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

LSAT 169 GPA 3.96 2021–22 cycle

Attending Cornell University

Things I learned: Additional essays probably help. I didn’t write anything besides my resume and personal statement. - Studying for the LSAT for a month isn’t enough to get full potential, take it before November and start studying earlier Submit applications early or you are at a disadvantage when applying (do it…

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 172 GPA 3.62 2025–26 cycle

Attending Vanderbilt University

Recognize how much of a blessing it is that you can offset your four-year GPA with your two-hour LSAT score. STUDY FOR THE TEST AND TAKE PREP TESTS WEEKLY.

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 162 GPA 3.90 2025–26 cycle

Attending Seton Hall University

…on what law school is like NOW, their app process, their studying process, etc). For recs, I asked way in advance to make sure I wouldn’t have to worry about that come fall, hoping to apply Sep/Oct for all my apps. UPDATE: This didn’t happen bc i took the NOV lsat after tutoring for 2mos post-sep lsat. didn’t change…

LSAT 151 GPA 3.95 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Minnesota

…scholarships (5+) during my last two years. Gap: Graduate studies (scholarship) Abroad Education and International Affairs work Abroad Language Program Abroad Extra: International Relations Conferences, Judicial Internship, AmeriCorps Cycle: -Took the LSAT 4 times ( twice with technical errors with the LSAT Flex)…