Feb or April LSAT

[menkenj]

Hi there,

Currently debating between Feb/April or April/June LSAT. It is my first sitting so I'd like to sign up for two to relieve the pressure. Feb/April has the advantage of both being flex, while June could be where LSAC adds an additional section for experimental. On the flip side, April/June gives me extra time to prepare and shoot for a higher score.

Are there any other +/- I'm missing in this evaluation?

I am currently registered for January but want to delay to Feb or April since I do not feel like 1 months is enough prep time. I started studying a few weeks ago with 160 diagnostic so a long way to go to my goal score.

Any help/advice greatly appreciated!

[Rachael Wilkenfeld]

Hi Mekenji,

I think you have a good idea of the basic pluses and minuses, but here are a few other things to consider about the non-flex format, if that's what June ends up being.

For the non-flex test, it's actually two full extra sections. That's because the standard exam has two LR sections instead of one, and the experimental section. It adds a fair amount of time that you'll need to be ready for, endurance wise. Remember that the experimental can be anywhere, so you won't know what section isn't scored.

There's also the location difference between flex and standard, if that matters to you. Some people know they perform best at home, while others tend to do well when surrounded by others and feeling that adrenaline rush! It's also the difference between using your system/computer versus someone else's. It's not a huge difference, but it's something to consider.

All of this assumes that June will be a standard test, which we have no idea about yet. There's still so much unknown about what life will be like in 7 months. It's entirely possible that June is Flex as well.

Finally, you should consider your schedule for the next half a year or so. Can you commit to studying for the next 7 months? That's a long time to keep up the hard work. Some students can go slow and steady, but others do better going fast and intense. It's like the difference between marathon runners and sprinters. Neither is better than the other, but it's about knowing yourself, your study style, and your schedule.

Hope that all helps!

[menkenj]

Hi Mekenji,

I think you have a good idea of the basic pluses and minuses, but here are a few other things to consider about the non-flex format, if that's what June ends up being.

For the non-flex test, it's actually two full extra sections. That's because the standard exam has two LR sections instead of one, and the experimental section. It adds a fair amount of time that you'll need to be ready for, endurance wise. Remember that the experimental can be anywhere, so you won't know what section isn't scored.

There's also the location difference between flex and standard, if that matters to you. Some people know they perform best at home, while others tend to do well when surrounded by others and feeling that adrenaline rush! It's also the difference between using your system/computer versus someone else's. It's not a huge difference, but it's something to consider.

All of this assumes that June will be a standard test, which we have no idea about yet. There's still so much unknown about what life will be like in 7 months. It's entirely possible that June is Flex as well.

Finally, you should consider your schedule for the next half a year or so. Can you commit to studying for the next 7 months? That's a long time to keep up the hard work. Some students can go slow and steady, but others do better going fast and intense. It's like the difference between marathon runners and sprinters. Neither is better than the other, but it's about knowing yourself, your study style, and your schedule.

Hope that all helps!

Thanks, very helpful! 2020 is really teaching me how to appreciate uncertainty! Do you know if we can move an LSAT date more than once? So if I move Jan to Feb and then decide I'm not ready, I can move again to April?

[Robert Carroll]

menken,

I don't see a reason why you can't do that, although note that the flexibility about date changes is special for the January, February, and April 2021 tests: https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-dates-de ... te-changes

Robert Carroll