Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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TheGreat99

GPA: 3.58 • LSAT: 159 • Georgia State University

If T-14 is out of reach, focus on schools where you’re above LSAT and GPA medians. Even better if you’re in the 75th percentile

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ariskatt

GPA: 3.62 • LSAT: 178 • Washington University in St. Louis

Listen, O my children, and heed my advice: Remember, O my children, that pride goeth before the fall. Each of us is a unique mix of talents and weaknesses. Learn to distinguish one from the...

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RudderAg

GPA: 3.44 • LSAT: 173 • Baylor University

Don’t let good be the enemy of great. Instead of waiting until the last minute to submit your apps because you’re paralyzed over whether or not your Personal Statement and Resume are good enough...

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HayesState03

GPA: 3.12 • LSAT: 164 • Syracuse University

Don’t stress. Some things won’t go the way you think, but everything will go the way it’s supposed to.

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BjornOfDurania

GPA: 4.3 • LSAT: 174 • University of Virginia

It only takes one (good) offer to make a successful cycle. Given my goals (clerking + working in DC,) UVA with $$$ is about as ideal of an outcome as there could have been for me. Deferring to...

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MackJack

GPA: 3.97 • LSAT: 156 • University of California (Hastings)

YOU GOT THIS BABES!! <3 Wrote all of the supplement essays that I could. Made sure to also include test score addenda but only briefly gave reason to lower score. Used addenda instead to...

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CafeLvr

GPA: 3.88 • LSAT: 174 • Yale University

I will fill this out later. If you aren’t going for scholarships, which my top schools didn’t offer, wait to submit until you’re ready. I applied to three schools and tried to make my...

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Drez1

GPA: 3.7 • LSAT: 171

Aerospace Engineering Major with his eyes set on IP/Patent Law. Echo these individual’s advice: https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/Glaucon191 https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/SpaceIsThePlace

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AcademicWeapon01

GPA: 3.94 • LSAT: 171 • Georgetown University

Look at the employment outcomes, beyond self-selection, for the job that you want. For DC big law, the best appear to clearly be HYS, UVA, and GULC. For my personal situation, GULC made the most...