Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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PshChipDiamond

GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 165 • University of California—Berkeley

Lots of apps = lots of work/time preparing apps… Fee waivers saved my wallet and sanity! Buy Ann Levine’s law school admissions book… Listen to Mike Spivey’s podcast for advice… Use all online...

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Deeeets

GPA: 3.65 • LSAT: 172 • University of Texas at Austin

Criminal Justice undergrad, 1 year Paralegal. Two LSAT scores. Optional Essays: Why Berkeley, Why UCLA. Wrote LSAT Score increase addendum at request from USC

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FertileSecretiveUguisu

GPA: 3.58 • LSAT: 176 • Brigham Young University

Wrote optional essays, GPA addendum, and opted into any interview possible. Stay off the reddit and trust your gut, not internet strangers! :)

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RosyPosy

GPA: 3.95 • LSAT: 170 • Washington University in St. Louis

Lol good luck

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InnatePriceyScorpion

GPA: 3.82 • LSAT: 170 • New York University

Cohesive resume with clear story for why law and demonstrated interest in a specific area of law. Two LORs: one academic, one professional. Wrote “Why X” for all schools except Michigan, NYU,...

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birdlawyer20

GPA: 3.65 • LSAT: 169 • University of Texas at Austin

Veterans whose home of record is TEXAS qualify for a tuition exemption called the “Hazlewood Act.” It exempts the full cost of tuition to any graduate program in the state (including law school)...

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Snergle

GPA: 3.29 • LSAT: 174 • Boston University

170 -> 174 via Feb 2021 LSAT

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WorkableDirefulUakari

GPA: 3.8 • LSAT: 168 • University of Southern California

Wrote diversity statements, most optional essays. The softest of softs, 1 year of work experience with Americorps/public service and not many other work positions. Fiercely committed to PI work...

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legallyblonde214

GPA: 3.65 • LSAT: 163 • Villanova University

shoot ur shot