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Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:06 am
by crimlaw4life
So I studied for about 6 months, pretty consistently and was averaging 166.8 on my PTs. Felt really good going through the exam, as I had taken a BluePrint course, went through the bibles, and had done about every test. On test day: 156.
Kind of an embarrassing story but I was hoping for some advice. I have pretty bad anxiety and, coupled with that, IBS. During section 2, I couldn't control my bowels and, well, I had an accident. I was hoping no one would notice, but the proctor asked me to leave and come back. So I missed quite a few on that section, and really couldn't recover and ended up bombing it.
I know I should retake but I'm so burnt out and disappointed. I don't know if I should retake or not. I'm a URM if that helps. Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:10 am
by bk1
Yes.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:29 am
by northwood
crimlaw4life wrote:So I studied for about 6 months, pretty consistently and was averaging 166.8 on my PTs. Felt really good going through the exam, as I had taken a BluePrint course, went through the bibles, and had done about every test. On test day: 156.
Kind of an embarrassing story but I was hoping for some advice. I have pretty bad anxiety and, coupled with that, IBS. During section 2, I couldn't control my bowels and, well, I had an accident. I was hoping no one would notice, but the proctor asked me to leave and come back. So I missed quite a few on that section, and really couldn't recover and ended up bombing it.
I know I should retake but I'm so burnt out and disappointed. I don't know if I should retake or not. I'm a URM if that helps. Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Re take. You got sick during the test. Make sure you can control or manage your symptoms and aim for the june or october exam. You have a great gpa. a few more points ( which you would have earned if you didnt have to leave and come back) will dramatically change your options for the better. Best of luck!
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:46 am
by esq
Depends
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:49 am
by SchopenhauerFTW
Do not waste that GPA! Go for it!
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:22 am
by springfever
esq wrote:Depends
SchopenhauerFTW wrote:Do not waste that GPA! Go for it!
esq wrote:Depends
esq wrote:Depends
How about prevail or dignity? You can find them on sale at Walmart!
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:16 am
by polevaulter
crimlaw4life wrote:So I studied for about 6 months, pretty consistently and was averaging 166.8 on my PTs. Felt really good going through the exam, as I had taken a BluePrint course, went through the bibles, and had done about every test. On test day: 156.
Kind of an embarrassing story but I was hoping for some advice. I have pretty bad anxiety and, coupled with that, IBS. During section 2, I couldn't control my bowels and, well, I had an accident. I was hoping no one would notice, but the proctor asked me to leave and come back. So I missed quite a few on that section, and really couldn't recover and ended up bombing it.
I know I should retake but I'm so burnt out and disappointed. I don't know if I should retake or not. I'm a URM if that helps. Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Sorry to hear that all happened to you. I think you should definitely retake it though. I would also try and see your doctor beforehand--see if there is anything he or she can give to help you to control your anxiety and IBS. I wish you the best of luck
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:19 am
by mac35352
esq wrote:Depends
Yes, this could help you keep going if you have an accident.
Good luck
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:37 am
by rocon7383
yes. definitely.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:46 pm
by FloridaCoastalorbust
bump
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:51 pm
by fathergoose
Most certainly. Don't waste that GPA. I'd have smothered a midget to have had an UG GPA like that.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:52 pm
by patrickd139
FloridaCoastalorbust wrote:bump
QF Tacit admission of IBS.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:57 pm
by LettuceBeefRealTea
crimlaw4life wrote:So I studied for about 6 months.
Kind of an embarrassing story but I was hoping for some advice. I have pretty bad anxiety and, coupled with that, IBS. During section 2, I couldn't control my bowels and, well, I had an accident. I was hoping no one would notice, but the proctor asked me to leave and come back.
shit, that sucks. definitely retake. you've already put in the time and work, might as well make it pay off.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:58 pm
by gbpackerbacker
esq wrote:Depends
Brilliant! 177.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:02 pm
by SchopenhauerFTW
I sympathize with the OP, considering they had to alt because someone made a thread about this same exact incident.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:20 pm
by Logic STUD
crimlaw4life wrote:So I studied for about 6 months, pretty consistently and was averaging 166.8 on my PTs. Felt really good going through the exam, as I had taken a BluePrint course, went through the bibles, and had done about every test. On test day: 156.
Kind of an embarrassing story but I was hoping for some advice. I have pretty bad anxiety and, coupled with that, IBS. During section 2, I couldn't control my bowels and, well, I had an accident. I was hoping no one would notice, but the proctor asked me to leave and come back. So I missed quite a few on that section, and really couldn't recover and ended up bombing it.
I know I should retake but I'm so burnt out and disappointed. I don't know if I should retake or not. I'm a URM if that helps. Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Always retake with a high GPA and a low score.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:19 pm
by polevaulter
I personally find all the IBS jokes to be very crude, ignorant and insensitive. You should read an article about IBS and then you will realize that it's not so funny:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/irrita ... me/DS00106
P.S. And no I do not have IBS--I just think enough is enough with the teasing and rude comments towards the OP.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:36 pm
by ahduth
polevaulter wrote:I personally find all the IBS jokes to be very crude, ignorant and insensitive. You should read an article about IBS and then you will realize that it's not so funny:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/irrita ... me/DS00106
P.S. And no I do not have IBS--I just think enough is enough with the teasing and rude comments towards the OP.
Why do you think the OP is concerned? Because they're a flame? Or because they're a troll? I don't entirely understand the difference personally.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 12:10 am
by polevaulter
ahduth wrote:polevaulter wrote:I personally find all the IBS jokes to be very crude, ignorant and insensitive. You should read an article about IBS and then you will realize that it's not so funny:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/irrita ... me/DS00106
P.S. And no I do not have IBS--I just think enough is enough with the teasing and rude comments towards the OP.
Why do you think the OP is concerned? Because they're a flame? Or because they're a troll? I don't entirely understand the difference personally.
I honestly didn't think the OP was a flame or a troll. I think that they legitimately have IBS. I just didn't think the jokes were funny.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 12:16 am
by birdlaw117
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:35 am
by bp shinners
Definitely retake.
And if you want to use Blueprint materials to study (especially the video course), send me a PM and we'll get you a discount on it since you already took the course and have a legitimate medical excuse for your first score.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:45 am
by OnlyLivingBoyinNY
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:08 pm
by lakers3peat
lol, the only thing that comes to mind is the acronym TMI.
you could have said "i have a cold" and got a 156 and people would say retest. didnt really need to know you crapped your pants int he middle of the LSAT lmfao. thats why im convinced you are a troll
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:44 pm
by esq
OnlyLivingBoyinNY wrote:i couldn't help myself
Niether could the OP.
Re: Should I retake? 156 3.89
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:13 am
by LangstonLaw
bump