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Hi TLS,

I've taken the LSAT three times so far, scored 169 on two of them. For my last two tests I was better prepared but had serious test day problems. I was practice testing much higher than 169 and have figured out a way to solve the test day problem should it occur in the future.

I did apply to some schools this cycle and got a few T14 acceptances with very strong scholarship offers. However, I can't shake the feeling that if I just got three more questions right on the LSAT (I missed 5 on LG) I could have gotten into HYS. My GPA is pretty strong so my LSAT would be the only thing holding me back.

Does it make sense to sit out two years, retake, and reapply? Do schools look down on 4-time test takers? What about my LOR? Are there other considerations I should be making? I am K-JD so I can definitely afford to take time.

What are your specific scholarship offers, and why do you want HYS?

I think a t14 with a strong scholarship is a better outcome than HYS. I'd choose the cheapest and go.

cavalier1138 wrote:What are your specific scholarship offers, and why do you want HYS?

120k @ Michigan, 150k @ Cornell so far, still waiting on Berkeley/Duke

Short term after law school I am interested in biglaw, DOJ work, or working with some boutique litigation firms. Long term I am interested in being a judge.

xtremenite wrote:

cavalier1138 wrote:What are your specific scholarship offers, and why do you want HYS?

120k @ Michigan, 150k @ Cornell so far, still waiting on Berkeley/Duke

Short term after law school I am interested in biglaw, DOJ work, or working with some boutique litigation firms. Long term I am interested in being a judge.

Go to Cornell. Even HYS can't guarantee a judgeship, and Cornell for that price will get you what you want for cheaper (unless you'd be expecting good need-based aid from HYS, in which case it makes more sense to wait and retake).

Yeah, you don't need HYS for your goals, and they certainly aren't worth the extra debt for the slim chance at your long-term goal.

Go to Cornell.

A full ride to Cornell is an amazing deal tbh.