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I am not ready for September LSAT? Should I not take it?

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:47 pm
by calmike
Hello,
I have self-studied for the past few months for the September LSAT. I have not reached 170 on my PTs. Should I not take the September LSAT and wait for December? Should I take both?

I do not feel confident about my self-study skills anymore so I will take a Blueprint class for the December LSAT. I want to go to a T-14.

Re: I am not ready for September LSAT? Should I not take it?

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:52 pm
by BillPackets
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 6&t=222104

come visit us.

also, it depends on your gpa. but yeah a 170 is highly desirable for the t14 obvs

Re: I am not ready for September LSAT? Should I not take it?

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 5:10 pm
by kevgogators
TCR is that if you don't feel ready, don't take it. I myself am pushing it back to December. It's better to have one 170+ score on your report than a 155 and a 170.

Re: I am not ready for September LSAT? Should I not take it?

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 5:25 pm
by Rigo
kevgogators wrote:TCR is that if you don't feel ready, don't take it.
Don't waste one of your three takes. If you withdraw your September registration prior to midnight of September 26th, then it won't show up on the report LSAC sends to schools.

December Thread

Best of luck!

Re: I am not ready for September LSAT? Should I not take it?

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:06 pm
by Yeezus
calmike wrote:Hello,
I have self-studied for the past few months for the September LSAT. I have not reached 170 on my PTs. Should I not take the September LSAT and wait for December? Should I take both?

I do not feel confident about my self-study skills anymore so I will take a Blueprint class for the December LSAT. I want to go to a T-14.
You answered your own question. Best of luck to you in December.

Re: I am not ready for September LSAT? Should I not take it?

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:55 pm
by calmike
BillPackets wrote:http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 6&t=222104

come visit us.

also, it depends on your gpa. but yeah a 170 is highly desirable for the t14 obvs


I have a 2.86 and I am a Mexican-American applicant. I am scoring 165-169 but I really want to do my best and I really think I can reach 170's. Hopefully Blueprint class gives me structure to accomplish that.

Re: I am not ready for September LSAT? Should I not take it?

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:56 pm
by calmike
kevgogators wrote:TCR is that if you don't feel ready, don't take it. I myself am pushing it back to December. It's better to have one 170+ score on your report than a 155 and a 170.

I am 100% sure I will not get a 155, but more of a 160+

Re: I am not ready for September LSAT? Should I not take it?

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:57 pm
by calmike
Dirigo wrote:
kevgogators wrote:TCR is that if you don't feel ready, don't take it.
Don't waste one of your three takes. If you withdraw your September registration prior to midnight of September 26th, then it won't show up on the report LSAC sends to schools.

December Thread

Best of luck!

Thank you so much!! I did not really think about me wasting one of my three attempts

Re: I am not ready for September LSAT? Should I not take it?

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:19 pm
by Rigo
Also, I would maybe ask around on here if Blueprint classes are really worth the money for where you are at in your progress.
I never took a class so I don't know for sure, but I am under the impression that these classes are more for people just starting out and are not really designed to get people to a 170+ level. You're already scoring over the 90th percentile, so I think the best bet from here on out is self-study. Just a thought, but it could potential save you close to $1,000 if you haven't already paid in full.

Re: I am not ready for September LSAT? Should I not take it?

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:29 pm
by nlee10
Dirigo wrote:Also, I would maybe ask around on here if Blueprint classes are really worth the money for where you are at in your progress.
I never took a class so I don't know for sure, but I am under the impression that these classes are more for people just starting out and are not really designed to get people to a 170+ level. You're already scoring over the 90th percentile, so I think the best bet from here on out is self-study. Just a thought, but it could potential save you close to $1,000 if you haven't already paid in full.
I too agree whether the full purchase price of a prep course is worth it if you are already PTing 165-169. At that point, you're better off drilling and PT'ing to avoid careless mistakes. I'm also taking a BP course as well...but then again I'm only scoring in the low 150's right now...