Oct LSAT and Jan LSAT for 2024 Admission

chughm15

Hi everyone,

I was hoping if anyone can give me some clarity on a situation I am in.
I am applying to Law School right now with the goal of getting in for next September (Fall 2024). I am Canada based so a lot of my applications are actually due tonight (Nov 1st).
I wrote the Oct LSAT and I just got the score back today and I got a 154. This is OK, but I would like to aim for a higher score. I will be scheduling to write again in January, as that is the latest possible score most schools I am applying to take.

My situation is that I don't necessarily want the schools I am applying to, to consider this October score, and would prefer if they wait until my January score. I have the ability to cancel the score, so I don't know if I should cancel it, or is there some way to reach out to the schools and tell them to wait on my decision for a future score? I'm just unsure because I know sometimes a cancelled score can be considered a bad look, but I know I can work harder and do much better in January so I also think it might be worth it to take that risk.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks guys!

nbajaj13

Hi! Also Canadian so totally understand being in this boat. On the OUAC website you can indicate future test dates, I know for UofT and Osgoode their admissions website states that if your current score is not competitive, they will refrain from a holistic review of your application until they receive your new score. But if your current score is competitive, then they will move forward with review, and re-review your application once you receive a new score. I honestly think the decision to keep/cancel is dependent on what schools you are targeting and if you believe you will see a big score increase come January.