On September 1st, over a hundred law schools announced updated application requirements. No need to rush to LSAC -- we have them all for you here!

https://7sage.com/admissions/application-requirements

Some initial takes:

• Lots of schools are adding Why X essays

• Lots of schools are adding what we're calling the "agreeable disagreement" essay that Stanford, Yale, and Columbia were trying out in the last few cycles.

Check them out! If something still looks like it's from last year, that's because that school is waiting until either September 15th, 30th, or October 1st or 15th to announce their new requirements.

Happy applying! And if you want to dive deeper on any of this, come visit us at 7Sage Admissions.

Recently, LSAC has mandated in-person testing, unless exempt. Even if exempt for virtual testing, you now have to have TWO cameras on you. Your laptop webcam, and a camera facing your computer. To anyone who knows someone that cheated .. we know exactly why this requirement came up specifically for virtual test takers

Leading to the question, how many were cheating? Well lets take a look at the hard evidence. Here are the facts:

1. The number of LSAT Applicant tests have increased by 30% 2022 to 2026

2. The LSAT Median (155-159) has increased similarly at 26% .. so far so good, normal distribution with added applicants.

3. An !!!!!! 85% !!!!! increase in (175-180) scorers. Nearly DOUBLING the top line.

Any addition, or subtraction, from applicants STATISTICALLY SHOULD result in the same distribution range. We know LSAT has been very fair with creating a system for their two LRs and one RCs to keep an even playing field for all applicants. Even with the dropping of logic games, an ALMOST DOUBLING on the top line would be unheard of.

My Thesis:

LSAC realized what was going on too late, and now the cheating scores are still applying for Law School slots. It will be many years before they are all taking in, and we see the medians drop back down. LSAC will not admit that is the reason for the rule change, as that will open up scrutiny on their monopoly for the test for entry to Law School.

Hi! Trying to understand exactly how the 10 minute intermission works in the prometric test center, can anyone who has taken before confirm?

Finish section 2 —> intermission screen pops up automatically —> walk out of room, tell proctor you are on break when you pass them at the door —> go to the bathroom or locker to get a snack, but don’t touch phone —> go back to proctor and they check you in? —> re-enter room —> click Continue to Step 2 button as soon as 10 minutes is up? Right before 10 minutes is up? —> proctor completes another check-in process?? —> once proctor checks you in section 3 automatically begins?

I emailed LSAC as soon as I realized I couldn't schedule my argumentative writing sample (I have timing accommodations and need a live proctor) and I still haven't heard back... my test is Saturday... Tried calling the tech support line and they couldn't really help... but the link is just straight up not showing up for me on LSAC, LMAO I'm freaking out because I kind of need my score to get released on time so that I can figure out if I need to take Oct or not (I'm registered for both) any guidance would be useful! I'm going to try calling again tomorrow and see if maybe I can get a better answer.

If I get my arg writing done soon after the test what are my odds of getting my score on time?

Hello fellow masochists,

I've been feeling overwhelmingly discouraged as of late. Between my full-time job and the rest of life, the hours spent in the evening away from my family, and the time away from fiancee, that I'm marrying in 9 days, LSAT prep has been seriously draining me. I am frustrated, tired, confused, and just overall exhausted. But, I know that consistency beats everything. I wasn't giving up my 44 day streak for anything. I decided to do a quick ten-question timed LR drill before bed. Went 8 for 10 on my first pass. Got both correct in BR that I missed during my first pass. I have never done that well under timed conditions. It feels good.

I just wanted to share a small victory for anyone else who might be struggling. In 44 days, you'll be a little better. I'm sure in 44 days, I'll be even better. +1% every day is so more impressive than you think.

Consistency is king.

You got this, future lawyer.

Thanks,

TR

Hey everyone! I am about a month out from the October LSAT and am still not where I want to be. I am not doing great when I take a full PT but in my blind review my score shoots up to over what I want. I am wondering if anyone has any tips or if anyone has struggled with this and gotten out of it!

I wish there were a feature on 7Sage that would allow us to hide the answer choices so we can break down the question stem and stimulus and predict before looking. Kind of like what we do in spotting the gap classes!

For example:

*I had to delete and correct my last post, as it was bothering me that I used the wrong "prephrase" lol. I will now be able to sleep tonight ♡ :’)

Hello!

So, I am registered for the November LSAT but am facing a dilemma. I've been reviewing LR and RC for a solid 6-8 months and have been building my skills through Level 1 and 2 LR drilling. I'm almost 2000 questions in, and I know quality over quantity, but my analytics are now skewed toward lower percentages per priority. I've done multiple sections, have almost completed both the LR and RC curriculum, and now I'm self-practicing and incorporating more sections in both LR and RC. My main dilemma is that I haven't taken any prep tests at all, and I thought taking them once I felt adequately prepared would be sufficient. Now that I have two months left, should I take a prep test once a week, or more/less? Also, I struggle during timed conditions, and specifically with the idea of prep tests, and I need tips on how to stay engaged. I know the logic is in the 160s, and I'm aiming for no more than a 165. I also struggle with my big gap between timed/untimed conditions. For example, in the labs section of the stat overview, when it converts drills into a PT equiv, I've averaged a supposed score in the high 160s, up to 171. But timed is close to 150-155 sometimes. I also know that when I drill untimed but try to answer questions at a relatively good pace, I get more questions correct (+10 -> +30) seconds over. Levels 1-2 are easy, 3 is 70/30 accuracy, and levels 4-5 are hit and miss. I'm wondering if it's ok to be over time on some questions. I'm wondering if it's okay to go over time on some questions. If anyone can relate, let me know.

