Yes, that will be a late application in the cycle. You really want your application in the first day.
Agreed 100%. Unless you can increase your lsat by multiple points taking it later.
When did you apply?
I was told that BMG guys where accepted with a 166 after initially being waitlisted.
I'm trying to get a handle on the score to Penn needed so I can make a good decision considering all options. If with my score I'm very likely to get in anyways without ED, than it may not be worth it.
Is the December LSAT late? Still can make the 2nd round of early decision at Penn...
I don't think there is a magic recipe for what gets in and what doesn't, there are general guidelines for what works and what doesn't, but then it goes case to case. If you'd be through the roof thrilled with Penn then do ED, if you must get a T7 school or bust and your score is borderline than probably also do ED, if you really want HLS or CLS and will feel bad going to Penn then don't do ED. Anything else in between is really up to you, and make sure you don't let anyone make that decision for you because you have to live with it.
I personally think Penn is an amazing school with the employment stats to back it up. Going there v HLS is not crazy different if you want a corp law job in NYC.