Self-study
Hi!
I am taking the June LSAT for the first time, and if I think I need to retake it, I will likely take it again in September. I plan on applying this cycle, meaning that most applications will open on September 1st, but the September LSAT scores will be released a few weeks afterwards.
Given the notable increase in law school applications, I have heard admissions departments say it is is better to submit applications sooner rather than later to have better chances of admissions and merit-based scholarship consideration--of course, they also say to submit your application when it is at its best.
My question is if I take the September LSAT, will I have enough time to submit my application "early enough" to have strong chances of admission and scholarships, or are applications being submitted at such a rate that submitting ASAP may be preferable?
I think I already know that submitting apps after the September scores are released won't be detrimental to my chances, but I'd definitely appreciate a second opinion.
Thanks!
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Just take August without June. Register for September too.
Why not August?
@CarterFitzgerald Most of the people I have talked to who have taken the LSAT/gone to law school/who are practicing lawyers have mentioned they did better the second time around, so I think that giving myself 3 instead of 2 months between tests would be beneficial.
Im sort of in the same boat, but i think i'll probably take it again in August if I need to, is there a reason why you couldnt do august instead of september (or both if necessary)?
@Jdunni I think my only reason for me to re-test in September is that I get an extra month of preparation. I work full-time and often struggle to find time during the week where I can dedicate all my attention to studying, so weekends are especially valuable for my progression (and giving myself an extra month would give me more weekends).
@zach_15 In pretty much the same boat here. Are you part of a study group at all? How many PTs are you taking for the June?
@DominusH I am not part of a study group but I'd be open to joining or starting one. I've been taking a PT every Saturday for the past 3-ish months and reviewing/re-learning topics during the week.
Just my two cents based on working with a fair amount of students over the past several years, but I think applying late September is for sure still "early enough". There should be plenty of seats and scholarships still available. I would put the current application "safe zone" cut off as late October. Again, this is based on my own personal observations, but I do get regular updates from my students and I pay attention to the chat forums pretty regularly as well. Best of luck!
@SCOTT_LEBO Thanks!!
@zach_15 My pleasure!