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

LSAT 178 GPA 4.00 2025–26 cycle

Attending Washington University in St. Louis

…for some reason, got very lucky and did not have to retake. Graduating a year early (Super KJD). Standard pre-law major and somewhat difficult course load (18-21 credits per semester). Attended a low-ranked, very small public University in my state (90+% acceptance rate) on a full scholarship cause I am poor. No…

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 168 GPA 3.66 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…was ripped from me. It was too late in the cycle for a retake (I took November LSAT and was working full time at an intensive job). I felt like a failure to my family, friends and spouse. Despite this I really wanted to go to law school in the fall it was a goal I set for myself. I went into this cycle expecting to…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.81 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

…you’re PT’ing at your target score.- Don’t be afraid to retake 16highs-17lows. Every point matters. I’m about 90% sure I wouldn’t have gotten into UT if I had called it quits at 168. If you’re still in college do your absolute best to earn all A’s. If you’re a KJD and can tolerate it, consider working for a year or…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.86 2022–23 cycle

Attending Yale University

…score. In hindsight it doesn’t matter, but I truly believe retakes will never hurt. Application Process: I applied to 40 schools total, most of which were originally applied to with my second LSAT score (167). At the time, after living on r/LSAT, I really didn’t know what my outcome would be and felt I didn’t do…