Thinking LSAT

Retaking a 173 (Ep. 533)


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A listener writes in asking whether they should retake a 173, worried that a future attempt could be lower. Ben and Nathan explain why they should be willing to use all four remaining attempts: law schools only care about your highest score, and every point, especially for higher scores, can turn into thousands of dollars. 


Also in this episode:

  • - When applicants can expect scholarship responses from law schools

  • - Advice from Demon students who crushed the LSAT

  • - Another brave contestant steps up for the Personal Statement Gong Show


  • Links Mentioned:

    https://lsat.link/grades

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    0:00 - Following the Demon Way

    3:30 - When Will I Hear Back on Scholarships?

    9:31 - Medians Above 4.00

    24:25 - Tips from Deparing Demons

    31:40 - Should I Retake a 173?

    36:35 - Light at the End of the Tunnel

    50:56 - Personal Statement Gong Show

    1:05:23 - Word of the Week — Anachronism

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