Softs matter. Shoot your shot! Blanket the T20, especially if you’re a splitter or reverse splitter. If a $45 CAS fee gets you an extra acceptance or even $50 extra in scholarship money it’s worth it. All fee waivers unsolicited except Berkeley and UW. Wrote all optional essays. Also unsolicited Why X for CLS, UVA,…
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Admitted to University of Washington…compelling, which is especially important if you are a splitter like me. Instead of blanketing the T14, target schools at which you might be a particularly good fit. Shout out to ASU, Utah, and of course, Michigan. My experience with each of their admissions offices was exceptional. I didn’t pursue any of the…
Hey, you’re probably reading this because you have similar stats to me. Welcome, super splitter! I used this site as my guiding light when applying for the 2024 cycle. I always appreciated the “wisdom for future generations” on profiles that actually wrote something, so here are my scattered thoughts that I wish…
…year. So, take my cycle with a grain of salt if you’re a splitter in the future reading this. GPA went from 3.53 when I applied initially to 3.61 and graduated summa in March of the cycle.
shoot your shot. stay hopeful, reverse splitters.
…less competitive. Given the general unpredictability of splitter cycles coupled with this being the most competitive cycle in 20 years (in Spivey’s opinion), pretty happy with my results. I also worked with a Spivey consultant for the full cycle. I took the LSAT 5 times (166, 167, 166, 166, 165) because I was…
If you are a splitter, apply as soon as possible. I applied in Oct but should have applied in September but was lazy. I also had subpar personal statements (if you are non-trad, focus on Why Law? and Why Now?). I shouldn’t have wasted my ED on Berk as I knew I wouldn’t get in, but it was my top choice as a Bay Area…
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