GPA 2.90 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California—Los Angeles

…senior editor / lead designer, 1 year as editor in chief), student in Honors college, published author, presented at an honors capstone conference. Self studied for the LSAT over the course of quarantine–about 2 hours per day, 5 days a week. Used Powerscore LG Bible and LR Bible, Khan Academy, LawHub practice tests,…

GPA 3.68 2022–23 cycle

Whatever time you think you need to study for the LSAT, double it. The LSAT is genuinely a difficult test, unlike any other test. The format may be very similar to the ACT, SAT, etc., but it works differently. I am saying this not to discourage you or tell you the test is not doable; it very much is, but it is not a…

LSAT 173 GPA 3.56 2024–25 cycle

Attending Duquesne University

I saw the most improvement on my LSAT score with LSAT Demon, listening to their podcast and using their LSAT study program. One big motto they have is to “get greedy” with your LSAT score, meaning don’t settle for an “okay” score - you can improve your score, and even one point can mean thousands of dollars in…

GPA 3.50 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to University of Illinois—Chicago

Is it possible to get into a law school with a low LSAT? YesIs it possible to study in small amounts and improve your LSAT score instead of harping on the hope to transfer your 1L and apply again with better stats? Yes Please do not settle just because you do not want to wait another year to study. Please invest in…

LSAT 169 GPA 4.11 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

Long recap below ordered by: Biographical, LSAT, Softs, PS, Applications. Summary: Had inconsistent results, but such is the life of a splitter. Apply broadly, study as hard as you can for the LSAT, and emphasize how you’ll fit into a school. I thought I was more likely to get into Cornell than UMich or NW, so 1.)…

LSAT 162 GPA 3.59 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California (Hastings)

Take the LSAT 2-3 times until you score at or above your LSAT PT average. Give yourself 5+ months to study for the LSAT as well! Apply in September if you can, and definitely before Thanksgiving.

LSAT 172 GPA 3.81 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…I’m incredibly pleased with my cycle. When I first started studying for the LSAT, I was convinced few schools, particularly those near the top of the rankings, would be interested in a 40-year old with several significant health challenges, so I applied broadly. I studied for about a year, and took the LSAT twice to…

LSAT 167 GPA 2.90 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to University of Washington

…also going through it for support. If you’re working while studying for the LSAT, give yourself at least 5 months to study. Im getting ready to retake it right now. When in comes to personal statements, I think less is more. My strongest essays were the versions where the word limits were shorter, so I cut out a lot…

LSAT 152 GPA 4.14 2023–24 cycle

Attending Washington University in St. Louis

please take the LSAT seriously. it is one of the most important factors in decisions. it will open so many doors and will lead to a less anxiety-inducing cycle. trust me…i saw this in real time. watching applicants get auto-admitted with a 169+ was so scary for me. do not apply until you get the absolute highest…

LSAT 153 GPA 3.07 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of South Carolina

Keep your GPA high. If your GPA is low, study hard for the LSAT. If your GPA & LSAT are low, build your resume to the moon. If all else fails, write the most influential and heart wrenching personal statement possible.