Retaking LSAT after already getting in?
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:54 am
I've already gotten into a T14, but I know I'm capable of a better LSAT that might swing me into CCN or Penn/UVA. I applied to some of those already with the score I have, but I'd wager I might get waitlisted at a few of those due to my GPA.
So here's the question: if I get waitlisted, would a strategy to get off the waitlist be to take the Feb LSAT? And if so, would that affect my applications already sent in/completed and their subsequent acceptances? Would it put my admission on "hold" since my application is now being readjusted? Or do I really have nothing to lose (besides $160) by retaking the LSAT in February now that I'm already admitted somewhere?
I'd like to improve my chances at some other schools, but I don't want to affect the acceptance I already have. (I also didn't want to wait on those applications by waiting for a Dec LSAT score since my score was already viable - if you're wondering why I'm looking at February).
Or would it make more sense to try to get off the waitlist in another way (a letter of recommendation, an extra "Why X" essay, etc)?
Thanks for the help.
So here's the question: if I get waitlisted, would a strategy to get off the waitlist be to take the Feb LSAT? And if so, would that affect my applications already sent in/completed and their subsequent acceptances? Would it put my admission on "hold" since my application is now being readjusted? Or do I really have nothing to lose (besides $160) by retaking the LSAT in February now that I'm already admitted somewhere?
I'd like to improve my chances at some other schools, but I don't want to affect the acceptance I already have. (I also didn't want to wait on those applications by waiting for a Dec LSAT score since my score was already viable - if you're wondering why I'm looking at February).
Or would it make more sense to try to get off the waitlist in another way (a letter of recommendation, an extra "Why X" essay, etc)?
Thanks for the help.