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When Should
You Take the LSAT?
When it comes to the LSAT, timing isn't everything, but it
can help tip the scales of success in your favor. That's
because different administration dates offer test takers
different advantages and disadvantages. Here's a quick
summary of upcoming test dates along with some factors to
consider for each.
October 1, 2005
The October test date
allows you to prepare for the LSAT during th
e summer (an
attractive option for college students who may
have some free time on their hands). Once you've taken the
LSAT, you can spend the remainder of your fall completing
applications.
December 3, 2005
December is the last LSAT
administration that most competitive law schools accept.
If disaster strikes and you get a flat tire on test day,
you may end up having to wait another year to begin law
school. December testers also must balance their time
between preparing for the LSAT and completing law school
applications. Doing so can make for a hectic fall,
especially if you're still in college. You should also
remember that while a law school may accept December LSAT
scores, taking the test in December could affect your
chances of admission. Many law schools use a rolling
admissions system, which means they begin making
admissions decisions as early as mid-October and continue
to do so until the application deadline. Applying late in
this cycle could mean that fewer spots are available.
Check with your potential law schools to find out their
specific policies.
February 4, 2006
If you want to begin law school in fall of 2006, don't
take the February LSAT. It will be too late for most law
schools. However, if you plan to begin law school in 2007,
taking the February LSAT will give you a head start on the
entire admissions process. Take the LSAT in February; then
spend your summer researching schools, and your fall
completing applications.
June 12, 2006
The June administration is
the only test that's given on a Monday afternoon. If you
have trouble functioning at the usual 8:00 am start-time,
June may be a good option. Plus, taking the LSAT in June
frees up your summer and fall to research schools and
complete applications. However, keep in mind that June
testers who are still in college need to balance their
LSAT preparation with academic coursework and, in some
cases, final exams. We recommend that you check your
school's course schedules before deciding on a June LSAT
test date.
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