What is your goal score?

AlenaLSATAlenaLSAT Alum Member
edited March 2014 in General 182 karma
Hi guys,
I am just wondering what scores people here shoot for? I wonder if an average person can get into 90 percentile by virtue of hard work. Or is 170+ goal is mostly for someone with a couple of Master's degrees or a Ph.D.?
I know someone who got 170 on LSAT and got her tuition waived by UPenn. It really inspired me to get the highest score possible. I just don't know what goal is realistic.

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  • retaker2014retaker2014 Alum Member
    edited March 2014 99 karma
    180. I don't know if I could justify prepwork if getting every question right wasn't a goal from the get-go. It's difficult but I think it all depends on 1) time, 2) commitment and 3) strategy. I don't have much time (June) but I am committed and am already here, right?
  • ENTJENTJ Alum Inactive ⭐
    3658 karma
    173+
  • LSATislandLSATisland Free Trial Inactive Sage
    1878 karma
    Obviously, give it your best shot, so aspire for a 180. If it helps, set incremental goals, i.e. 160,165,170 etc..
  • laestelle2009laestelle2009 Alum Member
    96 karma
    i mean yeah you would definitely want to aim for a 180. but set your goals by what the schools you are applying to require (admissions and scholarships). but to answer your question my dream score is 180, i want a 167 but the minimum score i need is a 161.
  • LSATislandLSATisland Free Trial Inactive Sage
    edited March 2014 1878 karma
    Yes, depending on the school one is trying to reach, a particular score is needed. But even in such a case, don't settle for a score that guarantees admission; a better score can always garner scholarships.
  • retaker2014retaker2014 Alum Member
    edited March 2014 99 karma
    ^ Thumbs up. I probably came off a little too strong, but what I meant is that I'm always looking to improve - whether I've achieved a 'good' score or not.
  • LSATislandLSATisland Free Trial Inactive Sage
    1878 karma
    Ya, I think one has to be committed to correcting any mistake. No one would say: "well, since my goal is a 168, I don't really care why I got those few wrong."
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