Do I cancel my 147?
I scored 147 in Sept. I’m writing in Nov. and possibly Jan.
Timing is my main problem and lack of practice. I scored 162-168 on the few untimed PTs I took. I only took one timed PT a week before the test and scored 149. On test day, I lost track of time and guessed on about 10 questions per section and didn’t answer one.
I’ve been studying and improving speed. I created a tailored study schedule targeting weaknesses. I feel confident I will improve by Nov. I am aiming for 158-163.
I need to write Nov because it’s the last date UofT accepts. I’m a mature Ontario-based applicant with relevant experience (+ UofT masters) and applying to Ont schools, UBC or UVic. I think my resume positions me well for most schools if I score a 163, and basically a 50/50 chance for UofT.
I’ve had mixed responses towards canceling my 147:
- those who say KEEP the score argue that I may perform worse in Nov so it’s best to keep this score on file.
- those that say CANCEL my score note that I will improve and since it is a very low score, having that on file may be unattractive to schools.
Thoughts? Should I cancel? What are the cons for both?
Is there a drawback of applying to schools for Nov 1 with NO LSAT on file?
I believe in myself there’s no way I’m scoring a 147 or lower in Nov 😭