... that writing personal statements, supplemental essays and other application stuff takes ... might want to start drafting essays and filling out apps sooner ...
I'm going to do a couple practice essays before September but the writing sample really isn't important. Writing has always been a strength of mine so I'm not worried. No one should be - it's not part of your score.
Regret: applying this cycle all together. I applied late, I rushed my essays, and got the results that show it. I should have waited a year after I got my lsat score. Spent all summer on essays and apps, and submitted right away.