Applying before Dec Score

Maximus4

I want to apply now, but I don’t have my December scores yet. Do I have to call each school individually and tell them to hold off until my December scores are available? And do they automatically get the scores once LSAC releases them ?

Alex

@Maximus4 said:
I want to apply now, but I don’t have my December scores yet. Do I have to call each school individually and tell them to hold off until my December scores are available? And do they automatically get the scores once LSAC releases them ?

If you don't already have an LSAT score on record, you don't need to call/email them. If you already have a score on record, it's safer to call and make sure to tell them to wait for your December score.

westcoastbestcoast

By default, most schools tend to hold your application to review when your December LSAT posts, even if you have a previous score on file. Like @"Alex Divine" mentioned, I would still call/email schools to check to to see if they will wait for your score.

OlamHafuch

@Maximus4 said:
I want to apply now, but I don’t have my December scores yet. Do I have to call each school individually and tell them to hold off until my December scores are available? And do they automatically get the scores once LSAC releases them ?

Some schools (e.g., Georgeown) give you the option of placing a hold for a future test result in the application itself. Other schools (e.g., Penn) ask that you attach an addendum or e-mail admissions to request a hold.