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Applicant wisdom

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

LSAT 172 GPA 3.40 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

Most of what worked for me as a splitter–I assume that’s why you’re reading this–is what you would expect (difficult major + writing ability + significant work experience) and doesn’t lend itself to “advice.” I did, however, think about how to address a downward trend in my grades. My GPA is low because of my final…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.59 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Florida (Levin)

…tuition offer and it was my only T30 acceptance. being a splitter is no fun, do everything in your power to get your GPA up. Kind of a no-brainer, but I feel like it should be said. Don’t rush your applications just to apply early. This was most likely my biggest mistake. Don’t trauma dump in your PS. If you have a…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.61 2023–24 cycle

Attending Lewis And Clark College

…year. So, take my cycle with a grain of salt if you’re a splitter in the future reading this. GPA went from 3.53 when I applied initially to 3.61 and graduated summa in March of the cycle.

LSAT 168 GPA 3.41 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Colorado—Boulder

Hey, you’re probably reading this because you have similar stats to me. Welcome, super splitter! I used this site as my guiding light when applying for the 2024 cycle. I always appreciated the “wisdom for future generations” on profiles that actually wrote something, so here are my scattered thoughts that I wish…

LSAT 168 GPA 2.96 2023–24 cycle

Attending George Washington University

…helpful and kind, especially considering that I was a splitter applicant and had to focus my application around my softs. Reddit doomscrolling is the equivalent of undergrad CollegeConfidential - do so at your own risk, but it is not helpful. The emails will come in as they come in! I stopped applying to safeties…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.55 2022–23 cycle

Attending New York University

work experience is your friend!! especially as a super splitter and your PS/supplements and general writing skills matter way more than you would think, especially if you can tell a convincing story about why law and why now

LSAT 170 GPA 4.00 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

…more information if needed. -Are you below median or a splitter? Chances are you will not receive a decision until very late in the cycle (like March/April/May late in the cycle), and that’s okay! Log off of law school admissions forums and do things you love to do. -Don’t withdraw from the waitlist unless you have…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.55 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Florida (Levin)

…& optional essays mean** EVERYTHING *if you’re a splitter. Applied to alma mater *(UF) - given acceptance and full ride scholarship! If you’re even halfway considering your undergrad institution - APPLY

LSAT 170 GPA 3.12 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Georgia

Splitter who bombed their undergrad GPA. Computer Science Major might’ve helped me but if there’s one thing I’ve learned. It is that the LSAT was my saving grace (◕︵◕)

LSAT 174 GPA 3.41 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Georgia

…in places where she would also want to live. As a super splitter, it is important to apply as broadly as possible. ** I probably should not have so hastily withdrawn from my WLs. I did it immediately assuming 1) I would get at least a couple pennies from UVA or Penn and 2) I would get nothing off of the WL from the…

LSAT 176 GPA 3.82 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Georgetown University

Reapplicant from 2022-2023 cycle (LSD doesn’t have an option to have multiple cycles in the tracker and I wanna keep my old data there for my splitter friends). After some family things, my applications weren’t great and it just wasn’t a good time for me to do law school. Between cycles, I’m working full time and…

LSAT 163 GPA 3.95 2022–23 cycle

Attending Georgia State University

…law (4+ years’ experience as a paralegal). Reverse splitter with C&F issues, misdemeanor, >10 years ago. Other softs: university assistantship, honors thesis, honors college peer mentor, honors college dean’s student advisory board, immigration-related volunteering. ADMG; we’re all in this together. DM if you want…