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Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.

LSAT 160 GPA 3.79 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of North Carolina

…as easily get rejected as anyone else. Don’t listen to “retake and reapply” as it is more important to get started than to just keep delaying your future. In other words, why would you go through this process over and over again when its possible you’ll get the same decision. If your school choice means that much to…

LSAT 168 GPA 3.56 2021–22 cycle

Attending Emory University

Leave yourself enough time to retake the LSAT, do research before it’s time to send off applications, and don’t drop out of undergrad bc it really hurts your GPA later.

LSAT 164 GPA 3.50 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to Lewis And Clark College

…Oregon, American) Unfortunately will probably look to retake the lsat and apply next year. Really not feeling like I have sage advice, but wishing everyone good luck!

LSAT 158 GPA 4.12 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Colorado—Boulder

…the LSAT was such a stressor to me that I decided to not retake, and if I didn’t get in anywhere I wanted to go I would have taken a gap year, retaken the LSAT, and re-applied. My best advice is to form lasting relationships with professors while you are still in undergrad, because having glowing letters of…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.60 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Southern California

…your greatness. viva la raza! To my R&R buddies: If you retake, do not be hard on yourself. I retook and got into so many more schools the second time around. You have options, you can achieve great things with more time and knowledge! Make sure to alter your PS if reapplying to same schools. Attending USC! Fight…

LSAT 172 GPA 3.78 2021–22 cycle

Attending Duke University

…UR3 1/18 4 takes to get a 172. If you’re considering retaking the LSAT (and you have the time to study and think you can improve your score based on PTs)… **DO IT! **I know people say schools “look down” on multiple LSAT scores…. but they definitely look down on low/below median scores more.

LSAT 168 GPA 3.97 2021–22 cycle

Attending Duke University

…to (my biggest error). Get a million eyes on your essays. Retake the lsat again if needed. My biggest takeaway- DONT SELL YOURSELF SHORT! i told myself i would be “practical” and this only hurt me when making a decision because I had huge imposter syndrome. Don’t be afraid to shoot your shot at more reaches! if i…

LSAT 155 GPA 3.80 2020–21 cycle

Attending Louisiana State University

…a few hours a day before work but really did not want to retake. Applied late because this is my first attempt at the process and I didn’t know everyone usually applied in October. Wishing everyone good luck in their endeavors.

LSAT 168 GPA 3.58 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to Emory University

…issues had to cancel my first score without seeing it and retake. MY 168 was my only score on record. I wrote why X essays for all T14 schools but Columbia. At the end of the day my one A is not what I was expecting or hoping for, but I’m going to get a J.D. which is all that matters. If circumstances were different…

LSAT 173 GPA 3.86 2022–23 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…NYU after NYU hold. LSAC GPA was slightly lower than uGPA. Retake the LSAT if you need to, apply early if you can. Good luck! You’ll do great!

LSAT 171 GPA 3.59 2020–21 cycle

I applied too late (mid Feb). I have zero business getting WLed at UConn. Will give it another try next cycle. Feel disrespected. Will retake LSAT for next cycle Biggest thing I’ve learned – take this process professionally. Withdrew from undergrad for a year because of severe personal issues. Near perfect grades…