Applicant wisdom

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CoastGuardVeteran Featured

LSAT 171 · GPA 3.00 · 2023–24 cycle

Attending Cornell University

…only factors that matter in this regard. Don’t think your softs will overcome these factors. Be realistic, even in your reach schools. But don’t be afraid to dream big also. If you will always regret not applying to School X, and you can afford to do so, do it! The first page I built had when the applications opened…

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rebrmc

LSAT 170 · GPA 3.13 · 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Notre Dame

I feel like my softs are closer to a Tier 3 but I’ve got one of the tier 2 bulletpoints on my resume so I guess I’m tier 2 Wrote Why X for: UVA / Michigan / Georgetown / Notre Dame Don’t ignore your GPA until it’s too late, kids Went UR3 (lol) at ND on 2/2 Got the HTE from NYU (lol)

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americanhoney

LSAT 167 · GPA 3.74 · 2020–21 cycle

Attending George Mason University

R&R cycle! Last year, applied with a 165. Softs: Work at DOJ for 2+ years in Antitrust; Goals: Government work in the DC area; I was really interested in government/PI work and remaining in the DC area after law school, so Georgetown, GW, and George Mason were the best fits for me. Georgetown: Interviewed mid…