7Sage Admissions Committee is testing a new service -- the Application Autopsy. Here's part of what it looks like:

How it works:

• Send us an application you submitted this year

• Tell us what your results were (where did you get in? where did you get rejected? are you on any waitlists?) by using our Admissions Tracker.

• Three of our admissions experts will blind-review your file under real life conditions. You'll get each of their assessments, plus a summary by the committee chair. : What did you do well? What was lacking?

• We'll tell you if, and how, we think you could do better with an R&R. Were you telling the right story? Was there a red flag you weren't aware of?

We're looking for some early feedback! If you'd like us to review your file, you can submit it here. We'll do free reviews of the first three files we receive. In exchange, I'll organize a meeting with you to discuss your experience and get some feedback.

Hey @ ,

I’m hoping to get your perspective on my chances at Cardozo and Seton Hall, my top two schools. I submitted my applications mid-January to early February, fully complete, including detailed “why X” essays for both, and I’m trying to gauge both admit likelihood and scholarship potential.

Stats:

LSAT: 157

LSAC GPA: 3.93

LSAT / Addendum Circumstances:

Jan 2025: 148

June 2025: 157

Aug 2025: administration disrupted by documented proctoring issue; LSAC offered retest

On day of LSAC retest, my wife unexpectedly went into labor; LSAC rescheduled me two weeks later

Addendum explains these circumstances and my continued readiness for law school

Work / Soft Factors:

Professional experience in ERISA / 401(k) plan compliance, reviewing plan documents, processing loans/withdrawals, preparing Form 5500 filings, and advising clients

Volunteer leadership: 12 years at Chasdei Lev (food distribution)

Camp counselor & medical volunteer at Camp Simcha, supporting kids with terminal illnesses and lifelong disabilities

First-generation college student; academically nontraditional path through yeshiva studies, with exposure to rigorous Talmudic reasoning and analytic skills

LORs from:

My direct professional supervisor (analytical rigor, attention to detail, legal-adjacent work)

Head of one of my volunteer organizations (community impact, leadership, persistence)

A professor (academic abilities, intellectual curiosity)

Essays:

Personal statement highlighting lived experience, professional development, and motivation for law school

“Why X” essays for both schools, showing fit, interest, and alignment with transactional law career goals

Question:

Given my 157 / 3.93 profile with strong professional, volunteer, and academic background, multiple strong LORs, detailed essays, and documented LSAT circumstances, how would you realistically assess my chances at:

Cardozo – LSAT slightly below median, GPA above

Seton Hall – profile seems closer to median

Would you expect likely admits, waitlist range, or more reach outcomes? Also curious about merit scholarship potential, especially considering my first-gen status, professional and community experience, and strong softs.

Thanks so much for any insight!

Wondering if it's a mistake to send an email to two schools I haven't heard back from at all + that I really like to express my continued interest? I applied in December, so it really hasn't been that long in this cycle, but I also signed up for the April LSAT as a potential fallback for waitlists, and I'm not sure how that reflects on my file for the schools I haven't heard back from.

I really don't want schools to hold decisions for a test I may not even take, but I'm not sure how to express that, as "Please don't hold my application, that LSAT registration is just in case you waitlist me" doesn't sound the best.

Hoping for any suggestions on a) if an email is necessary, b) how to phrase an email to schools that expresses interest but doesn't seem like I'm nagging them, and c) tells them that I don't want them to hold off on anything because I have an April LSAT registration in my file...

Thank you!

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In this episode, @ dives into some 7Sage user questions to discuss law school admissions strategies, including LSAT and GPA considerations, recommendation letters, and international applicant insights.

I only have research assistant jobs on my resume and going to law school straight out of undergrad. Is that a weak position for the resume? Should I try finding non-research jobs for the summer? Looking at T14 law schools.

DO YOU THINK I NEED TO RETAKE MY EXAM? I GOT LOW 150’S. I WORK FULL TIME AND STUDIED FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS. I KNOW I CAN DO BETTER BY JUNE. I WAS REJECTED BY ONE SCHOOL BECAUSE I TRIED EARLY DECISION. I CAN WAIT AND SEE WHAT THE OTHER SCHOOLS DECIDE. I HAVE A UNIQUE AREA OF INTEREST AND MY PERSONAL STATEMENT HOPEFULLY EXPRESSES THAT. I WILL KEEP ATTENDING WEDNESDAY ADMISSIONS CLASSES. ANY TIPS OR ADVICE FOR ME?

I withdrew from a writing and film analysis elective class because I would not have gotten a good grade and it would have impacted my GPA. My entire transcript has all As (my school does not do A+ grades) besides 2 A- and 1 B so my GPA is still very high (all none A grades came from electives, major and minor GPA is 4.0). I did not have a reason for withdrawing besides the fact that the class was a film analysis class and I randomly signed up for it with no interest in film analysis (bad action on my part, yes I know) and I would have gotten a B at best, likely lower. I didn't want to take the GPA hit because even with the 2 A- and 1 B my GPA is still competitive. Was withdrawing a bad idea? Do I need to have an adendum for the class I withdrew from?

I am first gen so I don't know any of the application process nuances so any opinions are appreciated! Thank you!

Hi all! I recently increased my LSAT score from a 14high to a 15low. I was waitlisted at SLU Law and was wondering when I would hear back.. I have a 4.0 GPA and pretty great soft factors. Is there a chance they take me off the Waitlist before deposits are due? Or should I expect to hear back over the summer?

Got waitlisted from one of my top schools, does anyone have an idea how to write a letter of continued interest?

