<p>I have a friend who took two times of LSAT to get 170+ (first time 160). Does it still look good? How many times is allowed for taking LSAT? When should it be taken, second or third year of undergratuade?</p>
<p>It boils down to what law schools do with them</p>
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<li><p>Old rule was that law school's were to report their LSAT scores and ranges by averaging LSAT scores of those that submitted multiple tests. Moreover, controlling bodies, such as the ABA, recommended averaging for determining admission. Result was that most law schools generally averaged scores to determine admission if you submitted multiple tests, although some took highest.</p></li>
<li><p>New Rule (now 2 years in effect): reporting bodies now require that schools use highest score to report ranges and recommend the same for determining admission. Result of new rule: some additional law schools have changed to using highest score for admission; however, many have stuck with old averaging rule or gone to a hybrid which simply says all scores submitted will be considered (including low scores against you).</p></li>
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<p>In other words, the world has only changed somewhat and as before it is still considered best to prepare well for one LSAT test and take it only once and score well. Best time to take is usually after junior year (they have tests in June and the fall).</p>
<p>Take it ONCE!</p>
<p>Your friend's score will probably be averaged at most top schools despite the new rule.</p>
<p>There are a few prior threads on this topic on this board, which may be helpful to you.</p>
<p>Generally, the top law schools do indeed average your LSAT scores if you report more than one. Many of the top law schools also require you to explain why you took the test more than once (e.g. high fever day of test, death in the family, etc.). On a previous thread, I provided a summary of the policies on this topic at many of the top law schools.</p>
<p>Are you ESL?</p>