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

LSAT 148 GPA 3.50 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to Michigan State University

Background: I graduated very early and took the LSAT a couple of times without studying. In hindsight, this decision was idiotic, and I was just very young to understand this. My highest LSAT score reflects an improvement in studying. My work situation and issues at home still limited this studying, so I wasn’t able…

LSAT 164 GPA 2.00 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to University of Kansas

LSAC slaughtered my GPA (how the fuck do withdrawals count?). My LSAC GPA is actually sub-2. Degree GPA is 3.1. I wrote a really nice addendum. LSAT Strategy- I had an extremely demanding job while studying for LSAT. I’m fine at LR and RC, so I just spent all possible time doing logic games over and over and over…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.47 2023–24 cycle

Attending George Washington University

Spend more time studying for the LSAT than you think. As long as you are still learning, you should still be studying. Take good care of yourself and take as much time off as you need between undergrad and law school.

LSAT 163 GPA 3.92 2025–26 cycle

Attending Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent)

Study for the LSAT as soon as possible. If Your PT’s are not going up, seek a tutor. Pick an undergrad major you are skilled in, in order to keep your GPA as high as possible. Take multiple classes with professors in order to secure LORs from them (Obviously, professors with legal experience make the best letters).

LSAT 160 GPA 3.72 2022–23 cycle

Attending Michigan State University

Start studying for the LSAT during your sophomore year, but don’t overdo it, and make sure your main focus is on keeping your GPA up.

LSAT 165 GPA 3.05 2024–25 cycle

Attending Michigan State University

…from schools. I did not have the opportunity to study for the LSAT, as I have been in and out of homelessness since beginning this process in 2022. I could have done better, and probably should have tried; but, by the time I realized what a difference it would make, this was no longer an option. It would have meant…

LSAT 163 GPA 3.86 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to University of Minnesota

I started this cycle knowing much less about the application process than I did by the time I got my final decision. Biggest things I learned: Study your ass off for the LSAT and apply broadly! I am happy with attending Wisconsin and staying on Michigan’s WL, but am planning on retaking the LSAT in June - if I score…

LSAT 163 GPA 2.94 2024–25 cycle

Attending Michigan State University

…optional essays. Besides that control the stat you can. My LSAT PT average was a 167. I could have tested higher, but my life circumstances couldn’t afford to push this cycle back anymore. Start studying as early as you can. I liked LSAT Demon the most for LR. If you are struggling with RC, I cannot stress RC Hero…

LSAT 175 GPA 4.01 2025–26 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

LSAT Demon is the way to go. Began studying in May, took the exam once in August, got my score, was done. Don’t just use the platform, listen to the podcasts & do it their way. I also talked to people from as many law schools as I could. I think this signaled strong interest in schools and helped me tailor my Why X…

LSAT 159 GPA 2.43 2022–23 cycle

Attending Case Western Reserve University

If your GPA is like mine shoot for a 160. I did not want to take the LSAT again. I liked 7sage for LSAT prep. Dont worry about time limits until you understand most types of LR and LG question / game types. RC just read carefully and pretend it is an interesting reading passage . I studied full-time while working…