I actually completed two cycles and took my LSAT 3 times total. I was extremely excited to apply to UNC and UT– I think it showed in my essays. I didn’t apply early in either cycle (and it likely hurt me). But, I still ended up with great options– if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be. Deciding between UT and UNC…
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Wrote Why Washu, GULC Top 10, Northwestern Goals, Why Cornell, Why Duke, Michigan Optional (NOT Why Mich), UPenn Core Values, Why UChicago, two Stanford Optionals, Yale 250 Did not write: Why Mich, Why UVA, Why CLS, Why NYU, or Penn Collaboration essays Full cycle recap here:…
LSAT 156 GPA 3.91 2026–27 cycle
Never write your own rejection letter - submit and see what happens!!!
165 -> 163 -> 168 -> 166 (lol). Previous career in healthcare/med school. Goals are Dallas big law. Admitted to SMU 11/29 with 165 LSAT Accepted to TAMU 12/22 with 168 LSAT After receiving a laughable 6k/year scholarship from TAMU decided to apply to some more schools in late Jan for leverage to negotiate. Accepted…
Never underestimate the power of delusion, well-written essays, and strong softs (and glitter)
Did all nonspecific optional essays (the “Why X” variety) but didn’t do diversity statements. I’m a straight white guy, so I really can’t talk about a lifetime of adversity and expect to be taken seriously–just seems more insulting to make that pitch or to use the space for really anything other than what it’s…
Get table stakes (a near median GPA or LSAT) then focus on your story and shoot your shot. Everything takes longer than it should. So start early and don’t sweat taking a few years off one bit. Talk to students. Find them on webinars, on LinkedIn, through affinity clubs. Reach out and talk. You’ll learn so much. And…
Don’t be in a hurry to take on six-figure debt and give up 3 years of income and career advancement. Make sure you know what you want. Law school should be a means, not an end. Try working in the fields you’re interested in until you hit a ceiling/become sure you want to go to law school. You may decide you don’t…
Don’t be like me. Apply early and keep your GPA up!
If you want to go to law school, seriously, focus down your GPA. You can improve your LSAT score and practice interview skills for a second or third round of applications, but you can’t go back and repair your GPA. If you’re struggling, check in with your university - they have resources. Talk to your professors.…
Comparison is the thief of joy. Remember this as you’re doom-scrolling on this site.
Ara chill the fuck out dude, you cite the same two infractions of hellwoods with no context over and over to justify your tyrannical bans. You’ve ignored far worse from other users actually attacking people if theyre your favorites. Grow up and learn the world isnt your sunshine rainbow kingdom and get a life, youre…
Look at the employment outcomes, beyond self-selection, for the job that you want. For DC big law, the best appear to clearly be HYS, UVA, and GULC. For my personal situation, GULC made the most sense by far. I would have been upset if I were waitlisted there and had to attend another T14. There was a perfect storm…
-Only 5 weeks to study for LSAT, taken only once -Biology BS (3.29) to Biology PhD but dropped after one year (3.885) -My C&F was a very minor traffic ticket that was only reported to a few schools based on guidelines -Email schools for waivers. The worst they say is no (or not respond)! I was able to solicit…
LSAT 151 GPA 3.96 2026–27 cycle
communicate with your professors that you’re studying and/or going through the applications process at the same time as completing your courses. also, make sure you’re eating well and taking breaks. reserve half your weekends for yourself, and another half for applications.
LSAT 166 GPA 3.88 2022–23 cycle
Recap: Not expecting any waitlist movement, so 90% chance of an R&R. I would have studied a lot more for the LSAT (wanted a 170, but I settled). My grades also slipped a bit b/c of online classes. Still though, if there is a school you want to go to, I would still apply because otherwise you’ll never know. First gen…
LSAT 175 GPA 3.50 2025–26 cycle
remember to go touch grass every now and again
You only need 1 “admitted” decision to go to law school, so apply broadly—including safety schools.
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