Cancel my score

tessloveslsattessloveslsat Core Member
in General 44 karma

Hi! I received a 161 on my first LSAT. I am trying to figure out if I should cancel my score. I have the whole year to study (applying to the 2026 cycle), and aim to get in the 170s. In the eyes of a T-14 school, is a 161 worse or better than a cancellation on my record?

Thanks for guidance!

Comments

  • Payal1234Payal1234 Live Member
    40 karma

    Schools will look at your best score. If you cancel the 161 (which is a pretty good score) they may assume it was lower. Also, no harm in showing your growth

  • marinaecroymarinaecroy Core Member
    edited August 29 25 karma

    A. 161 is a good starter score. B)
    B. I watched an interview about this with an admissions officer. She basically said that yes, schools use your highest score, but they can see your other scores. However, they only really consider those other scores when someone has extremely abnormal numbers. For example, if somebody gets five low 150's in a row, then jumps 20 points to a 170 on their final try... Admissions might get suspicious and think "This person cheated" or "This person got insanely lucky." On the other hand, showing slow and steady improvement in your scores is to be really common. When admissions see that you got 161, then a 167, then a 170, they just think, "yep, this person studied really hard and improved their score" (which is what most prospective students do).

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