…interview request. Only submitted my PS, resume, academic addendum, and a C+F addendum for traffic tickets, so I wonder if this played a factor. March 5, 2026: WL @ Penn Oh, wow. I haven’t been on LSD.law much recently, but I did see glimpses of some Penn A calls earlier in the day and was expecting a possible WL or…
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Admitted to 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 -…
…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…
…Duke” and another optional essay. Also included brief LSAT addendum due to significant score increase (6+ pts). **NYU (HOLD) **- Did not write any supplemental essays. Placed on hold in March after applying in December. Withdrew prior to final decision due to deposit and withdrawal deadline at the school I was…
3 LSAT takes 167 -> 169 -> 163 :( Opted against writing an LSAT addendum for the drop because I had no way to explain it other than burnout, which felt like a cop out. Undergrad GPA had huge upward trend in final two years (last 3 semesters all 4.0) and major GPA of 3.86. Undiagnosed learning difference the first 2…
…completely on professional experience. I also wrote a GPA addendum. I had a major injury in one semester, which I mentioned, but the primary reason that I wrote about was purposefully prioritizing work and extracurriculars in writing and political advocacy, at the expense of my coursework, especially in my major. If…
…I addressed specific C&F concerns by submitting relevant addenda to each school I applied to. For all schools, I provided addenda regarding a DUI incident that occurred in mid-2021, as well as disciplinary actions during my college years related to alcohol in the dorm and minor housing violations spanning from 2018…
…designed to be a place to intsert a diversity/adversity addendum. If you write it and make it specific to NDLS, it absolutely separates you from others and increases your odds of an A. -Visiting, even virtually, and showing genuine enthusiasm helps the process go faster. They are very protective of their culture.…
…information about my cycle, if you care: ⛧ I wrote a GPA addendum even though a lot of people would have said not to. I finished a five-year undergrad program in four years, and both majors that I studied had a lot of additional requirements outside of normal class hours. I essentially used the space to say that I…
Wrote diversity statement and GPA addendum; Over 4.0 GPA at degree-granting institution (50% of units completed there); Wrote Why NDLS and Why Irvine; Wrote Programmatic Contribution for UCLA; Explained desire for criminal law through PS, Diversity Statement, and letters of rec Based on projections for this cycle…
…Song/Class essays at Stanford as well) Also had an LSAT addendum about test-day performance. Accepted to UCLA’s Epstein Program on 3/8
…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…
Completed all applications by the first week in October. Wrote at least one optional for all schools! 155 -> 167 -> 175 (No addendum written)
…Mich or UVA. Optionals (sent diversity statement and GPA addendum to every school): Penn Core Values Why NU UCLA Programmatic Contribution Why Cornell GULC Perfect Day UT Reasoned Disagreement NDLS Different Kind of Lawyer, Why NDLS Why UCI Why LMU
…if you take the time to perfect your essays. Submitted GPA addendum (3.7 gpa following freshman year medical leave of absence)- Submitted video of my speech testifying before the State Senate
…the option. Also submitted a GPA/C&F (academic probation) addendum to every school **Scholarship Negotiations: **UF called 3/4 offering me an additional 6k/year (“sunshine stipend”) if I would commit by the following Tuesday. This would have bumped me up to full tuition + a 4.1k stipend. Mentioned this offer to W&M…
…you are below median GPA, explain why. **- I wrote a GPA addendum for Berkeley, and I think it helped me get WL’ed below medians instead of R’ed. I also wrote it as a response to one of USC’s application questions, and I actually got in.
…but I’m glad I did. I think my score boost and my LSAT addendum could have had a really good impact on my outcomes - so if you can retake, I would really think about doing so - especially in the summer/fall Submitted a supplemental essay to all who provided the option (Why Michigan, GULC top ten (about Love Island…
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