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In order to get a 160, you'll need to get between 73 and 77 questions right. Between the 5 sections, that's about 14 to 16 right answers for each section. If you're good at one section, but not so good at another, your score will average out.

For an example of a writing sample topic and instructions, click here. When do I take it? The LSAT writing sample used to be part of test day, but as of June 2019 it is done separately. LSAT takers will have one year after the LSAT to complete the writing sample.

An addendum is a statement of relevant facts, not an essay. Simply write what happened, including contributing factors and consequences. If the addendum is about something positive, like an increased LSAT score, there is no need to sound guilty or self-justifying. Present the facts in a straightforward and upbeat way.

You may write an addendum to explain a drop in your grades, a leave of absence, a light course load, an aberration on your resume (working a job for only six months, for example), a lack of extracurriculars, orrarelya low LSAT score. In other words, you can describe extenuating circumstances.

A score of over 175 or better almost guarantees acceptance at some of the most elite universities: Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, and with a great GPA, even Yale. While stellar, achieving a 172 is not in itself enough to guarantee acceptance at the country's most elite universities.

Getting from the 90th percentile on the LSAT (165) to the 99th percentile (currently 173) is perhaps the most difficult jump you can make: many high-scoring test-takers get stuck in the mid-160's, seemingly unable to move up.

Therefore, to gain admission to Harvard Law School, you will likely need an LSAT score in the 170+ range. An LSAT score in the 170s tied with a GPA over 3.75 will make you a competitive applicant.