I graduated in 2023 from a T15 undergrad school, majored in Political Science and Cognitive Sciences, minor in Computer Science. GPA 3.2/4.0. Just did a diagnostic, got a 151. I have worked in government since graduation (district attorney special victims unit, governor's office). I left both jobs without strong mentors/possible recommenders. I could ask but feel nervous about it. What are my chances of a T14 law school if I score a 172+ and had great recommendation letters? Is higher than a 172 recommended? How many months of study and how many hours? I want to aim as high as possible, definitely had some external stuff going on in college including being a victim in a legal case but I don't know how important addendums are perceived by top law schools.

Does anybody have any idea how accurate the acceptance/waitlist/denied percentages in the school data section of 7Sage is? I think it is a great feature if it is accurate, but I just wonder. Thanks.

I noticed that there's option to predict admissions for undergrads that don't have a gpa (like international or pass/fail programs). Is there any way to predict for these degrees, and if there is can 7sage add it? Also, how does not having a gpa affect admissions?

Hi Everyone, I recently took the LSAT in January and due to life and work, I had to do it in the middle of a cross country move so I scored much lower than I know I could have gotten based off my drills and PT's. I was planning on taking it again this week for February, but I think I want to practice more cause I know I can get above 165.

Can I reschedule it for April and still use that score to get into law school this fall?

Thanks Everyone!

I realized I need to include a character and fitness addendum due to taking a former business partner to arbitration. The arbiter decided in my favor, so I'm just planning to give some brief details and note that my attorney filed the award as a judgment.

I was wondering if I should also include a brief discussion of a speeding ticket I got about a year ago. The questionnaire specifically excludes minor traffic violations, but I'm seeing online and in the 7sage lesson on Character and Fitness that it might be best to include it anyway.

Any insight on how to cover these two events, or if it's even necessary to mention the speeding ticket, would be very appreciated!

I notice in the Admissions section of 7Sage, when calculating the chance of Admission/Waitlist/Rejection from Law Schools, there is an option to select URM. My preconception about Law School admissions in 2026 is that they aren't really allowed to use that as a factor for admission. I know that there is an exception for use in Essays/Personal Statements, is this what is factoring into the potential increased percentage of admission for certain schools when checking that box on 7Sage? If so, generally what does this look like; weaving the status of URM (whatever that may mean for the individual) into our application's writing portions? Is that what is signifying the admissions boost?

I was curious about this, if anybody has some insight that would be awesome! Thanks.

Just got waitlisted from my top school (Suffolk Law School). What are the odds I get admitted from the waitlist?

Do I include the papers I published in undergraduate Journals in my resume? They are not "real" journals I guess, but is it worth including them for a T14 Resume?

I applied late in the cycle due to health issues late last year. I have a 157 LSAT and 3.48 GPA and am trying to get into a local school with a median of 155 and a 3.49 GPA. Is there any reason to take the LSAT again? I'm one point higher than the 75th percentile.

I just graduated from Baylor in December '25. While I had a great GPA overall I had a not so great last semester, especially with accounting. My overall cumulative is a 3.65, I know its not amazing but I don't think its horrid. Should I write an addendum about accounting, that class was overall hell for me but I needed it for my minor. Or should I just take the hit and hope that my resume, LSAT, and personal statement can carry me through.

Just received my first denial from a target school (UNT Dallas). Not really sure what to do as my LSAT is pretty low (148), but I thought my GPA (3.5) and experiences could maybe balance out. Does anyone have any advice or think I will even get accepted anywhere?

Going to be completely transparent, as an application, I have no idea where I stand. LSAT:146, GPA:3.70, plenty of work experience throughout college, current job I work I deal largely with the legal team and contracts. Going to apply with this score and hope for the best. Wish me luck, Hopefully I can come back to this post as someone who was able to get an acceptance to provide hope to anyone who feels like a bad LSAT score is the end of the world.

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Admitted student visit days can shape your entire law school experience. In this episode, @JacobBaska sits down with @TracySimmons and @KamilBrown to break down what these programs are really about and how to make the most of them.

They discuss the purpose behind admitted student visit days, what prospective students should pay attention to, and how to evaluate cultural fit within a law school community. From engaging with faculty and current students to observing classroom dynamics and campus culture, this conversation offers practical advice on navigating the admissions process with clarity and confidence.

You’ll also hear concrete tips on preparation, follow-up, networking with admissions officers and alumni, and why finding joy in the law school admissions journey matters more than you might think.

If you’re deciding where to enroll, this episode will help you move beyond rankings and into real experience.

Hi everyone! I have a neuroscience degree from UC Davis where I graduated with a 2.9. I plan to do an addendum because of undiagnosed adhd and test anxiety. I graduate from my MBA program with 3.8 in the spring and plan to apply for law school in the fall. I have worked for 4 years in the biotechnology industry in the quality department. My diagnostic was a 160 and Im aiming for 170 in June. My advisor told me with my background I would be a good fit for IP law. Im based in northern California but wouldn’t mind a change in scenery. Its hard to see which schools are reachable and super reaches due to my low GPA and mixed background. What does everyone else think my safe, reach, and super reaches schools are? I ultimately want to practice law in California.

I know some Canadian schools do this, but wondering if US ones do? Thanks :)

2.89 GPA have yet to take the LSAT taking in august, hope to apply in september. Diagnostic was 157. I have 3 years work experience as a teacher. Undergrad grades were rough as I was a NCAA athlete who had to deal with seizures, I plan on doing the adendum. Am I SOL? My dream school is McGeorge I want to work in public policy,