Would retaking LSAT in June affect C/O 2017 scholarship? Forum

[The Dark Shepard]

Like, would the law schools I am currently in at see that I increased my score(assuming I did, of course) and possibly offer me more money(by the same token, if I do worse, could I lose money?)? Or would it only mean anything if I a took a year off

My background for the LSAT is I was PTing 162-165 consistently. It was frustrating. When I took it I actually got a 167. I assumed that I had just gotten lucky with a test so I stayed away from the Fall, Winter, and Spring LSATs thinking that could hurt me. Of course I didn't join TLS until a few weeks ago, where "retake" is basically a religious exercise here.

That being said, I have decent scholarships from two T25 schools. I have help with COL. I don't particularly want to wait a year because job prospects don't seem bright right out of UG for me(though I actually am applying for jobs right now too..can't hurt to keep options open after all!).

So yeah, would retaking the June LSAT mean anything for this cycle?

[haus]

This idea has been brought up a handful of times over the last month or two. I know it is in the Spivey thread a few pages back. Also it has been the primary subject of a few shorter threads.

It seems that a higher score in June may give you some leverage to request increased scholarships for schools that you are already admitted to.

Good luck,

[Nova]

Like, would the law schools I am currently in at see that I increased my score(assuming I did, of course) and possibly offer me more money(by the same token, if I do worse, could I lose money?)?

So yeah, would retaking the June LSAT mean anything for this cycle?

yes

[The Dark Shepard]

would getting lower negatively impact it?

[haus]

would getting lower negatively impact it?

Maybe at the very top, but it seems unlikely.

[The Dark Shepard]

Awesome. Thanks guys!

[hk227]

I actually have a related question. I am considering retaking June and was discussing with someone who said some of the schools I am admitted to (with $$) might find out and rescind my acceptance and/or $$. Any thoughts?

[rebexness]

I actually have a related question. I am considering retaking June and was discussing with someone who said some of the schools I am admitted to (with $$) might find out and rescind my acceptance and/or $$. Any thoughts?

No.
They will find out your new score. They will not take your admittance or $ away.