Hurricane Sandy is causing problems even for us on the West Coast.  (I am loving that there is a massively destructive hurricane named after me.)  Because of this hurricane, LSAC is closed both today (Monday) and tomorrow.  Thus the scores are not going to be back on Wednesday but Thursday afternoon at the earliest.  LSAC has announced that they will waive the late fee for the December test if you took on October 6.  If you did not take it on October 6, then today is the deadline to sign up without paying the extra $70.

We are anticipating that the scores from the October LSAT will be out any day now.  Maybe even Friday, the 26th but most likely next Monday. Since Monday is the deadline to register for the December test, it seems like it would be unnecessarily cruel to not release the scores until Wednesday and charge you the late fee to register for December.

In the meantime, be working on your applications.  The University of Washington has a more is more approach to applications this year.  They want everything on the resumes, including hobbies and interests.  Might be worth doing two different resumes, one for the UW and one for everyone else.  They are also looking for 2 evaluations in addition to the 2 required letters of recommendation.  Make sure that the evaluations are done by different people that the letters of recommendation.  Also, take advantage of the optional essay.  Pick one and write that additional 500 words.  As always, if you need help with a topic or would like someone to proofread it, don't be afraid to contact me.

Congratulations to all of you who successfully completed the October 6 LSAT.  It is a huge accomplishment just to take the test.  The scores are supposed to come back on October 31st and while we are hoping that they might come back earlier, you should know that the deadline for signing up for the December 1 LSAT is October 29, 2 days before the scores come back.  It is a $160 to sign up for the test and you can get $48 back if you decide not to take it, so consider it a $112 insurance policy if you are thinking you might want to take it again in December.

We are in countdown mode to the October 6 LSAT.  Ironically, you still have a few days to decide whether you want to take this on Saturday.  You can withdraw your registration on the 5th.  You don't get any money back but it does remove it from your record.  Keep up with the studying for the next few days.  Be very protective of your health, both physical and mental this week.  Finally, no studying on Friday.  It is mental health day.  Let your brain recover so it will be rested for Saturday.  In the meantime, figure out where your testing site is, where you are going to park, pack your 1-gallon plastic bag and get your passport photo taken to affix to your ticket.  Make sure your car has gas, a working battery, your printer has ink for printing out your ticket, your driver's license is not expired and you are go to go.  Let us know how things go this weekend so we can go to plan B, whether that is thinking about the December test or working on applications.