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Applicant wisdom

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

LSAT 166 GPA 3.72 2022–23 cycle

Attending Temple University

…minute to prepare your applications. Start working on them early, ideally submitting in January at the latest. Most regular decision deadlines start in February. Even if you’re preparing for the LSAT in January or February, try to work on your applications simultaneously. Quality, well-edited statements require more…

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 170 GPA 3.20 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Wisconsin

…help your state of mind because you tried your best. Apply earlier than me, you will be better off. I did early February Don’t get Copypasta’d in chat, that shit blows All unmarked decision dates were before March 20th

LSAT 170 GPA 3.60 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of California—Davis

…through it, is so important for your wellbeing! Applying early making a difference depends on the school- , and by that I really just mean apply early to Duke for a chance. Lol. For many schools, there doesn’t seem to be a tangible difference between Sept vs January applicants in terms of results. So, don’t rush…

LSAT 162 GPA 4.19 2025–26 cycle

Attending Texas A&M University

Hello! This will be a report of my decisions/recap of my cycle so far. It will be updated as decisions come in. Below my recount of decisions, you can find my wisdom for any potential future applicants looking at my profile. University of Houston - Result: Acceptance. January 15, 2026 My first decision of the cycle…

LSAT 163 GPA 3.68 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Iowa

…due to Covid/economy there will be deferrals. Apply as early in September as possible. Non 170+ applicants did better early on than later. Acceptance rates and scholarship amounts. December is still considered early but in a competitive cycle not early enough and it only became more competitive each month. Apply…

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 167 GPA 3.63 2024–25 cycle

Attending Emory University

…in my acceptances and scholarships, as well as applying early (in October/early November). If an essay is optional, do it. Schools expect you to complete all writing questions to demonstrate that you have true interest in attending. I picked Emory due to the fact that I wanted to stay on the east coast, and they…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.45 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Wisconsin

Start EARLY. Start your personal essays much earlier than you think, they take a lot of time. 7sage has a list of every school and what their essays are so you don’t have to bounce around LSAC. I would recommend starting in April-May for submissions in September. Don’t be afraid to take an LSAT class, the 2-3…