3.98, 170 on 2nd Attempt. Retake, and chances at HYS/C/C? Forum

[cruxisfalcon]

As stated above. This is my 2nd LSAT score and is a marginal improvement over the first. Is it worth retaking a 2nd time? How do law schools feel about 3 LSAT scores?

If I don't, what are my chances at these schools? It seems like I'll have a good shot from NYU down, but I'm not so sure about the top schools. I have fairly ordinary softs aside from some fairly prestigious work experience (MBB Consulting/BB Investment Banking), which I'm not sure really helps at most schools anyway.

Thanks for any help.

[eric922]

I've heard most schools only take the highest, but HYS may be the few that actually do average so you might want to look into that.

[TripTrip]

Iff you've got the motivation and determination to do it, and extra three points puts you in a much better position for HYSCCN.

Yale might be out based on retakes, but you still have chances elsewhere.

[bbsg]

Retook, got into H as if nothing had happened. Didn't even get brought up in interview. Don't fret the retakes. you should be sitting pretty with a 170 for HSCC, but if you think you can hit 173+ and don't mind sitting again...Especially since with a 175+ you could very well be looking at a Hamilton from Columbia.

[sinfiery]

That WE helps a lot. Chance at HS now, 173 makes H close to a lock

172 makes CLS a lock, probably already in now. 176 and you're in hammy range.

Dunno about UChi

[tirakon]

Retook, got into H as if nothing had happened. Didn't even get brought up in interview. Don't fret the retakes. you should be sitting pretty with a 170 for HSCC, but if you think you can hit 173+ and don't mind sitting again...Especially since with a 175+ you could very well be looking at a Hamilton from Columbia.

+1.

I retook--got into all three of HYS. They definitely don't average.

If you think you have the potential to score higher, I'd go for a retake. But if you think you've maxed out, then you still will have great options.

[catwoman]

That WE helps a lot. Chance at HS now, 173 makes H close to a lock

172 makes CLS a lock, probably already in now. 176 and you're in hammy range.

Dunno about UChi

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