Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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MiniatureSmilingDolphin

GPA: 3.32 • LSAT: 161 • University of Houston

Honestly, I didn’t write a Why X or any extra statements for any institution. You probably should though.

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pilkyboids

GPA: 3.48 • LSAT: 166 • University of Iowa

I am a First-generation American and have been working as a paralegal in Big Law since right after graduation. I applied as early as I could in the cycle, which I think helped.

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harrystylesismyking

GPA: 3.9 • LSAT: 159 • George Washington University

3.9/159/URM (PR,NA,white) only apply to schools you would actually attend (yes, even your safety). if you apply to 10+ schools and get one acceptance, make sure you are happy with it. otherwise,...

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CuteElatedOtter

GPA: 4.16 • LSAT: 154 • University of Houston

Remember that admissions are above all, a game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes it rains. You are still a person, you will find a law school where you fit and you belong....

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justadongerinocappucino

GPA: 3.47 • LSAT: 174 • University of California—Los Angeles

Weak tier 3 or strong tier 4 softs, so I rounded up. STEM Major, grade deflated school. Too bad none of that helps :)

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SmoothUnStereotype

GPA: 3.39 • GRE: 313 • Syracuse University

Don’t know if anyone wants to learn from me, but: -Have a compelling, specific, reason to go to law school and articulate it clearly. I specified in my PS why I need a JD to accomplish my...

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SelectiveMeerkat

• Florida State University

APPLY EARLY ((increased odds of getting accepted and getting $$))

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JYSZJ

Int'l GPA: Superior • LSAT: 166 • University of California—Irvine

Wrote “Diversity Statement” “LSAT addendum” and “Why School” for all. Some schools’ “why school” were incorporated at the end of personal statements. Late applicant, because my internationa...

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BoredNoisyCockroach

GPA: 3.84 • LSAT: 174 • Georgetown University

Applied early December everywhere. Did a group interview at Georgetown. Even when it feels like no one will ever get back to you - right as you are about to give up, someone will take you!! Stay...