Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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m33rkat

GPA: 3.8 • LSAT: 164 • University of Michigan

Wrote “Why X” essays, had a pretty solid personal statement. LGBTQ. Unsure if URM or not – I’m white and “Canadian Aboriginal,” and schools seem to vary on if I count if I’m not part of a...

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PolentaSourdough

GPA: 3.91 • LSAT: 171 • Vanderbilt University

Reapplicant, wrote most optional essays.

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Colgus19

GPA: 3.93 • LSAT: 159 • Ohio State University

Apply early and be prepared to be patient as a reverse splitter. I took the LSAT twice and received the same score.

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americanhoney

GPA: 3.74 • LSAT: 167 • George Mason University

R&R cycle! Last year, applied with a 165. Softs: Work at DOJ for 2+ years in Antitrust; Goals: Government work in the DC area; I was really interested in government/PI work and remaining in the...

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taylorfornow

GPA: 3.87 • LSAT: 172

Apply for an LSAC fee waiver and always appeal!!

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ShoutOutSeanRanklin

GPA: 3.71 • LSAT: 162

Cycle Recap: UNC - Admit UGA - Hold –> Withdraw IU-B - WL –> Withdraw UTK - Admit –> Withdraw WFU - ??? UT - R W&L - Admit

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Charles2UCLA

GPA: 3.8 • LSAT: 173 • University of California—Los Angeles

Stop checking your status…Yes you.

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Sadboihours

GPA: 3.95 • LSAT: 171 • Harvard University

Applied late, LSAT x3, last take in March (highest).

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TheMidwestMonger

GPA: 3.96 • LSAT: 168 • Northwestern University

I think for reverse splitters it’s all about selling yourself through WE and essays. I meticulously planned how my WE would feed into my ‘Why Law,’ and I think that ended up setting me apart from...