Does Re-Applying Hurt Your Chances? Forum

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I'm thinking about applying to schools with my current LSAT score this cycle and seeing where I get in and what type of money they offer. If I don't get in to a school that I want to go to or if I can't afford it based on the award I get, then I'll re-take the LSAT in June and re-apply next cycle. Does re-applying hurt one's chances of acceptance?

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I am thinking of doing the same and I heard that it might hurt you somewhat, but I, too, am wondering this.

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I think it hurts at any schools you turned down for re-applying. From people I know who have redone it, schools they turned down before seem hesitant to admit them again or to do so with much money. However, this might be mitigated or not an issue at all if you apply back with score high enough. I also know of a poster who re-took in June, scored better, and suddenly got into schools off the waitlist with great money. So, there is value in retaking.

That's helpful. Sounds like I have to kill my re-take either way. Do you remember what school it was that let the poster in off the waitlist after the re-take?

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I think it hurts at any schools you turned down for re-applying. From people I know who have redone it, schools they turned down before seem hesitant to admit them again or to do so with much money. However, this might be mitigated or not an issue at all if you apply back with score high enough. I also know of a poster who re-took in June, scored better, and suddenly got into schools off the waitlist with great money. So, there is value in retaking.

That's helpful. Sounds like I have to kill my re-take either way. Do you remember what school it was that let the poster in off the waitlist after the re-take?

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