I mean, I guess I get it. But I've had a terrible time trying to get an accurate gauge of where I fall on the application spectrum. I've even found that current law school students and those recently graduated from law schools are disinclined to share their number. Is it just super tacky for me to ask? I've never shied away from sharing my score on the Dec 2015 test and I doubt I'll be hesitant to share my score from this one if I'm asked. Just wondering how others feel about giving out the actual number.
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I know where I want to go, but my metrics are not congruent with the published stats (LSAT significantly above 75%, GPA below 25%). I feel like my application statement can overcome the GPA issue by addressing extenuating circumstances, but having the anecdotal evidence is certainly somewhat reassuring.
Stevie C I guess I can understand those hesitations. I've just found it really interesting that responses tend more toward "I did well" or "I got a good score" than an actual number. Of particular interest is that the response trend holds true even for people who have gotten into or even graduated from law school. I would think those people have no reason to fear being judged for their numbers.
Simply an interesting musing in the void following yesterday's test.
At least for me personally that's been the reason. I took the Dec. LSAT last year and got a terrible score (low 140s) and haven't disclosed that score to any of my friends or anyone I know that knows anything about the LSAT because it would probably make me look pretty stupid.
Also, a lot of people just flat out lie about their scores to make themselves look better, so even if you ask someone, they may not give you a truthful answer.
@"Cant Get Right" that really is refreshing to hear! That sounds like my dad lol. I disclosed my terrible score from last year with him and he told a close friend who mentioned my score during THANKSGIVING. I wanted to die. But it is what it is. I hate this stigma that low scores have. I try to tell myself I'm better than my low scores and people who judge my intelligence based on it.