Less stress for round 1.<\/strong> While we don\u2019t necessarily advocate taking test prep lightly in round 1, students who know they have a backup plan to retake the test in a later administration won\u2019t feel as much stress to get the LSAT \u201cright\u201d the first time around.
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\u2022\tPotential score decrease.<\/strong> We know you give yourself the opportunity to improve on the LSAT when you take the test again, but there’s also a chance that your score will go down. A score decrease can raise concern in the eyes of admissions officers. Check out LSAC’s data on repeat test takers – the data shows that in general<\/em>, the higher your initial score, the more difficult it will be to improve on the second take.
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\n\u2022\tMore expenses.<\/strong> The LSAT costs $175 to sign up for. If you\u2019re retaking the LSAT, you\u2019ll be sending LSAC at least $350 in total LSAT-related expenses. And don’t forget that if you didn’t plan to retake the LSAT far enough in advance, you may also be responsible for covering a $90 late registration fee.
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\n\u2022\tMore study time.<\/strong> Some people find LSAT questions interesting and engaging \u2013 but no one really wants to be studying for the LSAT on a weekend when they could be spending that time with friends, checking out a new coffee shop, or reading a great new book. After spending so much time studying for the first LSAT, it can be a major \u201ccon\u201d to need to invest that time all over again.
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\n\u2022\tAdded scheduling demands.<\/strong> Many students time the LSAT around other commitments \u2013 for example, the June LSAT is a popular administration because it takes place during the summer, and students can study for it without the burden of classes. If you find yourself needing to retake the test in October or December, you\u2019ll need to be prepared to balance your commitment to studying with your commitment to your classes and final exams.
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\n\u2022\tDelayed application timeline.<\/strong> Retaking the test will set your application timeline back by a month or two. Be sure to measure whether the benefits of a higher score on a retake will be negated by a delayed application timeline.
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\nEveryone’s LSAT circumstances will be different.<\/strong> If you need help deciding whether the cons of a retake will balance out the pros, check out our recommendations for when not to retake the LSAT<\/a>.
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