Strange Law School Addendum Question Forum

[OxOx19888]

Hi all,

The first time I took the LSAT, I received a 159—basically, I was studying abroad and it suddenly appeared as though I was losing both by housing and funding the day before the test. The stress affected me more than anticipated, and I ended up with such a sad score.

I re-took it in America and received a 169. Thinking that I could improve, I altered my study habits and started scoring in the 173-175 range on PTs. I ended up with a 170 on the September 2014 test.

I am not planning to retake.

My question involves the addendum that I need to write (applying to the entire T-14). I'm explaining the 159 to 169 with a more compelling variation of the statement above. But what do I write about the 169 to 170? Do I even need to address it? I think a lingering cold might have dragged me down, but I'm not sure how compelling that sounds, given that I received my highest scores.

I understand that most schools will use the 170 when evaluating my application, but I'd still really appreciate any advice on how to address this new jump.

Thanks!

[patogordo]

don't write anything

[MarkfromWI]

don't write anything

USN only uses the highest score when doing the rankings. As such, schools really only care about your highest score.

[ClubberLang]

If you think a 1 point increase should be addressed in an addendum, and that a cold would be an appropriate way to explain it, you should not go to law school. If you still want to go, don't write anything. There is nothing unusual here that needs explanation, and your excuses are lame anyway.

[OxOx19888]

Several law schools (like Michigan) do request that you draft an addendum if you jumped more than 6 points. I was thus planning on drafting one to address the 159 to 169 increase. I'm asking if I also need a sentence in there alluding to the third test, or if I should just focus on that 10 point gap.

[tortsandtiaras]

Several law schools (like Michigan) do request that you draft an addendum if you jumped more than 6 points. I was thus planning on drafting one to address the 159 to 169 increase. I'm asking if I also need a sentence in there alluding to the third test, or if I should just focus on that 10 point gap.

Just write an addendum for the first jump (159 to 169) and disregard the second.

[rion91]

do not write an addendum