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

LSAT 169 GPA 3.78 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to George Washington University

TL;DR… APPLY EARLY AND RETAKE THE LSAT! 6 years WE, most recently a project manager role with a well known FinTech Company. Went to a state school for undergrad, but I was very involved (lots of internships during school and waited tables over the summers, sorority Vice President, multiple clubs with leadership…

LSAT 160 GPA 3.24 2021–22 cycle

Attending St. John's University

༼つ ◕◕༽つ G I V E⭐A⭐W A V E ༼つ ◕◕༽つ Disappointing cycle, however I have full confidence in my choice after visiting. In hindsight, I recommend retaking LSAT until you score the highest you can. Keep your GPA as high as you can in college. and remember- comparison is the thief of joy

LSAT 160 GPA 3.79 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of North Carolina

…as easily get rejected as anyone else. Don’t listen to “retake and reapply” as it is more important to get started than to just keep delaying your future. In other words, why would you go through this process over and over again when its possible you’ll get the same decision. If your school choice means that much to…

LSAT 164 GPA 3.94 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Richmond

My advice is threefold: Retake the test: a few more points could make the difference between a waitlist and an admission, or a scholarship over sticker price. Keep your expectations low: This is a long, slow process full of high and low points. Try not to go crazy. Decisions will come. It’s just going to take…

LSAT 161 GPA 3.40 2024–25 cycle

Attending Wake Forest University

…I submitted apps to four schools. Probably just going to retake LSAT and reapply this fall, assuming no acceptances this cycle. Edit: just kidding I got into my top choice, and I was only rejected from my alma mater, which I expected. This cycle clearly cared way more about essays and work experience than I…