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

LSAT 168 GPA 3.75 2024–25 cycle

Attending Washington and Lee University

…in the process to get the test jitters out/down and then retaking later once you have a consistent PT score. Request Fee Waivers! Most schools give them out, so it’s an easy way to save money during an expensive process. I saved ~$400 just by sending a few emails. Also ask for scholarship reconsideration. I saved…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.11 2023–24 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…this, let me begin by making it clear that I am an R&R (retake & reapply) applicant from the previous cycle where I was rejected or waitlisted from every school I applied to other than 2 non-ranking schools. My LSAT at the time was a 150. That disappointing cycle motivated me to transform my frustration into…

LSAT 178 GPA 3.90 2022–23 cycle

Attending Yale University

…my camera slipped and covered my forehead. Decided to not retake, as 178 is above every school’s 75th percentile. Decision dates not accurate, uploaded them retroactively

LSAT 174 GPA 3.87 2022–23 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…be for you and others will not be. Do not be afraid of retaking and getting the test that was written for you. Michigan was my first acceptance and I was content to go there, especially with the scholarship. The only thing that could have changed my mind was Harvard, as I knew I’d get aid, or a better offer from…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.83 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Wisconsin

…of years worked). If you *really need *a T14, definitely retake the LSAT until you are in the low 170s minimum and consider reapplying next cycle if you don’t get there by Halloween. With the new test format and competitiveness of law school admissions in general, it’s only going to get harder to get into T14s and…