Strong Application but LSAT score troubles

RonSwanson-1RonSwanson-1 Core Member
edited September 9 in Law School Admissions 18 karma

Hello all!

Have a good GPA and great softs, but my LSAT is in the mid-160s and I'm struggling to raise it. Any advice would be appreciated

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  • saachi.mukerjee123saachi.mukerjee123 Live Member
    40 karma

    I would retake the LSAT and apply next cycle . Early in September. From a 165- If you give yourself 6-8 months you can definitely score in the mid 170s!

  • natemanwell1natemanwell1 Core Member
    338 karma

    no. I don't understand why you wouldn't retake the lsat anyways. quit your job.

  • yhtkimyhtkim Alum Member
    374 karma

    @natemanwell1 maybe it's not that simple. maybe they have bills to pay. people to take care of.

  • The TrapperThe Trapper Core Member
    21 karma

    @natemanwell1 some people have real life responsibilities that prevent that you do understand that correct? If i just quit my job my family would be homeless and starve? Your comment is pretty ignorant

  • lookingforanswerslookingforanswers Core Member
    edited February 20 138 karma

    Don't stress -- you already have a baseline of 165, which is great! Not to mention everything else you said (your GPA, resume, background etc.). It doesn't hurt to retake, since they take the highest score anyways and since you have until the end of the year to do so, do what you can and try your best.

    Take it step by step: start by studying the LSAT when you can, retaking when you can, and applying when you can. You already have a solid start. You got this! :-)

  • edited February 20 365 karma

    Like others have said, retaking sounds like it'd be in your best interest. If scholarships $ is a consideration, scoring even just a few points higher will put you in a better position for those offers.

    Good luck on the rest of your LSAT journey!

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