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I got a stellar, a magnifient score of...154...YAYY!

I am actually happy with this score because of a few reasons:

1) I did not do even a single prep test in its entirety during my study. None at all. I did not even do a diagnostic test. All the tests past PT35 are pristine for me.

2) I did not even complete the 7sage curriculum (think I was at like 48%).

3) I did not practice more than 30 games in total. Also, I did not practice more than 8 RC passages in total.

4) I did not touch any prep material in the last month before the test. Also, my study was very passive before that.

5) I completely guessed on 10 RC questions (complete last RC passage as I spent my whole time on that damn Eileen Grey passage).

6) I completely guessed on entire virus game and 4 four questions from previous games.

Now, my real prep will start. Time to raise that 154 by atleast 16 points :P ... let's get it done.

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I know that the standard line will be "well you only scored -4 off of your test and usually it's +3/-3 so that's not that bad" but it's worth keeping in mind that I had a very low diagnostic and my last few tests were all fairly high. I'm very troubled by my score because I don't think it accurately reflects the results I was seeing in my PTs -- for example my latest scores:

167

163

168

163

165

166

I must get a 165 or higher on the December test and need a 6 week plan of attack for review. Can you guys help me out?

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I've taken the LSAT 3 times and I've done horribly.

1st LSAT- 147 (fresh out of college)

2nd LSAT- 153 (1 year out of college)

3rd LSAT (this past Sept)- 144. (3 years out of college)

the sad part is I actually studied for the Sept. one and it's the worse score I've gotten. I'm starting to think maybe law school is just not for me....Should I give it one last try?!????

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Hello all,

I'm a female international student with a non-US bachelor's degree (GPA: 3.98) currently working full time. I scored a 170. I want to be H/S competitive.

The problem is I had been covering a PT every weekend and had PTed in the 174-176 range in the month before September. I actively felt myself freaking out in the test and running out of time which had NEVER happened before.

My test is non-disclosed since I'm an international. I don't even know how many questions I got wrong let alone what.

Do I retake? If so, how do I approach the period leading up to December? My work commitment is at an all-time high and I don't see myself realistically able to get through more than a PT a week again. I'm so confused, disappointed, and worried at this point.

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Wednesday, Oct 19, 2016

Dec or Feb?

Yep, I'm retaking. Scored 6 points below my average, now I'm debating between retaking in Dec or Feb (applying for this cycle).

I really do think I peaked in August and I saw my PTs drop in September. I felt burned out 3 weeks before the test and even took a break but it wasn't enough.

So in deciding between Dec and Feb, what do you suggest? Dec is only 44 or so days away but Feb might cause another burnout episode.

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I left this question in another discussion, but figured it would be more appropraite to create a new thread, as I am sure many are asking themselves this same question. Here's my case:

So I was PTing between a 159 and a 162 toward the end of my prep. I got a 158 and was really hoping for a 160 or above. I feel like a 2-3 point increase could make a reasonable difference in scholarship money, which is why I would be willing to take it again. This test was a little bit off considering the virus game (which I surprisingly didn't do so poorley on) and the RC (wich I did way below my average). What do you guys think? Should I retake in Dec.??

FYI: this would be my third time. I canceled my first score.

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I'm registered for an LSAC forum in November, but it turns out that's also a really good day to go visit the campus of my number one school. Does it make more sense to attend the forum, or get the one-on-one time on campus?

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My brothers and sisters of the LSAT (sounds so corny lol),

I understand that many of you are anxiously awaiting your LSAT score; however, I have a question for you. Hopefully, it'll divert you from anxiety for a few minutes haha. On average, how do you interpret the word "OFTEN" in a logical reasoning stimulus?

Would you say if falls within the realm of "many" or "most"?

Thank you all.

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Wednesday, Oct 19, 2016

Addendum

Can someone read my LSAT addendum? I'm going to keep it really brief but I just feel like my score differences are shocking enough to puzzle admissions.

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Does my personal statement need to tell admissions why I want to attend law school? I have written a personal statement on a topic where it might feel contrived to suddenly end with why I want to attend law school. But is that what admission officers expect? I will add that I have been out of school for 3.5 years.

I am writing a diversity statement. Should I just include why I want to attend law school in my diversity statement?

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Hello,

I took the September LSAT and I'm thinking/hoping that I scored well enough to get into my selected schools. However, I am really trying to do well enough to be heavily considered for scholarships. My plan was to keep studying and take the February LSAT, but I recently was told that taking it again then will be too late to be highly considered for scholarships at most schools.

This brings me to my questions as to if I should take the LSAT one more time in December, or in February?

Thank you!!!!!!

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I am re-taking the LSAT in December. I have a score from when I took the LSAT in Dec. 2011. I was wondering if there is a way where I can submit a "completed" application, lets say in November, WITHOUT my old LSAT score that is due to drop off in Dec. 2016. I understand law schools take the highest score, but I don't want the 2011 score to even show or come up. All your thoughts & recommendations would be appreciated!

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Hello

If I want to take December test and use the score to apply...and if I take Feb. one too,

can we submit the Feb score as well?

Some schools I'm thinking to apply close the application on Feb, so by the time Feb score is up, they are no longer accept application. (kind of the reason I need to take Dec one first)

In this situation can we still tell them that we want to submit Feb score too?

Honestly I can just take the test once due to my condition now, but I may need to take another depending on the score.

Anyone has any idea?

Thank you

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I took the September LSAT and will be getting my score back hopefully today or tomorrow. I don't think I got what I wanted though so I am signed up for the December test. How do I go about applying? I don't want to apply and then get rejected for my September LSAT before they see my December one. Should I apply and contact them to put my application on hold until my December LSAT comes back?

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