Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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pitiful-location

GPA: 3.83 • LSAT: 175 • Harvard University

Softs: Teach for America- Coach youth sports Getting a MEd in curriculum and instruction Part-time jobs for nonprofits (in college and now as second job) Student government stuff Club sport +...

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TwinPeacock

GPA: 3.48 • University of Houston

I took the GRE. I also spent about 2-3 months editing my essays. Look up real sample essays online for students that got into top schools as a guide for structure. A common theme was overcoming...

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Beefy5layer

GPA: 3.64 • LSAT: 172 • University of Michigan

Your entire application timeline should be built around applying early in the cycle if you can. The longer you wait, the lower your chances are at most schools. This is simply a fact, and in a...

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Twelver110

GPA: 3.3 • LSAT: 150 • University of Toledo

Cycle Notes Stats Undergrad GPA: 3.63 LSAC GPA: 3.30 - first couple semesters in 2020 quarantine were difficult for me to adjust to. Classes being forced online was not my preferred method of...

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Rightfullytherlauren

GPA: 3.96 • LSAT: 173 • Stanford University

Trust yourself, trust the process, and trust the lord. Everything happens for the best. Don’t let law school admissions define you. You are more than numbers, tell your story, show your...

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FunToLoseAndPretend

GPA: 3.63 • LSAT: 176 • Georgetown University

Softs: heavily involved in local church, athletics, and film!

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ThisIsTheEnd

GPA: 3.3 • LSAT: 158 • University of Kentucky

Career Stats (3 Cycles): 32 Applications 11 WL’s / 21 R’s 10 WL->R’s / 1 WL-> A I have applied to many law schools and been waitlisted or rejected by every single one for 2 years. Here are my...

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NervousMouse

GPA: 3.84 • LSAT: 159 • University of San Diego

Optional Essays: (REJECTED) UCLA: Challenges Addendum, Optional Addendum USC: Diversity of Background Statement, Rothman Scholarship, Other Addendum (WAITLIST) **UCI: Optional Statement, Interest...

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PlausibleOutrageousBlackbird

GPA: 3.99 • LSAT: 161 • University of Texas at Austin

Apply early and to as many schools as feasible to give yourself options! You never know what could happen if you are not willing to take a risk and apply to some reach schools. Do not be afraid...