@ I would postpone if I were you.

I can totally relate to your situation - I've been devoting 4-6 hours to studying every day for the past three months and lately my scores have been worsening. My diagnostic was 156 and my past three PTs have been in the 140s range. I'm as disappointed and bummed out as you are.

I've been studying using the Powerscore bibles, 7sage, LSAT trainer, plus taking a well-reviewed LSAT prep course. While doing the 7sage curriculum I get everything right - but every single PT I just choke and end up getting -7 or -6 in every single section. For some people, 3 months is enough. I think maybe we're just the kind of people that need more time.

I changed my test date to December and I feel so much better. I know there's no guarantee that I will be ready by December, but I'm hoping the extra time will help me realize my true potential.

So hang in there! We can do this!

@ I'm on the same boat. I have decided to postpone until December. I've already been studying for 3 months, and I'm still not consistently scoring in the 165+ range. Plus, lately, my PT scores have dropped by 3-5 points (burnout?), which doesn't bode well. I've got a high GPA, so I could risk taking it in October and getting a 160, but I know if I postpone I could so much better. So, December it is!

I noticed that applications for most schools open in September and I've got my personal statements and transcripts all ready to go. Does anyone know if it makes a difference if I submit my application early on?

Also, I know that UVic does rolling admissions - I wonder if taking the December LSAT will hurt my application.

Fellow Torontonian here - I'm taking the LSAT in Oct and possibly in Dec as well if things don't go as planned. I'm applying to UoT, UVic, UBC, and possibly Dalhousie. We'll see where I end up!

165+ - UVic, UBC, or UoT - I'd be happy attending any of these schools.