I feel incredibly grateful for how my cycle turned out. Last year, I was admitted to only one school. I applied late (after February), with a lower LSAT and essays that I cringe just thinking about now. This year was completely different. I applied to nearly every school in October and November with a significantly…
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Admitted to University of Illinois—ChicagoChanging my profile to public to show that there is hope for splitters! Shoot your shot! If you’re concerned about your stats, pour your heart out into those essays. Have multiple people give you honest, critical feedback - it will go a long way. Tips for essays: Take time to really reflect on why you want to go to…
“The only thing I can control is how hard I work.” -Kobe Bryant “You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” -Marcus Aurelius “There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” -Epictetus Do your…
Apply before the end of the calendar year! You’ll dramatically increase your chances of success. You have a great story… just tell it!
LSAT 153 GPA 3.85 2025–26 cycle
Attending University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign
Being put on the waitlist does NOT mean a rejection. In order to be accepted off the waitlist, you have to put yourself out there and become comfortable doing things that you otherwise wouldn’t have done. Persistence is key!
Hi! Thanks for stopping by. Here are my tidbits of advice as I’ve discovered them throughout this process (bold is the main point, and everything beneath is an explanation of my logic): Don’t procrastinate.- Even at my big brother from my fraternity’s (now at W&L Law) behest, I still waited until January to apply.…
Be ugly. Be well. Work hard. Believe in yourself. Take deep breaths. Life is a journey. These schools don’t control your destiny. You do. Be well. Be ugly. 5/9/2023 edit: Now that all the schools have gotten back to me, I’ll say this - I’m pleased with the results I got given my statistics, especially given my low…
You miss every shot you don’t take
Recording a students chances of getting accepted into each school and my actual result for future usefullness… advanced search parameters listed below (compared with 7sage chances later) (LSAT +3/-3) (GPA +.1/-.1) (URM and non-Trad included) (using 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 cycle data) -Depaul 77% chance =…
Is it possible to get into a law school with a low LSAT? YesIs it possible to study in small amounts and improve your LSAT score instead of harping on the hope to transfer your 1L and apply again with better stats? Yes Please do not settle just because you do not want to wait another year to study. Please invest in…
My advice for the future generations reading this is: don’t worry about anything; you’ll be fine! 3-28-23 Update: 147 OG score when applications were sent out in late March, then 157 on the June LSAT. I only notified four schools (from which I was previously denied) of my new score. I emailed LSU and Ole Miss, which…
LSAT 173 GPA 3.53 2025–26 cycle
Admitted to Washington University in St. Louis
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When someone shows you who they are, believe them The First Time!
Big tip: if you did Americorps, TFA, Peace Corps, or even just are struggling financially, ask the admissions for a fee waiver. I paid for 2 applications total, excluding the CAS Report $45 fee, and that allowed me to actually apply to multiple schools in different regions I’m interested living in. Personal…
A poor personal statement can overshadow your stats. Don’t overlook your written materials.
Apply wide. Really wide. Embarrassingly wide. Then let the dust settle and make the smartest boring decision available. Prestige is a fine thing until you’re paying for it with money you don’t have chasing outcomes that aren’t guaranteed. The humble path taken confidently beats the prestigious path taken anxiously…
If you work hard and trust in God’s plan, you’ll end up where you’re meant to be.
Get your materials ready ASAP. I got mine ready to apply in the previous cycle, realized I would get no scholarship money so I waited for the next cycle since I had the ability to do so fortunately. With that I definitely feel it has benefitted me in the scholarship department. Also really think about where you…
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