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Admitted to Stetson University

FlatGullibleWorm

LSAT 165 GPA 3.94 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to University of Chicago

…to make sure everything told a story. Did NOT write a diversity statement; however, my personal statement touched on elements of diversity (race & class background). Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t think of anything to write for a diversity statement, I really don’t think it hindered me at all by not having one.…

SwampDonkey

LSAT 157 GPA 3.43 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Missouri

First-gen college student. Didn’t do any optional essays or diversity statements. Will be using the GI Bill for 1L. Invited to interview with UMKC but I declined.

DebatablePony

LSAT 168 GPA 2.90 2024–25 cycle

Attending Washington and Lee University

…able to center a lot of my optional essays and my personal statement around my work experience. Plus, I just think it looks better if you prove yourself capable of being professional and having money going into school helps a bunch. **Don’t quit your job to focus on this.**Utilize binding early decisions and…