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

LSAT 170 GPA 3.74 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Minnesota

…(in app) about Why ASU law, Inclusive Excellence Statement Addenda: C&F (traffic), LSAT Score Increase George Washington University Accepted - 11/7 (39 days) via email, $40k/yr ($$) emailed 2/26 Application sent 9/29 Optional Essays: Identity Statement Addenda: Education Gap Washington and Lee University Accepted -…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.11 2023–24 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…undergrad (reason for subpar GPA and explained in GPA addendum) BA in Criminology/Sociology (3.11 GPA) In progress Master’s in Public Administration (4.0 GPA) C&F issues due to being academically dismissed after failing 2 computer science courses during undergrad (lol). I was able to successfully appeal my dismissal…

LSAT 176 GPA 3.41 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

…LSAT advice (I also used the Kaplan book).  I wrote a GPA addendum addressing my low grades (which were all in my freshman spring due to a weirdly specific and difficult family situation). I also think having a few years of post-grad work experience helped soften the GPA blow and I sent a professional rec letter (in…

LSAT 169 GPA 4.11 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…until that is taken care of first. Should’ve written an addendum but I didn’t. Also, please invest way more money and time that I did. My one regret in this process is I certainly didn’t reach my LSAT potential. It’s an investment literally worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, please take 6 months to study at a…

LSAT 145 GPA 3.51 2021–22 cycle

Attending Wake Forest University

…when I did, I was WL. Wrote ALL optional essays, had great addendums worked with 7sage editors, and tried my best to play to my strengths. **I SPENT HELLA MONEY **so do what’s best for you.  Waitlist Process: The whole application process was very tiring, but the WL process was far more draining. I met with all my…

LSAT 172 GPA 3.89 2022–23 cycle

Attending Yale University

…It was the lowest point in my life, and writing that addendum was tough. I believe it is absolutely essential to show contrition and put enough time between the incident and your application to show how you have changed. Fortunately for me, I had nearly a decade of working, promotions, and volunteering since my…