I feel incredibly grateful for how my cycle turned out. Last year, I was admitted to only one school. I applied late (after February), with a lower LSAT and essays that I cringe just thinking about now. This year was completely different. I applied to nearly every school in October and November with a significantly…
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Admitted to Loyola University—ChicagoChanging my profile to public to show that there is hope for splitters! Shoot your shot! If you’re concerned about your stats, pour your heart out into those essays. Have multiple people give you honest, critical feedback - it will go a long way. Tips for essays: Take time to really reflect on why you want to go to…
Apply earlier than you think and make sure your application conveys your “Why” Cycle Update 3/26/2026 This cycle has been a whirlwind, I felt thrown off about 87% of the time, but I’m overall super happy with the acceptances I’ve received. I’m not someone who would like to wait on a waitlist for personal planning…
don’t trust everything you read on reddit or in the LSData chat - most of them have also not yet gotten into law school so they’re not exactly an authority on where you should or should not apply. do what you want. no DS- I had an LSAC fee waiver that covered 3 CAS fees in addition to 1 CAS fee waiver for…
from an fellow introverted law school applicant rep, i just want to tell you that you can do it! apply early, write 3-4 essays that work across multiple prompts, really research what school you want to go to! If you have an area of law/interest/hobbies/experiences you’re passionate about, cater to your passions!…
If you are first gen law school applicant, take a year to learn about application process, then apply early in the following cycle. I would have changed so many things knowing what I know now. Also, I wouldn’t listen too much to the “shoot your shot” advice. In my experience with good softs (imho), I didn’t get in…
LSAT 166 GPA 3.60 2025–26 cycle
Attending Albany Law School Of Union University
Apply as early as you can without rushing your application. Write every optional essay when given the chance. And ABOVE ALL, take a break, go for a walk. Each school will be moving at its own pace - no matter how often you check this website it won’t move the process along any faster :)
My first piece of wisdom is to treat this site like an organizing system–not a crystal ball or social media site or anything else. Also please curb how long you spend on Reddit as well. The only time I got something from either of these two sites was my Yale waitlist, which I had to check manually (no email as of…
“The only thing I can control is how hard I work.” -Kobe Bryant “You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” -Marcus Aurelius “There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” -Epictetus Do your…
LSAT 152 GPA 3.80 2025–26 cycle
Admitted to William & Mary Law School
Don’t check your email everyday for decisions…just relax because this is to stressful anyways.
This is nothing like Ace Attorney
Took the LSAT twice, April 2023 and June 2023. Highest score was April. Applied to every school by 10/31. Wrote all optional essays that were offered. Received all fee waivers that I requested. Did not negotiate any scholarships or write any LOCIs for the schools I was waitlisted at. Withdrew from WashU in late…
apply as early as possible. and more than anything, believe in yourself. if not you, then who? :) best of luck to you!!!
LSAT 163 GPA 3.29 2024–25 cycle
Admitted to University of California—Los Angeles
let them tell you no, apply everywhere!
Softs matter more than you think! LSAT is important, but it’s not everything, don’t sell yourself and what you have to offer short. Also, spend time on your personal statement, it matters more than people admit
Getting rejected sucks, but just remember they don’t see what you’re capable of where others will. Keep moving forward.
**LSAT Info: ** My initial LSAT was 164, and I applied to most of these schools with that score. I applied with my Jan. score of 166 to a handful of schools I placed on hold by emailing the admissions teams after deciding to take the LSAT again, and a few new ones I picked after receiving that score. Do not be…
Applying Truly, apply anywhere you want to go (finances willing). You don’t want to leave any stone unturned- If you can, try to have a least two safetys Nothing is guaranteed in this process. Most schools do not admit in a predictable pattern or timeline and even if they do, you can always be surprised. When I…
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