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LivelyGlamorousPhoenix

LSAT 171 · GPA 4.00 · 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

…twice, scraping by a couple more points my second time. Retaking a 172+ score is extremely risky. You’re not only risking the possibility of doing worse, but the schools can also see your full LSAT report (with all the tests/scores you’ve had). The Deans of Admissions at HLS and YLS both had similar sentiments in…

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OnceTwiceMelody

LSAT 166 · GPA 3.72 · 2022–23 cycle

Attending Temple University

…to prepare and respond to each question, with multiple retakes allowed. Another school asked serious interview questions in rapid succession, giving me little time to prepare and respond to each question, with no retakes allowed. Whatever you do, don’t go in unprepared. These are simple and obvious tips, especially…

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POWER4Prezident

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…

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WoozySaltyWeasel

LSAT 165 · GPA 3.65 · 2022–23 cycle

Attending Northeastern University

…out my LSAT dates better and given myself more time for retakes, especially since I think I could have scored higher.- I wish I applied to fewer schools. I think I panic applied a lot, especially in the below T70 range. Thought Process: Going into this cycle, I knew I wanted to end up in Boston. Truthfully, for a…

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ChimericLyric

LSAT 171 · GPA 3.40 · 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Minnesota

…your essays early. If you’re waiting on a recommender or retaking the test late, fine! But have everything else 100% ready to send.  Don’t be afraid to apply to law schools as an older, non-traditional student with gaps in education history and/or mediocre work history! My GPA was low thanks to dropped classes and…

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ErraticFearlessGecko

LSAT 168 · GPA 3.47 · 2024–25 cycle

Attending Villanova University

Advice: Lock in freshman year for the GPA. Don’t be a splitter. I started fixing my grades junior year fall and have had As and A+s since. Retaking classes that I previously got Ds in, so my school GPA is higher than LSAC’s. If I could do it all over again with the knowledge I have now I’d definitely devote myself…