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Applicant wisdom

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 170 GPA 3.20 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Wisconsin

…help your state of mind because you tried your best. Apply earlier than me, you will be better off. I did early February Don’t get Copypasta’d in chat, that shit blows All unmarked decision dates were before March 20th

LSAT 169 GPA 3.67 2025–26 cycle

Attending Ohio State University

Everyone says this, but APPLY EARLY. September/October. I think application timing materially affected my outcomes at OSU, FSU, and Iowa. Get em in by Halloween and you’ll also have most decisions back by Jan.

LSAT 159 GPA 3.25 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Oklahoma

I knew my GPA would be lower than many applicants so I chose to apply as early as possible to get ahead. I feel this worked out in my benefit and allowed me to also receive scholarships that I might not have been offered later on if I waited. I also had extensive work experience in a court setting and feel this gave…

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…