Diversity statement about a unique childhood hardship and poverty (which by some classifications might mean T3 softs? T 3.5?) Wrote optional essays everywhere they were available Why x’s for all schools excluding: t6 (though included a paragraph in Columbia PS), WashU, BU, NW, + Core values instead of why X for Penn…
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I concede that statistics–GPA, LSAT–matter greatly; however, don’t let this hold you back from aiming higher. I spent ample time on drafting my PS, DS, and “Interest” statements; telling each admissions committee my unique story that didn’t necessarily project an answer to “why I’m a good fit.” I simply told my…
LSAT 166 GPA 2.78 2026–27 cycle
I sought the 7Sages. They taught me how to see. They taught me how to travel. They taught me how to be - better at LR.
LSAT 150 GPA 2.90 2026–27 cycle
Don’t rush the process but at least get it started.
-Wrote Diversity Statement, Why Berkeley, Berkeley GDP, UCLA Prog. Cont., UCLA Academic Fellowship, NYU Furman & AnBryce, & 1 Stanford Optional Essay. -Ultimately I don’t think writing these made much impact–in hindsight I’d forego the additional month spent writing these essays & apply earlier. I only interviewed…
LSAT 165 GPA 3.80 2021–22 cycle
Tier 3, maybe barley Tier 2 , softs with 2 strong recommendation and 1 average recommendation. I took the GRE and LSAT. V: 164 Q;162 650 hours of volunteer work on campus and in the community finalist in full scholarship award, with high praise from interviewers Graduated in 3 years Tutor for High School English in…
(all times are pst) USD submitted all optional essays + gpa/lsat addendum- A via lawhub portal @ 12:30 PM acceptance email @ 1:14 PM scholarship email @ 1:19 PM LMU submitted all optional essays + gpa addendum- acceptance email @ 11:36 AM scholarship email 8 days later UCI submitted “why uci” essay + gpa/lsat…
I didn’t write any additional essays. I also focused my personal statement specifically to Arkansas and Mississippi. I worked since I graduated high school and obtained a director role while raising 3 children. So though my lsat score wasn’t great and my gpa looks terrible, the last two years I got all As but during…
Came out of my cycle with very different results than I had expected. Would have loved to go to YHSCCN, nevertheless, I am thrilled about attending GULC given my specific career interests. It’s undeniably hard out there for international students, no matter the credentials. With an implicitly biased playing field,…
Consider retaking the LSAT and reapplying next cycle if you’re not happy with your results this time around. That’s what I did, and it’s worked out splendidly. :)
Follow the applicant data that comes out. Judging by the data that came out, this is a competitive cycle at reach schools and for scholarship $ at target schools. When I was rejected from my reach schools, I decided to send a second wave of applications. When looking at scholarships, consider your total cost…
“Real G’s move in silence like lasagna” - Lil’ Wayne
Wait as close as you can until the seat deposit deadline before attempting to get scholarships reconsidered.
“Lock yourself in a room doing 5 practice tests a day for three summers.” I’m kidding don’t do that. Wrote Diversity Statement, Music & Classroom Essays for Stanford, Doctoroff Essay for UChicago, Jacobson Essay for NYU, Core Comps Essay for UPenn, Why X for UVA, Michigan, Berkeley, Duke, UCLA, WashU, Vandy, Notre…
Northwestern 210 vs Berk 150? Northwestern 210 vs Berk 135? SCHOLARSHIP RECONSIDERATION -WashU initial 234k 1/30 -Gtown initial 150k 3/11 -Submitted recon 3/13 with WashU full+ -Gtown recon DENIED???? 3/25 I see now that they had already deduced that I likely had WashU. You need to use an offer that they are not…
Picking a law school based on where I get the most Hinge matches Wrote all the optionals I could for all of the T14, and an absurd number of LOCIs. In another life I might have chosen Michigan, but I visited UVA and fell in love, and the extra 60k at this point felt pretty worth it for my dream school/clerking…
APPLY EARLY! I submitted all applications except for Penn and NYU in early September. While I had strong personal statements and wrote optional ‘Why X’ essays for Berk, Duke, Mich, UVA, Georgetown, GW, and Vanderbilt, I think being in the first wave of applicants in the early fall helped me stand out. I also highly…
Don’t be afraid to fail. For the longest time a fear of failure ruled my life. If I hadn’t overcome that, I wouldn’t be here today.
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