<p>I heard turning in your apps early is really important for law school admissions. If I take the september LSAT and submit my application as soon as my score comes out, will this be considered turning it in early?</p>
<p>Related question about the September LSAT. I know that LSAT scores are only valid for five years. Does that mean that the final cycle that you’d be able to use September 2009 LSAT scores for is 2014-2015, or 2013-2014? Are they only usable for five cycles, including 2009-2010, or five calendar years (meaning you’d have to apply pretty early to use them in the in 2014-2015)? I’m just curious because I’m a sophomore and not entirely sure if I want to apply straight out of undergrad (in which case this September would be the most convenient time for me to take it), or wait a couple years after I graduate in 2011.</p>
<p>elcamino, you should be fine. You can even put together your personal statement over the summer and fill out the applications without submitting them while waiting for your score. Then once you get your score, you could pull the trigger on sending in those apps to the schools of choice for which your score is competitive and have your scores sent.</p>
<p>BK22889, taking the LSAts September of your junior year is early. If you are planning on “once and done”, September of your senior year is more appropriate. Plenty early for the application process and you have the summer to prepare.</p>