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3 retakes applying to Cornell

Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:15 pm
by belle11
Hello,

I took the LSAT 3 times. 162 ---> 166 ---> 168. My GPA is 3.85. I am applying to Cornell, but it says on the website, in regards to multiple LSAT retakes:

"In general, Cornell Law’s policy is to take the higher score if it is at least 3 points higher than a prior score, but the Admissions Committee invites applicants to submit an addendum to their application explaining the different LSAT scores and why we should take the higher score."

I was under the impression that all law schools, with the exception of Yale and Stanford, take an applicant's highest score, even if it's only by one point. Should I write an addendum? I'm not sure what I would say, besides the fact that I was less nervous and better prepared each retake. Am I still competitive for the t20 - t13 considering all of my retakes?

Re: 3 retakes applying to Cornell

Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 5:35 am
by cavalier1138
You don't need an addendum. And just because your post is ambiguous: You should be applying to other schools, too.

Re: 3 retakes applying to Cornell

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 3:59 pm
by crazywafflez
Yes, you are still competitive. Apply broadly. It is fine you took it three times.