Sending application with a future LSAT date Forum

(Applications Advice, Letters of Recommendation . . . )
Post Reply
slewis06

New
Posts: 14
Joined: Sat Nov 03, 2012 1:06 am

Sending application with a future LSAT date

Post by slewis06 » Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:26 pm

I sent in my applications last night and 3/4 school application statuses either say "Complete File" or "Application Received." My application to my fourth school says "Incomplete." This is because I put a future LSAT date (February), thinking that would help my case. I figured if the admissions committee thought that my application was strong, minus the LSAT score, they would possibly wait list me until they get my score in Feb. Does this mean they won't even consider me (Admitted or Wait listed) until they see my retake?

User avatar
KMart

Gold
Posts: 4369
Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:25 am

Re: Sending application with a future LSAT date

Post by KMart » Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:30 pm

They will consider you, but you likely wanted to boost your application because you weren't an auto-admit. So it is likely they will wait before receiving that score before filing an official decision (short of being auto admitted, which I don't think is the case for you here).

User avatar
DiniMae

Silver
Posts: 734
Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:36 pm

Re: Sending application with a future LSAT date

Post by DiniMae » Fri Oct 17, 2014 3:31 pm

Does this mean that if I submit applications and state that I want to hold them for a future LSAT retake (Dec), that they will still consider it for admission? I thought you just went into a hold purgatory without any type of review. If so, that sounds like a great plan--you get to take a gamble without fully committing.

User avatar
KMart

Gold
Posts: 4369
Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:25 am

Re: Sending application with a future LSAT date

Post by KMart » Fri Oct 17, 2014 3:33 pm

DiniMae wrote:Does this mean that if I submit applications and state that I want to hold them for a future LSAT retake (Dec), that they will still consider it for admission? I thought you just went into a hold purgatory without any type of review. If so, that sounds like a great plan--you get to take a gamble without fully committing.
Let them know you have a future LSAT coming. It depends on the school, some will just hold it but others will review it.

Want to continue reading?

Register now to search topics and post comments!

Absolutely FREE!


Post Reply

Return to “Law School Admissions Forum”