LSAT 176 GPA 3.73 2020–21 cycle

Hover over results for my notes on each specific application/decisions. “Why Law” themed PS - 2.5 pages to all except where there was a strict 2pg limit. N-URM minority (Latina), but didn’t write DS. 3 LOR (1 academic, 2 professional), 3-4 years relevant WE (to specific practice area) Minor C&F addendum (pot in dorm…

chinkennunget

LSAT 175 GPA 3.97 2020–21 cycle

Attending Harvard University

2020-21 was a hell year for applicants. Didn’t write optional UVA essays but didn’t really care, so WL wasn’t surprising. Was nervous for Chicago interview and probably didn’t convey enough enthusiasm, unlike my HLS one, ergo those decisions. Wasn’t willing to give YLS the hard yes, so I get why they pulled me off…

235711317

LSAT 174 GPA 3.98 2020–21 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Bachelor’s and master’s from a top school, and five years of work experience in big tech, which feeds into my why law (personal statement). Wrote why Berkeley, two optional essays for Stanford (moon vs. travel and three books). Didn’t write a separate Why Columbia or Why Duke, but worked it into the end of my…

LaterAlligator

LSAT 172 GPA 4.00 2022–23 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Apply early in the cycle. Essays do matter (as evidenced by my results compared to my LSAT). Take care in every aspect of the application and ensure that your package tells a complete, compelling story. Do the optional essays. Be personable in interviews and always convince them that you want to go to their school.

GranterOfA

LSAT 176 GPA 3.75 2021–22 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Get good letters. I do falconry, ran environmental lobby campaigns in Texas, and have political science & international business degrees. Speak English and Spanish. I credit my success to my falconry/wildlife rehab background and my letters. don’t doubt yourself and don’t compare yourself it gets you nowhere.

FrozenTropics

LSAT 176 GPA 3.94 2021–22 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Bi, pretty mediocre softs. Research and some student org stuff, all somewhat relevant to my PS topic though. Good LORs Wrote Yale 250 Wrote Stanford Three Songs Why X for Berk, Duke, and Michigan, Core Values for Penn. GULC Top 10 UChi UR3 12/21, UR4 1/18. NYU HTE 1/21 Duke UR3 2/16 GULC date disappeared 1/5.

VibrantProceduralHedgehog136

LSAT 178 GPA 4.20 2025–26 cycle

Attending Yale University

Do stuff you’re interested in before law school!!

ScatteredShakyMoth

LSAT 171 GPA 3.32 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Don’t be weird. The stats matter less if you’ve actually done cool shit.

WhylawWhyNot

LSAT 175 GPA 3.98 2020–21 cycle

Attending Stanford University

Wrote all optional essays and had fun with the prompts. I’m guessing that humor–especially the self-deprecating kind–was seen as a positive Despite the username, I think having clear reasons for Why Law and (as a KJD in particular) Why Now was real important. Good luck with ur cycles!

bloop

LSAT 177 GPA 3.99 2020–21 cycle

Attending Stanford University

Worked hard in personal statement + supplements to create a strong why law/why now narrative. Wrote Why X’s (or each school’s equivalent) for every school outside the T6, plus optional essays for any schools that had prompts. Otherwise, very boring KJD who’s had a lot of luck this cycle :)

SassyThirdWhale

LSAT 174 GPA 3.93 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Other than trying to get the highest LSAT score you can and spending time crafting the best application, I suggest you try to stay positive during the process! Don’t forget about your mental health. Working out, running, and other physical exercise has really helped me relieve stress.

MattMal55

LSAT 177 GPA 3.98 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

Study for the LSAT, it’s worth it Tell a cohesive story in your essays

bluegreen

LSAT 173 GPA 3.86 2022–23 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Wrote Penn Core Values and Why X School essays for Berkeley, Michigan, UCLA, USC, Cornell. Added a sentence in PS for Columbia. Sent Why 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!

RightLeftMiddle

LSAT 175 GPA 3.90 2020–21 cycle

Attending Yale University

Never give up. Be a leader in one or two clubs/activities in undergrad. Don’t just be a member of several. Get to know well two prominent members of your undergraduate faculty. Maybe do research for one. You need STRONG letters of recommendation, not just good letters.

RottenGrubbyPheasant

LSAT 169 GPA 3.96 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

The best decision I made was choosing to work for a few years between undergrad and applying for law school. My softs, my writing skills, my interview skills, and my perspective all changed for the better because I had gained real world, professional experience.

jaydee2bee

LSAT 174 GPA 3.82 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

please don’t be afraid to take a gap year (or a few) between undergrad and law school!!!! being able to articulate why law and why you’re going to be a great lawyer is more important to adcomms than what club you were president of or your favorite class

ChillyFanaticalGoat

LSAT 177 GPA 3.90 2020–21 cycle

Attending Yale University

I had a very clear narrative about exactly why I was going to law school, and how it tied in with my work and life experiences. I think that probably helped. When I got into Yale I withdrew from everywhere else and didn’t wait for scholarship offers.

LetsGoToBat

LSAT 176 GPA 4.03 2024–25 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Score caveat: I retested during the cycle. I asked schools not to hold my file for future scores, so admits and denials should be considered with respect to my score at the time of submission/decision, not my final high score. September 2024 LSAT: 171 October 2024 LSAT: 171 November 2024 LSAT: 173 January 2025 LSAT:…

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