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

LSAT 169 GPA 3.11 2023–24 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…Scholarship I also had a media appearance where I was interviewed by a major news outlet in 2021 for something new and cool I had done regarding racial justice. I added this to my resume under a “media appearances” section and provided a link to the article and interview on the resume. This was also the video I used…

LSAT 157 GPA 3.43 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Missouri

First-gen college student. Didn’t do any optional essays or diversity statements. Will be using the GI Bill for 1L. Invited to interview with UMKC but I declined.

LSAT 154 GPA 3.36 2020–21 cycle

Attending Mercer University

…wasn’t surprised by the R. Wrote a why OU and had a great interview, which probably helped me get in as I was around both 25ths. Attempted to negotiate with OU and Mercer but they wouldn’t budge. OOS for LSU and was way too much with the $ they offered, so didn’t really consider them. Ultimately, I Went with Mercer…

LSAT 161 GPA 3.92 2024–25 cycle

Attending Emory University

…and wide, doing all optional essays and pre-recorded video interviews. I reused some of my essays but also wrote probably 10 unique essays in total. Every school I applied to was intentional– I didn’t throw out a reach school “just to see” (I didn’t have the money to do that). The “safeties” I applied to were all…

LSAT 164 GPA 3.65 2023–24 cycle

Attending Georgia State University

I signed up for an optional interview with Baylor at one of the LSAC Forums. I submitted a GPA Addendum /only/ to TAMU because otherwise my GPA is relatively average/above-average and TAMU is clearly a GPA focused school. Attending the Forum in my area was a great idea bc I received several fee waivers for schools I…