LSAT 170 GPA 3.94 2023–24 cycle

…Duke” and another optional essay. Also included brief LSAT addendum due to significant score increase (6+ pts). **NYU (HOLD) **- Did not write any supplemental essays. Placed on hold in March after applying in December. Withdrew prior to final decision due to deposit and withdrawal deadline at the school I was…

TheGluck

LSAT 171 GPA 3.33 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to University of California—Los Angeles

…I should have, so don’t do that. Put a lot of effort into addendums (if you have a valid reason). Schools are going to speculate if you can do the work in law school if you have a low undergrad GPA, so preempt and answer any questions they might have in the addendum. Focus more on why you’re capable in the present…

can-bowl

LSAT 173 GPA 3.79 2022–23 cycle

Attending Columbia University

…allowed it (one from a former congressman) Wrote a GPA addendum (had a specific circumstance that affected grades) Took the LSAT four times, upward trend, did not write an addendum Wrote a “Why X” essay and other optional essays (where prompted) for nearly every school

LFC2024

LSAT 160 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending Vanderbilt University

Wrote LSAT Addendum Wrote all why X law school Just applied everywhere Feb LSAT: 150 (What I applied with) April LSAT: 160

iheartvillanelle

LSAT 169 GPA 4.10 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Michigan

…I eventually graduated from. I included all of this in an addendum. I was scared this would have a big negative impact on my app, but it looks like some schools were willing to overlook this!! I’m sure it might’ve been a red flag for some schools, but evidently others were willing to see the improvements I’ve made…

BrownTornadoFakename

LSAT 178 GPA 3.45 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Virginia

…past. Softs: HYPSM undergrad (with tough course load + GPA addendum), prestigious post-grad fellowship, legal work experience, salient diversity statement I wrote Why Xs for UVA, Michigan, Duke, Northwestern, Cornell, and Berkeley. Resources I swear by: 7Sage (both the LSAT materials and the $10 admissions course),…

GreedyDeliriousOcelot

LSAT 170 GPA 3.90 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to Northwestern University

…Yale Wrote a Why UChicago Nothing for Harvard except an addendum GPA Raised from 3.87 (when I applied) to 3.90 from the last semester. Undergrad is Ivy, for whatever it’s worth (I don’t think undergraduate institution affects anything except maybe at Yale)

KidNamedIRAC

LSAT 170 GPA 4.08 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…10 (coffee-related) **USC (Accepted 12/16/2022) **- - LSAT addendum to explain a score increase (request by school) Vanderbilt **(Accepted 12/16/2022) **- - Alumni interview, no supplemental essays **UC Berkeley (Accepted 01/03/2022) **- - Why Berkeley Essay

blackellewoods2

LSAT 169 GPA 3.07 2020–21 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

…I didn’t talk about race) and a pretty wild academic addendum. I know for a fact that my essays and interviews were what got me very far in the admissions process- spend a lot of time on those and don’t short change yourself! To any URM applicants looking, don’t listen to Reddit- shoot your shot and know that with…

TalentedInexpensiveQuail

LSAT 161 GPA 3.88 2020–21 cycle

Attending New York University

…to. Wrote all optional essays. Also included a LSAT addendum with my SAT scores to show a history of outperforming standardized test scores. NYU - got HTE, sent in a LOCI, was waitlisted. I submitted a LOCI each month and completed the interview. I received a feeler email on 7/28, I responded to it and then received…

WaitlistMeHarderDaddy

LSAT 178 GPA 3.00 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

…directly. My app is risky. I make poop jokes in my C&F addendum, my resume is formatted in an um interesting way, and I am very, very cavalier. While I personally view those risks as having paid off, they are not for everyone and I would recommend strongly considering how your risks fit into the context of the rest…

britawaterbottle

2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…Song/Class essays at Stanford as well) Also had an LSAT addendum about test-day performance. Accepted to UCLA’s Epstein Program on 3/8

eisenzelle

LSAT 174 GPA 3.42 2020–21 cycle

Attending Vanderbilt University

wrote GPA addendum+C&F explanation, no other optional essays

GooberSnatcher

LSAT 172 GPA 3.89 2022–23 cycle

Attending Yale University

…It was the lowest point in my life, and writing that addendum was tough. I believe it is absolutely essential to show contrition and put enough time between the incident and your application to show how you have changed. Fortunately for me, I had nearly a decade of working, promotions, and volunteering since my…

SplitterManifestingAs

LSAT 177 GPA 3.58 2022–23 cycle

Attending New York University

All times are in PST. Harvard undergrad. Teach for America immediately out of college. No GPA addendum. 177 is my first and only LSAT score. First-generation college grad and first-gen professional. NYU Received an interview invite for AnBryce on February 13, 2023. Roughly 30 finalists interviewing for 10 spots.…

Ijustwannagetinman

LSAT 171 GPA 3.50 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of California—Los Angeles

…). But hey, it all worked out! I didn’t write a GPA addendum, and I totally should’ve! Be sure you understand how competitive this process has become because I didn’t! Also, APPLY EARLY APPLY EARLY APPLY EARLY!! Be authentic and personal in your essays. Don’t leave anything to chance either. I got off the waitlist…

SleepytimeTeaBear

LSAT 180 GPA 3.43 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Virginia

…from studying before the actual exam. **GPA: ** -Wrote an addendum addressing a neurological issue and several family deaths that all happened during undergrad. -Will also be 7 years removed from undergrad when starting law school. -Didn’t have a STEM major, but had a STEM-heavy course load. Personal Statement:…

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