<p>I've read lots and lots of emails on all of the law applicant boards from people with low GPAs but high LSATs. What about the reverse? The tendency seems to be to tell those people just to study more, but what about a student who struggles with standardized tests? (This kid also tested low on SATS).</p>
<p>This kid will be graduating with honors and will have really great recommendations and a very strong application...except for the LSAT score, which is mid-to low 150s. Yes, is studying hard and will be taking it again (also taking a class), hoping for a 155-156. Highest practice test has been a 159, with no particular weakness area.</p>
<p>Any chance at T3 schools? Or even schools ranked 50-100? Should the student include an addendum to point to a history of nonperformance on standardized testing vs. performance, or does that just point to the weakness in the application?</p>
<p>not that i would know anything about law school admissions, as i'm still in high school, but from what i've read about med school admissions it would seem to me that this depends on the school. while some schools only care about high standardized test scores - and these are generally only the highest-ranked - others weight scores and gpa equally. i would think that in this respect, law schools and medical schools would be similar.</p>
<p>hi Neonzeus, </p>
<p>The applicant will definitely need to write an addendum. Since there is a history of there being a disconnect between his test scores and work done in the classroom, Ivey and Montauk both recommend the applicant should also submit a the SAT scores with the addendum. </p>
<p>Your best bet would be to have the get an official copies of his scores from the college board, leave them in the sealed envelopes and send with the addendum (applicant would probably have to send this part snail mail).</p>
<p>you are so great for helping this student through the process. all the best.</p>