Apparently, LSAC is exploring the idea of an "LSAT for High School" as part of its product development process. While I would certainly argue the LSAT's merits over the SAT (at least for the humanities) - I'm not sure it's the right time for LSAC to explore it as an undergrad admission test since colleges and universities are simply going test-optional.
However, if a combination of factors leads to plummeting undergrad attendance (student loan bubble, demographic cliff, and now COVID-19), I could hypothetically see the ABA allowing a direct pathway from high school to law school (which actually *is* the path in most of the world). In that situation, an "LSAT for High School" would make sense.
I found it strange that LSAC describes the LSAT as testing writing and research skills - that's not really what the LSAT tests. I'm not sure why they described the LSAT that way in this email - maybe because they thought it would better appeal to colleges and universities.
The question remains:
Would the LSAT be a better standardized test for liberal arts undergrad admissions purposes than the current popular options (namely SAT/ACT)?
I'll keep everyone updated as I learn more.
Source: Twitter post by Andrew Palumbo, AVP for Enrollment Management & Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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