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Should I take the LSAT in January?
ev2k1
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Hey, y’all. I took the August LSAT and scored a 140. I was shooting for a 157. I thought I could rope LSAT prep into my schedule this semester, but it hasn’t worked. I’m planning on ramping studying back up November 1 for about an hour a day and then ramp it up even more when I’m home during break. My question is should I take it again in January or should I give myself more time? I’m looking to start law school in the fall of 2024. Any advice is appreciated!
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Hi! I don't know if I can give any advice, but want to say that I was in the same boat as you this time last year. I have a high GPA, great LORs, PS, etc, but I believed that my LSAT score would bring me down. I decided to study for another year and am re-taking the LSAT in Nov. I believe that a high LSAT will bring me more opportunities (and scholarship $$) than if I had applied last year with a very low score. I chose to wait until the next cycle so I could spend more time studying - and re-take the test once I truly felt ready. I was working full time and had nothing to lose if I waited another year. So, I can't offer you advice but I will offer you support for whatever you choose to do!
That definitely helps!
Take it when your PT average is where you want to score on the real test. If you get to a 157 by January, which is definitely possible with effective studying, then I see no reason to wait!
That's where I need to start. I actually haven't taken a PT at all yet. I'm kind of just doing the drills and working on them until I understand it and it clicks, but I'll start there. Thanks!
Sounds good! I'd recommend picking a day every week in which you take a PT so you are getting familiar with timing and test fatigue. You have plenty of time, so don't feel like you need to rush either.