Cancel June LSAT After Preview or Reschedule to August?

beier1682beier1682 Core Member
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Hi everyone, I registered for the June LSAT, but at this point, I don't feel prepared and I'm worried I won’t reach my target score. I did purchase the score preview, so I have the option to cancel after seeing my score if it doesn't go well.

Right now, I’m debating between two options:

Go ahead and take the June test, then cancel the score after preview if I think I can do better.

Reschedule to August or September, even though I understand the fee won’t be refunded.

For context, my main concern is whether a cancelled score (after using the preview) will negatively affect my law school applications. Would it look bad to have a cancelled score on my record, or is it better to just push the test back now?

Would love to hear your thoughts, especially from anyone who’s been in a similar situation. Thanks!

Comments

  • The OGSumThe OGSum Live Member
    33 karma

    Hi! Is this your first time taking the exam? From my understanding, if it's your first exam on record then it matter less if this June score is the BEST you can do, and matters more if the next time you take the exam that there's an improvement.

    If you have a score on record already and think there's a chance you won't improve (or score worse) then I would definitely reschedule. Otherwise, if it's your first test on record, I wouldn't cancel a score for the sole reason of you think you can do better. 1) Showing improvement over time is good 2) Having a cancelled score on record isn't ideal and should only be invoked if there was a drop in improvement 3) You may not actually do better on future tests and end up cancelling your best score

    If you have the financial means to reschedule for a later test date, and your studying would be improved in the meantime (i.e. you're able to maintain studying cadence, dedicate sufficient time to make it worthwhile), then I see this as the best option. Just push it back and give yourself more time without having an unnecessary cancellation on record.

    TLDR: reschedule for later; don't cancel a first-attempt score :)

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