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

LSAT 170 GPA 2.99 2025–26 cycle

Attending George Washington University

Used LSAT Demon to study for the LSAT and got my score up +7 points from my diagnostic in 3 months of daily studying, would definitely recommend. After taking the LSAT, 7Sage’s admissions consulting services were also super helpful, I would recommend getting a good start on your application documents first and then…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.86 2022–23 cycle

Attending Yale University

…those six months were filled with a ridiculous amount of LSAT studying and application writing. At the time I felt honored and I am still honored today to be able to say that I was selected as a part of YLS’s class of 2026, paid for by the Funded Law Education Program. This was and still is truly unbelievable having…

LSAT 169 GPA 4.10 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Michigan

TIPS: (I’m obviously not an admissions officer, so take these with a grain of salt; this is just what I felt helped me) When studying for the LSAT, don’t be afraid to take breaks! Especially if you’re studying a lot during a short period of time (e.g., 3-4 months of consecutive studying instead of 1 year of on and…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.90 2021–22 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…risky personal statement topic choice! Finally, I took the LSAT 3 times. 168 and 169 in back to back tests, then I took a 10 month break (6 month break and 4 months of studying) and then got my 174.  **I just wanted to start off by highlighting that and saying PLEASE study for the LSAT as much as you have time and…

LSAT 173 GPA 4.13 2024–25 cycle

Admitted to Northwestern University

I studied using exclusively LSAT Demon and JurisPrep (one more for the software, the other for an LSAT class). These and getting as much feedback as possible on how you present yourself to schools is what matters!

LSAT 165 GPA 4.13 2023–24 cycle

Attending Washington University in St. Louis

…should invest as much time as you can in achieving a high LSAT score (novel idea, I know). Seriously though, it’s always hard to talk about improving GPA and other softs, as everyone’s circumstances are different. But LSAT studying is something that I think everyone should really try to carve out at least a solid…

LSAT 168 GPA 3.87 2025–26 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…probably lying through their teeth anyways. (2) Start studying for the LSAT early. If you’ve been out of school a while, you might need months or even years to get back into the swing of studying every day and taking exams. APPLICATION PHASE (3) Apply broadly, but figure out WHERE you would SERIOUSLY go. Don’t just…

LSAT 162 GPA 3.67 2025–26 cycle

Admitted to Boston University

Start studying for the lsat 2 months before you think you should. Reach out to LORs in the spring before apps open and get them in LSAC by September. Utilize your university writing center; it is their job to help you start/fix your essays. You got this!! You will get into school.

LSAT 171 GPA 3.82 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

Hard work and a cohesive narrative help a lot. I spent approximately 1 year (mixed levels of intensity) studying for the LSAT and went from 152 to 171. I’m a KJD, but I’ve had several unusual internships. I’m also an engineering major in a genuinely unique program. Experiences in this program have shaped my…

LSAT 164 GPA 3.80 2022–23 cycle

Attending Emory University

unconventional PS discussing character and fitness issue as reason for wanting to become a lawyer. my advice? besides high lsat and a good gpa, take risks with your application. be memorable, have a genuine reason for wanting to go to ls and communicate that passionately and clearly. i think my ps got me into places…

LSAT 173 GPA 3.02 2020–21 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…beat out my miserable GPA from undergrad and to master the LSAT so that I can overtake my GPA and prove that I have the dedication and motivation to succeed in law school. I also had some impressive work experience under my belt, I know what I want, and I know the kind of attorney I want to be coming out of law…

LSAT 168 GPA 3.86 2025–26 cycle

Attending University of California—Davis

…not just the freshman attitude “I dont wanna be a snitch”. LSAT: A huge limiting factor to my application. Study hard with purpose. It teaches you the interworkings of how to think for law school. Don’t see it as a chore, but also do not let it eat you and take away your entire life. Once it starts hurting your core…

LSAT 165 GPA 3.82 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to University of Utah

My process + timeline: I took a diagnostic test in Nov 2019 and scored 146. I started studying six days a week, for one to four hours a day, from January to August. I used khan academy, Mike Kim’s “The LSAT Trainer”, Ellen Kassidy’s “The Loophole “, the Powerscore Bibles, and 7 Sage. I took the August test and…