Gap Year?

*Beware of Venting Session*

I've been studying for the LSAT since September and am scheduled to take the January test. With me being a full time college student as well as working, I feel unprepared now that I see the time ticking down. Not sure if it's just my nerves or if I'm actually unprepared. I've been studying enough to where I believe I'll do good but I'm aiming for scholarships (as is everyone else) at a reputable school. I have a 3.8 gpa with one more semester before graduation and PT between 157-160 for reference.

I want to take a gap year because I want to enjoy not being in school for a while but also be able to actually spread out my studying to feel more confident in taking the test. On the other hand, if I take a gap year, I feel like I'll be wasting time. I already feel "behind" being that I'm graduating undergrad at 24 so waiting a year sounds scary. I'm in one of those families where after you graduate they're like "what's next" so they instilled the fear of being behind in me. Also, I vented this to my partner to which they're telling me that I need to take the test since I've already been studying since September, so they don't sound supportive of the whole gap year thing either.

All this to say, I'm conflicted. I really want to get this career ball rolling but want to make sure I'm not just going to any ole school just because it's a school. I'm honestly aiming t50. Is anyone else in the same boat or have any positive experiences with taking a gap year?

Posted Dec 7, 2025, 10:47 PM UTC

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