LSAT 173 GPA 3.79 2022–23 cycle

…allowed it (one from a former congressman) Wrote a GPA addendum (had a specific circumstance that affected grades) Took the LSAT four times, upward trend, did not write an addendum Wrote a “Why X” essay and other optional essays (where prompted) for nearly every school

Elle-MS-Woods

LSAT 169 GPA 3.33 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Georgia

3 LSAT takes 167 -> 169 -> 163 :( Opted against writing an LSAT addendum for the drop because I had no way to explain it other than burnout, which felt like a cop out. Undergrad GPA had huge upward trend in final two years (last 3 semesters all 4.0) and major GPA of 3.86. Undiagnosed learning difference the first 2…

Split-gineer

LSAT 172 GPA 3.03 2021–22 cycle

Attending Washington University in St. Louis

…I would apply to all T14. I wrote a trauma-based grade addendum that provided context to my GPA. I also wrote a short C&F regarding a possession of drug paraphernalia misdemeanor, which I thought FOR SURE would be a huge barrier to cycle success. Turns out I spent many a sleepless night for naught, and I hope…

GatorUndergrad

LSAT 169 GPA 3.55 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Florida (Levin)

…bad scores than late with your good- ones! Write academic addendum and then email them with your updated score. Personal statements, diversity statements & optional essays mean** EVERYTHING *if you’re a splitter. Applied to alma mater *(UF) - given acceptance and full ride scholarship! If you’re even halfway…

LazyFunctionalUguisu

LSAT 172 GPA 4.11 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…Georgetown: wrote Top 10 list, wrote Why Georgetown addendum, invited to apply for Blume USC: wrote Public Interest scholarship essay Boston: wrote Public Interest scholarship essay, submitted GRE (336) ASU: wrote small why ASU paragraph in PS, submitted with only 1 LOR George Washington: wrote small why GW…

westbourne

LSAT 175 GPA 3.54 2021–22 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

Note about low GPA: I had a 2.4 GPA my freshman year, then roughly a 3.9 across my last 3 years. I wrote a strong addendum that I think explained this as well as possible. That said, I’m not sure how sympathetic schools were to my story. I’m a KJD so this only happened 2 years prior to me sending my applications. It…

chosendisplayname

LSAT 169 GPA 3.62 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

…upwards trend in GPA (started college pre-med, wrote addendum for all schools)

television

LSAT 173 GPA 3.25 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to Emory University

…wrote (probably too extensive mental health related) gpa addendum wrote very brief c+f (expunged misdemeanor) only wrote why x for mich (would probably force myself to write ones for other T14 if i were to do over)

GoodNewsForPeopleWhoLoveBadNews

LSAT 171 GPA 3.07 2021–22 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…degree to almost every school I applied to. My essays and addenda were polished, and I got positive feedback on them from several sources, including admissions officials and professors. So, you can overcome a bad GPA and C&F issues if you have a solid LSAT, some positive resume items, and well-written essays to…

AwareRhetoricalTermite

LSAT 161 GPA 3.33 2022–23 cycle

Attending Columbia University

…if you take the time to perfect your essays. Submitted GPA addendum (3.7 gpa following freshman year medical leave of absence)- Submitted video of my speech testifying before the State Senate

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