Focused more on my GPA to retain Summa, hence being a bit of a reverse splitter (only took LSAT once), but I recommend this: APPLY EARLY! Some at Fordham had similar stats to me but applied a month later, to be outright rejected while I got some scholly money (renegotiate attempted and failed, but I was happy enough…
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Admitted to Fordham University…this, let me begin by making it clear that I am an R&R (retake & reapply) applicant from the previous cycle where I was rejected or waitlisted from every school I applied to other than 2 non-ranking schools. My LSAT at the time was a 150. That disappointing cycle motivated me to transform my frustration into…
…LSAC thing where a test taker can delete their scores and retake. I think it is discriminatory against economically challenged applicants) 2. Consider taking time off after undergrad: Many people take a gap before law school, which can be beneficial. I did, and it was a great experience—don’t feel like you’re…
Retake and reapply
…**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…
Took the LSAT for the first time in Sep 2020. Not completely happy with the score but decided not to retake because the stress with test prep while juggling work was unreal. R&R wasn’t really an option, partially due to the stress, partially because of the professional ceiling at my current job. Wrote “why X” for…
wrote why X’s for schools I am really excited about. My LSAT could have been higher but I chose not to retake to balance my busy grad school responsibilities and mental health. I am going for PI so I am looking for scholarships and PI job placement
Be honest and genuine in your essays. Make time to retake the LSAT at least once. Cast a wide net.
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