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Do I need a LSATAddendum?

Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 3:42 pm
by Aifamume
I've taken the LSAT twice: 171 & 175.

I was one of the first students to be seated for my first LSAT. As everyone knows, once you're seated, you cannot leave until the test has begun. However, in this instance the school had overbooked resulting in a lack of seats for the students. It took a while for this to sort out, and we didn't begin the test until 10:33. This is about 15 minutes before the break should have been, and I wasn't alone in needing to relieve myself. I was seventh in line to go to the bathroom. Of the 10 questions I missed, 7 of them were on this first section.

Is that worth an addendum? I'm worried that this might seem silly or made-up, even though it is the truth. Also, is a four-point difference worth an addendum?

Re: Do I need a LSATAddendum?

Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 3:47 pm
by Rigo
Don't write an addendum. Especially for only a 4 point jump.
You'll be judged on your 175.

Re: Do I need a LSATAddendum?

Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 4:16 pm
by KMart
Nope, you're fine and congrats on the good scores.

Re: Do I need a LSATAddendum?

Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:54 pm
by Aifamume
Okay, thanks both of you for your advice.

Re: Do I need a LSATAddendum?

Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:59 pm
by Clearly
Chiming in to say they are deff right and it would be absurd to write.

Re: Do I need a LSATAddendum?

Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:30 pm
by iguazu
I'm also wondering if I should write one or if it would be a waste of time for me and adcomms. I had a nine point increase from Sep to Dec and only reason for lower Sep score was that I had a cold/flu and was just really exhausted during last two sections.

Re: Do I need a LSATAddendum?

Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:20 pm
by Clearly
I improved 12 and didn't write.

Re: Do I need a LSATAddendum?

Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:29 pm
by iguazu
That's what I thought, but my fiance thought I should get another opinion :)

Re: Do I need a LSATAddendum?

Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:14 pm
by KMart
iguazu wrote:That's what I thought, but my fiance thought I should get another opinion :)
Better safe than sorry, your fiance is wise. I wouldn't write it if I were you.