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Re: Apply with 168 or re-retake?

Post by Kratos » Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:32 pm

I'd retake.
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Re: Apply with 168 or re-retake?

Post by smiles123 » Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:39 pm

I'd apply now and then retake in Feb. Based on numbers I'd say you have a strong shot at most lower T14 and waitlisted at T6 minus HYS. So I'd apply now, then resubmit your LSAT is Feb if you improve to help with $$$ and any waitlists you may be on at that point. But that's just my opinion.

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Re: Apply with 168 or re-retake?

Post by Attax » Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:22 pm

I'd retake, especially considering it isn't like you're getting up there in age. I know many people, KJD, who are older than you.

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Re: Apply with 168 or re-retake?

Post by Winston1984 » Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:25 pm

I would retake in June. Don't worry about applicants rising. It's not like all of the lower T-14 are going to have 171 medians or something. Why can't you retake in December? Has registration passed?

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Re: Apply with 168 or re-retake?

Post by smile0751 » Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:04 am

I was in a very similar situation. I ended up just applying to schools with my 168 (3.9+ GPA). While I was pretesting near the end at 170+, I just didnt have it in me to take the test a third time and to study for the test around work. I know that everyone on TLS says retake, and maybe they are right and maybe I'll regret it one day, but so far I havent and have been happy with my decision. While I havent heard back from any T6, so far I've been accepted to UVA, Duke, Berkeley, Michigan, and Georgetown.

My two cents based off of my experience.

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Re: Apply with 168 or re-retake?

Post by Winston1984 » Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:40 am

imperspective wrote:
Winston1984 wrote:I would retake in June. Don't worry about applicants rising. It's not like all of the lower T-14 are going to have 171 medians or something. Why can't you retake in December? Has registration passed?
smiles123 wrote:I'd apply now and then retake in Feb. Based on numbers I'd say you have a strong shot at most lower T14 and waitlisted at T6 minus HYS. So I'd apply now, then resubmit your LSAT is Feb if you improve to help with $$$ and any waitlists you may be on at that point. But that's just my opinion.

Thank you guys, and the others who have replied. I am aiming for June so I can spread out my prep and be making money while I'm doing it, and the June test isn't so damn early! I thought about December, but I'm just not ready. I was involved in a political campaign until recently (as a sad Dem) so the LSAT is far away from my mind.
Definitely June retake then. You would have a good cycle, but I would rather try for a few extra points. You know how life changing that can be.

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Re: Apply with 168 or re-retake?

Post by BigZuck » Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:47 am

smile0751 wrote:I was in a very similar situation. I ended up just applying to schools with my 168 (3.9+ GPA). While I was pretesting near the end at 170+, I just didnt have it in me to take the test a third time and to study for the test around work. I know that everyone on TLS says retake, and maybe they are right and maybe I'll regret it one day, but so far I havent and have been happy with my decision. While I havent heard back from any T6, so far I've been accepted to UVA, Duke, Berkeley, Michigan, and Georgetown.

My two cents based off of my experience.
Retake

You too OP, you got this. Even just a 169 will help.

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