Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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BasilGardenerBlue

GPA: 3.96 • LSAT: 176 • Harvard University

I put myself as T4 softs because I’m KJD and most of my resume items are typical undergraduate activities: legal internship, lab research, TA position, and club leadership. However, I am a...

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lawskl

GPA: 3.56 • LSAT: 166 • Fordham University

Wrote Why X/ Optional Essays for all schools BC and higher on my list except NYU (added a personalized paragraph to my PS instead) and ASU Fee waivers: some through LSAC, some solicited by asking...

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BigBrainApplyTime

GPA: 3.59 • LSAT: 174

Apply early and write every additional essay (that you can respond to authentically). Do everything you can so that nothing is left on the table when you’re looking at your sea of waitlists and...

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slavman

GPA: 3.67 • LSAT: 168 • University of Southern California

-Two years out of undergrad. -Currently working as a legal assistant. -Wrote a “Why X” for Berkeley; mentioned specific reasons for wanting to attend every school I applied to in PS. -Eastern...

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Cautiouslyoptimistic

GPA: 3.98 • LSAT: 163 • University of Wisconsin

Wrote Why X Essays for all applications. Withdrew after ED acceptance to Wisconsin to be fair to other applicants. Received a scholarship from Wisconsin but I’m unable to disclose the amount.

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rm1101

GPA: 3.14 • LSAT: 153 • Emory University

Didn’t write any optional essays. President/member of multiple orgs Founder of campus org Lots of community service Sorority 4-year merit scholarship recipient 2 years WE (legal assistant at Big...

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French

GPA: 3.84 • LSAT: 164 • American University

Graduating in three years from Undergraduate may affect your chances depending on the school.

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Lawschoolhopeful982

GPA: 3.4 • LSAT: 166 • University of Miami

Took the Jan LSAT, had a 165 before. Anything before 2/3/21 is with a 165

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CalmLavishImpala

GPA: 3.75 • LSAT: 171 • Stanford University

Applying to law school is hard! you got this! I took the LSAT 3 times to get my score, don’t give up. Try not to obsessively check this site and Reddit, it’s not terribly helpful :)