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ThinkerSailorFighterSpy
GPA: 3.7 • LSAT: 176 Stanford University
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I hope these comments do not express hubris—this is my best attempt at an objective assessment based upon what I consider to be a very strong application. I have multiple ~T2 softs and sharpened...

7 months ago
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CoastGuardVeteran
GPA: 3.0 • LSAT: 171 Cornell University
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What follows is a comprehensive explanation of my application path to law school. I originally created this document as a PDF for a group of incredible mentees. Time will be your greatest asset...

7 months ago
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Manchot
GPA: 3.81 • LSAT: 161 University of California (Hastings)

Be honest on your personal statement, but also be cognizant of what they’re looking for.

9 hours ago
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ActionCat
GPA: 3.14 • LSAT: 177 Cornell University

I am making my profile public to give people a look at what a low GPA application cycle high LSAT cycle looks like. I am an R&R applicant so… second time’s the charm? Check out my cycle from last...

20 hours ago
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oceantitan01
GPA: 3.99 • LSAT: 167 Yale University

Livin’ on a prayer UPDATE: 1/8/2026: Yale A!!! I’ll be doxxing myself soon to give advice/reflect on the cycle. Until then, ice cream! UPDATE: 1/16/2026: in at UVA UPDATE: 1/21/2026: in at UC...

20 hours ago
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goodphilosophy
GPA: 3.95 • LSAT: 168 University of Pennsylvania

If you are a splitter, the ball is in your court. It’s up to you to convince the adcomms that they should let you in over the competition. They know you will likely succeed (your gpa/lsat signals...

1 day ago
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Azucar
GPA: 3.3 • LSAT: 169 William & Mary Law School

WL is not a “soft R.” R means literally “never.” WL means “you’re good enough but we gotta prioritize.” WL is primarily overflow used for 1: median/rank maintenance & 2: yield rate protection....

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NeedsSleep
GPA: 3.91 • LSAT: 172 Columbia University

Rolling admissions y’all.

1 day ago
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ketchup-love
GPA: 3.84 • LSAT: 174 University of Virginia

Don’t let all the perfect stat people on reddit get you down. You never know who will want you, even if it’s not where you’re hoping for originally :) Find what you care about and write about...

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