Retake 174? Serious Question

[FlyerGuy]

Hello--and hoping a member of the PowerScore staff weighs in. I scored a 174 on the November LSAT. My PTs were 176-179 for last 4 tests. GPA is about 3.75 from a Top 20 school. Non-URM and 2 years work experience. My goal is a T6 (not necessarily a T3 though). I was really shooting for a 176 and started studying in earnest about 6 weeks ago. I know 174 is a great score but, given my goals, would you recommend retaking to get to the 175-177 range? And is there any downside if I score the same or even less? I really appreciate it.

[Adam Tyson]

Given your PT scores and your goals, I think you should retake in January. There's no downside - your 174 will still stand if you don't do better, and getting above that score could greatly improve your already excellent chances. Why not go for it?

[FlyerGuy]

Thank you. Adam. I really appreciate it.