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Waitlists are longer than ever this cycle, and Ethan and Alex explain exactly why, from yield protection to the new reality of private loan financing. Ethan, who got off the Yale Law School waitlist himself, shares a practical step-by-step guide to writing a Letter of Continued Interest that actually works: what to say, what's too long, how to add new information without contradicting your original application, and why honesty is always the right strategy. Whether you're on a waitlist right now or planning ahead for next cycle, this one's worth a listen.

How do I see what my GPA is on LSAC? I heard that there can be discrepancy between your GPA from your degree granting institution's transcript and any other institutions' transcripts if you took a course there during high school.

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Choosing a law school is one of the hardest parts of the admissions process, not because you do not have options, but because you finally do. In this episode, @JacobBaska breaks down what it actually means to deposit, how that differs from enrolling, when it makes sense to ask for a deposit deadline extension, and how to think through waitlists, pending decisions, scholarship timing, and even the possibility of retesting or reapplying.

Jake also walks through the bigger-picture questions that should shape your final choice: rank, cost, scholarship money, job outcomes, geography, student culture, and whether a school genuinely feels like the right fit for your next three years and beyond. If you are staring at multiple offers, waiting on one last decision, or wondering whether it is okay to double deposit, this episode gives you a practical framework for making the call with confidence.

Hey everybody! I am struggling between what topic to use for my personal statement and how to structure it. If someone could please message me and let me know if they can help me with that. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

Would love any advice about how to strategically approach this application cycle. It's my first time so I'm a bit nervous. The goal is to get into a T14 to study technology law. I work full-time and am willing to wait until next cycle if a top school isn't in the cards for me.

My numbers:

I know admissions is mostly interested in the numbers, and I'm in between 25th and 50th percentile in both categories for the T14. My absolute dream would be to attend Northwestern (also applying to Georgetown, Duke, UVA, and Penn, still deciding on the rest). My question is - would it be better to apply Northwestern Early Decision with what I have now or retake the LSAT in November? Do I have even a slight shot?

For more context, soft factors:

Thank you all so much for even reading this :') appreciate your help!

Hey everyone, so I graduated university in May of 2025. I had trouble with the 2026 application cycle because adult life got in the way. Now, I am back at it trying to get everything perfected to reapply this October 2026. I am looking at my portfolio as a whole and I had a minor concern.

My letters of recommendation are from my undergraduate mock trial coach, my lawyer mentor, and one of my uni professors. I was wondering if that is a bad look now that I am a year post-grad? I do not work in the legal field currently, so I have not made any new relevant connections. Do you think my current letters of recommendation good or should I be looking at revamping these too? I wouldn't even know where to look - so any and all advice would be SO APPRECIATED.

Thanks!

Hey guys, I need help with my addendum. I know it should be short, but this is the most concise I was able to make it. There were two situations I wanted to address in my addendum that explains my gpa. I also wanted to explain the discrepancy in my actual gpa vs my lsac gpa. What do you guys think?

Addendum:

During my four years of college, I went through two experiences that negatively affected my academic performance. However, I was able to bounce back from these events and demonstrate my true academic ability in my final semesters.

During my first year at CUNY Queens College, I was running a small online business, and my main focus was to grow my business. At that time I had no plans to continue my education after college and due to that, I put in minimum effort into my academics. After that year, I started to discover my passion for activism and a career in law. Since then, I have taken my studies seriously, which reflects in my improvement after my first year.

In the spring semester of my junior year, I went through a mental low. It was the first time I had an issue with my mental health. I was considering taking that semester off because of my mental state, but I pushed through and did my best. Unfortunately, I received a 2.5 GPA and a D in a class. I asked my professor to give me an F instead, so I can retake the class and I earned a B. My school dropped the F from my GPA, but LSAC counted it in. This is the reason for the discrepancy between my college GPA, 3.25, and my LSAC GPA, 3.17. The spring semester of my junior year is not indicative of the dedication and ability I have towards academics. Later, I got the professional help I needed to overcome this obstacle in my life. Since then, I have demonstrated with my grades and strong work record that I have addressed these issues. I am excited to demonstrate this growth further in law school.

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

Hi Everyone!!

I am just wondering if anyone has ever been through or knows someone who has been academically dismissed...... then reapplied with success. Thanks!!

I got a 163 LSAT in June but a 160 from September, what do admissions think about this and should I cancel? And regardless of whether I cancel should I wait another month to apply with a (maybe) better score, what if I had to cancel my score twice? Freaking out a little too much tbh

I applied to all my schools by March 1st/4th but haven’t received a decision from several schools (they just say they’re completed/in review).

Should I contact their admissions office or does it look bad to ask them to look at my application?

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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.

As application season approaches, I was wondering what people to ask for letters of recommendation when I am taking a gap year to work? I have a great relationship with my boss and a few professors that can speak to my on-the-job performance, but what other things are admissions officers looking for?

If a school, especially a top choice school, doesn't have a "Why Us" essay, does it make sense to add it on to the end of your personal statement?

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Being placed on a law school waitlist can feel confusing and frustrating, especially when you do not know what to do next.

In this episode, Jake Baska breaks down what a law school waitlist actually means, how schools use waitlists, and what steps you should and should not take if you are on one. He walks through when to send a letter of continued interest, how to provide meaningful updates, and how to avoid common mistakes that can hurt your chances.

You will also learn how to manage expectations, how to make decisions while waiting, and how to stay proactive without being pushy. Whether you are on one waitlist or several, this episode will help you move forward with a clear plan.

Hello Everyone, I recently signed up to take the LSAT in November this year. I am confused though because it doesn't tell me a specific day to take the test or a time. I just generalizes it and I am very confused, trying to figure it out. Also I noticed on the LSAC website they offer this thing called CAS, is this needed? I was confused on what that was as well because financing everything by myself is VERY expensive for the time being.

TLDR: When do they release the test days? Do I have to check once a week or something to sign up again? And is the CAS required for Law School Applications.

I've been studying for 2 years on the LSAT averaging 136 and have used the loophole book, 7 sage, tutoring, and lsat hub with practice test each week. Can I just apply to law school with my score because it's not increasing honestly. My GPA is 3.7, and I'm at a Ivy grad school hoping to start law school fall 2027.

Hi guys- I'm applying to a law school that asks you to list each educational institution attended, along with the GPA for each. I have two questions:

For the GPA for my undergraduate institution, should I list my LSAC GPA or transcript GPA? My LSAC GPA is higher so I would rather do that, but I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing.

I attended a pre-college program, as well as an abroad program (run by my college). My GPA for both the pre-college program credit and abroad program credit are reflected on my transcript and factored into my overall undergraduate GPA. Do I need to include the GPAs with my entries for the pre-college program and abroad program on the law school app?

I work as a research coordinator and have been heavily involved in a lot of research projects. Should I keep a completely separate page with the research project titles? Maybe titles research projects or something? Just wanted to know how anyone else with research experience listed it on their resumes. Thanks!

I took 2 leaves of absences when my mom died but she was sick my entire college career which deeply affected my GPA. Do I include it all into the character and fitness response or do I write an addendum as well.

Hello!

I am working on my application, and I was wondering if anyone from the listed schools could contact me and share some info about the schools. Thanks.

Military vet reaching out to anyone applying in this current cycle only who wants support, resources, and camaraderie among soon to be peers, as we navigate this application process together. Best of luck to everyone!

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