UT Law Admissions : Low LSAT but plan on Sept/Dec retake Forum

[MattM]

Does UT Austin consider only the highest score or do they consider all LSAT Scores….

Their website is kind of vague and says " If I take the LSAT more than once, which score does UT use?

Candidates with multiple LSAT scores will be evaluated using all reported scores. However, the Law School will no longer solely consider an applicant’s average score in the admissions review process. The ABA recently revised its survey reporting requirements; all law schools are being asked to report an applicant’s highest LSAT score."

Like many test takers I scored lower on exam day than on practice tests and got a 154…..i was expecting a high 150's low 160's…..but was wondering if UT is out of play as the 154 was well below their median even if I were to retake and get a 165+ I plan on a Sept or December retake

I live about an hour from Austin so I definitely plan to apply

Thanks!

[Attax]

154 won't get you in right now. Retake, get 167+. You'll prob be dinged straight off the bat, so I'd be prepared to take some time off.

[MattM]

So even if I got a 167 retake , I would still probably be denied because of the lower first score ?......

[WokeUpInACar]

So even if I got a 167 retake , I would still probably be denied because of the lower first score ?......

No. No one will care about your first score. Just do better and it won't matter at all.

[McAvoy]

They will almost certainly only consider your highest score, but there's no chance you'll be accepted with that LSAT (unless your dad is a senator). Regardless of your GPA, if you hit like 167 you're looking all right. Use the LSAT forum resources here and get that score way up, otherwise you need to look into another career path. Good luck!

[Attax]

So even if I got a 167 retake , I would still probably be denied because of the lower first score ?......

No I meant retake b/c they won't care about that lower score since it doesn't matter for rankings. But if you applied first and then retook you'd prob be a swift ding.

[A. Nony Mouse]

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