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

LSAT 161 GPA 3.97 2020–21 cycle

Attending Villanova University

WF has a “non-binding” early decision program, and that’s what I was accepted to with a 45k scholarship. deferred myself to regular decision and was waitlisted

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 164 GPA 3.40 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Maryland

I went to Maryland Law for my 1L year (2022-2023) and then transferred doing the early decision program to Georgetown for 2L/3L (2023-2025). I had a 3.8ish GPA from Maryland (top 15% or so) when I applied to transfer. I got into Georgetown and GW as a transfer student! Go Hoyas 🐾💙🤪

LSAT 160 GPA 3.79 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of North Carolina

…all of our options so that we make the best possible decisions that will allow us to achieve our goals. As such, I hope the following advice will help you navigate this process with less stress: The LSAT does not define who you are, nor does it define how smart you are. Once you have a score in the upper 150’s, it…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.70 2024–25 cycle

Attending Duke University

biggest advice: having a knockout application later is better than a rushed one early!!!!! I worked full time during this whole process and it’s doable, but challenging. Learn from me!! what I’d do differently: I busted my butt and got a million reviews for my PS and statement of perspective, but didn’t spend enough…