Advice on Which LSATs to take in 2025

jtavnijtavni Core Member
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Hey everyone, I'm trying to think wisely about which LSATs I could get the most out of this year and welcome any advice. I plan to take up to three LSATs total this year.

Here's my story:

I decided at the end of last year to matriculate in Fall 2026. Took a practice test without any study and scored 161. My target score is 175.

Around January I began studying on the LSAC website. Having discovered 7sage and better studying habits, I consider this first month a wash. Nonetheless, during this time I registered for the April 2025 LSAT.

Part of me now considers this a mistake as I doubt my score will improve very much over the next month. However, some friends have convinced me that it is worth it just to acclimate to the test environment and see what I score under real conditions.

Initially, I planned to take it again in June and August. I now think I should skip the June test to extend my study time and take the August test and either the September or October test.

The advantage of the October test is an extra month of study after the August test and the disadvantage is that with scores released on October 24, I will be looking to submit applications at the end of October/beginning of November. This is a little later than I would like for schools with rolling admissions (I am located in Boston and will apply to Harvard as my sort of platonic ideal). The inverse, of course, is true for the September test.

Currently within my situation I have time for 1-2 hours of dedicated study per day weekday (more on Saturdays, perhaps less on Sundays).

My explicit question for you all is whether you think the September or October test is a better bet (consider, for example, the impact of applying for rolling admissions schools a month into the process -- am I overestimating this?). Of course, I welcome any and all other advice given the information I've provided. Happy to clarify anything either described above or details I may have neglected to include.

Thanks all. Appreciate your time.

Comments

  • SufferingfromSufficientConditionSufferingfromSufficientCondition Core Member
    edited February 23 354 karma

    I agree with your instinct to hold off on taking the April LSAT if your current PT scores aren't in your target range. The deadline to cancel with a full refund for April is still available, although only a few days away.

    The June LSAT registration deadline is still two months away, so you have time to continue studying and to see if your PT average aligns with your goal score. You can decide between the June and August dates based on your practice test results as the registration deadline gets closer.

    Although it's generally advised to apply as early as possible in the cycle, October is still considered "on time". You could potentially submit your apps with your June, August or Sept scores and retake the test in October if necessary while you apps are "on hold".

    The key is be flexible with the LSAT scheduling based on how your PT scores progress.

    Also, 161 is a great diagnostic! Good luck on your LSAT journey!

  • natemanwell1natemanwell1 Core Member
    314 karma

    absolutely absolutely would not advise on taking 3 official tests in a year. they cap the amount of takes you have.

  • FaithGarciaFaithGarcia Free Trial Member
    edited March 22 2 karma

    You’re in a great spot with a 161 diagnostic and a solid study plan! Taking April for test-day experience makes sense, and skipping June for more prep sounds wise. Between September and October, September keeps you ahead in rolling admissions, but October gives you extra study time. If you’re scoring near 175 by August, September seems ideal! As a student with a part-time job, balancing my workload and thesis writing became too much to handle. That’s when I found Academized, which is available at https://academized.com/pay-for-thesis here, where you can pay for thesis and get expert assistance from experienced writers. They ensure high-quality content, proper structure, and timely delivery. Their support team is also responsive, making the process easy and stress-free. If you’re in a similar situation, this service can be a lifesaver.

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