Two Canceled Scores vs. One Canceled Score, one bad score Forum

[aptivych]

Hey Guys,

A lurker here finally posting for the first time. I'm having some panic attacks right now and I'd like some really solid advice.

I don't think I did very well on today's June LSAT exam, which was my second retake. I already have one canceled score. Now I'm contemplating whether I should cancel the second time. What looks worse to adcoms, especially if I'm looking at T-14 schools? Two canceled scores or one canceled score followed by a bad score? By bad, I mean in the 150 zone or so.

I should also mention that my proctor failed to time the test properly (ended sections 2 minutes early on like 2 sections). How do I go about reporting that to the LSAC and is there any possibility that they can cancel my june lsat score and give me a free retake?

Thanks guys. Much appreciate the help.

[Clyde Frog]

I don't think cancels matter to admissions

[aptivych]

I don't think cancels matter to admissions

Even if it's two cancels back to back? Wouldn't I need to write an addendum?

[Bearlyalive]

I don't think cancels matter to admissions

Even if it's two cancels back to back? Wouldn't I need to write an addendum?

Nope, won't matter in the least bit. Definitely not addendum-worthy. Adcomms might ask during an interview about a low score if it's followed by a significantly higher one, and some schools actually request addendum for such score increases. If you're really sure you bombed it, cancelling is better than letting it go through.

That said, even having a significantly low score on a test really will not matter except for maybe YS (assuming you do, in fact, score higher the next time around).

[Clyde Frog]

I don't think cancels matter to admissions

Even if it's two cancels back to back? Wouldn't I need to write an addendum?

Nope, won't matter in the least bit. Definitely not addendum-worthy.

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[Bearlyalive]

I don't think cancels matter to admissions

Even if it's two cancels back to back? Wouldn't I need to write an addendum?

Nope, won't matter in the least bit. Definitely not addendum-worthy.

190k tar

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[aptivych]

Thank you guys for the clarification. Although I feel like a fool for going to take it when I'm not ready (and especially today the testing environment was quite horrible), I feel better that even if I were to cancel twice in a row, it won't negatively affect my admission chances. At least I hope.

I just have one final question though; in the event I cancel my score, do I still find information on how questions are scored and everything? I understand I won't be getting back my answer sheet but can I still find info on how the questions were scored?

[Bearlyalive]

Thank you guys for the clarification. Although I feel like a fool for going to take it when I'm not ready (and especially today the testing environment was quite horrible), I feel better that even if I were to cancel twice in a row, it won't negatively affect my admission chances. At least I hope.

I just have one final question though; in the event I cancel my score, do I still find information on how questions are scored and everything? I understand I won't be getting back my answer sheet but can I still find info on how the questions were scored?

Can't speak as to getting the test info back, but to make you feel better, just poke your head into this thread:

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=263904

Plenty of people went in when they were unprepared, realized their mistake, corrected it, and went on to achieve success the next time around. Self-awareness is a good trait to have (though don't let it morph into paranoia).