Wrote diversity statement for all schools. Did research and reached out to current students for required Why X essays. Showed strong improvement from first LSAT to last. Recent work experience was not very strong.
Applicant wisdom
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Keep taking the LSAT. And take it in-person. I went 162 -> 168 -> 167 -> 168 -> 175. The last one was the only one I didn’t take at home or in a stupid hotel. Remote test-taking sucks. Go to the testing place.
Tail of the lion or head of the dog?
-wrote programmatic contribution for ucla -did upenn’s values essay -vandy interview on 11/11 (requested in app a week prior to interview date) -published undergraduate thesis in liberal arts field
Plan: In early May, send columbia LOCI http://apply.law.columbia.edu/status May 15 cornell deposit deadline so send LOCI before
Take the LSAT 2-3 times until you score at or above your LSAT PT average. Give yourself 5+ months to study for the LSAT as well! Apply in September if you can, and definitely before Thanksgiving.
This such a stressful process - you are worthy !! Some of the under review/timeline data is wonky because I took the February LSAT and told some schools to hold until they received the score.
everything works out the way it’s supposed to 🦋
apply earlier than I did and do not be afraid to negotiate with schools and advocate for yourself in a respectful manner!!
LSAT 165 GPA 3.72 2024–25 cycle
Admitted to Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles
shits rough now with all these new applicants each year schools that were more mid-range before are tougher now so generally prepare for that study hard and have faith in yourself
It’s never too late to practice law if it’s something you want to do! Take the time to figure out if this career is one you want to follow, and then do so with all of your might!
Make your grade point average as high as you can. Take the LSAT at least two times. The LSAT takes work, but you can get better. Get people to proofread your personal statements.
change da worl. my final message. Goodb ye
I wasted way too much time getting caught up in the rankings, find the place that makes you feel excited to become a better and more educated version of yourself.
*“I kneel into a dream where I am good & loved. I am good. I am loved. My hands have made some good mistakes. They can always make better ones.” *
LSAT 171 GPA 3.93 2025–26 cycle
Attending University of California—Los Angeles
Show some vulnerability and personal voice in your essays. Be professional, but don’t be overly stiff.
Applied thinking I had good chances, now realizing how dire the situation really is. I hope to be admitted somewhere. i really really do.
Apps submitted between Dec. 10-16th (all RD) **Submitted ASU, USD & U Chicago first week of 2025 NYU active consideration/hold 2/28
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