What to do? Forum

[The Gentleman]

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[jwaters]

Your LSAT score will carry far more weight on your app that any work experience. I say stick with studying for a couple of more months, unless you just really need the money.

[lamentable]

If you think you will have the focus and the drive to put in the necessary time to study and do the job, go for it. Having a job might keep you from slowly becoming insane. It could also give you a reason to slack off. However you think you'd respond to work (refreshing vs. taxing), act accordingly.

Good luck in your decision.

[094320]

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[kazu]

How much do you need the $$? What kind of "great-looking" job is it - is it in the league of "White House intern" or something of that sort?

Personally I wouldn't take it if I were you. Keep in mind that a few points more on the LSAT can mean thousands in scholarship money once you apply - especially at that range, and with that GPA.

[The Gentleman]

Thanks for the responses.

What was your diagnostic? How much have you improved since then? What's your goal-.

Cold diagnostic was 161. So with my PTs between 168-172 right now, I've seen about a 9 pt improvement and with 2 months left, I feel (and hope) there's still room for improvement.

I suppose my question was more focused on whether the added soft bonus of the job would outweigh the potential drop in LSAT score. (And no I would not put this on the level of White House intern.) But the consensus seems to be that I should take the job only if I don't think it will negatively affect my LSAT prep. (conditional statement alert!)

Premise: I do think it will negatively affect my LSAT prep. (contrapositive)

Therefore I should not take the job.

(sorry I can't help myself)

[kazu]

Hahaha. I think you made the right decision
Good luck on your apps!