I'm taking the LSAT inFenruary 2017. When is the earliest that I can start with my applications and start law school?

Will I have to take a year gap because I'm taking the test in Feb?

My test is on 3rd December. I have improved in RC from -10 to -15 to -3 to -5 but my LR is has become very inconsistent. I was at -3 to -5 a week back. But now I'm at -1 to -9. I don't know what this is suddenly happening. I have noticed that I do better when I don't have anything else on the back of my mind. But the inconsistency is really bothering me now.

Do you guys have any advice for me?

I've recently ordered Kaplan for LR but I feel like I need to practice LR much more. I've read here before that powerscore bibles aren't that good. But I want to know how the workbooks are. Are they helpful if I just want to practice LR more?

I am done with my June LSAT and I'm waiting for my LSAT result but I am not sure what I should do till I start applying.

I am an international student from India and did my undergraduate in Pharmacy. My GPA is very low. I have worked at an NGO teaching kids for 2 years before this. Now i am wondering if i should continue working in the social sector which i really enjoy, or get some law related work experience. what would help more for my law school applications?