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

LSAT 169 GPA 3.33 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Georgia

3 LSAT takes 167 -> 169 -> 163 :( Opted against writing an LSAT addendum for the drop because I had no way to explain it other than burnout, which felt like a cop out. Undergrad GPA had huge upward trend in final two years (last 3 semesters all 4.0) and major GPA of 3.86. Undiagnosed learning difference the first 2…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.59 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Florida (Levin)

…related to your applications, try to fit it into a GPA addendum or an optional essay. This was another mistake I made. If you’re below the 25th on GPA, you better be above the 75th on LSAT. I don’t think a single school (besides maybe USC) genuinely gave a flying fuck about my GPA uptrend. Go Gators :)

LSAT 172 GPA 4.00 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

…I addressed specific C&F concerns by submitting relevant addenda to each school I applied to. For all schools, I provided addenda regarding a DUI incident that occurred in mid-2021, as well as disciplinary actions during my college years related to alcohol in the dorm and minor housing violations spanning from 2018…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.55 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Florida (Levin)

…bad scores than late with your good- ones! Write academic addendum and then email them with your updated score. Personal statements, diversity statements & optional essays mean** EVERYTHING *if you’re a splitter. Applied to alma mater *(UF) - given acceptance and full ride scholarship! If you’re even halfway…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.40 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to University of Notre Dame

…last year and this, I didn’t want to waste my money. GPA addendum for personal reasons. Thinking about sending a late flyer to Vandy, since they have a late deadline but am hoping to hear from UT/NDLS this next week before doing that. UT is my first choice by far, I would love to clerk/practice in Texas…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.56 2020–21 cycle

Attending Duke University

Wrote addendum on significant medical events and changes in medical care during my sophomore year that impacted my attendance and thus my grades during that time.

LSAT 171 GPA 3.07 2021–22 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…degree to almost every school I applied to. My essays and addenda were polished, and I got positive feedback on them from several sources, including admissions officials and professors. So, you can overcome a bad GPA and C&F issues if you have a solid LSAT, some positive resume items, and well-written essays to…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.47 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Georgia

…the option. Also submitted a GPA/C&F (academic probation) addendum to every school **Scholarship Negotiations: **UF called 3/4 offering me an additional 6k/year (“sunshine stipend”) if I would commit by the following Tuesday. This would have bumped me up to full tuition + a 4.1k stipend. Mentioned this offer to W&M…

LSAT 180 GPA 3.43 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Virginia

…from studying before the actual exam. **GPA: ** -Wrote an addendum addressing a neurological issue and several family deaths that all happened during undergrad. -Will also be 7 years removed from undergrad when starting law school. -Didn’t have a STEM major, but had a STEM-heavy course load. Personal Statement:…