In the same boat, studied for 4 months self study while working a full time job. I keep score in the 147 -148 range and I'm feeling very defeated. I signed up for the Jan. 2024 test. I say take it in January and apply anyway.
I am in the same boat and have tried to do only one PT per week as to not overwhelm myself and that way I can focus on blind review and just focusing on specific concepts. Hope that's helpful.