SAT-to-LSAT Conversion

Graduate School Law School
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<p>I've just come across a formula that purports to predict LSAT scores from one's high-school SAT scores. The following estimator supposedly stems from regressions done on actual test scores obtained by individuals who took both exams.The SAT numbers used as input are those from the post-1995 recentering, so anyone who took the exam before then will have to add ~70 to the verbal score and ~20 to the math component.(Math and Verbal only)</p>

<p>LSAT Score = (0.048)*(SAT Score) + 100</p>

<p>Does anyone find this to be right. I scored a 1200 on the SAT with a little practice and scored a 157 on practice LSAT test with no practice. This seems to be right on the mark, however I haven't taken the actual LSAT test so my score could be different. Has anyone taken both test, and if so how does it compare to the formula?</p>

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<p>Yeah, the anecdotes floating around the Internet seem to verify this.</p>

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<p>In my case, the formula under-predicted my actual LSAT score. However, regardless of correlation, I generally don’t think it’s useful to try and predict one’s LSAT score based off of the SAT. They are two very different tests, and I think the approaches one should use towards either one are also quite different.</p>

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<p>Mine underpredicted too, but it was relatively close. Obviously there’s a huge range of variation and the formula’s goal is to estimate the center of the distribution. I actually think the tests utilize very similar skills.</p>

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<p>If this under-predicted for you guys I’m excited to see what my LSAT will actually be. 170+ is looking pretty good to me!</p>

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<p>Well given that a 1600 (perfect obviously) would get you a 177 this method obviously has its flaws.</p>

<p>Though I would be very happy if my conversion worked out.</p>

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<p>I too would be very happy if my conversion worked out. </p>

<p>For the people who say that they are different tests, that part is true. But they are both aptitude tests that are used to measure the taker’s ability to think logically. So while the tests are composed of various subjects, it makes sense that if one did good on the SAT, he or she would do well on the LSAT as well.</p>

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<p>Well gee, I sure hope this works out! I’d be a very happy camper as well if it did haha!</p>

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<p>You should probably spend 3 hours and take a PT, rather than trying to guesstimate with your SAT score.</p>

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<p>Well, but there’s some projection involved there, as well. I think both are useful metrics.</p>

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<p>Apparently I could get into some awesome law schools in five years, should probably forget about this whole mathematician thing.</p>

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<p>No. Do not do that. Do whatever you enjoy doing. Going to law school because you could get into a good one is a very bad reason to go to law school.</p>

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<p>“Apparently I could get into some awesome law schools in five years, should probably forget about this whole mathematician thing.” </p>

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<p>I think that they were just being sarcastic because it would make no sense to give up one’s math dreams when they feel that they could get into a top law school solely off a guestimation of their LSAT scores. </p>

<p>Considering they said, “…law school in five years…” that suggests that this a high schooler with a high SAT score (unless an undergrad planning to go to grad school then to law school). </p>

<p>Just my two cents worth… ! :)</p>