Is there anyone familiar with LSAT and law school? I only got a 154 in the latest test, do i still have hope?

Question

In my sample tests i always scored more than 165. But i was going through a really bad breakup with my bf. How should i explain it? i'm really depressed by all this...

Answer 1

there is always hope. You are not defined by test scores. If your LSAT is a little low but your other marks are stellar you should have no problems. (Well at least that's how my friend got into law school this past year)

Answer 2

LSAT score distributions taper off significantly at the extremes (high and low scores) and tend to congregate near the median score. That is, an examinee who scores a 175 may have missed only 4 questions more than an examinee with a 180. However, the number of uncredited responses that separates a 155 from a 160 could be 9 or more. Although the exact percentile of a given score will vary slightly between examinations, there tends to be little variance. The 50th percentile is typically a score of about 150; the 90th percentile is around 163 and the 99th is about 172. A 178 or better usually places the examinee in the 99.9th percentile.[5]

All examinees may cancel their LSAT score within nine calendar days of the exam. LSAC still reports to law schools that the student registered for and took the exam, but releases no score. Although there is no appeals process for examinee complaints (e.g., proctor called time early, a cell phone went off, a question has ambiguous wording, etc), a specific question may, on rare occasion, be omitted from final scoring.

Unlike other standardized examinations in America, the LSAT is the most important criterion in its corresponding school admissions process. The second most important criterion is GPA. Most prestigious law schools receive far more applicants than they can accommodate; the examination offers admissions officers a simple and generally effective way to eliminate a large number of applicants from the pool.

Considering that the LSAT is usually taken only once, that most students experience at least some improvement, and that admission to law programs in America has become increasingly competitive, any student wishing to qualify for a desired program should therefore probably take the time to prepare well for the exam. Doing so will likely significantly improve their odds of success.

In your case I would probably take a re-examination and prepare thoroughly for it. If you score significantly higher, include both test scores and an explanation for the low score. Although you have probably hindered your chances of getting into a law school of your choice, you still will be able to attend law school.

Answer 3

If you have a decent GPA you will have no problem

I was a biochemistry major with a average GPA and high LSAT - i know a music major with a high GPA and a low LSAT that got into a better school then I did - haha

Answer 4

It really depends on your gpa and where you did your undergrad. But, assuming you got around a 3.5 (or higher) you'll get in to plenty of law schools. I'm a young lawyer and know people who scored lower than you and got in. Just make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools and write a killer essay. No worries, I'm sure you'll do fine.