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[idoubtit]

I got my score and found it ridiculously bad.
But I decided to apply anyway.
my question is: I am gonna retake in Oct.
how about just send my application to schools early and if my score in Oct comes out to be better, I send the new score as supplemental material to the schools I already applied? coz by the time the score comes out, they should not have decided on offers yet.

thanks for your input.

[rman1201]

Just wait. Don't apply with the current score and risk getting rejected, then you're done until next cycle. The benefits of applying early are miniscule compared to the benefits of a better LSAT score.

[idoubtit]

Just wait. Don't apply with the current score and risk getting rejected, then you're done until next cycle. The benefits of applying early are miniscule compared to the benefits of a better LSAT score.

if they reject you, they reject you really early? even before you can send them the new score at the end of Oct?
thanks.
coz I don't have time to study anymore, I will just go and take the exam without preparation in Oct. No guarantee about the new score.

[rman1201]

If you aren't going to take the retake seriously and study for it then might as well apply now. Unless you have a concrete reason to believe you'll do significantly better, the retake probably won't improve much.

[idoubtit]

If you aren't going to take the retake seriously and study for it then might as well apply now. Unless you have a concrete reason to believe you'll do significantly better, the retake probably won't improve much.

that's right, I am really busy with work and don't have time to study. actually it's my retake already . my first score last year is exactly as this new one. I wonder if this record is gonna damage my chance to good schools more than only one 163.

[rman1201]

If you don't study and your past 2 retakes have been exactly the same why in the world would you believe your score would substantially increase? A sudden LSAT revelation the night before? I find it hard to believe you can't chisel in a couple hours a week to study. If you can't, just apply now and don't bother retaking.

[idoubtit]

If you don't study and your past 2 retakes have been exactly the same why in the world would you believe your score would substantially increase? A sudden LSAT revelation the night before? I find it hard to believe you can't chisel in a couple hours a week to study. If you can't, just apply now and don't bother retaking.

yea I cannot my job is really demanding and I am wrapping up an important project. working during weekends too. horrible.

[rman1201]

wrapping up a project for the next 3 months?

[Anaconda]

Just wait. Don't apply with the current score and risk getting rejected, then you're done until next cycle. The benefits of applying early are miniscule compared to the benefits of a better LSAT score.

coz I don't have time to study anymore, I will just go and take the exam without preparation in Oct. No guarantee about the new score.

I think you can pretty much answer your own question.

[idoubtit]

wrapping up a project for the next 3 months?

yea pretty much. deadline is killing me:)

[idoubtit]

Just wait. Don't apply with the current score and risk getting rejected, then you're done until next cycle. The benefits of applying early are miniscule compared to the benefits of a better LSAT score.

coz I don't have time to study anymore, I will just go and take the exam without preparation in Oct. No guarantee about the new score.

I think you can pretty much answer your own question.

I don't know my questions anymore:)

[Hey-O]

Just wait. Don't apply with the current score and risk getting rejected, then you're done until next cycle. The benefits of applying early are miniscule compared to the benefits of a better LSAT score.

I disagree with this. Law School accepts people on a rolling basis, and if you indicate that you are re-taking the LSAT they will wait to make their decision until they get your new score. BUT your application will have been reviewed and complete in front of other people who are applying.