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[zim5354]

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[Nucky]

Hey all, I need some input. I scored a 161 on my previous LSAT, putting me at the 83%. I was wait listed and denied at most of the T-20, and admitted to a single T-20. I retook in June and got a 164 placing me in the 90% (barely lol).

My stats: 161/upper 150s/164 (3rd retake).
My GPA is a bit south of a 3.5.
AA Male, from a rural state probably underrepresented in academia.


I've been trying to get off the WL at most of the T-20 throughout the summer. I don't know if I should continue to try to get off the WL, or reapply next year

If I were to reapply I would study French for 7-9 months at a French university. My GPA was mostly brought down by my foreign language course grades, I figure studying in France and writing an addendum would help. But there's the cost of taking a year off, and I'm worried I wouldn't do much better next cycle due to such a small improvement.

Kind of vague for anonymity.

Not to be that guy, but as an AA with solid stats your goal should be T14 or bust. With just a few more points on the LSAT I think you'd be looking at money also. Retake when you're scoring 165+ on PTs, reapply, and you'll be happy you did this time next year. Good luck!

[zim5354]

Not to be that guy, but as an AA with solid stats your goal should be T14 or bust. With just a few more points on the LSAT. Retake when you're scoring 165+ on PTs and you'll be happy you did this time next year. Good luck!

I would love to retake, my PT scores were much higher than my real ones. But I've took the exam 3 times, to retake I'd have to wait 2 years...and I don't know if that's an option.

[Doritos]

Not to be that guy, but as an AA with solid stats your goal should be T14 or bust. With just a few more points on the LSAT. Retake when you're scoring 165+ on PTs and you'll be happy you did this time next year. Good luck!

I would love to retake, my PT scores were much higher than my real ones. But I've took the exam 3 times, to retake I'd have to wait 2 years...and I don't know if that's an option.

You should wait and retake. I know 2 years seems like a long time but it's really not. Get a job, do something interesting like Peace Corp, Teach for America, teach English overseas, etc. Having more work/life experience and a higher LSAT score will be great for you. You are an AA male and can score mid-160s with a 3.5 GPA. Honestly, get some experience, bump your score up and you should be T14 with big money, maybe even HYS if you score high enough.

[Dr.Zer0]

I think applying late hurt you this cycle. 3.5 with a 164 AA urm should get into a t-14. Apply early next cycle.

[t-14orbust]

yeah, man. t-14 or bust.....

[Kool-Aid]

Yeah, reapply next cycle! I'm surprised you didn't get a t-14 with your old stats, but you'll get into multiple next cycle.

Congrats on your new score and good luck.