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Hi everyone, I applied this cycle and was shut out from HYS. I'm strongly considering retaking the LSAT (this would be my second take) and applying again this fall.

I'd be perfectly fine if I retook and got rejected by HYS again next cycle, however, what I am worried about is how schools that accepted me this cycle will view my application next cycle (I'd hate to reapply and not get admitted the second time). I was fortunate to be accepted to two out of the 3 CCN (waitlisted at the third one) -- if my first LSAT score was as high as I thought I was capable I'd go to one of these in a heartbeat.

Has anyone had any experience that they'd be willing to share with reapplying to any of CCN (or the rest of the T14) after being admitted in the initial cycle? Were there any particular steps that you took the second time applying to explain why you were reapplying (instead of matriculating or deferring)? I did not receive any merit money from these schools, and figure that that would be a sufficient reason for reapplying with a new LSAT score. What do others think? Is that something that I would want to make a note of in my application for next cycle, or is it safe to assume that the admissions officers, in reviewing my application, would see my previous application and note 'Oh, he/she was admitted but didn't receive a Hamilton/Butler/Ruby/etc.'

I've browsed some old forum posts regarding this question, and found some helpful responses, but not so much information about specific actions that people who have reapplied to T14 schools that they were initially admitted to have taken:

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=115532
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=226001
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=160482

You can try asking for money this cycle. That way you at least establish a record of trying to make these schools work for you financially. If you don't get 30k/yr or so, then withdraw and reapply next year.

I reapplied and all the T14's that took me the first time, took me the second time as well. I had the same LSAT score too. You shouldn't have a problem. You can PM me for more details, but I wouldn't worry about it and focus on retaking.

Just be sure to withdraw graciously, and let them know that you'll be reapplying. You can put it in terms of wanting to gain more experiences so you can contribute more to the diversity of the class etc.

This is very late -- thank you everyone for your responses!