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Like GPA, an LSAT score addendum should have something to point to as evidence you're more than your score. If you don't have a good reason for a low LSAT score, don't write an addendum. Try to highlight your other strengths (high GPA, strong softs, URM status, etc.) in your PS/DS and let them speak for themselves.

When Should an Applicant Write an Addendum? A complicated transcript. ... Anomalously low grades. ... Withdrawal from classes or leave of absence. ... Substantial increase in LSAT scores. ... Disciplinary issue or academic misconduct in college. ... Legal violations. ... Resume gaps.

Most people with low LSAT scores do not have a good enough reason for writing an addendum. However, if something happened that caused you to not do well on your test day, such as an illness, car accident, sudden catastrophe or other unforeseen issue, then yes, you may have good reason to write an addendum.

As mentioned previously, if a student requests extended testing time due to ADHD, the LSAC will be particularly strict when reviewing their application. If the student has received accommodations of extended time in the past, it will work in their favor.

Q: How successful are their requests? A: LSAC grants about 46-79% requests each year. So, think about that for a moment: if you go through the process of requesting accommodations (which is lengthy), you have roughly a 50-75% chance on receiving those accommodations.

All accommodated scores are reported in the same manner as non-accommodated scores. Further, LSAC does not notify or communicate to law schools that a candidate has requested or tested with accommodations.

High grades can help offset a low LSAT score, as can strong recommendation letters from professors, professional experience and a well-structured personal statement. Use other elements of your application like your resume to bring out skills tested by the LSAT, like logical reasoning and close reading.