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

LSAT 165 GPA 3.98 2024–25 cycle

Attending Washington University in St. Louis

…for UMN and NU; Zoom interview for WashUAdvice: Apply early so you can have some decisions in before the EOY.- Take some time after undergrad to work in the legal field to determine if it’s right for you. Reach out to the admissions office to request a fee waiver. I only had to pay the CAS fees for all my schools.

LSAT 174 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending New York University

Apply earlier than I did lol - applying early doesn’t guarantee you will get a decision faster, but applying late nearly guarantees that you’ll be scrambling as deposit deadlines approach.

LSAT 177 GPA 3.41 2025–26 cycle

Attending Washington University in St. Louis

…I do not think there is much of a difference submitting in early September vs anytime in October or even November - it only changes your decision timeline. I submitted several applications before they were ready, and I would’ve only benefited by waiting until October. -Have your personal statement “ready” long in…

LSAT 178 GPA 3.00 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

…from Michigan, UCLA, Texas, Fordham and BC the day of decision.Chicago- : sent LOCI on 03.28 talking about the Dr. Alexander invite because Hail Mary/YOLO. GULC- : sent full LOCI day of WL decision (Friday, 12.03). Sent a less formal check-in email mid-February. 2nd LOCI early March. Less formal check-in email after…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.41 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Georgia

Link to my reddit cycle recap where I talk about my decision and reasoning: https://www.reddit.com/r/lawschooladmissions/comments/12cou3v/super_splitter_cycle_recap_in_at_penn_uva_going/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 Used 7Sage for LSAT prep while working full time: 159 diagnostic –> 166 first take –>…

LSAT 171 GPA 4.20 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Virginia

…I kept feeling this pull of fate towards UVA. I got in so early, and they showed such a belief in me and my abilities, that it felt as though that was where I needed to be. While I will update this with my final decision, I think UVA is the school I was meant to be at. My belief in myself and indomitable will…

LSAT 172 GPA 3.84 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Virginia

APPLY EARLY! I submitted all applications except for Penn and NYU in early September. While I had strong personal statements and wrote optional ‘Why X’ essays for Berk, Duke, Mich, UVA, Georgetown, GW, and Vanderbilt, I think being in the first wave of applicants in the early fall helped me stand out. I also highly…

LSAT 169 GPA 4.11 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…UMich or NW, so 1.) don’t fall in love with schools too early and 2.) apply broadly because the process is unpredictable. Finally, apply broadly. Also, make sure you apply broadly. PM me on Reddit (u/CertifiedClairvoyant). I’m more than happy to put my now irrelevant admissions knowledge to use. This especially goes…

LSAT 171 GPA 4.00 2025–26 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Making my profile public in the hope that it can help and encourage others with a similar background. TL;DR: A late 20s/early 30s non-trad applicant (military + community college) with a 171/4.00 who applied mid-to-late cycle and outperformed expectations (HLS bound). Key takeaways: know your why, bet on yourself,…

LSAT 177 GPA 3.19 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…. They can’t afford to risk their medians by admitting you early, and will generally only do so once they have solidified their GPA median. Not every school will be in this position, nor will every school need another high LSAT to boost that median, which is why you need to apply widely and why you shouldn’t get…

LSAT 173 GPA 3.98 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Virginia

…before applying. Attended LSAC Forums (virtual one cycle early, in-person during my cycle), which helped refine my school list. Had a Service to School mentor—highly recommend for veterans. Most materials were ready by late September, but I waited until November for my academic LOR to submit applications. Personal…

LSAT 179 GPA 3.85 2023–24 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

Read ABA 509 reports to make informed decisions on your application and scholarship process: https://www.abarequireddisclosures.org/Disclosure509.aspx LSATs: 170 > 171 > 179 (studied with the LSAT Demon, wouldn’t recommend anything else). In retrospect I should have explained this score jump with an addendum…

LSAT 178 GPA 3.95 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

…yourself out! I thought about applying to Knight-Hennessy early on, and then thought I didn’t have a shot/that it was too much work. Regretting that now haha, I may have had a chance!- High-stat KJDs have a VERY fine line to walk. Put a lot of effort into supplementals for schools with a tendency to yield protect…

LSAT 170 GPA 4.00 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Notre Dame

…TEXAS: did not write any optional essays. invited to KIRA early december, which included a written “why texas” response that i kinda nailed tbh VANDY: wrote a very strong “why vandy” and completed optional alumni interview WASHU: no optional essays; invited to interview almost immediately USC: my dream school!…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.90 2021–22 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…myself crazy with jealousy this cycle until my Harvard decision. Try to submit your apps and go back to living your life. Talking with others for solidarity may help, but following the cycle closely, and other people’s cycles, can be very mentally unhealthy. The process sucks you in and it is NOT healthy to think…