{"id":2324,"date":"2025-12-10T09:47:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/?post_type=faqs&#038;p=2324"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:47:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:47:52","slug":"what-is-a-good-lsat-score-for-harvard","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/what-is-a-good-lsat-score-for-harvard\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a good LSAT score for Harvard?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Q: What is a good LSAT score for Harvard?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> A &#8220;good&#8221; LSAT score for Harvard Law School (HLS) is one that places you at or above the school&#8217;s median for the most recent admitted class. For the entering class of 2023, the median LSAT score was 174. Therefore, a competitive score is 174 or higher. A score at or above the 75th percentile (176+) is considered strong and positions you in the upper quartile of admitted students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What are the LSAT score percentiles for Harvard admits?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Based on recent class profiles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>25th Percentile:<\/strong> ~<strong>170<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50th Percentile (Median):<\/strong> <strong>174<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>75th Percentile:<\/strong> ~<strong>176<\/strong><br>This means 25% of admitted students scored at or below 170, and 25% scored at or above 176.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can I get into Harvard with a score below 170?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes, but it is rare and requires an extraordinary compensatory factor. The lower your score below the median, the more exceptional the rest of your application must be. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A first-author publication in a major journal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant, high-level work experience (e.g., military officer, professional athlete, successful entrepreneur).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A proven, powerful record of public service or leadership with measurable impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An undergraduate GPA at or near 4.0 from a rigorous institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: How important is the LSAT compared to other parts of the application at Harvard?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> HLS practices holistic review, but the LSAT (or GRE) serves as a critical benchmark. Think of it as a necessary threshold. A score below the median does not automatically disqualify you, but it shifts immense pressure onto your GPA, personal statement, recommendations, and resume to be nothing short of remarkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Should I retake the LSAT if I have a 172?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: It depends on the rest of your profile.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consider Retaking (aiming for 174+)<\/strong> if: Your GPA is at or below HLS&#8217;s median (~3.94), or your soft factors (work experience, awards) are strong but not &#8220;spike&#8221; exceptional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider Applying with a 172<\/strong> if: You have a GPA above 3.95, truly unique accomplishments, or your score represents a significant increase from a previous take and further improvement seems unlikely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: How can TheEntryPass help me develop a Harvard application strategy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> At <a href=\"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TheEntryPass<\/a>, we help candidates build a data-driven and narrative-driven application strategy. For Harvard Law, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LSAT Score Targeting &amp; Planning:<\/strong> Creating a personalized study plan to help you reach the 174+ threshold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Holistic Profile Assessment:<\/strong> Evaluating your entire candidacy (GPA, experiences, narrative) to determine if a score in the low 170s can be offset or if a retake is strategically necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Narrative Crafting:<\/strong> Helping you articulate a compelling, coherent story that explains &#8220;why law&#8221; and &#8220;why Harvard&#8221; in a way that resonates with admissions officers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most current class profile statistics, always refer to Harvard Law School&#8217;s official admissions website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","faq-categories":[],"class_list":["post-2324","faqs","type-faqs","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What is a good LSAT score for Harvard? | The Entry Pass<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A good LSAT score for Harvard Law is 174+, the median for admitted students. 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