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I got an e-mail last night from one of the schools I'm applying to requesting an explanation of a 5+ (but not much more) increase of an already weak LSAT score. I took the test 3 times, and didn't do well on it any of those three times, and I don't really have a fantastic explanation other than the standard I had no time (I was defending my thesis this same week, and I should have cancelled but didn't), I was sick, and then I suck at LSATing.

I did a little searching around the forum this morning, but the only LSAT addendum posts I saw involved people with significant increases, or different circumstances (cancellations, point drops, etc). I was hoping to let the scores ride, but now that I've been requested to give an explanation, I don't know what to say other than "I learn by doing?" That's the best I could come up with off the top of my head...

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

If you have an opportunity to examine the multitude of posts regarding this issue from other posters (though they may not have a specific request from a school as you do), you will notice an obvious trend. Most improvement on the LSAT is driven by better preparation or better circumstances for testing. I would do my best to phrase something that is, above everything, succinct, but also portrays your improvement as a reflection of how your preparation for the exam became stronger after each examination. Many users post their LSAT addendum on this board and have others examine it, I suggest you do the same.

Good luck writing!

I was worried about saying "I studied harder" but I guess that's the best thing to say since it's the truth.

I posted a rough draft in the PS forum:
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 8&t=104754

Thanks for the help.