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

LSAT 167 GPA 3.88 2021–22 cycle

Attending Duke University

…be largely unattainable for me because of my below-median LSAT - but remember, numbers are only part of your application. More unsolicited advice: STUDY STUDY STUDY for the LSAT. Give yourself more time than you think you need.

LSAT 171 GPA 3.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending Cornell University

…‘my story’ into nine subcategories: SUCCEEDING ON YOUR LSAT CREATING YOUR “CORE” DOCUMENTS LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TRANSCRIPTS VISITS & INTERVIEWS CREATING A USEFUL EXCEL SPREADSHEET APPLYING RELAX CONCLUSION SUCCEEDING ON YOUR LSAT PRACTICE I spent a year studying for the LSAT. My first diagnostic score was a…

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 170 GPA 3.45 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Notre Dame

…until the end of my junior year. Resultantly, I did not study for the LSAT for very long (3 months) or very seriously. However, I was consistent and studied every day for two hours as part of an unchanging daily routine. If you can: Study early and consistently. Seriously, give the LSAT your all, do not have regrets…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.81 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…to 0). I think this came down to two factors: **My LSAT performance: **I spent about three months actively studying for the LSAT for the fifth and final time. I took the LSAT in September and due to some technical difficulties, scheduled it a few weeks later. I scored a few points below my average by that stage (not…

LSAT 174 GPA 2.90 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California—Los Angeles

…senior editor / lead designer, 1 year as editor in chief), student in Honors college, published author, presented at an honors capstone conference. Self studied for the LSAT over the course of quarantine–about 2 hours per day, 5 days a week. Used Powerscore LG Bible and LR Bible, Khan Academy, LawHub practice tests,…

LSAT 172 GPA 4.00 2022–23 cycle

Attending Duke University

…softs in undergrad. All I had to do was score well on the LSAT. Ultimately, I did, but let me just say; little compares to the sustained anxiety of studying for a test as difficult to “perfect” as the LSAT for roughly 6 months. Godspeed to all those who come after me. All of my apps were submitted between November…

LSAT 173 GPA 3.90 2024–25 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Track LSAT studying by counting hours. Start early. Try to prep your personal statement before Sep. 1. Stay off of Reddit. Go for walks.

LSAT 171 GPA 3.26 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…institutions. Feel free to reach out to me at an admitted students’ weekend, and any other places you find me. June 2021 LSAT Flex - Studied from April - June My application materials are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1LKVrxqSNQqjUZ95TNXMGfHWOrHFfdikX?ths=true My username on Reddit is fthomasiv if…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.92 2022–23 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

study for the lsat longer than you think you need to, ask everyone you trust to critique your personal statement, pick recommenders who care about your success, apply for the fee waivers, and shoot your shot. during your interviews, smile. After your interviews, send a thank-you email to your interviewer. In a…

LSAT 166 GPA 3.50 2024–25 cycle

Admitted to University of Notre Dame

R&R if you are not happy with your first cycle results. I only got into Temple the previous cycle and WL at 3 T-14s. I knew I could do better, so I studied for the LSAT for 3 months, got a job in the legal field, volunteered, and refined my essays. Apply as early as possible, especially if below medians. I think the…

LSAT 174 GPA 4.00 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of California—Los Angeles

I recommend LSAT Demon to study! You don’t need legal experience, but you should have a cohesive narrative explaining “why law, why now.” Write all optional essays that pertain to you. Apply broadly to negotiate aid and don’t be afraid to ask! Consider overall COA and location when rankings and scholarships are…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.79 2022–23 cycle

Attending George Washington University

If you are married to the idea of attending a specific school, try to get above at least one of their 75ths, talk to current students, professors, and alumni, research programs, and write a compelling Why X. If not, just make a list of schools you would be very happy to attend, and shoot your shot. In this case, you…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.93 2021–22 cycle

Attending Vanderbilt University

Ask for help for your personal statement. Study really hard for the LSAT. Once submitted, get off this website and wait for your emails to roll in! (◕︵◕)

LSAT 168 GPA 3.96 2024–25 cycle

Attending Vanderbilt University

LSAT. It matters. (Although I killed myself studying, I still wish I had studied even more) Take your time when filling up the applications. Ask for fee waivers (if money is a concern). You would be surprised how many will provide. Apply early (or so I’ve heard - Im not too keen of this advice) Enjoy the Process