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I applied to Ottawa, Queens, Western, Dalhousie, Windsor and Osgoode (I know the last two don’t accept February LSAT, but I’m less drawn towards those schools anyways)

I scored a 159 on my LSAT about a year and a half ago. I had been scoring mid to high 160s on PTs, I think typical test day factors got to me (nerves, didn’t sleep well, etc). I have since realized that I was making certain studying mistakes as well— I barely spent any time on RC because I had heard it was very hard to improve. On test day, it was my worst section by far. Upon hearing that this application cycle is more competitive, I am now considering writing the LSAT in February. I am currently taking a gap year and only working part-time, so I have lots of time to study. I am currently using the Manhattan Prep RC book, and I already feel better about RC. My stats are 3.4 cGPA, 3.83 L2, and 159 LSAT. I applied in the access categories due to illness in first year. All of the schools I have applied to accept the February LSAT— but am I at any disadvantage to do so? Open to any advice you guys have!

Hey guys! Was wondering if anyone wanted to swap personal statements. I would love to get some extra feedback on mine, and I'm more than happy to read over any of yours as well. Shoot me a message if you're interested!

Hi! I'd be down to exchange statements/essays :)

I would love to join in!

I wrote the LSAT last year and scored a 159. This was lower than how I scored on practice tests, so I was a bit disappointed but decided to stick with it anyways. Now that I am applying for schools (Ottawa, Queen's, Western, Osgoode) I am reconsidering. My cGPA is 3.42 due to illness in my first year of undergrad, and my L2 is 3.83. I would be writing in January if I decide to rewrite. Trying to decide if my current stats are good enough, or if it's worth retaking the LSAT (I'm really hoping for Western or Osgoode). Thoughts?

I have copies of the doctors notes from my first year, as well as blood test results confirming my illness. If I apply under access am I being considered for limited spots against only the other Access applicants (for example, do they allocate a certain percentage of spots to Access?) I would have thought that my L2 is competitive. Still deciding whether or not to try and bring up that 159...

Haven't submitted my application yet, was going to apply general. I wasn't sure if I would be eligible for Access... might be worth looking into. Thanks!

I have a lower cGPA due to illness in my first year of university. All A-range grades in my third and fourth year, though. Strong EC (In my fourth year I was a co-chair for a club on campus and VP for another, after being involved with both the organizations for a couple of years. I also worked 15-20 hours per week, and volunteered as a tutor on campus.) and decent LOR as well. Debating whether or not to retake the LSAT this January, to increase my chances. Thoughts?

I have a lower cGPA due to illness in my first year of university. All A-range grades in my third and fourth year, though. Strong EC (In my fourth year I was a co-chair for a club on campus and VP for another, after being involved with both the organizations for a couple of years. I also worked 15-20 hours per week, and volunteered as a tutor on campus.) and decent LOR as well. Debating whether or not to retake the LSAT this January, to increase my chances for Osgoode. Thoughts?