- Wed May 04, 2016 4:35 pm
#23925
So, I just found out yesterday that I missed the registration deadline for June . This is quite embarrassing for me to admit or even talk about, seeing that I'm halfway through the Live Online prep course, but I feel like at this point it is wise to get some insight regarding how to effectively prepare for the September 24th exam and to keep moving forward and not let this drag me down.
In a perfect world, my plan was to study for the June LSAT for a couple of months with the help of PowerScore, do well on the LSAT, finish up the rest of the application process by September and then travel a bit. But now that things aren't going as smoothly as I had planned, I need to develop a new game plan from scratch leading up to the September LSAT. On a side note, I don't feel too bad about this unfortunate situation, as up until now (5 weeks before the June LSAT) I'm not too confident with my progress or my focus on this exam which is why I wasn't too quick to register for it in the first place. So perhaps this is a blessing in disguise so I can dedicate more time to preparing for it. As relieving as it is to come to terms with the fact that I would actually be more prepared for the September exam, I have a few thoughts that are keeping me up at night and would really appreciate some well needed advice.
My first concern is regarding my resume for when I apply to Law School. I worked as a Paralegal for about 6 months and recently resigned in order to study for the June LSAT (I couldn't handle the stress of the job and putting in enough study hours). I left a little over a month ago and don't regret it as my priority is the LSAT and applying (resume, personal statement, letters of recommendations, etc.) by September. By September it will have roughly been six months without work. Though I currently volunteer a few hours a week for a non-profit pardons and expungements program for the State, I'm still worried that any law school I apply to will wonder why I have been out of work for over six months. Is this something I should be worried about? And how much does work experience weigh in on the admission's process?
My second concern is that I am worried about how greater the competition will be when I take the September exam as opposed to the June exam. I am currently aiming between a 155-163 to get into the three law schools I plan on applying to. Should a person aim for a higher LSAT score for the September exam than they would for the February or the June exam due to the rolling admissions process? Are schools typically less generous with their scholarships in September vs. June? Also, can I go ahead and start requesting recommendation letters now or is too early in the process?
Finally, I am afraid that now that I have practically 4 more months to prepare for this exam than I had initially planned, I'm afraid that I will subconsciously procrastinate (procrastination has always been a struggle and a habit of mine). Do you have any tips on time management, study habits, and self discipline when preparing for an exam 4-6 months ahead of time? I really don't want to take this exam more than once.
I apologize for asking so many questions, but any advice is highly appreciated to alleviate some of the anxiety I'm experiencing right now. Thank you in advance.
In a perfect world, my plan was to study for the June LSAT for a couple of months with the help of PowerScore, do well on the LSAT, finish up the rest of the application process by September and then travel a bit. But now that things aren't going as smoothly as I had planned, I need to develop a new game plan from scratch leading up to the September LSAT. On a side note, I don't feel too bad about this unfortunate situation, as up until now (5 weeks before the June LSAT) I'm not too confident with my progress or my focus on this exam which is why I wasn't too quick to register for it in the first place. So perhaps this is a blessing in disguise so I can dedicate more time to preparing for it. As relieving as it is to come to terms with the fact that I would actually be more prepared for the September exam, I have a few thoughts that are keeping me up at night and would really appreciate some well needed advice.
My first concern is regarding my resume for when I apply to Law School. I worked as a Paralegal for about 6 months and recently resigned in order to study for the June LSAT (I couldn't handle the stress of the job and putting in enough study hours). I left a little over a month ago and don't regret it as my priority is the LSAT and applying (resume, personal statement, letters of recommendations, etc.) by September. By September it will have roughly been six months without work. Though I currently volunteer a few hours a week for a non-profit pardons and expungements program for the State, I'm still worried that any law school I apply to will wonder why I have been out of work for over six months. Is this something I should be worried about? And how much does work experience weigh in on the admission's process?
My second concern is that I am worried about how greater the competition will be when I take the September exam as opposed to the June exam. I am currently aiming between a 155-163 to get into the three law schools I plan on applying to. Should a person aim for a higher LSAT score for the September exam than they would for the February or the June exam due to the rolling admissions process? Are schools typically less generous with their scholarships in September vs. June? Also, can I go ahead and start requesting recommendation letters now or is too early in the process?
Finally, I am afraid that now that I have practically 4 more months to prepare for this exam than I had initially planned, I'm afraid that I will subconsciously procrastinate (procrastination has always been a struggle and a habit of mine). Do you have any tips on time management, study habits, and self discipline when preparing for an exam 4-6 months ahead of time? I really don't want to take this exam more than once.
I apologize for asking so many questions, but any advice is highly appreciated to alleviate some of the anxiety I'm experiencing right now. Thank you in advance.