Apply this or next cycle?

kadolydia

Hi all! I was planning on applying this cycle, but it's already December and I'm late to the game. I took the November LSAT and scored a 154 when my highest PT score was a 159. My GPA is lower than most of the medians of the schools I want to apply to (3.37), so I need a great LSAT score. I want to get at least a 165+. I registered to retake the LSAT in January, and I'm going to request accommodations for extended time which might increase my score, but is it worth it to retake it so soon for just a few points increase? I'll be traveling 2x in December and it'll be the holidays, so I won't be able to study as much. I'm also working part-time as a paralegal, I have to put together my essays, and I want to apply to at least 15 schools.

I'm already at a disadvantage because I'm applying late. Should I keep working for another year and delay my application to apply as soon as the next cycle opens up in September?

jlm933

Hi! I'm in a similar situation but I'm going to apply now simply because I don't want to wait anymore. The question is if you truly believe your stats will increase and you are ok with waiting another year, I would wait and apply next cycle that way you won't be rushing. Also, some scholarships deadlines are Jan 1st and seats are filled. I would set up a study schedule and ensure you have the test scores by September. And really polish those essays.