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

LSAT 164 GPA 3.94 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Richmond

…the summer is not the only path) Without rushing, apply as early as you can*. It shows initiative, organization, and interest – also you beat out the hordes of other people submitting theirs simultaneously. It seems that November and December are when most people submit their applications I still stand by this, but…

LSAT 172 GPA 3.81 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…what separate you from other applicants. Ultimately, my decision came down to UCLA, Michigan, Duke, and Virginia. I loved all four of their environmental programs. Virginia came in with the lowest scholarship offer of any of my acceptances, and UCLA was just a little too far away from home, so it became a battle…

LSAT 161 GPA 3.99 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

Apply early and to as many schools as feasible to give yourself options! You never know what could happen if you are not willing to take a risk and apply to some reach schools. Do not be afraid to take the LSAT more than once if you know that you can do better and increase your score. Be genuine and tell your story…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.45 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of California—Davis

…How I made decisions + thoughts and math on CoA (3 year total): Most of my withdraws happened after getting a full ride to UIUC. Schools I was most interested in post-offers: Davis, Iowa, W&L, UIUC. It came to Davis and Iowa, Davis barely won with their late scholarship increase. In the end it didn’t really matter,…