Keep my chances or retake? Forum

[BSC]

So here's the deal. I'm a junior and by the time I apply my gpa will be 3.88 and LSAT 169 (took this past october test).
I want to stay in the south so my plan is to ED to Virginia, Regular decision to Vandy and if I don't get into virginia, ED to duke. My LSAT is one point from being a sure shot at these schools, so I'm wondering if it's worth a retake. Keep in mind I'll be applying NEXT fall, so their median numbers may be higher by then. Also If i don't get into any of those I'll probably go to Alabama, Emory, or W&M. Are my chances at my three top choices good enough next year, or should I retake? Thanks.

[Strange]

Since you're applying next cycle I would say retake. These schools don't care about multiple LSATs so you have nothing to lose. What were you PTing?

[Tiago Splitter]

Retake. It isn't as if you have to give up your current prize to see what's behind door number two.

[Nicholasnickynic]

Retake and get a scholarship?

[BSC]

I was PTing above 170. Average of 171-172. And that was after studying all summer. So if I did retake it wouldn't be more than maybe a 3 point increase. I'm really leaning towards retaking now, but can anyone say something about my chances with my current numbers?

Edit: Forgot to ask, if i do retake, when should that happen?

[Tiago Splitter]

You would get into UVA with an ED app based on the current numbers (yours and UVAs.)