Take a deep breath, get yourself a cinnamon roll, and watch the office <3 ““You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” -Wayne Gretzky” -Michael Scott I panic applied to so many schools because I was unsure how my cycle would turn out as a reverse splitter. My cycle is proof that the LSAT isn’t everything! My…
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Admitted to University of ConnecticutFormulate your narrative. Know your narrative. A great story trumps good scores. Shoot your shot. You have nothing to lose. Don’t let your scores determine where you apply. When you can’t win by being better, win by being different. Stop asking other people where YOU should apply.
You gotta jump in to swim! When choosing which schools to apply to, I focused on location (mainly the northeast) and maximizing scholarship opportunities/minimizing debt burden. I relied on 509 reports to see which schools are the most generous with scholarships and from there, applied to mostly to schools where I…
Be proud of urself for even having the OPPORTUNITY to take a shot at this.
LSAT 163 GPA 3.29 2024–25 cycle
Admitted to University of California—Los Angeles
let them tell you no, apply everywhere!
GULC details: Submitted LOCI in April saying I would deposit if admitted but wanted to be considered for merit and need-based aid. I got a feeler phone call from an admissions officer in the middle of a Target on 5/19/22. I’m saying the Target part because I literally dropped to the floor and crawled into a corner…
Advice: Look at employment data!!! Rankings are great and all but do your research and don’t rely on the rankings to indicate your chances of ending up in your preferred space. Also, if schools have not released their updated employment numbers, you can just ask them for the stats. if you don’t ask, you don’t get…
I definitely could be doxxing myself, but I’d like to be helpful. Mind you, comparison is the thief of joy. I graduated in 2022 and wanted to go to law school (hence the poli sci second major). Long story, but I decided to attend a PhD program in biology instead. I hated the lab and wasn’t a fan of academia in…
If you have a top choice, let them know. Write a tailored personal statement and/or an optional essay to convey “Why (them)”. You’d be surprised how far expressing interest can take you. Informal Interviews are often overlooked but awesome opportunities to humanize yourself and your application. To my fellow…
GW ED Presidential Scholarship —> changed to RD by emailing (had gotten offer from WashU that was more appealing than full ride to GW would have been, I’m betting this will get me a GW WL for sure) applied BU ASPIRE scholarship, did not get, awarded only 75k total WashU interview (with real person) Accepted Offered…
First applied with a 167 but then retook to a 171 on the January LSAT. All February applications you see were through my 171, so they were not entirely helpful, lol. I negotiated with BU from $45k to $120k with new LSAT, but they wouldn’t budge for a full ride when I asked. My two biggest disadvantages: Applying in…
Non-traditional first-gen student just stumbling through this whole process. I regret not taking the LSAT again, but r&r isn’t really an option for me. My choice is ultimately coming down to Iowa, UConn, and PSU - Dickinson depending on scholarship offers. Committed and deposited at Dickinson on 3/24 Some general…
Apply early! I think I got some waitlists that I would not have gotten had I not applied early September, given my stats. Also, get started early! Having everything ready to go before applications even opened reduced my stress a lot throughout the process. I ultimately ended up choosing Emory because of the job…
Apply early and widely, and don’t talk yourself out of reach schools. Don’t make assumptions about safety schools, either. Applications are at an all-time high, and being at or above medians is in no way a guaranteed acceptance. Go to the school that is best for you, and don’t let others’ choices or opinions sway…
Listen to Rejuvenation by JJ Sansaverino, it’s life changing.
Powerscore and LawHub practice exams for LSAT review is all you need. Follow the 6 week study plan linked below, take it once. Done. https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/help/6-week-study-plan Stop being neurotic and over-checking the status check portals. Wait for any potential interview requests, update your…
I have been called to spread the One True Gospel to the people of Minnesota: the glory of The University of Alabama’s Athletics Department. But seriously, don’t be afraid to prioritize scholarships over everything else, especially for public interest folks. Being debt free (or as debt free as possible for people who…
-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…
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