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📝 LSAT Scoring Note: The LSAT scaled score conversion (raw → scaled) varies by test form. This calculator uses average conversion tables. Your actual score may vary by ±1–2 points. Official LSAC score reports are the definitive source.
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How Is the LSAT Scored?
The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) uses a scaled scoring system from 120 to 180. Your raw score (number of correct answers) is converted to a scaled score using a conversion table unique to each test form. This process, called equating, ensures that scores across different test dates are comparable regardless of difficulty variation.
LSAT Scoring System Explained
Scaled Score (120–180) = Raw Score Converted via Equating Table
Raw score = number correct (no penalty for wrong answers since 2019)
Typical conversion: ~56 correct = 150 (50th percentile) | ~72 correct = 160 (80th percentile) | ~88 correct = 170 (97th percentile) | 101 correct = 180 (99.9th percentile)
Typical conversion: ~56 correct = 150 (50th percentile) | ~72 correct = 160 (80th percentile) | ~88 correct = 170 (97th percentile) | 101 correct = 180 (99.9th percentile)
LSAT Score Ranges & Percentiles
- 170–180 (97–99.9th %ile): T14 competitive — Yale (median 175), Harvard (174), Columbia (174), Chicago (174)
- 165–169 (93–97th %ile): Strong T14 candidate — Georgetown (median 170), UCLA (168), USC (167)
- 160–164 (80–93rd %ile): T25 competitive — Notre Dame (163), Fordham (162), George Washington (162)
- 155–159 (64–80th %ile): T50 range — competitive at strong regional schools
- 150–154 (44–64th %ile): Average — accredited schools, scholarship-dependent
- Under 150: Below average — retake strongly recommended before applying
💡 Retake Strategy: The average LSAT score improvement on a retake is 2.5 points. With dedicated prep (200+ hours), score gains of 10–15 points are achievable. Law schools now take the highest score (most schools since 2020), not the average. A 5-point improvement at 165 → 170 can mean the difference between T25 and T14 admission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good LSAT score?
A good LSAT score depends on your target schools: T14 (top 14) law schools require 168–175+; T25 schools look for 162–168; T50 schools are competitive at 155–162; accredited regional schools at 148–155. The median LSAT score is 151 (50th percentile). For scholarship consideration at most schools, aim at or above the school's 75th percentile LSAT. A score of 165+ is considered excellent by any standard.
How many times can you take the LSAT?
You can take the LSAT up to 3 times in a single testing year (June–May), 5 times within 5 testing years, and 7 times total over a lifetime. Most law schools now consider only your highest score. LSAC flags score history on your report, but most schools focus on the highest score rather than number of attempts. If your score improves significantly (5+ points), retaking is well worth it.
How is the LSAT different from the GRE for law school?
The LSAT is the traditional law school admission test, accepted by all ABA-accredited law schools. The GRE is now accepted by most T14 schools including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Georgetown. LSAT is designed specifically for legal reasoning (logical reasoning, analytical reasoning/logic games, reading comprehension). GRE tests verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing. Most applicants without strong GRE scores should take the LSAT.
What is the LSAT Writing sample?
LSAT Writing is a 35-minute unproctored online writing sample taken separately (before or after the scored test). You're given a decision prompt and must argue for one of two options using provided criteria and facts. Law schools receive the writing sample with your score report. While not scored numerically, admissions officers may review it for writing ability and coherence, especially for borderline applicants.
What LSAT score do I need for a full scholarship?
For full or near-full scholarships: at T14 schools, you typically need to score above their 75th percentile LSAT (173+ for top schools, 170+ for mid-T14). At T25 schools, scoring above their median (165–168) often yields significant scholarships. Regional schools aggressively scholarship applicants above their median. A 165 can earn a full scholarship at many T50–T100 schools vs. partial funding at T14 schools.
How long should I study for the LSAT?
Average prep time: 150–300 hours over 3–6 months is the typical recommendation. Specific targets: 160+ requires approximately 150–200 focused study hours; 165+ requires 200–300 hours; 170+ requires 300–400+ hours of deliberate practice. Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) tends to be the most improvable section with structured practice. Use official LSAC PrepTests — they are the gold standard for LSAT prep.