Feb. LSAT too late for fall entry? Forum

[Sciencemeetslaw]

Hi all,

I have been planning to take the Dec.2015 LSAT, and have been studying very hard for it since September. HOWEVER, I have just realized that I did not actually sign up for it!! I did manually actually did the sign up on my laptop, however the order did not go through, and I have just realized this NOW. So I need some advice now.

1) Since i've missed both the regular & late registration deadlines, would calling LSAC help me try to secure a spot for the Dec. LSAT?

2) If not, then can I still take the Feb. 2016 LSAT and apply to schools for fall 2016 admission cycle? My goal is not the T14 schools, I just hope to get into a Top 50 school, and preferably Top 20-30. My LSAT PT's score range now is 154-161.I know that in previous years, applying late to the admission cycle would significantly decrease my admission chances, but what about now? I heard that the policy has become less strict?

Please DO NOT tell me to wait for another cycle, because I have been out of school for two years already (but i have been working). I am an international student who has done my undergrad in North America, and I cannot stay in North America forever and **to be preparing** to go to a law school forever. I just need to go to a law school this cycle, graduate, and then return to my home country.

I really need some advice right now!! I am panicking!!! Any kind of advice would be deeply appreciated!!! Thank you so much in advance!!

[ihenry]

Yes, the advantage of applying early has diminished over recent years because of the shrink of the applicant pool. If you are targeting at T20-30, I think you can still get into places with a solid Feb. LSAT.

[Sciencemeetslaw]

Thanks for the reply!! This is very reassuring!! What would you think is a solid LSAT score for Feb. top 20-30 schools? Also, I've heard that the Feb. LSAT is very weird and also harder, is that true?

Yes, the advantage of applying early has diminished over recent years because of the shrink of the applicant pool. If you are targeting at T20-30, I think you can still get into places with a solid Feb. LSAT.

[ihenry]

Thanks for the reply!! This is very reassuring!! What would you think is a solid LSAT score for Feb. top 20-30 schools? Also, I've heard that the Feb. LSAT is very weird and also harder, is that true?

Yes, the advantage of applying early has diminished over recent years because of the shrink of the applicant pool. If you are targeting at T20-30, I think you can still get into places with a solid Feb. LSAT.

If you score above your target school's median you will be in good shape. And no, February LSAT's are not weird or harder. It's just not disclosed and you will not see questions, your answers, conversion, etc.

[Sciencemeetslaw]

Ok, thanks for the advice!

Thanks for the reply!! This is very reassuring!! What would you think is a solid LSAT score for Feb. top 20-30 schools? Also, I've heard that the Feb. LSAT is very weird and also harder, is that true?

Yes, the advantage of applying early has diminished over recent years because of the shrink of the applicant pool. If you are targeting at T20-30, I think you can still get into places with a solid Feb. LSAT.

If you score above your target school's median you will be in good shape. And no, February LSAT's are not weird or harder. It's just not disclosed and you will not see questions, your answers, conversion, etc.