LSATsagha, thanks for that info. I have a very simple understanding of what's required generally but have no idea what individualized requirements to expect. I think planning well in advance would be a great idea. Is there an accurate way I can find out what I can specifically expect before the applications open up fairly late in the summer?

Hey, I'm in the exact same situation. I'm considering whether taking it in June, and then leaving the possibility of taking it a second time in October, would be more beneficial than going in October then December. If you take it in June, you get 4 months to prep for October vs. roughly 1 month from October to December. There are so many factors to consider from this alone. But I really want a strong first PT score and I know at the very least I would do better by however much if I waited until October for my first go. But delaying until October when you could conceivably take in June will mean applying later in the cycle...

I think you just have to see how you're progressing PT wise to make a decision. But the factor of test centers filling up is also something you have to keep in mind.