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

LSAT 145 GPA 3.51 2021–22 cycle

Attending Wake Forest University

Overview: I came into the cycle hopeful about my softs, but honestly, they only care about numbers lol >.<!! So, if you can, definitely retake the LSAT (preferably 160 and up) or win competitive scholarships [i.e., MMSP, Mcdonnell, Earl Warren, SEO Law, etc.]. Don’t get me wrong; I was super proud of myself for…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.80 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to University of Michigan

Stats are 90% of what matters. At non t14s, they’re 100% of what matters. My LSAC GPA was significantly worse than my transcript GPA because I had to retake a class that I sorta quit on my freshman year (oops). This absolutely hurt my cycle, maybe more for scholarship amounts than for acceptances. Essays and resume…

LSAT 164 GPA 4.14 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Florida (Levin)

3 THINGS Shoot your shot. If you scored below your consistent PT range maybe consider retaking (don’t let people on Reddit bully you into retaking though) Keep calm this is a marathon, not a sprint. If someone that applied at the same time as you gets in and you don’t that does not mean you’re out of the running.…

LSAT 168 GPA 3.66 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…was ripped from me. It was too late in the cycle for a retake (I took November LSAT and was working full time at an intensive job). I felt like a failure to my family, friends and spouse. Despite this I really wanted to go to law school in the fall it was a goal I set for myself. I went into this cycle expecting to…

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 166 GPA 3.71 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to Wake Forest University

wrote why X’s for schools I am really excited about. My LSAT could have been higher but I chose not to retake to balance my busy grad school responsibilities and mental health. I am going for PI so I am looking for scholarships and PI job placement

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…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.93 2024–25 cycle

Attending Boston University

Be honest and genuine in your essays. Make time to retake the LSAT at least once. Cast a wide net.

LSAT 164 GPA 3.60 2024–25 cycle

Attending Tulane University

…hopefully this year is better than last! i decided to retake the LSAT after totally failing in the last admissions cycle (if you want proof go stalk @mindlesswirygoblin) but my lsat before was a 158. lets hope for the best! for the extra neurotic people, here’s some bonus info: umiami **WL -> A (9pm est) -…