Should I take a year off? Forum

[ccooley47]

Hey guys,

I am currently in the process of applying to law schools. However, I am somewhat dissatisfied with my LSAT score. I took the test in June 2014 and got a 164. My GPA, however, is a 3.96.

I have already submitted applications for the 2014-2015 cycle. My questions are as follows:

(1) Should I take a year off and retake the LSAT?
(2) Does reapplying hurt one's application?

Thanks!

[Lord Randolph McDuff]

Almost no one should go to law school if they are dissatisfied with their LSAT score. You are K-JD right now? Absolutely take a year off, retaking the LSAT one of many reasons.

[Rigo]

1) Retaking can only help. If you need to wait until next cycle to apply, so be it. You can still retake in February (& even June) for scholly negotiation if you're set on this cycle.
2) Absolutely not. You may need new LOR's (depending on school's policy) and a reworked PS though.