November, January, or just wait?

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  Anthony92 Alum Member

  October 2019 54 karma

  I'd suggest that you take it in January - this gives you time to cement a solid study plan for 3 months starting now.
• GSU Hopeful Core ⭐

  October 2019 1644 karma

  Agree with Anthony. I would push until January at the very least.
• 1234abcd-1 Member

  October 2019 422 karma

  I pushed back my test to January because I am still not scoring in the mid 160s
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  shelbshelbs Member

  October 2019 edited October 2019 15 karma

  What helped you bump your score from 136 to 150?

  Also, most schools I'm looking at for Fall 2020 will even take the February score, so I'd aim for January and February instead. I'm in the same boat!
• Mario Robo Alum Member

  October 2019 266 karma

  I would push it off until January and then work it out from there based on what you get and where you want to go. Even if you take January, you can wait until next year or you can apply to schools this year. It really depends on where you want to go and what kind of scholarship you are looking for
• ericauhunmwangho Core Member

  October 2019 108 karma

  I am also kind of in the same boat I have been studying for the lsat for about 9 months now I took it in June 2019 got a 150 I have been studying since in preparation for the November LSAT but I'm still not where I need to be I am struggling with the exam during timed sessions. So I may push back to January, however I was originally adamant on applying as early as i can, but at the end of the day I realized you cannot rush the LSAT process and it does take time, and and high LSAT score weighs so much more than anything else. My advice would to be get the supplementals for you application together gradually as you study, so you are not interfering with your study schedule, and by the time you get your score you can send it in immediately, it is worth the wait if you get a good score.
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  DB_Journeyto1L Alum Member

  October 2019 26 karma

  Thanks all for your advice. After speaking with several attorneys at my current firm, I've decided to push my exam back to January. At the end of the day, I'd rather have a great score and apply later than originally planned than to have an OK score (in my opinion) and apply a few months earlier.
• ericauhunmwangho Core Member

  October 2019 108 karma

  @daynab94 said:
  Thanks all for your advice. After speaking with several attorneys at my current firm, I've decided to push my exam back to January. At the end of the day, I'd rather have a great score and apply later than originally planned than to have an OK score (in my opinion) and apply a few months earlier.

  I agree, trust me most of us are int he same boat, everyones path is different, just keep working hard and really utilize the next couple months! Good luck!