Stats are 90% of what matters. At non t14s, they’re 100% of what matters. My LSAC GPA was significantly worse than my transcript GPA because I had to retake a class that I sorta quit on my freshman year (oops). This absolutely hurt my cycle, maybe more for scholarship amounts than for acceptances. Essays and resume…
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Admitted to University of Colorado—BoulderTL;DR… APPLY EARLY AND RETAKE THE LSAT! 6 years WE, most recently a project manager role with a well known FinTech Company. Went to a state school for undergrad, but I was very involved (lots of internships during school and waited tables over the summers, sorority Vice President, multiple clubs with leadership…
…was ripped from me. It was too late in the cycle for a retake (I took November LSAT and was working full time at an intensive job). I felt like a failure to my family, friends and spouse. Despite this I really wanted to go to law school in the fall it was a goal I set for myself. I went into this cycle expecting to…
…LSAC thing where a test taker can delete their scores and retake. I think it is discriminatory against economically challenged applicants) 2. Consider taking time off after undergrad: Many people take a gap before law school, which can be beneficial. I did, and it was a great experience—don’t feel like you’re…
…documents. Apply as early as possible. Don’t be afraid to retake the LSAT; your score might just surprise you and save you a couple of thousand dollars (or maybe tens or hundreds). However long and expensive of a process you think this is, double the cost of applications and the time needed to complete them. Contact…
if I were to do it over again I’d try and retake my LSAT to get a better score … but also, my favorite school that I’ll probably end up attending is one of my “safeties.” **I’ve been told by so many people that the best thing is to go somewhere you’ll be happy and where money isn’t an issue, and so I guess that’s my…
…the LSAT was such a stressor to me that I decided to not retake, and if I didn’t get in anywhere I wanted to go I would have taken a gap year, retaken the LSAT, and re-applied. My best advice is to form lasting relationships with professors while you are still in undergrad, because having glowing letters of…
…Wisconsin and staying on Michigan’s WL, but am planning on retaking the LSAT in June - if I score where I am PTing, I will withdraw and reapply.
Deferred from WashU to get some additional work experience and hopefully raise my scholarship through an LSAT retake.
…hopefully this year is better than last! i decided to retake the LSAT after totally failing in the last admissions cycle (if you want proof go stalk @mindlesswirygoblin) but my lsat before was a 158. lets hope for the best! for the extra neurotic people, here’s some bonus info: umiami **WL -> A (9pm est) -…
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