To Apply Before or After Receiving Score

RiseandGrind

I've seen multiple responses in multiple posts about this question so I just wanted to corral all advice in this post based on my particular stats. I will take the LSAT in November and have a 166 on file with a 3.4 GPA. PT'ing around 172 and hoping to hit at least a 169. If my application is ready to go before scores are released, is it advisable to submit and indicate that I am re-taking in November, or to wait until I get my score and then submit? I will likely blanket T-14.

FixedDice

Your stats notwithstanding, the answer is the same. There is no difference.

If you indicate that you will be retaking at a later date, admission committees will hold off your file until your new score comes out or you decide to cancel sometime before the test. Even if you submit your applications earlier, they will be marked complete on the day they are finalized and will be treated as such.