tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post6042732144929200991..comments2023-08-23T08:03:46.343-07:00Comments on Law School Expert HAS MOVED: Not ready for the December LSAT?Ann K. Levine, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-72347654829317819622008-11-30T15:49:00.000-08:002008-11-30T15:49:00.000-08:00RJ,I am so terribly sorry about your loss. This is...RJ,<BR/>I am so terribly sorry about your loss. This is no time to take the LSAT. It's not going to go well, and you have way too much you have to deal with during this time. Give yourself a break and take the time you need to take care of yourself and your family.<BR/>AnnAnn K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-63252452968546790432008-11-30T15:42:00.000-08:002008-11-30T15:42:00.000-08:00Dear Ann,I took the LSAT 3 years ago (after 2 prep...Dear Ann,<BR/><BR/>I took the LSAT 3 years ago (after 2 prep courses) and still got a 152. I didn't get into any of the schools I'd hoped for even though I graduated from an Ivy League school with a GPA of 3.8 (I'd been out of school for about ten years). I spent these last few years working and saving and had prepared to take the December LSAT for Fall 2009 entry. A few days ago, my mother suddenly and tragically passed away and I have been consumed with dealing with the logisics and emotional ramifications of her death. Needless to say, my head is not in the test (now six days away). What might your advice be in this situation - put law school off for another year and take the test in June 09, take the test on Saturday and see what happens, or submit my low LSAT score to some less demanding schools as I'd hate to delay another year?<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much,<BR/><BR/>RJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-37822085279374320812008-11-25T18:02:00.000-08:002008-11-25T18:02:00.000-08:00Addison,I am not a big believer in taking the Febr...Addison,<BR/>I am not a big believer in taking the February LSAT for that fall's admission. I think it's a rolling-admissions killer.<BR/>You could take the December LSAT and see whether your score will put you in the running at schools you would be happy attending, apply and see what happens. Then decide whether to reapply the following year with another LSAT score.<BR/>Good luck, and please let me know if I can help in any way.<BR/>AnnAnn K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-26462256604217819242008-11-24T20:51:00.000-08:002008-11-24T20:51:00.000-08:00Hi Ann,I was originally registered June LSAT this ...Hi Ann,<BR/><BR/>I was originally registered June LSAT this year and changed the test to October. Then I canceled the October one. Now I am working on December's test but I still don't feel that I am fully ready. I got scores between 158~164 on my practice tests. But my target is top 14. I really want to have a decent score to apply for these schools. <BR/><BR/>I am aware that no more than three lsat are allowed in 2 year period. Since I've already taken October LSAT and I will take December exam, does that mean that I only have one more chance taking LSAT until June 2010?<BR/><BR/>I really need your advice. Should I apply for Fall 2009 using December score and see what will happen, or should I just give up Fall 2009 then take another LSAT next year and apply for Fall 2010? Will re-apply effect the chance of my admission?<BR/><BR/>I forgot to mention that I am an Asian (a little bit worry this is a negative sign:() and my native language is not English. I didn't spent a lot of time on my LSAT preparation since the Grad school kept me very busy. But I have the confidence that my LSAT score can be greatly improved given more time with much harder work. Being a lawyer is my dream. Please help me, Ann! <BR/><BR/>Thank you :)<BR/>AddisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-61166072204289490142008-11-12T14:27:00.000-08:002008-11-12T14:27:00.000-08:00Sounds like Fall 2010 to me.....Sounds like Fall 2010 to me.....Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-35808011331237416422008-11-12T12:15:00.000-08:002008-11-12T12:15:00.000-08:00Hey Ann,I loved your article and it definitely ans...Hey Ann,<BR/><BR/>I loved your article and it definitely answered some questions for me. I was looking to take the Feb 09 LSAT and apply for Fall 09, however I do not have 75th percentile scores. Like you said, many schools informed me they will take my application and review it, but was worried if applying this late would hurt me. If I have a 3.1 and hope to score around 155, should I take the Feb LSAT and apply for 2009 or should I wait for 2010? All your signs point to waiting, just want to hear it from you :). Thanks much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-32509689423111211472008-11-10T06:54:00.000-08:002008-11-10T06:54:00.000-08:00Hi Alison,February is fine for Fall 2010 admission...Hi Alison,<BR/>February is fine for Fall 2010 admission; in fact, June would be fine if you don't have time to prepare for February.<BR/>You made the right decision not to rush things.<BR/>There are all kind of theories/rumors that the LSAT is easier at certain times of the year, but these things make no sense to me. I've been to LSAC headquarters and met with the people who make that test - they are really smart statisticians. They work really hard to make sure each test is equally hard : )<BR/>Please let me know if I can be of any help to you next year.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-54161521780387259592008-11-09T20:03:00.000-08:002008-11-09T20:03:00.000-08:00Ann, I am currently working full-time and working ...Ann, <BR/>I am currently working full-time and working on a masters degree part-time. I had originally planned to take the December LSAT but quickly became overwhelmed with grad school and haven't had time to study. I have instead shifted focus to the taking the February exam. <BR/><BR/>Since I don't plan to enroll in law school until at least Fall 2010, does it matter at all when I take the exam? Is it "easier" during some testing times than others? <BR/><BR/>Thanks, <BR/>Alison M.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508633212874898060noreply@blogger.com