Explain your Lower LSAT score
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:34 pm
Just got an e-mail from one of my schools asking about my point discrepancy on the LSAT. Not sure what to say exactly. The first time I took it, my uncle had just died. Though, I don't think that affected my performance. The second time I was really nervous and choked. Then the 3rd I just did better? Lol, I really don't know what to say but this is the e-mail I sent back. Know that this is an e-mail from a safety school of mine so I'm not too worried about it but on none of my applications did I include an addendum. It just didn't make sense to me. I didn't have mono or the flu or broken hand... I was unprepared the 1st time, nervous the 2nd time, and ready the 3rd...
"To whom it may concern:
This e-mail is to clarify my LSAT score discrepancy. The LSAT is a difficult test that requires much preparation. An uncle of mine passed away November 2011. Between traveling for the funeral, church, and mourning time, I did not have much time to prepare and I feel that affected my performance for the December LSAT. I then retook it in June after I had some time to prepare but this time, I let my emotions interfere with my performance. I was very nervous at a test center I was unfamiliar with and did not perform near my potential. I was determined to do well as both my prior testings were well below my practice LSAT average. I then spent the next 2 months preparing for the October LSAT and took it at the same test center with a better mentality. I knew I was prepared and I was familiar with how the LSAT is administrated. Truth be told, after reviewing over my October LSAT I was actually a little disappointed because I made a few minor mistakes that cost me a potential 167. Nevertheless, I hope that you will look at my 165 as an accurate reflection of my potential. I feel as though I am well qualified to attend USD law and would be thrilled to be admitted.
Thank you for your time and consideration throughout this admissions process."
"To whom it may concern:
This e-mail is to clarify my LSAT score discrepancy. The LSAT is a difficult test that requires much preparation. An uncle of mine passed away November 2011. Between traveling for the funeral, church, and mourning time, I did not have much time to prepare and I feel that affected my performance for the December LSAT. I then retook it in June after I had some time to prepare but this time, I let my emotions interfere with my performance. I was very nervous at a test center I was unfamiliar with and did not perform near my potential. I was determined to do well as both my prior testings were well below my practice LSAT average. I then spent the next 2 months preparing for the October LSAT and took it at the same test center with a better mentality. I knew I was prepared and I was familiar with how the LSAT is administrated. Truth be told, after reviewing over my October LSAT I was actually a little disappointed because I made a few minor mistakes that cost me a potential 167. Nevertheless, I hope that you will look at my 165 as an accurate reflection of my potential. I feel as though I am well qualified to attend USD law and would be thrilled to be admitted.
Thank you for your time and consideration throughout this admissions process."
