LSAC slaughtered my GPA (how the fuck do withdrawals count?). My LSAC GPA is actually sub-2. Degree GPA is 3.1. I wrote a really nice addendum. LSAT Strategy- I had an extremely demanding job while studying for LSAT. I’m fine at LR and RC, so I just spent all possible time doing logic games over and over and over…
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Admitted to University of Maryland…my house (loud and stressful). I did write an application addendum for this jump in LSAT points explaining how my second score was a better indicator of my ability because of the factors mentioned above in red. A little over 1 yr. of full-time work experience (at the time of applying, but will be 2 years when I…
Your essays matter more than you think they do Write a GPA addendum Be realistic but it’s also okay to shoot your shot!
…focus on the highs- : if you spend a paragraph in an addendum describing adverse circumstances from undergrad, spend a paragraph describing how you bounced back and put yourself in a position for it not to happen again **Way below 25th percentile? Go for it anyways: **- If a law school is building a 25th percentile…
…retrospect I should have explained this score jump with an addendum (especially at Michigan), but figured the proctoring issues would give me cover. If you have a jump, explain it. I think admissions this cycle was more focused on GPA than ever before, which probably hurt my scholarship offers. I think my personal…
So far I’ve noticed that writing a “Why X” addendum essay can be very powerful with the admissions committee. Definitely regretting not submitting any for my schools for the 2021-22 cycle. If you have to space to write one, do it!
Wrote “Why X”’s for my top choice schools, diversity statements when they were accepted (not a URM but Southeast Asian), and a GPA addendum. Initially applied with 15high LSAT. Retook in January with current score.
…for every school except the top 5! Also wrote an LSAT addendum for medical reasons.
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