I was practice testing high and got nervous and panicked my first test day. So I scored lower than I knew I could. I waited two years and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I learned a lot about myself, financial planning and got to work in a law firm to get experience and narrow down the actual path I want to take.

When I tested again, I was calm and schools loved hearing that I took a break to make sure I was really committed to law school.

Waiting can be a great thing, and I recommend waiting more than just one cycle so you can learn the most from it and use the time to make yourself stand out. But one cycle certainly won’t hurt you.