February LSAT?

[4DClaw]

Is anyone here applying for the fall 2007 entering class and taking the February LSAT? I'm planning to enroll in a class in December and January and take the test in February. I'm not applying to schools until next year for the fall of 2007. I know that most people wait until June, but the February test fits best into my work schedule. Does anyone have any advice about the pros and cons of February over June? Is the curve easier in one test over the other? Do law schools look negatively at the February test?

[jdw112]

February is pretty decent because you could always retake in June if your results suck. You will still be way ahead of the game.

I think that the February exam is also a good choice because I think LSAC initially institutes changes for the June sitting (Unless the changes are to your strenths, then June would be the better choice. It is also possible that changes are not announced until after Feb, making this argument irrelevant). I have not gone through history to verify this. The new writing prompt made its debut in June 05. 

February sucks because the exam is undisclosed.

[browneyedgirl]

I'm also applying for the fall 2007 entering class and seriously considering taking the February LSAT.  I had prepared for the October exam in the summer, but I decided that I just wasn't ready.  I don't think that law schools care if you would take it in February or June...all that matters is your score really.  The main advantage to taking it Febraury is that if you do well, then you're done really early and can put it behind you.  And even if you don't do well, you have plenty of time to prepare for the June exam.  My personal hesitation for the February exam is that I'm not sure if I will have a lot of time to prepare with school and all, but if you can then I would recommend it. 

[SanchoPanzo]

One disadvantage of Feb is that it's an undisclosed test. This means you get very little feedback. So it's great if you do well. But if you don't and would like to know more as you plan to re-test, you are out of luck. Many LSDers have expressed frustration about the limited feedback you get for the Feb test. Most who take the Feb test and don’t do well swear NEVER to take a Feb LSAT again.

Of course, none of this matters if you do well and don’t have to look back.

[4DClaw]

Why is February undisclosed? Do they re-use the questions on future tests? Or could I expect some old questions to be used on the February LSAT?

[dunson]

you guys are way behind.  i'm applying for 07 and just took october.  now i'm working on my statement.

[Steve Butabi]

oh yeah? I'm applying for fall 2010, my score will expire just after I have my apps in. Take that!

[ellenbee]

I was originally going to take the Oct. test, but postponed it until Feb. I've heard that the Feb. test is the "weird" test, although I think this has more to do with the fact that it is undisclosed. It can't be that bad.

Or can it?

[sherm]

I'm planning to enroll in a class in December and January and take the test in February.

If you can, take a class geared for the December exam, then practice on former tests during December and January.

[the scientist]

One disadvantage of Feb is that it's an undisclosed test. This means you get very little feedback. So it's great if you do well. But if you don't and would like to know more as you plan to re-test, you are out of luck. Many LSDers have expressed frustration about the limited feedback you get for the Feb test. Most who take the Feb test and don’t do well swear NEVER to take a Feb LSAT again.

Of course, none of this matters if you do well and don’t have to look back.

you just scared me to death