I can't speak for the schools in the U.S, but in Canada, it really depends on which school you are applying to. Some schools average out your test scores, and others take your highest score.
My friend is taking one of the Kaplan classes that you have to pay fifteen hundred for and they recommended taking thirty seconds to attack the easier passages first. According to that instructor, not doing so is a "recipe for disaster."
LeoFiro8 Thanks for your inputs. I think I need to pay $70 I will confirm after I am done :-( I have really underestimated the effort it would take me to get through with the prep.
@pritisharma the date to change your test date has past (Sept. 8th) I believe you will have to register for it and pay the full amount to take the Dec. LSAT
The only thing I'm going to pay attention to is limiting my coffee intake in the morning. The last thing I want is to pee my pants during the first section. After the test is over I will be enjoying some illicit substances.
I'm submitting everything before except of course for the lsat score. The only thing is I have to rush the personal statement, since I'm only done the draft and deadlines to apply in canada for most law schools is next week.