Got my score & it sucks

Deborah,
I know you must feel discouraged. Will you feel more confident if you take it again? There are plenty of very smart people who have off days. Maybe this is an ok score, and you're hard on yourself? I remember that you are such an accomplished woman. When did you leave school, get married, have your daughter? Aren't you the one and same woman who went back to school and has how many degrees now? You are one strong woman Deborah! Keep us informed, because we really care.
Dawn
 
Hi Deborah,

Please don't be too hard on yourself, you just never know what may happen, you still have that 25% chance, don't forget, which is better than 10%, 5%, even 0%. Please keep us posted - thinking of you..

Anna :)
 
The number doesn't mean anything to me, except that it sounds very high. What's the highest score possible? What percentile are you in? What are these schools that you want to get into? Maybe you're better off not going to those schools!
-Nancy
 
My score is well below the average score. I'm in the 31 percentile of those that took the exam this time around. I'm applying to good Rutgers, Temple & Villanova because they are the only law school in the area that I can even remotely afford & because they are good ( 2nd tier) schools. The only other school in the area that I can afford is ranked last of the last. No thank you there!

Statistically taking it again just isn't worth it. Most people only raise their scores one or two points. I'm disappointed I didn't do better but feel like at least I tried.

I'm ready to take the next step! http://www.smilies-world.de/Smilies/Smilies_klein_1/a_smil09.gif
 
Hi Deborah,

Hey, you made it through the LSAT. Your score is your score and you can't change that (it really DOES NOT "suck" as you put it).

Now, you need to focus on your best writing samples/essays or whatever your schools require for admissions. Write about all of your life experiences, your family, your positive attitude and hard work and dedication. Don't forget that these schools like to accept "non-traditional" students which basically translates into a) people not right out of college, b) people with life experience, c) non-caucasian, d) people with families, e) people who have shown they can make it in the real world.

It sounds like you have a good shot to me! Keep your chin up.

Cruncholi
 
It's GREAT that you tried. I know of so many people who wish they had tried, and never did. (My husband is one of those who says "someday" he would like to try taking the LSAT.) Why did you want to have a law degree on top of your MBA? What do you want to do? You don't give much info about yourself, but, anyway, I heartily congratulate you for trying!
-Nancy
 
Hi Nancy, I started working on my MBA because I was lazy (ok, I know it doesn't make sense). The school I'm going to for my MBA didn't require the GRE or GMAT so I decided to do that instead of law school. I've gotten really good writing experience (much needed for law school) through this program, so it's been a good road for me to have taken.

Because I've majored in Human Resources for both my undergrad & grad degrees I am going to try to go into employment law. I'm really interested in it & I think I could get into going to bat for the employee.

Cruncholi, you are so right. My score is my score. Actually the more time I spend thinking about it, the more I think "hey, it's not that bad. The admissions statistics show the average score of those admitted not the lowest score. I can get admitted with my score." And like you said, I have a non-traditional education experience with a great GPA which only proves my ability to succeed!

Again, you guys are all so great here! Thanks for your support. I'll keep you posted of my application progress. I'm submitting them this week!!!! I think I'll have my responses in by March 1.

Deborah

I'm ready to take the next step! http://www.smilies-world.de/Smilies/Smilies_klein_1/a_smil09.gif
 
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