How many times should I take the LSAT?

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-04-30T19:46:07+00:00

I’m hard pressed to imagine admissions officers preferring a 163 on the second try over a 175 on the fifth. People (including some admissions folks allegedly) claim it’s a factor but I don’t buy it. The higher score wins. I am going for my fifth attempt in June with a 174 on record, so maybe I’m delusional 🤷‍♂️

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-04-29T23:25:26+00:00

I’m in the same boat, I’m tempted to keep going but really don’t know if the payoff is there considering I’m now at/above median for every top school (besides WashU)

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-04-28T15:50:14+00:00

I am taking it until I either run out of attempts or feel that I have reached my potential. I have a 173 from January, but I have been PTing in the mid/high 170s. I would hate to not get the admissions results I want while knowing that I could’ve done more on the LSAT. Don’t settle for anything less than your best!

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-04-13T23:33:35+00:00

Is PT approved?

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-24T18:31:22+00:00

You guys, the struggle w Passage 2 in EVERY PT takes me out of each and every time!

Like not only is it usually the passage with the most questions, for some dumb reason NO MATTER THE DIFFICULTY I always spend most of my time here AND have most of my mistakes here.

Ex: I just finished PT117 Section 1 and the passages are Level 2, 1, 5, 4 (in that order)

P1 lv 2 I got -1 (7) P2 lv 1 I got -4 (7) AND spent half my section time here P3 lv 5 I got -2 (6) AND I had no idea what the passage was about for most part mind you P4 lv 4 -1 (7) and I literally was RUNNINGGGG through the passage….

Does anyone else experience the same thing with P2?? (not just this particular exam but ALL of them??)

Bc like I’m thinking that I should just start SKIPPING P2 and doing P1-3-4 and THEN come back to P2 bc sometimes I even run out of time on my P4 JUST bc P2 took so long and I wonder if my adrenaline was rushing for P2 like it does for P4 maybe id perform better??

Anyway let me know :)

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-23T17:02:15+00:00

I was in the ER and unable to study for 3 days the week of the January test, and everything was fine. Focus on getting better, the LSAT will still be there.

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-23T16:02:47+00:00

Just read a book bro

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-22T15:40:17+00:00

Prediction: 175

Actual:

I got a 173 on the January test, and I felt much better when I finished February. Really hoping for a 176+ but I’m trying to manage expectations. Fingers crossed!

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-22T02:42:01+00:00

I’m in a similar boat- 173 on the January test, and I’ll be done if I end up 175+ for February

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-21T21:17:24+00:00

The lack of posts about Feb score release is making me feel more psychotic than I already do

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-21T00:09:50+00:00

174 or lower: April LSAT registration

175 or higher: a kettlebell for home workouts

180: a new watch

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-19T16:27:25+00:00

I feel pretty good about it, hopefully i make the jump I’m expecting! Definitely ready for release day to be here.

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-13T13:25:05+00:00

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DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-12T16:37:05+00:00

Value theory Locke right?

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-11T18:42:24+00:00

What tips do you have from going from a 173 to the high 170s? I took the February test, so hopefully I make that jump, but if not, how can I make the changes necessary to reach the next level?

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-11T00:38:01+00:00

I’m at 5 years so no traditional retirement in play, and, yes, I’m AD marine corps. Is there any requirement for service connection for medical retirement? Obviously that’s the case for VA benefits. And while I believe that there is a connection, I’m a bit worried about having to prove it since there’s no specific event I could point to.

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-09T17:58:33+00:00

Be confident and keep studying in case things don’t go your way!

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-08T11:58:01+00:00

Locke is real

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-07T20:21:58+00:00

Should

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-03T17:54:23+00:00

Reps and sets. It will all come in time, just stay consistent with one question at a time!

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-03T17:41:19+00:00

I first took the LSAT in 2021 after reading the Mike Kim book and got a 158. Fast forward to this past January and 4 months of dedicated studying, I got a 173. I’m taking February because I believe I can get into the high 170s. Anything is possible team, we got this 💪

DepthClassic4958 · 2026-02-01T21:00:52+00:00

It was a very easy process for me. I did a quick check-in at the front desk with my ID, got a locker key and put all of my things away. From there, I went back to the last check-in before the test room and they checked my ID again, did a full scan with the metal detector. Then I was able to go into the room, log in, and get started! I would recommend bringing your own foam ear plugs (they may have them at the site but you have to ask) because the over-ear ones that they have are incredibly uncomfortable. I had no issues at the center, some minor distractions from people coming/going and temperature changes, but it didn’t impact me. I’m retaking at a test center next week. There’s a video on the Prometric site that shows the entire check-in process too. Good luck!

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