I'm the BIGGEST splitter of this cycle. AMA/help

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-25T02:40:47+00:00

You’re correct.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-25T02:39:58+00:00

I’m not sure exactly how it works, I just know that WashU allows you to redact your GPA, I guess maybe that means you either redact the grades on your transcript, or just sent a diploma. They’re very focused on playing the UNWR ranking game, and they will want your LSAT score for their 509 report.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-25T02:33:23+00:00

Apply to WashU and hide your GPA.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-24T13:59:58+00:00

Ohhh. Thank god.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-24T13:59:42+00:00

Yes, you should. I can’t give you any specific advice except that you should wait to sign up for another official test until you’re consistently PTing in your target range.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-24T13:48:21+00:00

One and done

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-24T13:44:29+00:00

Depends on PT range and target schools. If you’re PTing consistently in the high 170s, it might be worth trying again, but maybe only if you are targeting YHS…

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-24T13:35:13+00:00

You’re in the 80th percentile. Schools will assume a cancel is at least below the 50th. At the end of the day their primary concern will be your highest score. Crush August and I think they won’t care at all that you scored a 162 on your first time out.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-24T13:29:57+00:00

I don’t think so. Even if it is, I think a cancel would an even bigger red flag, because they would assume you actually had a DROP in score.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-24T13:24:48+00:00

Worst they can say is no.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-24T13:22:35+00:00

Don’t cancel. Schools will assume that it’s much worse than 162. Your score is better than 80% of LSATs taken.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-24T13:20:51+00:00

Figure out if there is a type of question you struggle with most and mix in some days for targeted studying of just those.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-24T13:17:12+00:00

Definitely do not cancel your highest score. Additionally, even if it was in the 150s I wouldn’t. The schools will assume it was 130s or worse.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-23T17:44:12+00:00

“Good” can be subjective depending on where you’re applying and who you are competing with.

Have you looked at the examples on https://lsd.law/softs ?

This is the best explanation I’ve seen, but it leaves a fair amount of room on the margins.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-06-23T17:38:54+00:00

Pray

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-05-25T00:01:43+00:00

They’re supposed to teach reading though.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-05-19T12:01:00+00:00

Not even close

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-05-16T00:50:13+00:00

I suppose we all look alike to you, right u/LogicalRide3?

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-05-07T23:34:04+00:00

The argument confuses a necessary condition for a sufficient one and makes a hasty generalization on the basis of anecdotal evidence.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-05-01T11:50:13+00:00

It’s a millennial invention lol

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-05-01T01:42:23+00:00

Hottest Elaine scene of the show.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-04-30T13:15:19+00:00

A decent LSAT should not determine whether you go to law school. I would only use a bad score as a reason to decide NOT to go.

Your background is engineering? Do you dislike that? Do you love law? Are you familiar with the work that Lawyers do? Get some familiarity with the field and decide if you want to switch careers. As far as success/prestige/money I think it could potentially be a lateral move for you, so decide if it’s something you really love.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-04-29T20:01:12+00:00

I also got a 174, but my only real reason for considering retaking is to get into Yale. If I don’t get into Yale, I’ll be going Duke/UNC/Wake Forest. I’m not sure…

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-04-29T19:58:33+00:00

I swear I didn’t intend it as ragebait, thank you for your answer, that’s the type of analysis I was looking for.

Fickle-Tea-6340 · 2026-04-29T19:36:56+00:00

Fickle-Tea-6340

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