Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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FutureLawtino

GPA: 3.87 • LSAT: 166 • University of Chicago

meaningful work experience + a compelling personal narrative = strong essays. Cast a wide net when applying, even if you are below medians, and always be sure to have several people look over...

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possiblesplitterbutidk

GPA: 4.02 • LSAT: 162 • University of Minnesota

:)

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Sianisushi

GPA: 2.81

Accounting during undergrad was really kicking my butt…

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NotJustALawyer

GPA: 3.99 • LSAT: 178 • University of Virginia

Life is not T14 or bust. Look at the market (or markets) where you’d potentially like to live and work, then work backwards from there to find schools that place well where you want. Make smart...

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sparklejumpropequeen

GPA: 3.2 • LSAT: 168 • University of California—Davis

You can do this! Don’t let anyone tell you can’t! I applied to UNLV, Santa Clara, USF, and McGeorge with my original LSAT score which was a 163. Then later I scored a 168 in January and asked the...

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BreakableObsoleteIguana

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 158 • University of Houston

Apply early

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CaryAgos

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 169 • University of Southern California

Feeling overwhelmed? Take a break from this site and Reddit. Touch grass. You’ll feel better. I promise :) If your school does need based aid PLEASE apply for it! I thought I would get nothing...

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SomberStupidCabbage

GPA: 3.79 • LSAT: 166 • Emory University

Apply early! I think I got some waitlists that I would not have gotten had I not applied early September, given my stats. Also, get started early! Having everything ready to go before...

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TheKAF

GPA: 3.4 • LSAT: 157 • University of Mississippi

Prestige isn’t everything; what really matters is happiness and making an impact in the lives of others.