Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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IcebergLawyer

GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 166 • Vanderbilt University

This was a really difficult cycle. I definitely do not think my stats/outcomes are reflective of how a typical cycle goes. Also: Don’t marry yourself to one university. Apply to many, you will be...

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GPA: 3.54 • LSAT: 176

Don’t apply to law school lmao

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PubInterestApplicant

GPA: 3.86 • LSAT: 177 • University of Pennsylvania

Have a mediocre GRE score on file, which I had to send to Harvard, NYU, Penn, and NU. Did not write an addendum. T3 = master’s degree. Wrote a “Why X” for Penn and Michigan and one of the...

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AbolishLSAC

GPA: 3.71 • LSAT: 166 • Wake Forest University

wrote why X’s for schools I am really excited about. My LSAT could have been higher but I chose not to retake to balance my busy grad school responsibilities and mental health. I am going for PI...

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JeremyBenthamsAutoIcon

GPA: 3.5 • LSAT: 172 • Northwestern University

First Gen, mixed, 3 years WE in tech. Wrote optional essays for Penn down. UR3 UChi 3/10 UR3 Duke 3/19

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YieldingPsychoticEmperor

GPA: 3.87 • LSAT: 180 • Harvard University

Canadian applicant

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UntidyAcidHedgehog

GPA: 3.79 • LSAT: 172 • University of Virginia

I added a diversity statement to my application to every school. I also wrote Why X essays for UVA, Duke, and Berkeley.

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NoNoNoName

GPA: 3.79 • LSAT: 179 • Harvard University

You will be ok. Even if you don’t get into your dream school. Also, always ask for more money from schools.

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HappyShakyHusky

GPA: 3.5 • LSAT: 170 • Duke University

Apply broadly but also focus on a few schools that really interest you. I believe my genuine interest in Duke and UT helped me get accepted. Also, the optional essays are not really “optional.” I...