Do every optional zoom, every optional essay, every optional interview. go to every admitted student’s day you can. i had no clue each school would actually differ in terms of culture, academic rigor, etc.
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Admitted to Baylor UniversityHello fellow LSD lurkers! All apps were submitted between December 2nd and 8th. Started studying for the LSAT during the summer of my junior year. Sat the exam twice, highest score was September 2023.
TFA High school Physics teacher 2 years in Alamo, TX Middle school STEM teacher 1 year in San Antonio, TX Father of 2 Diversity Statement (Chicanx) LSAT addendum (multiple takes 153->158->167)
Full-Throated af Applied last cycle (2020-2021) with a 159 LSAT. Full cycle details here: https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/Ambulance-Chaser Max out your LSAT attempts if you have the time/resources
While I can dream, please let my dream Come true, oh Right now Oh, right now! *Presley, Elvis. “If I can Dream.” From Elvis in Memphis, RCA Victor, 1969. Apple Music. *
I am a single teen mom which helped explain my low GPA to admissions committees. First Lsat was a 159, gpa when applying was a 3.14. I sent in an updated transcript in apr 21 for waitlists
don’t let chasing an idea of perfection rob you of the ability to enjoy a reality of greatness.
Splitter who bombed their undergrad GPA. Computer Science Major might’ve helped me but if there’s one thing I’ve learned. It is that the LSAT was my saving grace (◕︵◕)
There is a road, no simple highway, between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow. That path is for your steps alone. -J****erry Garcia
Applicant in my 30s. Work experience is mainly work as a paralegal. Volunteer work is leadership rolls within animal orgs. 5ish years for both things. Immigrant.
everything will work out like it’s supposed to—do yourself a favor and don’t check your status every 20 minutes like I do, your mental health will thank you :))
Use 7Sage, LSAT Demon, Spivey Consulting, and Dean Z resources. They are all amazing and together combine for the most effective and complete admissions advice.
My two cents: Apply far and wide if you can afford to do so. I had several surprises in my application results and was grateful that I applied to many schools.
Spend more time studying for the LSAT. Consume your life with it. Be a paralegal, legal assistant or get a legal related job to see if you want to be a lawyer.
Unsolicited increase from Baylor. Solicited increased from Pittsburgh. Negotiations rejected on all other attempts (Richmond, PSU Dickinson, Temple).
Know yourself and shoot your shot(s).
The biggest thing I can say is to show your interest as early as possible and check in with admissions multiple times. But don’t be annoying!
If you are waitlisted at a school (and really want to get in), GO TOUR THAT SCHOOL AND KEEP SENDING LOCIs (without annoying them of course).
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