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.…
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Admitted to University of Virginia…twice, scraping by a couple more points my second time. Retaking a 172+ score is extremely risky. You’re not only risking the possibility of doing worse, but the schools can also see your full LSAT report (with all the tests/scores you’ve had). The Deans of Admissions at HLS and YLS both had similar sentiments in…
…intensive LSAT study, 15-20 hours per week. If you have to retake it, retake it: if you have a 3.3, the difference between a 167 and a 171 is astronomical. I would highly recommend working part-time to give studying the proper amount of time, focus, and energy, even if it means taking out a loan or moving back in…
…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…
…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…
…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…
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.
…and utter thankfulness for not being straight rejected. Retaking a 172 is okay. A 173/174 is where it gets iffy. I tried to actively avoid putting my Big Sad on a platter for the Law School Trauma Farm, and instead focused on the qualities and characteristics that certain events will allow me to contribute to the…
…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…
…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…
…for my resume, essays, and interviews. A higher LSAT retake score than any of my practice tests also helped. Regardless of background, constructing a clear narrative, showing confidence, and demonstrating professional skills can make a huge difference. N=1 advice: Study longer for the LSAT than you think you need.-…
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