Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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MikuMacchiato

GPA: 3.97 • LSAT: 162 • Temple University

Went complete for most around early February because I requested holds for the January LSAT. Went complete early to mid-December for NYU, American, WashU, and Michigan to meet PI scholarship...

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LegalEase

GPA: 3.56 • LSAT: 173 • Duquesne University

I saw the most improvement on my LSAT score with LSAT Demon, listening to their podcast and using their LSAT study program. One big motto they have is to “get greedy” with your LSAT score,...

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DeadViolentSponge

GPA: 3.76 • LSAT: 165 • Arizona State University

It’s not over until it’s over. I applied to most all of my schools in November, and by February I was either waitlisted or rejected at all my targets and reaches and I only got into safeties. I...

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Marlins

GPA: 4.15 • LSAT: 171 • New York University

Wrote why X & all optional essays. The whole process is weird. (ex. I get waitlisted at Michigan for yield protect but waitlisted at Chicago for not being qualified enough, even though they are...

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PinkFlamingo

GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 174 • University of California—Los Angeles

I recommend LSAT Demon to study! You don’t need legal experience, but you should have a cohesive narrative explaining “why law, why now.” Write all optional essays that pertain to you. Apply...

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HangingProudCrab

GPA: 3.9 • LSAT: 156 • Southern Methodist University

Def think my work in the legal community helped with my low LSAT. I also am an early graduate and spending time abroad, which some admissions teams liked to hear :) SMU has been my top choice...

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MoMotion53101

GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 148 • Pace University

Take your time, don’t rush the process. As hard and annoying as it is, see the process through. And yes, I’m on LSD and not attending a T-14. What about it?

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TCMutant

GPA: 2.85 • LSAT: 162 • Temple University

Apply broadly splitters and February is the latest I’d suggest applying. Pour your heart and soul into your writing but don’t be too negative or whiny. Vulnerability and candor go a long way into...

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FuckThisCycle

GPA: 4.2 • LSAT: 172 • Fordham University

Don’t apply to law school.