You are not your score

Tensions are always high during any LSAT administration. So much more so for this June LSAT. Score release day is always emotional, and will likely be even more emotional than normal this time.

Some of you will feel immense relief that you got the score you wanted and don't have to take the test again without LG to boost your score. If that's you, congrats!

But others of you will feel demoralized, crushed, defeated. Or frustrated, bitter, and angry. Or embarrassed, ashamed, or guilty. You may want to give up. All of these feelings are normal and natural, so let's normalize them. It's ok to feel them.

Don't fall into the trap of thinking that everyone else succeeded but you. Remember that those who post their scores on Reddit tend to be those with something to celebrate or those who need to vent. You won't see as many posts by those who are embarrassed or ashamed or demoralized because of the very nature of those emotions. But that doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of people feeling that way.

Take some time to process those feelings. Cry if you need to. When you're ready, journal about it or find someone to talk to. And when you're up to it, find a way to remind yourself of why you are doing this in the first place. Why is becoming a lawyer your dream? Focus on that as a way of reclaiming your motivation.

And some advice about canceling your score: If you have score preview, do NOT cancel your score in a state of panic. Law schools will still see that you canceled something, and it just raises questions about what that score must have been. If you panic-cancel a 140, you're just inviting speculation that maybe you got a 130. Give yourself some time to process the emotions and gather information. Seek out advice, and THEN make your decision.

You are not your score. Feel free to reach out if you need an empathetic ear.