I'm curious how much admissions committees really care about the number of attempts the LSAT is taken. Or do schools mostly focus on the highest score?
Also, does anyone personally know (or is anyone) who got into a T14 after taking the LSAT three times? I'd love to hear real experiences.
One more question: if I take the October LSAT as the 3rd attempt and submit all my applications as soon as scores are released in late October, is that still considered "early" for admissions and scholarships?
Would really appreciate any insight from applicants, current students, or admissions professionals!
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taking it three times is not abnormal. an acquaintance of mine took it 3 times and got a 177/179 and went to yale. another friend took it 3 times and got 180 and got into uchicago. they only care abt the highest score but i think taking it four times may or may not raise a ‘beige flag,’ so to speak but im not sure
I know someone who got into Harvard and took it 3 times. Someone who got into NYU, also took it 3 times. Not a big deal at all + I have also heard that an upwards score progression is a good thing - shows you can put in the work. Don't be deterred by all these so-called "early applicants" who have "better chances" bc this is act just a common causation flaw! Early apps are usually stronger apps and that's why they have so called "higher accept" rates. Late doesn't really start until Dec lowkey but don't quote me on that one. Just remember they will read your app regardless so it is best to send in your strongest version. Good luck!!!! <33
@Rani This is helpful. Thanks so much!
@Rani at the same time, sources show that some schools did not even read apps submitted in January. There is a risk to applying later in a cycle when more people are applying and they do not have capacity to read all the apps
@cmemery2020 yessss I totally understand that, and that’s why I think a lot of people start to consider December as late! Just important to keep everything in mind
I'd assume they care most about your highest score. That is the only thing reflected in their public admissions data
i'd love to know the answers this as well, so tag me back here when someone responds lol