{"id":2325,"date":"2025-12-10T09:51:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/?post_type=faqs&p=2325"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:51:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:51:31","slug":"is-a-147-a-bad-lsat-score","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/is-a-147-a-bad-lsat-score\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a 147 a bad LSAT score?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Q: Is a 147 a bad LSAT score?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:<\/strong> A 147 LSAT score is below the national average (which is typically around 152) and places you in approximately the 33rd percentile. This means you scored higher than about 33% of test-takers. In the context of admission to American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law schools, a 147 is generally considered a low score that significantly limits your options, making admission to most law schools highly competitive and often unlikely without other exceptional factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What are my realistic law school options with a 147?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:<\/strong> Admission to ABA-accredited schools with a 147 is very challenging but not impossible. Your realistic options are typically limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Schools with Lower Median LSAT Scores:<\/strong> Some law schools have median LSAT scores in the high 140s to low 150s. A 147 could make you a candidate for these programs, though you would not be a statistical standout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Conditional Admission\/Pathway Programs:<\/strong> A few schools offer conditional admission programs where you begin studies provisionally, often with required summer coursework, and must meet certain GPA benchmarks to continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Non-ABA Accredited Law Schools:<\/strong> These schools (often in California) have lower admission standards but come with significant risks, including much lower bar passage rates and limited employment prospects.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Q: What should I do if I scored a 147?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Retake the LSAT.<\/strong> This is the single most impactful action you can take. With dedicated, strategic preparation, most students can increase their score by 10+ points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Assess Your Full Profile.<\/strong> If you have an exceptionally high GPA (3.8+) or truly unique, compelling life or work experience, you may have a slightly better chance, but a higher LSAT is still the most reliable path to more options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Use an LSAC Fee Waiver<\/strong> if eligible to reduce the cost of retaking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Re-evaluate Your Preparation.<\/strong> A 147 often indicates foundational gaps in understanding the test’s logic or a lack of timed, realistic practice. Consider a new study method, a prep course, or a tutor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Q: Can I get any scholarship money with a 147?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A:<\/strong> It is extremely unlikely<\/strong> to receive meaningful merit-based scholarships with a 147. Merit aid is heavily tied to LSAT scores and GPAs that are at or above a school’s median. A score at this level typically means paying full tuition if admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Q: What is the biggest risk of applying with a 147?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A:<\/strong> The biggest risk is attending a law school with poor bar passage and employment outcomes. A low LSAT score is a strong predictor of struggling with the law school curriculum and, ultimately, the bar exam. It is crucial to avoid taking on significant debt for a degree that may not lead to a legal career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Q: How can TheEntryPass help after a 147?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A:<\/strong> At TheEntryPass<\/a>, we provide strategic guidance for navigating this exact scenario. We help candidates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n