…Just. Do. It. Bottom line - it’s the numbers. Softs, addendums, personal statements matter less than you think. Yes, write the personal statement, addendums, extra why? Because if it just may be the extra push you need for that school. Keep in mind even you have the best softs, PS, addendum - numbers come first.…
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Admitted to University of Iowa3 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…
…if you have a “low” GPA like I do (I did not write a GPA addendum - the COVID semesters were rough for me, but that’s not exactly exigent circumstances given that everyone experienced the same thing, but I had a decent upward trend my junior and senior years). I broke into the 170s a few times on my practice tests…
…I addressed specific C&F concerns by submitting relevant addenda to each school I applied to. For all schools, I provided addenda regarding a DUI incident that occurred in mid-2021, as well as disciplinary actions during my college years related to alcohol in the dorm and minor housing violations spanning from 2018…
…designed to be a place to intsert a diversity/adversity addendum. If you write it and make it specific to NDLS, it absolutely separates you from others and increases your odds of an A. -Visiting, even virtually, and showing genuine enthusiasm helps the process go faster. They are very protective of their culture.…
…information about my cycle, if you care: ⛧ I wrote a GPA addendum even though a lot of people would have said not to. I finished a five-year undergrad program in four years, and both majors that I studied had a lot of additional requirements outside of normal class hours. I essentially used the space to say that I…
Completed all applications by the first week in October. Wrote at least one optional for all schools! 155 -> 167 -> 175 (No addendum written)
…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…
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