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

LSAT 172 GPA 3.80 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…independently covered my CAS fee are: **Texas A&M, ASU LSAT Studied for around 9 months. 154 diagnostic, 169 first, 172 second. A wrong answer journal changed the study game for me. LORS 2 academic- 1 professional One additional academic/professional sent to a few WL options. REQUIRED ESSAYS + OPTIONALS ** For my…

LSAT 165 GPA 3.52 2021–22 cycle

Attending American University

I recommend studying at least 6 months for the LSAT, and like, really studying. If I could do it over, I would have studied all winter/spring and taken it early in the summer. That way you can retake it in late summer/early fall if necessary, and still apply relatively early in the cycle. I would also start jotting…

LSAT 162 GPA 3.59 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California (Hastings)

Take the LSAT 2-3 times until you score at or above your LSAT PT average. Give yourself 5+ months to study for the LSAT as well! Apply in September if you can, and definitely before Thanksgiving.

LSAT 168 GPA 2.40 2022–23 cycle

Attending Northeastern University

Military paralegal with 10 years’ service, first degree GPA of 2.4 from 2012 and second degree GPA of 3.8 from 2022. I took the LSAT in 2009 and received a score of 159, and after a year of study while working, I took it again in 2021 with a score of 168. I genuinely feel that if I had continued my LSAT studies, I…

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 167 GPA 3.77 2020–21 cycle

Attending Boston University

I went into this blind. It was suggested by my parent in October 2020 that I try the LSAT and become a lawyer. I signed up and studied for about 10 hours and took the November LSAT. I don’t have a strong reason for being a lawyer other than I think it will be interesting (I’ve been exposed after doing a prelaw camp…

LSAT 168 GPA 3.29 2024–25 cycle

Admitted to University of Alabama

-Only 5 weeks to study for LSAT, taken only once -Biology BS (3.29) to Biology PhD but dropped after one year (3.885) -My C&F was a very minor traffic ticket that was only reported to a few schools based on guidelines -Email schools for waivers. The worst they say is no (or not respond)! I was able to solicit…

LSAT 166 GPA 3.83 2025–26 cycle

Attending University of Iowa

Don’t get caught up in how other people are studying for the LSAT! Stay focused on yourself and your own progress - trust the process!

LSAT 166 GPA 3.80 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to Northeastern University

Study for the LSAT as much as you can, even though it’s expensive. The $1,000-$2,000 cost of tutoring may save you tens of thousands of dollars in debt as a law student even at great law schools.

LSAT 165 GPA 3.91 2020–21 cycle

Attending Boston University

Apply early in the cycle if you can. Do the optional essays (nothing is really ‘optional’) Study for the LSAT for at least 3 months (take breaks, don’t burn out) PROOF READ Everything happens for a reason :)

LSAT 166 GPA 3.55 2025–26 cycle

Attending Boston College

I was an R&R after getting shut out by 10+ schools the year prior. Studied hard and boosted by LSAT by 10 points. Still a tough cycle! But it’s possible.

LSAT 167 GPA 3.53 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Northeastern University

Study no less than 10 weeks for LSAT - I recommend the book the LSAT trainer. Do your absolute best to take the August LSAT, so if you have to take it again you can next take the October or November one, since by the time the August scores are released the registration for the September test will be closed. Start…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.68 2022–23 cycle

Attending Boston University

Powerscore and LawHub practice exams for LSAT review is all you need. Follow the 6 week study plan linked below, take it once. Done. https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/help/6-week-study-plan Stop being neurotic and over-checking the status check portals. Wait for any potential interview requests, update your…

LSAT 158 GPA 3.16 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of North Carolina

resume included study abroad- capital defense paralegal for three years President of clubs and member of many leadership positions published thesis and manual for PD URM, first generation, multilingual took LSAT three times, 151, 156, 158 final Did all optional essays and contacted schools for phone conversations,…

LSAT 159 GPA 4.13 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to Boston College

Overall, I feel as though I outperformed my stats due to a compelling PS. I took the LSAT twice and was PTing higher but decided to quit after the second time because I knew with work and school I couldn’t afford (both financially & time) to keep studying. My advice: if your stats are mediocre write a great PS and…

LSAT 164 GPA 3.83 2025–26 cycle

Admitted to Temple University

take the lsat in college. people will tell you that you’ll have more time once you’re done with school — you won’t. you’ll have more responsibilities, and you’re unlikely to have the study habits or structure in place to hit the score you want. try to keep extracurriculars on your plate. apply for programs, work on…