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

LSAT 161 GPA 3.17 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California (Hastings)

Pay as much money as you can to do well the LSAT, especially if you are a splitter. A few thousand on a course can make up for tens of thousands in scholarships. Originally applied to 5 schools 2020-21 cycle with a 15low and got 4/5 waitlists, no acceptances. Reapplying this cycle with higher LSAT and fingers…

LSAT 172 GPA 3.40 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

Most of what worked for me as a splitter–I assume that’s why you’re reading this–is what you would expect (difficult major + writing ability + significant work experience) and doesn’t lend itself to “advice.” I did, however, think about how to address a downward trend in my grades. My GPA is low because of my final…

LSAT 163 GPA 3.49 2021–22 cycle

Attending Drexel University

…that I didn’t want to necessarily draw attention to. Splitter vibes basically :) Softs are T3 mostly because of my work experience in a legal field. I had a glowing letter from my boss and a detailed academic letter from a TA I had 4 times throughout undergrad. I have a resume in which I am very proud of (partly why…

LSAT 158 GPA 2.80 2020–21 cycle

Attending Villanova University

…they will get to know you. I think this can only benefit splitters like myself. I have some pretty solid softs, I’ve worked in federal government and have been in the military for the past 9 years. If you have experiences that you believe set you apart it’s important to emphasize that in your application. I…

LSAT 168 GPA 3.47 2024–25 cycle

Attending Villanova University

Advice: Lock in freshman year for the GPA. Don’t be a splitter. I started fixing my grades junior year fall and have had As and A+s since. Retaking classes that I previously got Ds in, so my school GPA is higher than LSAC’s. If I could do it all over again with the knowledge I have now I’d definitely devote myself…