{"id":2327,"date":"2025-12-10T11:24:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T11:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/?post_type=faqs&#038;p=2327"},"modified":"2025-12-10T11:24:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T11:24:24","slug":"how-many-questions-can-i-get-wrong-on-the-lsat-to-get-a-170","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/how-many-questions-can-i-get-wrong-on-the-lsat-to-get-a-170\/","title":{"rendered":"How many questions can I get wrong on the LSAT to get a 170?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Q: How many questions can I get wrong on the LSAT to get a 170?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> You can typically get approximately 12 to 18 questions wrong (out of 99-102 scored questions) to achieve a scaled score of 170. The exact number varies with each test&#8217;s difficulty, as the LSAT uses a conversion scale (not a strict percentage) to equate scores across different administrations. On an average test, missing around 15 questions often results in a 170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: How does the LSAT scoring conversion work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Your raw score (number correct) is converted to the scaled score (120-180) via a test-specific equating process. A harder test allows more wrong answers for the same 170; an easier test allows fewer. There is no fixed &#8220;one question equals one point&#8221; relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What is the breakdown per section for a 170?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The test has three scored sections (two Logical Reasoning, one Reading Comprehension) with about 24-26 questions each (roughly 75-78 total). To model a 170:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Target Raw Score:<\/strong> Aim for about 62-65 correct out of ~75-78 questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This means you can miss:<\/strong> ~10-13 questions total across all three sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Section Strategy:<\/strong> Consistent performance is key. For example, missing 3 in each LR and 4-5 in RC could still land you in the 170 range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: How should I use this information in my test strategy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pace for Perfection, Accept Some Errors:<\/strong> A 170 does not require a perfect score. Do not obsess over a single tough question; make an educated guess and move on to secure easier points later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on Section Balance:<\/strong> A major blow in one section (e.g., missing 8 in RC) is difficult to offset. Aim for steady, controlled performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build in an Error Budget:<\/strong> Knowing you can miss ~12-15 questions reduces anxiety and helps you make strategic, time-efficient decisions during the test.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What is the best way to track my progress toward a 170?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Use official practice tests and their published conversion scales. After each PT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calculate your raw score (number correct).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the test&#8217;s score conversion chart (provided in the answer key) to find your scaled score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze which question types and sections you&#8217;re missing to strategically reduce errors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: How can TheEntryPass help me reach a 170?<\/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 you build a precision strategy for high-score targets. For a 170, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Error Budget Allocation:<\/strong> Teaching you how to strategically distribute your allowed wrong answers across sections based on your personal strengths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Pacing Drills:<\/strong> Moving beyond basic completion to optimizing question selection and time per question to maximize your raw score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance Analytics:<\/strong> Helping you identify if your errors are concentrated in specific, fixable areas or scattered, which requires a different approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most accurate understanding, practice with recent official LSATs and review their individual scoring scales.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","faq-categories":[],"class_list":["post-2327","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>How many questions can I get wrong on the LSAT to get a 170? | The Entry Pass<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To score a 170 on the LSAT, you can typically miss 12-18 questions. 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