Requisite LSAT score for me to avoid retake? Forum

Otunga · Post by **Otunga** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:47 pm

Simple post here. My LSAD GPA's 3.92 and I'm shooting for the mid-170s on the LSAT in June, so I guess I know the score that I need to feel comfortable applying to HYS with. But I wonder what the threshold is for avoiding a retake. Anything under 173? Under 170? Perhaps I should retake any score under 175 to play it safe?

boblawlob · Post by **boblawlob** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:55 pm

170: Should get you everywhere almost guaranteed but HYS (but still competitive chance at HYS).

173: Enjoy a Butler (maybe a Hamilton?), and 1 of HYS

175: Enjoy a Hamilton and 2 of HYS (depending on softs; otherwise 1 of HYS)

179: Retake, ED to UVA

Source: Misinformation

Ti Malice · Post by **Ti Malice** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:07 pm

boblawlob wrote:170: Should get you everywhere almost guaranteed but HYS (but still competitive chance at HYS).

173: Enjoy a Butler (maybe a Hamilton?), and 1 of HYS

175: Enjoy a Hamilton and 2 of HYS (depending on softs; otherwise 1 of HYS)

179: Retake, ED to UVA

Source: Misinformation

Butlers and Hamiltons are not nearly that predictable or assured on the basis of LSAT/GPA. Many people with very high numbers are offered neither, and a fair number of Butler offerees have higher numbers than Hamilton offerees.

jrsbaseball5 · Post by **jrsbaseball5** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:11 pm

Otunga wrote:Simple post here. My LSAD GPA's 3.92 and I'm shooting for the mid-170s on the LSAT in June, so I guess I know the score that I need to feel comfortable applying to HYS with. But I wonder what the threshold is for avoiding a retake. Anything under 173? Under 170? Perhaps I should retake any score under 175 to play it safe?

You don't happen to be a URM, do you?

boblawlob · Post by **boblawlob** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:12 pm

Ti Malice wrote:
boblawlob wrote:170: Should get you everywhere almost guaranteed but HYS (but still competitive chance at HYS).

173: Enjoy a Butler (maybe a Hamilton?), and 1 of HYS

175: Enjoy a Hamilton and 2 of HYS (depending on softs; otherwise 1 of HYS)

179: Retake, ED to UVA

Source: Misinformation
Butlers and Hamiltons are not nearly that predictable or assured on the basis of LSAT/GPA. Many people with very high numbers are offered neither, and a fair number of Butler offerees have higher numbers than Hamilton offerees.

Definitely. Actually, HYS acceptances and T14 schollies in general are not predictable.

My predications are just (extremely) rough estimates.

Ti Malice · Post by **Ti Malice** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:12 pm

Otunga wrote:Simple post here. My LSAD GPA's 3.92 and I'm shooting for the mid-170s on the LSAT in June, so I guess I know the score that I need to feel comfortable applying to HYS with. But I wonder what the threshold is for avoiding a retake. Anything under 173? Under 170? Perhaps I should retake any score under 175 to play it safe?

You'll want to be above all LSAT medians (173 being the highest). If you don't get into Harvard with a 174, something was wrong with your app/interview.

sabanist · Post by **sabanist** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:14 pm

Ti Malice wrote: Butlers and Hamiltons are not nearly that predictable or assured on the basis of LSAT/GPA. Many people with very high numbers are offered neither, and a fair number of Butler offerees have higher numbers than Hamilton offerees.

4.17/177 here and I got neither. (kanyeshrug)

When I was in your shoes, 172+ was definitely don't retake, 170/1 was a maybe, and 169- was definitely retake. Of course I landed in maybe. Don't be afraid to wait and see what happens and how you feel when you get your score.
I'd say 173 would give you a pretty reliable shot at H barring horrible PS/LORs/interviewing skills.

boblawlob · Post by **boblawlob** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:21 pm

sabanist wrote:
Ti Malice wrote: Butlers and Hamiltons are not nearly that predictable or assured on the basis of LSAT/GPA. Many people with very high numbers are offered neither, and a fair number of Butler offerees have higher numbers than Hamilton offerees.
4.17/177 here and I got neither. (kanyeshrug)

Ti Malice · Post by **Ti Malice** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:23 pm

boblawlob wrote:
sabanist wrote:
Ti Malice wrote: Butlers and Hamiltons are not nearly that predictable or assured on the basis of LSAT/GPA. Many people with very high numbers are offered neither, and a fair number of Butler offerees have higher numbers than Hamilton offerees.
4.17/177 here and I got neither. (kanyeshrug)

Word.

b123 · Post by **b123** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:39 pm

I think the general consensus seems to be 181 or retake

sabanist · Post by **sabanist** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:43 pm

Ti Malice wrote:
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Word.

I was confused, I'll say that much. Made my decision much easier, though.

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