Multiple lsat scores addendum Forum

[kabayobaker]

Hi everyone,

So I've spent most of the last academic year after graduating in may 2019 studying for the lsat. Since November I've been testing in the high 160s low 170s on practice tests. But the two times I sat for the test I couldn't get much sleep, developed a migraine halfway through the test, leading to a cancel the first test and a mid 150s the second time. I was supposed to take the test in January but couldn't sleep at all the night before and took an absence. Since I've been diagnosed with OCD and an anxiety disorder. Having confronted those, I am confident that when I take the test in march I will at least be able to get some sleep and score in my usual range.

If i manage to score in my desired range, or at least better than the two times I sat for the test, would you all recommend I explain my situation in an addendum? If not, would it hurt to have a cancel, low score, absent, better score, with no explanation? I'm hoping for top 20 schools like UCLA, Texas , USC or Georgetown.

Thanks so much!

[cavalier1138]

It might be worth writing an addendum for the multiple cancellations/absences, not for the score change.

And have you tried getting accommodations?

[lsatmadness]

Definitely think you should not be worried. A short addendum (one paragraph) wouldn't hurt. Not a big deal if you include one either way though since the top score is what really matters. Good luck to you!

Best,

LSAT Madness
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