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158/3.57- Retake?

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:40 am
by Lonestarofdavid
After 6+ months of studying (including a $1500 course and stacks upon stacks of books), I was averaging on PT 165-167. On test day (June 2015), no problems. I felt confident and as prepared as I could be.

Disaster struck when I wasn't able to finish the LG in time, leaving an entire game undone (stupid, I know). However, given my confidence in the other sections, I figured at least I would get 162,163. Regardless I had resigned myself to taking the test again in October and to work on tightening up my speed on game.i figured speed was my vice.

I was absolutely dismayed when I received my score of 158. I NEVER did that bad on any practice test. Even my initial diagnosis months ago was a 162. Of course, I am freaking out and regretting every choice I have ever made. Any advice on retake, school choices, and next steps would be much appreciated.

3.57 GPA from strong state school. Very strong softs (focused interests, applicable collegial research/internships, stellar references/recommendations and 2+ years of work experience in non-profit advocacy work/lobbying).

Thanks.

Re: 158/3.57- Retake?

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:59 am
by doublehoohopeful
Seriously retake. You can have some great options with that GPA and with the right kind of work, you can get your LSAT where you need it to be.

Re: 158/3.57- Retake?

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 2:22 pm
by Rigo
Definitely retake.

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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 2:25 pm
by Generally
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