5/7 timed but got everything right during BR and now I feel like I can walk on water

In the podcasts I've listened to (7Sage, A2Z), members of Adcom generally say that if there is something in your application that may arise questions, you should write a brief, unsentimental addendum to explain it. Maybe you can frame it more positively and describe it as a sabbatical (took the time to read, spend time with family, volunteer, etc.). I've also heard that as a rule of thumb, if there's a period of unemployment lasting longer than 3 months, explain it. Otherwise adcom will picture you waking up at 2pm everyday and doing nothing. It's the same reason they don't want you to leave a FT or PT job just to study for the LSAT/work on applications--that suggests to them that you don't know how to multi-task, and as future lawyers you'll have to multi-task virtually all the time.

All that said, I wouldn't stress. Stress over something you can't change is useless--but you can frame it positively and if you get a job after you apply tell those schools you have an update. Your numbers/PS/optional essays are also important, so this resume gap is just one consideration among many. Good luck, you got this!

Incredible progress. Drop the tips fam (3(/p)

Would also love to join!

Apparently, not at all. Admissions committees really trust the LSAT and are going to continue to look at the test exactly the same. I asked this question directly to Dean Z at UMich Law and she said this verbatim (also mentioned that other law schools will very likely have the same approach).

If you wanna do games, grind now until June!

The mammal/animal thing tripped me up for Question 9 and then I googled and saw that muskrat and mink are semi-aquatic animals.

this does not feel like a two star passage

165 is not that much lower than 168 and it's also not a bad score in and of itself.

Keep it. They might think your cancel was much lower, like in the 140s.

Write an addendum after retaking the LSAT--doesn't have to be January. In fact, like others here I'd encourage you to take a gap year and apply next cycle. With your GPA, if you get a high enough LSAT score you're looking at full-ride scholarships. If you're K-JD applicant now, then a gap year + some work experience will also position you better for acceptances + scholarship money. Admissions are rolling. January is already late if the deadlines for the schools you're looking at are early Feb. Apply October next year and watch the money roll in!

Super interested + excited to do my first one this Saturday!

With April + June tests coming up I'm hoping to commit every Saturday to these events up until exam day, assuming they'll continue to be offered.