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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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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AlcoholicCockroach

GPA: 3.86 • LSAT: 163 • University of Minnesota

I started this cycle knowing much less about the application process than I did by the time I got my final decision. Biggest things I learned: Study your ass off for the LSAT and apply broadly! I...

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SelectiveMeerkat

• Florida State University

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

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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...

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AverageLowSparrow

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 163 • Boston University

Write those optional essays to show unique sides of your experience.

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CreativeUsername

GPA: 3.77 • LSAT: 165 • Pepperdine University

Shoot your shot, they can’t say yes if you don’t apply. Also, don’t apply to schools you won’t go to even if they send you fee waivers and invitations to apply. It’s a waste of time and energy...

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ChezchMixMan

GPA: 3.81 • LSAT: 161 • University of South Carolina

The only constant in life is the fact that things keep changing. Just vibe bc soon all will fade

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MessiLingard

GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 180 • University of Pennsylvania

Took LSAT 3 times: 169 -> 170 -> 180 Undergraduate and Masters degree in economics KJD Attended T50 undergrad on full-tuition scholarship