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AboveTheLawSchool wrote:Oh this site, if you can't get in to the T14 the general consensus seems to be to retake. However, how often has this worked out for people? I don't want to wait an extra year if I stand no realistic shot of raising my score.

I scored a 166 in October 2010, and I studied a decent amount, though I'm sure there was more I could do. But still, how much should I expect my score to really improve? How high have people on this site umped?

I know some who have jumped 20+. Obviously you can't do that since 186 is not on the scale.

164 ---> 175.

Adjudicator wrote:164 ---> 175.

I went 163-->174. I think getting you score to 172+ isn't unheard of and maybe worth the effort.

153 with minimal study, 168 on test day after 30 PTs and LR and LG bibles.

2nd edit: lol, actually I forgot. 153 with minimal study and 55 mins for the LG section.

AboveTheLawSchool wrote:Oh this site, if you can't get in to the T14 the general consensus seems to be to retake.

What? Thats absurd; there are plenty of schools in the top 30 going to.

15-30 with money >>>10-15 at sticker.

Success post graduation will be equally dependent on success at either institution, the differences are more than likely minimal.

So far 137 ---> 154 (LRB/LGB) +10 PTs and need a 160+ By June 2011

Excel wrote:15-30 with money >>>10-15 at sticker.

Success post graduation will be equally dependent on success at either institution, the differences are more than likely minimal.

The differences are probably more regional. I would guess a Vandy grad and a Chicago grad have similar chances in Nashville or Atlanta, but probably not so much in NYC or SF. I have no data to back this up, though.

AboveTheLawSchool wrote:Oh this site, if you can't get in to the T14 the general consensus seems to be to retake. However, how often has this worked out for people? I don't want to wait an extra year if I stand no realistic shot of raising my score.

I scored a 166 in October 2010, and I studied a decent amount, though I'm sure there was more I could do. But still, how much should I expect my score to really improve? How high have people on this site umped?

went up 10 points

Diagnostic 149/150ish---->PT'd 176 average a week before---->170.

June 2010: 162
October 2010: 167
Those 5 points have made a huge difference in acceptance and $$$.

Remember, every point over 165 means money.

If I were u, follow the study tips of some of pithypike, tls1776 (I think that's his username, and LSAT.blogspot - Steve Shwartz).

Also, the Cambridge LR by type and LR Most Difficult did wonders for me.

My achilles heel was the LG. I tried everything. LG Bible, ACE the LG, still missed 6!!!

Also, I found the LR by ExamKrackers to be helpful.

Good luck!

Cold diagnostic: 141
Highest PT: 166
December score: Retake

I can jump pretty high, but I usually practice on carpet.

OnlyLivingBoyinNY wrote:I can jump pretty high, but I usually practice on carpet.

Awesome user name.

SchopenhauerFTW wrote:

OnlyLivingBoyinNY wrote:I can jump pretty high, but I usually practice on carpet.

Awesome user name.

hey, thanks

160->173

I'm a slightly overweight white guy who hasn't played sports in a few years and who likes to smoke cigarettes and drink beer. So I can't jump very high.

I did improve my LSAT score 6 points though on a retake.

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160 to 167 without any studying and just not freaking out on test day.

159 (June 2010) --> 171 (December 2010)