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ExoticEnormousCougar

LSAT 164 · GPA 3.77 · 2025–26 cycle

Attending University of Iowa

…plan at best. Be careful (and strategic) if you decide to retake and reapply. I was pretty accurate with my predictions, the only real surprises were the Pepperdine A, Baylor WL, and W&M R. Turns out I was wrong about a waitlist there (lol). Unless you’re biglaw or bust, follow the money. Most schools are not worth…

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OldSharpRhinoceros

LSAT 158 · GPA 3.20 · 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Oklahoma

…knew it could have been much worse. I decided not to retake as I took it in October and felt getting apps in early would give me more time to negotiate. I also chose not to write an addendum about this incident. I discussed with an old professor who wrote one of my LOR’s and he encouraged me not to write too many as…

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Bbygowtl

2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

…see how it would go, always knowing that I might have to retake and reapply. But, I’m so shocked at how my cycle has gone so far!! I put a lot of effort and intention into my PS. I wrote every optional statement that I could to demonstrate my writing. I have a master’s degree (3.9 GPA), was a DI NCAA Athlete and…

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GhoulsandMagnets

LSAT 163 · GPA 2.94 · 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Oklahoma

…you’re going to blow it (I certainly did). Sign up for a retake and learn from your first test. I took the test four times before I hit my goal score.