…deferral offer, I asked the admissions office if I could retake the LSAT for a higher score during my deferral year, and they said I could as long as it was the october 2025 LSAT or earlier. I ended up retaking it in september and got a 172. this score was taken into account when calculating my aid, and I was…
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Admitted to Northeastern University…for some reason, got very lucky and did not have to retake. Graduating a year early (Super KJD). Standard pre-law major and somewhat difficult course load (18-21 credits per semester). Attended a low-ranked, very small public University in my state (90+% acceptance rate) on a full scholarship cause I am poor. No…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…and taken it early in the summer. That way you can retake it in late summer/early fall if necessary, and still apply relatively early in the cycle. I would also start jotting ideas down for your PS as early as possible. my uGPA was low from first-year STEM courses, but I had a strong upwards trend. if you are…
Retake the LSAT, fam. Don’t make the same mistakes as me
…you have any control whatsoever (unless you decide to retake the LSAT). Fortunately, you have virtually unlimited control over how you present yourself in your applications- . See below and feel free to DM with questions: Advice for everyone: Most application advice you’ll get from lawyers is wrong. Your PS is not…
3 years WE (2year public interest legal) oxbridge master’s degree welp.. didn’t go so well. will retake LSAT, keep working, and reapply
…hopefully this year is better than last! i decided to retake the LSAT after totally failing in the last admissions cycle (if you want proof go stalk @mindlesswirygoblin) but my lsat before was a 158. lets hope for the best! for the extra neurotic people, here’s some bonus info: umiami **WL -> A (9pm est) -…
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