How does Tulane view multiple LSAT scores?
Naturally, we see all of the scores, but we rely on the candidate to explain which score is more representative and why. Not surprisingly, candidates want us to look at the higher or highest score, but without an explanation, we are more likely to look at the average score than the higher score in making the admission decision. TLS: In what circumstances should an applicant include an addendum to explain his or her low GPA or LSAT score? What should this addendum include? Anytime a candidate has something in his or her application that he or she feels is not representative of the kind of work he or she is capable of doing, an explanation is appropriate and sometimes even necessary. An aberrational semester or year, for example, should be explained. With respect to the LSAT score, if the score is lower than you think it should be, by all means, explain it (if you have an explanation). Obviously, this is a lot more persuasive when there’s a second score that is higher. But we all underst
