I definitely understand and am aware of my mistakes and am regretting not finding a real solution before, but here's my case.

I took the LSAT 3 times over 2022 (mainland China, extreme COVID-19 measures)

I boosted my grade from 153 to 159. Not ideal, of course. My PTs show consistent 165s. There were factors including being quarantined without any LSAT materials and my laptop for 21 days, my uncle committed suicide a week before the test and I was the only one who was in the area that could take care of him, one of my parent got diagnosed with diabetes and I had to spend my time taking care of him, my entire family tested positive for COVID.

These factors impact my grade significantly since I literally cannot have time to prepare. I did apply to this cycle, but I know my chances are low.

I am not sure if I boosted my LSAT up to a 170+, would that change anything for re-applying to the next cycle? Are my previous grades going to reflect badly about me?

I don't want to keep my hopes too high. Trying to be as realistic as I can right now :(