LSAT 180 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

…My goal was to get into YLS(middle finger) hence the retake, but I think this could have led to some YP at some schools. Write good essays that have a strong why law, especially if you’re KJD. KJDs routinely make up the majority of applicants who underperform their stats and it’s almost always due to lackluster…

apis-mellifera

LSAT 164 GPA 3.56 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Indiana University - Bloomington

…documents. Apply as early as possible. Don’t be afraid to retake the LSAT; your score might just surprise you and save you a couple of thousand dollars (or maybe tens or hundreds). However long and expensive of a process you think this is, double the cost of applications and the time needed to complete them. Contact…

cobratate

LSAT 178 GPA 3.90 2022–23 cycle

Attending Yale University

…my camera slipped and covered my forehead. Decided to not retake, as 178 is above every school’s 75th percentile. Decision dates not accurate, uploaded them retroactively

Zina

LSAT 172 GPA 4.03 2023–24 cycle

Attending New York University

SEVERELY better cycle compared to 2022-2023 for me (◕_◕). I did not retake the LSAT, just strengthened my application parts and applied in November instead of February.

moneycashpapercurrency

LSAT 172 GPA 3.36 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to Northwestern University

Retake and reapply

GloriousTater

LSAT 161 GPA 3.93 2022–23 cycle

Attending Wayne State University

…have started earlier!). Take the LSAT early so you can retake it if needed. End of cycle advice: I am attending the best school that offered me a full ride. For my end goals, a free JD is a great option. (◡‿◡✿)

holygraildancer

LSAT 165 GPA 3.90 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Notre Dame

…more supplemental essays and addenda for multiple LSAT retakes. Applied a month earlier this time. (stats and dates adjusted slightly for anonymity) UPenn Sent 9/27, Complete 10/11, UR1 10/28, UR2 11/17, UR3 12/2, Waitlist 1/12 WL: Resume Sent Michigan Sent 9/22, Complete 9/27, Waitlist 2/03 WL: Resume/LOCI Sent,…

DirtyCleanCuttlefish

LSAT 172 GPA 4.09 2022–23 cycle

Attending Cornell University

My advice: Retake the LSAT if you have anywhere below a 175. Do not stop just because you don’t want to take the test another time. Law school is way harder than the LSAT so you shouldn’t be lazy. You will regret it later, trust me (I took the test 4 times before I submitted my apps and I would’ve taken it a 5th…

TITANSDEATH45

LSAT 170 GPA 3.77 2022–23 cycle

Attending Brigham Young University

Retake

bbburgers84

LSAT 156 GPA 3.99 2022–23 cycle

Attending Indiana University - Bloomington

retake the LSAT

RemyTheRat

LSAT 177 GPA 3.84 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Chicago

…final score and were really, really expensive. Not sure if retaking a 172 helped my apps at schools where it was at or above median without a Why X (only wrote Why Cornell, Berkeley, and a little bit why NYU in a scholarship essay). Know what’s best for you, do all the essays you can, and don’t rush your first take-…

SilkySmoggyTurkey

LSAT 168 GPA 3.61 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to Boston College

…**I took the LSAT cold and got a 168. I chose not to retake it because I felt it was “good enough,” and my goal was just to get into any law school. In hindsight, I wish I had paid for 7sage or LSAT Demon and retested at least two more times. I think I could have broken into 170, which would put me above many more…

UsedTanPotato

LSAT 151 GPA 2.72 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of New Hampshire

…in-person school I would have been better served to retake the LSAT and re-apply in the following cycle. Looking forward to getting stuck in! Feel free to message me with questions.

WoozySaltyWeasel

LSAT 165 GPA 3.65 2022–23 cycle

Attending Northeastern University

…out my LSAT dates better and given myself more time for retakes, especially since I think I could have scored higher.- I wish I applied to fewer schools. I think I panic applied a lot, especially in the below T70 range. Thought Process: Going into this cycle, I knew I wanted to end up in Boston. Truthfully, for a…

RegularMightyOctopus

LSAT 168 GPA 4.08 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…MCAT prep, started LSAT prep. Took LSAT once and did not retake. Submitted all applications before Thanksgiving, wrote Why X for the schools I really cared about. My T3 soft is being published for clinical/biomolecular research in a reputable medical journal as second author. I also have a published abstract in the…

surfsupcowboy

LSAT 166 GPA 3.89 2022–23 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…took every single one twice and feel like blind review and retakes helped me understand the mechanics of the LSAT significantly better School Specifics: GULC - I made a “top tens” video which I think shone a little more light on my personality not reflected in my application, in the group interview I made a point to…

AcesCracked2

LSAT 172 GPA 4.00 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

…under their ED program, I never would’ve been able to retake the LSAT to be inclined to apply to UT. In every regard, I would’ve chosen UT over WashU, but with a 16-mid LSAT, I knew I only had a realistic shot at WashU. Again, sometimes pain can be a blessing in disguise.

SlackingGator

LSAT 162 GPA 3.70 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to University of Miami

…I would’ve spent on my degree to work and study for LSAT retakes.

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