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

LSAT 163 GPA 3.49 2021–22 cycle

Attending Drexel University

…my house (loud and stressful). I did write an application addendum for this jump in LSAT points explaining how my second score was a better indicator of my ability because of the factors mentioned above in red. A little over 1 yr. of full-time work experience (at the time of applying, but will be 2 years when I…

LSAT 161 GPA 3.44 2024–25 cycle

Attending Northeastern University

…statement goes back to “Why law school”. I wrote an addendum regarding my GPA and a diversity statement. I applied with two academic and one professional letter of recommendation. If I could go back, I would tailor my essays to each school and answer the random questions with slightly more thought. I think a big…

LSAT 172 GPA 3.40 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

…completely on professional experience. I also wrote a GPA addendum. I had a major injury in one semester, which I mentioned, but the primary reason that I wrote about was purposefully prioritizing work and extracurriculars in writing and political advocacy, at the expense of my coursework, especially in my major. If…