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Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.

LSAT 166 GPA 4.00 2022–23 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

…I wasn’t entirely happy with my app and was planning on retaking the LSAT in the spring and (hopefully) reapplying next cycle with a 170+. Although I would attribute some of my success this cycle to luck, I do think I was pretty strategic in maximizing my outcomes. For those that want it, here’s my advice for future…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.87 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…got too lazy to continue studying for my scheduled October retake because I started working full time and cancelled last minute. It’s in the past now, but I wonder if I could have gotten a couple points extra if I studied a bit harder/longer to get me at or above some of the other T14 medians besides Duke and…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.81 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

…you’re PT’ing at your target score.- Don’t be afraid to retake 16highs-17lows. Every point matters. I’m about 90% sure I wouldn’t have gotten into UT if I had called it quits at 168. If you’re still in college do your absolute best to earn all A’s. If you’re a KJD and can tolerate it, consider working for a year or…

LSAT 173 GPA 3.86 2022–23 cycle

Attending New York University

…about whether you want to plan on giving yourself a retake or two, because it may or may not be worth it. Don’t feel extreme pressure to submit your apps before Thanksgiving. Submit them when they are good and ready, but do try to submit them before January, if you can. Even if you apply in September, you may not…

LSAT 159 GPA 3.29 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to Vermont Law School

Just stay focused, take an LSAT prep course, take the LSAT as early as possible, and go for a retake if you’re close to your goal. If you take enough practice tests, you’re going to know in advance what you’re likely to score. I was within 1 point of my average after taking about 12 or 13 practice tests.

LSAT 165 GPA 3.52 2021–22 cycle

Attending American University

…and taken it early in the summer. That way you can retake it in late summer/early fall if necessary, and still apply relatively early in the cycle. I would also start jotting ideas down for your PS as early as possible. my uGPA was low from first-year STEM courses, but I had a strong upwards trend. if you are…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.87 2022–23 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…be for you and others will not be. Do not be afraid of retaking and getting the test that was written for you. Michigan was my first acceptance and I was content to go there, especially with the scholarship. The only thing that could have changed my mind was Harvard, as I knew I’d get aid, or a better offer from…

LSAT 173 GPA 3.56 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

…a decent shot at the T14. If you’re not there, consider retaking (NOTE: This advice applies to the 2021-2023 cycles and may change in the future). If you are a splitter, apply early and broadly. Make sure you write all of the optional essays. A cohesive ‘Why Law’ narrative is critical in your written materials if…

LSAT 168 GPA 3.56 2021–22 cycle

Attending Emory University

Leave yourself enough time to retake the LSAT, do research before it’s time to send off applications, and don’t drop out of undergrad bc it really hurts your GPA later.

LSAT 160 GPA 3.79 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of North Carolina

…as easily get rejected as anyone else. Don’t listen to “retake and reapply” as it is more important to get started than to just keep delaying your future. In other words, why would you go through this process over and over again when its possible you’ll get the same decision. If your school choice means that much to…

LSAT 153 GPA 3.41 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Mississippi

…a ton of technical issues the second time but opted out of retaking because I had used up my waiver and talked to admissions at Ole Miss and was advised to apply early if I didn’t care too much about scholarships) -I have kids therefore I only applied to two schools that are local to me. Ole miss was my top choice…

LSAT 149 GPA 3.36 2021–22 cycle

Attending Seattle University

Take time to study, only the top 50% get into good law schools, the rest retake until they do. (◕︵◕)

LSAT 160 GPA 3.24 2021–22 cycle

Attending St. John's University

༼つ ◕◕༽つ G I V E⭐A⭐W A V E ༼つ ◕◕༽つ Disappointing cycle, however I have full confidence in my choice after visiting. In hindsight, I recommend retaking LSAT until you score the highest you can. Keep your GPA as high as you can in college. and remember- comparison is the thief of joy