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Taking The Test - LSAT Preparation

How important are my LSAT scores?
Law schools use your percentile ranking to determine  where your score places you in comparison to your competition. More than 50 percent of test takers receive scores between 145 and 159, although this range represents less than one-quarter of the possible scaled scores. A score of 160 or above would put you in an elite group. You may take the LSAT no more than three times in any two-year period, and the scores remain on your record for five years. Most top law schools average multiple LSAT scores.

Can I cancel my scores?
Yes. You can cancel your LSAT scores at the test center by completing the score cancellation section on the LSAT answer sheet. You can also cancel your scores by sending a written cancellation request to LSAC within five days of the test. Score reports will reflect that your score was cancelled at your request.

When can I take the LSAT?

• Saturday, December 3, 2005

• Monday, December 5, 2005 (Saturday Sabbath Observers)

• Saturday, February 4, 2006

• Monday, February 6, 2006 (Saturday Sabbath Observers)

• Monday, June 12, 2006

• Saturday, September 30, 2006

• Tuesday, October 3, 2006 (Saturday Sabbath Observers)

• Saturday, December 2, 2006

• Monday, December 4, 2006 (Saturday Sabbath Observers)

How do I pick a test date?
First find out the application deadlines for the law schools to which you are applying. Then work backwards from your earliest deadline. Build some extra time in to your planning process for unexpected delays. Registration deadlines are typically one month before the test date; late registration deadlines are typically three weeks before the test.

What fees are associated with the LSAT?
It costs $112 to take the LSAT and receive one free score  report. The late registration fee is $56. In addition, subscription to the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) is required for application for most law schools. This subscription costs $99 and includes one free score report. Additional score reports at the time of LSDAS subscription cost $10, and $12 after the initial subscription. Waiver forms for the LSAT and LSDAS fees are available through LSAC and can be downloaded from the LSAC website at www.lsac.org.

Once I have taken the test, how do I get help with the admissions process?
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