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LSAT Score Goal Calculator

By Andrew Collins / April 30, 2026

Pick any ABA law school to find your LSAT goal, then see how many right answers it takes. Free, based on 2025 ABA data.

Quick answer: your LSAT goal should be at least the median at your top schools, or the 75th percentile if you want scholarships. Pick a school below to see its numbers, then use the table to see how many right answers that takes.

Target LSAT Score by School

Pick a law school to see the LSAT score to aim for.

What Your Goal Means in Right Answers

Goal Right answers of 77 You can miss Percentile
150 41 36 36.6
155 47 30 54
160 52 25 71.1
165 60 17 85.2
170 66 11 94.5
175 71 6 98.7
180 76 1 99.8

Raw numbers are our estimate for a typical test, and each real test has its own chart. School counts come from the 2025 ABA 509 data for all 196 schools.

How to Set a Good Goal

  1. List your top schools and use the highest median.
  2. Add a few points if your GPA is below those schools’ medians.
  3. Aim higher if you need scholarship money.
  4. Check the gap against your predicted score.
  5. Set a test date with enough time. See the study schedule.

See your odds at all 196 schools with the law school admissions calculator.

Median or 75th Percentile?

The median is a good goal if you mainly want to get in. The 75th percentile is better if cost matters, since scholarships usually go to students who lift a school’s numbers. A few extra points can be worth a lot of money. See how much a higher score can save.

FAQ

What should my LSAT goal be?

At least the median at your top school, adjusted for your GPA.

Is my goal realistic?

Compare it with your predicted score and your time left.

Where do the school numbers come from?

From the 2025 ABA 509 disclosures.

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