Reapplying to a school that accepted you Forum

[NotASpecialSnowflake]

I'm at the point in the cycle where I've been waitlisted to all my top schools and although I've gotten into some good ones, I'd still be racking up 100k+ debt. I still have some applications in review at some lower T-14 schools, but even if I get off a waitlist for T-10, I don't feel comfortable going there at sticker.

Because I have a low LSAT/High GPA and one more retake, I'm seriously considering retaking. I understand that if I reapply to a law school, I need to show them that something has substantially changed (3+ higher LSAT, new personal statement, new letters of rec etc.)

But how do I reapply to schools that accepted me that I didn't feel comfortable going to without more scholly $? I'm especially concerned about one of my top options accepting me at sticker, me turning them down because I don't have the money, and then reapplying.

Thanks for the advice guys!

[Rahviveh]

This isn't an issue at all. I re-applied with the same stats and got all the same results I got the first time. I was also a very heavy splitter. You can PM if you want more info.

[Hat.trick]

Theres no reason that they would look down upon something like that. If they accepted you the first time, they would probably accept you the second time and if there's a shot at improving your LSAT score by a decent amount, then go for it.

[burtmacklin]

In the same vein as this, if you have a good LSAT (170+) and a really low GPA, would it be a big blow to try to retake the LSAT and score lower on your third try? Would schools that took you a cycle earlier ding/WL/lower scholarship money because of a new lower score?

[francesfarmer]

In the same vein as this, if you have a good LSAT (170+) and a really low GPA, would it be a big blow to try to retake the LSAT and score lower on your third try? Would schools that took you a cycle earlier ding/WL/lower scholarship money because of a new lower score?

They only have to report the highest score so no, a lower third try doesn't matter.

I retook a 170 and it was the best decision I ever made, to add some anecdotal evidence.