159 then 162... should I take it a third time? Forum
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159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
First, I really want to go to the University of Texas Law School. I graduated from UT and am from Austin, and have been living in NY for 3 years now but am ready to go back home.
I was pre-testing at 165-166 but "choked" on the second test, getting just a 162. I failed to start my watch for one section, and wrote down the wrong entity on one logic game which completely unraveled that section.
I got a 3.73 at UT. Should I take the LSAT a third time or is it a waste of time? I think I could get up to 165, but is it frowned upon to take 3 times to get to that score?
Please help as I need to make this decision ASAP!
Best,
Patrick
I was pre-testing at 165-166 but "choked" on the second test, getting just a 162. I failed to start my watch for one section, and wrote down the wrong entity on one logic game which completely unraveled that section.
I got a 3.73 at UT. Should I take the LSAT a third time or is it a waste of time? I think I could get up to 165, but is it frowned upon to take 3 times to get to that score?
Please help as I need to make this decision ASAP!
Best,
Patrick
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
Why not? Your practice tests were higher than your score, and improving by even a few points would only help your application.
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
its not frowned upon
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
Yeah, but don't most people drop around 3 points on the real thing?hax123 wrote:Why not? Your practice tests were higher than your score, and improving by even a few points would only help your application.
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
The only "why not" factor playing in my head is the slim possibility of getting the same score or (gasp) getting a lower score.hax123 wrote:Why not? Your practice tests were higher than your score, and improving by even a few points would only help your application.
I honestly believe that neither would happen, but there is always the chance, ya know?
I just wonder if a 3.73 from the same University, being a minority (I am 3/4 Mexican) and a 162, with a solid personal statement, would be enough as it is. I feel like a 164-165 would get me in with all that taken into consideration, 162 not so much...
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- Jack Smirks
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
ftfyGettingReady2010 wrote:hax123 wrote:Why not? Your practice tests were higher than your score, and improving by even a few points would only help your application.Yeah, but don't most people drop around 3 points on the real thing?
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
doesn't matter, you aren't really going to hurt your chances at any of the schools you'd get into right now, and if you really want UT, you should retake.
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
Your chances are nil at UT w/o retake.
- Patriot1208
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
didn't notice he is an URM, he may have a chance then right?rad law wrote:Your chances are nil at UT w/o retake.
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
162 / URM / 3.7+ = Very good shot at UT.rad law wrote:Your chances are nil at UT w/o retake.
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
Only read OP. I'd still retake.Patriot1208 wrote:didn't notice he is an URM, he may have a chance then right?rad law wrote:Your chances are nil at UT w/o retake.
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Re: 159 then 162... should I take it a third time?
Exactly what I wanted to hear, but is it too good to be true? Do you know people with same credentials that got in to UT or similarly rated school?MrKappus wrote:162 / URM / 3.7+ = Very good shot at UT.rad law wrote:Your chances are nil at UT w/o retake.
Just would like to know this was a qualified response. Thanks for helping out!
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