Hi! I received a 161 on my first LSAT. I am trying to figure out if I should cancel my score. I have the whole year to study (applying to the 2026 cycle), and aim to get in the 170s. In the eyes of a T-14 school, is a 161 worse or better than a cancellation on my record?

Thanks for guidance!

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  • Ethan Madore Admissions Coordinator
    Friday, Aug 29

    You should almost never cancel your first score! In general, I would only cancel scores when something went WRONG during the test and you would explain why you canceled in an addendum

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  • Thursday, Aug 28

    Cancelling the score is a scam, only your highest score is going to count anyways. Let's say you got a 172, then admissions will say "ooh nice they improved and put the work in" and that is a good thing. There is no benefit to cancelling your score.

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