This cycle versus next
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:35 am
Hi,
I'm a current Senior with a bit lower than a 3.6 and will likely graduate with close to a 3.7 at a t-20 research university (although I know that really doesn't have much pull). I just took the LSAT yesterday and did so-so...probably around 168 or so. I'm hoping for 170+, but I found out that the LG that I went 23/23 on was the experimental and the real one that followed did not grant me the same success -- I didn't tank it, but I definitely missed a question or three.
Originally, I was planning on doing this cycle no questions asked, but depending on my score I may retake. Anything below 168 I'm retaking and I'm not sure what I'll do if I get 168 or 169; it just depends on if I feel up to another go-around at the LSAT. Everyone keeps talking about how this cycle will be particularly advantageous to the applicants. Will this be the same for next year as well?
I've been considering applying for grants to study in Italy for the next year so that --if in fact I retake in December -- I won't have to forgo the benefits of ED/EA/simply applying early, plus I'll be polishing my Italian and my resume, and I'll also hopefully be able to bump my GPA up from its current state.
I know that the LSAT's good for 5 years, but what about LOR? Are these good only for this year, or can I push them to next year as well?
Any feedback's appreciated.
Thanks in advance
I'm a current Senior with a bit lower than a 3.6 and will likely graduate with close to a 3.7 at a t-20 research university (although I know that really doesn't have much pull). I just took the LSAT yesterday and did so-so...probably around 168 or so. I'm hoping for 170+, but I found out that the LG that I went 23/23 on was the experimental and the real one that followed did not grant me the same success -- I didn't tank it, but I definitely missed a question or three.
Originally, I was planning on doing this cycle no questions asked, but depending on my score I may retake. Anything below 168 I'm retaking and I'm not sure what I'll do if I get 168 or 169; it just depends on if I feel up to another go-around at the LSAT. Everyone keeps talking about how this cycle will be particularly advantageous to the applicants. Will this be the same for next year as well?
I've been considering applying for grants to study in Italy for the next year so that --if in fact I retake in December -- I won't have to forgo the benefits of ED/EA/simply applying early, plus I'll be polishing my Italian and my resume, and I'll also hopefully be able to bump my GPA up from its current state.
I know that the LSAT's good for 5 years, but what about LOR? Are these good only for this year, or can I push them to next year as well?
Any feedback's appreciated.
Thanks in advance