LSAT 173 GPA 3.95 2021–22 cycle

if i could do it again, i would apply to fewer schools. i also wouldn’t retake the lsat - i took it a second time and scored lower. retaking is generally a good idea, but i didn’t set myself up for success to score higher by retaking it during the same semester i was taking 19 credits and writing my app materials.…

UniqueSuccotash

LSAT 174 GPA 3.71 2021–22 cycle

Attending New York University

…shot maybe? Put in as much time as you can on the LSAT Retake until you’re at a score you’re happy with, or at/above medians of the schools you’re excited about. It is the best use of your time for getting into law school, and worth more than any amount of time you spend working on your personal statement (but do…

HorseyMed

LSAT 180 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

…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…

ImaginaryAnxiousGremlin

LSAT 177 GPA 3.98 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

Very grateful for my cycle and results. I cannot recommend enough retaking the lsat even when you don’t want to, and studying differently if you weren’t thrilled with your initial results. If it is possible for you to work w someone 1:1, do it. LG was my biggest struggle (would’ve probably had a much easier time if…

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

GuardedMeekGriffin

LSAT 180 GPA 4.10 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

Start this process early. If you plan to be applying in the fall, take the LSAT in the spring to leave yourself time to retake if necessary. Start working on your personal statement. Get as many eyes as possible on your essays. In undergrad, try to take multiple classes with professors if you think you can do well…

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.

acd2179

LSAT 173 GPA 3.86 2022–23 cycle

Attending New York University

…about whether you want to plan on giving yourself a retake or two, because it may or may not be worth it. Don’t feel extreme pressure to submit your apps before Thanksgiving. Submit them when they are good and ready, but do try to submit them before January, if you can. Even if you apply in September, you may not…

nostresswalrus

LSAT 175 GPA 3.72 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

retake the LSAT and don’t stress! you’ll end up wherever you need to be

bluegreen

LSAT 173 GPA 3.86 2022–23 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…NYU after NYU hold. LSAC GPA was slightly lower than uGPA. Retake the LSAT if you need to, apply early if you can. Good luck! You’ll do great!

LSACisthedevil

LSAT 178 GPA 3.76 2021–22 cycle

Admitted to New York University

retake the lsat.

LSATwho

LSAT 171 GPA 3.90 2020–21 cycle

Attending New York University

…as I didn’t have this my first cycle and didn’t retake the LSAT. Try to have a narrative if possible - obviously not everyone has a reason to go to law school, but the truth is, if the only reason you have is to make money, can you blame schools for holding that against you a bit? Perhaps, try to think of why the…

Stugots

LSAT 173 GPA 3.82 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to Duke University

…was atypical in that I could have cancelled my score to retake. Beyond that, how many of the lines on my resume did I earn vs. how many of them were things that I arose out of serendipity but that I take as my achievement. i wish i hadn’t invested so much negative energy in dissecting how exactly I was wronged by…

aptusername

LSAT 173 GPA 4.00 2020–21 cycle

Attending Columbia University

…GPA and LSAT (though I only took it once because I felt retaking a 173 would send a negative signal to all schools except HYS) Advice/Factors that didn’t hurt: Apply as early as possible Write the “why x” statements Tell a story in your personal statement that just so happens to reveal a coherent narrative about…

Kaine

LSAT 179 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

If you think you can squeak out just a few more points then please retake and apply with the best app you can! Use 7Sage if you can. Definitely do the optional essays but only if you feel that you can write a STRONG essay in response to the prompt. I think I provided a pretty weak why X essay for UVa and Duke and I…

EmeraldSoup

LSAT 171 GPA 3.94 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to University of Virginia

…and realistic about the chances, there’s no need to retake. I wrote a 2-page PS and 1-page DS for all schools. I had 3 LORs: 2 academic and 1 work. If the school offered me interview opportunities I always accepted them. I also did the following supplemental essays: Yale: Yale 250- Stanford: Short Essay about Music…

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