Self-study
Wondering if it's a mistake to send an email to two schools I haven't heard back from at all + that I really like to express my continued interest? I applied in December, so it really hasn't been that long in this cycle, but I also signed up for the April LSAT as a potential fallback for waitlists, and I'm not sure how that reflects on my file for the schools I haven't heard back from.
I really don't want schools to hold decisions for a test I may not even take, but I'm not sure how to express that, as "Please don't hold my application, that LSAT registration is just in case you waitlist me" doesn't sound the best.
Hoping for any suggestions on a) if an email is necessary, b) how to phrase an email to schools that expresses interest but doesn't seem like I'm nagging them, and c) tells them that I don't want them to hold off on anything because I have an April LSAT registration in my file...
Thank you!
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First, I think 3 months is a fine timeframe to send a LOCI. I wouldn't even mention the timeline, just that you remain interested, want to express gratitude, and list the reasons you are interested. Most schools at this point will appreciate this because they are getting closer to having lots of their spots filled, and will want to know who would deposit/come if offered.
Additionally, most schools allow you to request your file be marked as complete and sent to review even if you are registered for a future exam. I would say something along the lines (but better phrased than) "Despite my registration for a future LSAT, I would like my file to be marked for/sent to review." And then, if you end up sitting for the exam in April, you can submit for reconsideration of admission/scholarship at schools that you are still interested in. Similarly, you don't need to mention your reason for being registered for April at all. They likely already know, more or less, that it is because a higher score makes anyone more competitive.