Should I address the matter about LSAT?(security cancellation) Forum

[chestnut90]

Hello,

I have a question regarding admissions.
I have Security Cancellation record. (my scores were cancelled because LSAC was susceptible of my score)
Should I address that issue by writing an addendum when I apply to law schools?

Thanks!

[lymenheimer]

You don't think it be like it is, but it do.

[A. Nony Mouse]

You don't think it be like it is, but it do.

Dude, if you don't have an answer, don't post.

[lymenheimer]

I would think it wouldn't matter that much, but I guess that's because I don't know what a security cancellation is or the circumstances surrounding yours. When in doubt, write it out? Whatever you do, don't make it sound excusey.

[CanadianWolf]

Yesterday I read through the top ranked 18 TLS law school profiles. One or two specifically noted that they would like an addendum for 2 or more cancellations. A security cancellation for suspicion of cheating on the LSAT is more serious than a mere cancellation because of an anticipated low score due to poor performance. The issue is whether or not this reason will appear on your official LSAT score report to law schools. Do you want to be proactive & address the issue or do you want to "lay low" & hope that it is overlooked by the law school adcomms ? If you have a strong defense, then it might be fine to be proactive; otherwise use your own judgment (assuming that it has improved).

[CanadianWolf]

Unfortunately, without knowing all of the details, it is hard to offer advice based on guesswork. Because of your numbers (167 LSAT & 3.9 GPA), you'll be applying to very competitive law schools. If noticed, you will be asked for an explanation if not outright rejected (my best guess).

(Maybe Mike Spivey might answer on his Spivey Consulting thread on TLS.)