Do schools wait to make a decision? Forum

[twiggy]

Hey guys! If I send out my apps now (with my october LSAT score) but they see the blank space for the Dec.2015 score (meaning I'm planning on taking it again in december) will schools wait to see that score before they make a decision? I'd rather get a decision sooner from schools (especially the ones I'm pretty sure I'll get into). Im taking the LSAT again for my reach schools... So will seeing that I'm planning on taking the LSAT again delay my decision? Thanks!!

[Stardust84]

Depends on the school, I applied to several schools in September that I wasn't super interested in so I could get an early gauge of my position in the comparable schools that I wanted to get into. I had already taken the June 15 LSAT and was registered for October. 3 of the 4 schools admitted me even though I was scheduled for October and 1 emailed me saying that my application would be on hold until they were updated with my October score.

[slizerd]

Bumping because I'm interested as well.

[Abraham Lincoln Uni.]

It truly depends on the school and the criteria presented by the students for that cycle. If you are comfortable with your current LSAT score you may submit the application now or wait until your December scores. If you present a strong application early, you may be admitted or be put on a wait list or the school will contact you stating your application has been put on hold until December scores are received.

You may always contact some of the law schools you are interested in applying to and asking their stance on the matter.