Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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goodphilosophy

GPA: 3.95 • LSAT: 168 • Columbia University

If you are a splitter, the ball is in your court. It’s up to you to convince the adcomms that they should let you in over the competition. They know you will likely succeed (your gpa/lsat signals...

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allosaurusrex

GPA: 3.86 • LSAT: 174 • Harvard University

I took my time on my essays and iterated a ton. I believe my work experience in M&A played a huge role in my A’s as well! Don’t psych yourself out of applying - shoot your shot!

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SloppySplitter

GPA: 3.69 • LSAT: 172 • Arizona State University

STAY OFF OF r/lawschooladmissions! Unless you have one super specific question, all that subreddit will do is make you anxious. Just fill out your apps and chill! The stats on LSD aren’t...

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CharacterFitnessLabRat

GPA: 3.85 • LSAT: 174 • University of Texas at Austin

it only takes one :)

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DrDoomEsq

GPA: 3.0 • LSAT: 164 • Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Respect the numbers, but do not worship them. Apply broadly, disclose honestly, and remember that some schools reward polish while others reward substance. The goal is not just admission—it is...

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ElegantEquitableKoala473

GPA: 3.75 • LSAT: 172 • Georgetown University

Stay the course. You will make it someday. Just remember that you’ve made it this far, and it’s just a bit farther now.

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MaybechangingmynamewillHelp

GPA: 3.86 • LSAT: 168 • Stetson University

Patience young grasshopper

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VibrantPrudentCobra736

GPA: 3.45 • LSAT: 153 • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

I wish that I had been more confident in the schools that I had applied to, and that it is actually worthwhile to study for the LSAT FOR A REALLY LONG TIME. I took it without studying and...

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lemmeinpleek

GPA: 3.49 • LSAT: 158 • Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles

Shoot your shot! don’t feel like you’re crazy for knowing where you belong. I’m below 25ths at every school I’ve applied and have been pleasantly surprised thus far. There is no shame in...