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

LSAT 158 GPA 3.59 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Oregon

…Your brain is a muscle, it needs time to rest between study sessions. The LSAT is a mean test. It’s learnable though. I had a 10 point increase from my diagnostic score after about 2 months of studying. My 158 was all I needed for my goal school. Shoot your shot.- Don’t make the admissions council’s decision for…

LSAT 173 GPA 4.00 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

Took the LSAT once and used Khan Academy and Mike Kim’s LSAT Trainer to study. No significant work experience except for an on-campus part-time job. Wrote a PS about my experiences growing up as an immigrant, no DS. Wrote a “Why X” and supplemental essays when recommended.

LSAT 163 GPA 3.54 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Cincinnati

…as an individual and for law school applications. Take the LSAT seriously, and study for it. Don’t just wing it. Find books and programs that work for you. don’t feel like you have to spend a fortune, just study hard. Give it the proper time. There’s always going to be someone better than you, don’t get discouraged…

LSAT 163 GPA 3.54 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Cincinnati

Don’t make the same mistakes I did. 1.) Apply early as possible. (September/October) 2.) Take the LSAT more than once (I assumed a 163 would get me the scholarship and schools I preferred) –> Study for at least three months (Not two weeks like I did) 3.) Use LSAT prep courses. You will get the money back via…