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I took my first LSAT back in February and scored a 161 which was at the lower end of my range I was PT around the high 160s low 170s but again during the actual test day I started 4 hours later than my expected test time. I made sure to correct and anticipate all of the technical issues I experienced for the JUne test and started on time and it was all going well till I experienced an external noise distraction during the RC section which is typically my best section and choked on the last 2 passages I mean I didnt even get to the last passage and ended up with a 160 I know this not a reflection of my potential and Plan to retake but im trying to decide if canceling is the right thing to do
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If your first score was a 161, I'd assume as an admissions officer that a second cancelled score was worse than a 160. The 160 not reflecting your potential is unfortunate, but reporting a score one point below the score you already have will not hurt your application. Reporting a cancelled score may introduce some doubt that you have no need to introduce. It feels annoying to have to report a score lower than your PTs because of a distraction, but retaking and scoring higher will erase that PT more than cancelling it would. Plus, in the event you need to cancel a score in the future, it will look better to not have any previous cancellations on record.
@AriVilker1 thank you so much for the reply...the whole thing has been really stressful but I rather have the score than a cancel and just retake
It's really up to you! If you're planning on retaking, it doesn't matter whether you keep or cancel. Though it's not the score that reflects your capabilities, it's a good one, and not something you have to hide. Schools ultimately care mostly about your high score. If you're worried about them seeing point drop, go ahead and cancel for peace of mind. Otherwise, you can keep and write an addendum if you'd really like, but ultimately it doesn't matter if you're taking again.
@PhoebeHopp thank you for replying I rather address the lower score with an addendum that risking admissions thinking the score was way worse than a 160