Registered for June LSAT but not hitting desired scores on PT

mrroncagliamrroncaglia Core Member
in General 6 karma

Hi everyone, I am registered for the June 2025 LSAT and in general I am aiming for a 170. When I registered a few months ago I knew that I wouldn't necessarily be ready to hit 170 in June but thought that it could be good to experience the June test to be better prepared for the August/September test. My idea was to aim for at least a 165 and then try to improve more on the fall tests. Is it worth taking the June test that I already paid for even if I am far from my end goal (scoring low 160s)? I still think it would be valuable experience, but many don't recommend. Would love to hear peoples' thoughts!

Take June LSAT or Not
  1. Should I take or skip the June LSAT40 votes
    1. Take
      77.50%
    2. Skip
      22.50%

Comments

  • missjurisdocmissjurisdoc Live Member
    1065 karma

    A lot of my thoughts on this center around investment. I say go for it!! If you would lose money and like you said you are scoring decently in at least the 160's- doing well you would have a solid first score at least. Some people also think it helps for you to generally get used to testing in the environment you choose- whether in person or remote. You can see if there's a free push forward it to August but I don't think that's the case at this point if my memory serves me correctly. People say on test day you can score around at least 3 points higher the day of- not fool-poof but something to consider. Some people greatly overperform on test day due to doing better under pressure. Good luck you got this!!

  • rozeyhillrozeyhill Live Member
    3 karma

    I’m literally in the exact same position — aiming for >170 but scoring 160-165 and registered for the June LSAT. I’m opting to take it for some of reasons presented in the last comment, notably the fact that it will probably help me adjust to the testing environment. It will also give me better pointers for studying than any simulated environment could.

  • emiliasadowiczemiliasadowicz Live Member
    5 karma

    I am in a similar predicament. Is it bad to cancel a score? Do law schools take a cancellation into account?

  • missjurisdocmissjurisdoc Live Member
    1065 karma

    I personally think cancelling any score that's well above a 120 is a waste of money if you are paying out of pocket. Anything above a 154 is at least above average... but it's up to you. They can see it and it can be something they wonder about to some degree. I think it's generally not recommended unless you feel you did absolutely atrocious which can be somewhat subjective.

  • SpencieWencieSpencieWencie Core Member
    edited May 30 16 karma

    Depends on if you have a score already, if you have no scores on file, keep whatever you get unless you really feel like you absolutely bombed it below what was expected. Then take it again, if it's higher, keep it, lower cancel it. From my knowledge a cancelled score isn't a bad sign, you could have been sick, you could have a death in the family, you could have just got a point below normal. Colleges have no idea and should not hold it against you within reason such as multiple cancelled in a row.

    The person above me said something very true, a 155 and above is better than most people so feel happy with that for sure and just commit yourself to a slightly better performance in the future. If you show improvement every time, no need to cancel a score or choose not to take it since you've already paid. Get the experience and feel. The notion of cancelling just because it didn't go perfect or even necessarily how you expected is a bit overblown. You do need at least a score to get into college.

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