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Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.

LSAT 171 GPA 3.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending Cornell University

…‘my story’ into nine subcategories: SUCCEEDING ON YOUR LSAT CREATING YOUR “CORE” DOCUMENTS LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TRANSCRIPTS VISITS & INTERVIEWS CREATING A USEFUL EXCEL SPREADSHEET APPLYING RELAX CONCLUSION SUCCEEDING ON YOUR LSAT PRACTICE I spent a year studying for the LSAT. My first diagnostic score was a…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.86 2022–23 cycle

Attending Yale University

…those six months were filled with a ridiculous amount of LSAT studying and application writing. At the time I felt honored and I am still honored today to be able to say that I was selected as a part of YLS’s class of 2026, paid for by the Funded Law Education Program. This was and still is truly unbelievable having…

LSAT 160 GPA 3.88 2023–24 cycle

Attending Southern Methodist University

Cycle is complete and wow what a journey. I want to give at much information as possible to help y’all. LSAT: Started studying using Blueprint during winter break of my junior year. Got up to a 161, got a 155 on the at home LSAT in April of that same year. I really liked the Blueprint course for lives classes and a…

LSAT 168 GPA 2.89 2023–24 cycle

Attending George Mason University

…gotten the best UGPA you can, THEN start focusing on LSAT. I highly recommend LSATDemon for all your studying needs. I truly think they are the clear winners for title of best LSAT study program. I only used them for a couple months and increased my LSAT score by 10 points. I only wish I had used them from the…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.99 2026–27 cycle

Admitted to University of Virginia

Take studying for the LSAT SO seriously. I started studying in June 2025 to take it June 2026—Just an hour a day until May. Every hour counts.

LSAT 170 GPA 3.20 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Wisconsin

Notes: Do everything, (Keep good grades, study LSAT, join clubs, and get internships). I wish I kept my grades up, but having these other EC’s, helps tremendously- Try Teach For America Ignite if you don’t want to commit to a 2 year TFA contract. I have now taught/tutored in San Antonio, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma…

LSAT 168 GPA 3.29 2024–25 cycle

Admitted to University of Alabama

-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 172 GPA 3.79 2022–23 cycle

Attending Duke University

…ridiculous sometimes. Just do the best you can, take the LSAT as many times as it takes to get a 170+, and lean into your softs. I don’t have any family members or friends in law, and had no idea what I was doing when I applied. I was just very candid and transparent in my application, and studied for the LSAT for…

LSAT 157 GPA 3.80 2025–26 cycle

Attending Texas Tech University

Don’t take your first official LSAT without properly studying. (I did this and I regret it) It’s ok to take a gap year if you can. (I did this and I’m glad I did) Avoid debt like your life depends on it! (I plan to do this but #1 is hindering me) In hindsight I definitely should have applied to more target schools…

LSAT 167 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

Hello fellow LSD lurkers! All apps were submitted between December 2nd and 8th. Started studying for the LSAT during the summer of my junior year. Sat the exam twice, highest score was September 2023.

LSAT 156 GPA 3.83 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to William & Mary Law School

Spend more time studying for the LSAT. Consume your life with it. Be a paralegal, legal assistant or get a legal related job to see if you want to be a lawyer.

LSAT 167 GPA 3.02 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Washington and Lee University

…because I was so worried about getting letters. I studied full time for the lsat which I think helped. My hubby is in Boston but living in H town would be a dream. ExcitedDuck out ~~~~ good luck future Juris Doctors! anyone who says you aren’t good enough is a quack

LSAT 163 GPA 2.94 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Oklahoma

Use a study method that works for you. I Started with 7sage but felt that it was lacking. I switched to LSAT Demon and everything clicked.Listen to what your study program teaches but don’t be afraid to adjust It took a couple of adjustments before I felt that the test made sense. LSAT Demon (and many others) preach…