Early Decision Question

[PNWAngelou]

Hi,

I have a quick question about applying for early decision. The school I am applying to has a deadline of November 15. I am planning to take the October test before I apply. I would prefer to wait and see my score before I officially submit my application. However, I am wondering if that might crunch me for time. Is there any sort of processing time I need to account for when I submit my application? Or would the three weeks between October 23 and November 15 leave me enough time?

I would greatly appreciate any advice you may have.

Thank you!

[KelseyWoods]

Hi PNWAngelou!

There isn't usually processing delay for your application, and certainly not a weeks-long one! But LSAC is the best source of information for this type of question. Check out what they say on their website (copy-pasted below):

"Law schools can specify to LSAC the date and time of day (Eastern Time) they wish to stop the transmission of electronic applications. Information about these deadlines is included in the application instructions or checklists, and to the right of the school name in Active Applications, as well as on the law school’s website. You have met the application deadline if you have checked the application out of the Shopping Cart before the deadline date. Please check the law school’s website to verify the deadline date.

Each application is stamped with the date and time (Eastern Time) you send it to LSAC. Once the application’s status is listed as Transmitted, the law school can immediately access the application, although each school maintains its own schedule for reviewing incoming applications.

We highly recommend that you not wait until the last minute to send your applications to LSAC. Internet slowness, server problems at your ISP or elsewhere, or other issues beyond LSAC’s control may occur, resulting in the deadline passing without your application being transmitted. Once the deadline has passed, the time stamp cannot be changed, so please pay careful attention to deadline dates. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have completed all the necessary steps to transmit your application."

Hope this helps!

Best,
Kelsey