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themoose90

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Apply first day or wait for 2nd score?

Post by themoose90 » Fri May 06, 2016 10:51 pm

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Re: Apply first day or wait for 2nd score?

Post by tsujimoto74 » Fri May 06, 2016 11:04 pm

I'd wait for the new score. Taking in September means waiting until when? Like, mid October-early November? Your apps will still be in plenty early.

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Re: Apply first day or wait for 2nd score?

Post by Rigo » Sat May 07, 2016 6:03 am

I'd wait. Have your apps ready to go immediately after gray day and you'll be fine.

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Re: Apply first day or wait for 2nd score?

Post by themoose90 » Sat May 07, 2016 7:43 pm

Ok I'm going to lean in that direction then. I'm just concerned because my GPA isn't as competitive as some of the other students and so I want to get my apps in asap. Probably in the 30-50 percentile range of the schools I'm applying to.

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Re: Apply first day or wait for 2nd score?

Post by Rigo » Sat May 07, 2016 7:54 pm

They'll hold your apps waiting for your September score anyways and then it may be a hassle making sure they're all updated with the new score.
You also have a greater chance at getting fee waivers with a higher LSAT which could save you money. Also, if your score is drastically higher, it may completely change your application strategy.

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