Self-study
I got a 173 on the Jan test and I'm super excited. But also, I am a junior and have a lot of time to retake. I want to be competitive for the T3 schools. I have PT'd at 174 and could probably get higher if I study more. Is there a real difference between 173 and 174 for the best schools?
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There is a difference. When you are around the median of the schools you want to get into, that is when an extra point matters the most. Because once you are below a schools median, you are bringing their median down the same amount no matter how far below you are. So this cycle according to LSD.law Yale, Chicago, and Harvard are all at a 174 median, so for those the difference between a 173 and 174 is real.
Don't get me wrong, a 173 is a fantastic score, but if you are specifically targeting the absolute top schools, it benefits you to get a higher score.