Thanks.

Let's make it on a PT next time 🙃🫠

So... I'm filling out my law school applications right now, and I'm noticing a trend. A bunch of schools are asking if I'm applying to any other law schools (the answer is so obviously yes) and if so, which schools. I'm not sure how to approach this question. Should I fill it out, or choose to ignore it? Any advice would be appreciated here...

this is EXACTLY what I NEEDED before my September LSAT!!! Yes!!!! I have worked SO freaking hard towards improvement and IT SHOWS. I knew that execution was my biggest enemy, so I took a positive approach and engaged with the stimulus. And it worked, I am so proud of myself, I am going to get some ice cream now...

Hello! I just started studying for the LSAT and am interested in forming a study group to help share strategies and remain accountable. I live in Montréal. If you're interested in joining, please reply or go ahead and join!

I’ve been studying pretty intentionally for months and have seen improvement since my original diagnostic.

I have been frustrated that I can quickly do a BR on a section/pt and see my score jump to 173+. How do I close the gap between my timed and br score?

I’m signed up for the October test and am really hoping to score around a 170. Any tips?

i saw that Ethan's advice on the columbia page says to add a couple sentences on why Columbia. i would need to go on to the third page to do this. i'm seeing some conflicting advice on other sites on whether or not columbia wants this, so i wanted to clarify here whether this is necessary/important to include.

Hello, I was scheduled to take my remote exam today at 1, and I had multiple issues before and during the exam.

There were two proctors that had to sign me in as one got disconnected and I had to do the sign in process twice which already delayed me 30+ minutes.

Once I signed into the actual exam, I noticed that the timer was missing, as well as my start-stop accommodations. I had no way to confirm if any of my other accommodations (like time accommodations) were in place. I've submitted a test day complaint but I'm so frustrated and uncertain of what to do now.

Did anyone else encounter this issue? I really want to test in-person in the future (or possibly request to take a paper and pen test) but because of the separate room accommodations I don't even know if this is possible.

Any Iranian-American/Canadian here?

I just received this email, assuming because my profile includes my Iranian citizenship as well as Canadian. I also tried to login to LSAC and it says "account blocked". I'm a canadian citizen and live in Canada and I'm also registered for the October test! I've emailed them but I can't stop freaking out!! Any help is appreciated! 😭

Just finished my deep review of PT150, which I took this past weekend 🎀🩷 .

Honestly feeling pretty good and am soooo ready for the next!!

I’m putting it out into the universe now: manifesting a NEW PT high score this weekend 🕯️✨🩷📈. I’ve been putting in so much work lately and really trying to trust the process, so hopefully we get to see some of that work pay off :’)

Feeling motivated, feeling optimistic, and choosing to believe this is going to be a GOOD LSAT week 💕✨

Good luck to everyone taking an official or a PT this week!! Sending everyone all the best vibes and hoping we all get the scores we’ve been envisioning and working so hard for 🥹🩷 We got this!!!

And if we don’t get a new high score this week… We actually did, lmao. It was just in another universe. 🎀😭I designed this pic; hope you likeee!!!

Hello,

When attemping to re-do missed questions I am often getting questions that I missed recently. Having a "skip" button would be beneficial, as I typically remembebr these questions and don't want them removed from my "incorrect on last take," option yet.

Hi all,

I'll be writing my LSAT remotely. Has anyone done this recently? I am nervous because I've read HORROR STORIES online about the proctor experience and clunky interruptions, and how it just makes one's anxiety even worse.

• Program tech issues

• Hour-late proctors

• Proctors not turning off their mic in a call centre

• Proctors switching up mid-exam

• Continual security checks even with the initial one completed

• General interruptions or proctor messing with your mouse control

However, those posts are a bit dated. Any insight would be great.

Guys I need help to decide. I have registered to take my 3rd attempt (last attempt too) in October. I need 174. My latest PTs have been 169, 164, 168. I have never scored over 170. I am thinking of withdrawing from the Oct score and register for Nov. Appreciate any honest opinion on this!!

And MORE IMPORTANTLY, would law schools know if I withdraw from a test? does LSAC share that too?

Hello everyone,

I wanted to make this post as a reminder to myself that I need to stop comparing my scores to others. When I started studying using 7sage, everyone was telling me about their diagnostic being high 150s or low 160s, that wasn't my reality. My reality was a 138 for my first PT and it was incredibly discouraging, but I really wanted to prove myself wrong, that I'm not bound to stay at this score.

Here I am today, scoring in the 150s and getting closer to my goal score (165) week by week. The more exposed I am to LSAT questions and readings, the more I started recognizing the same repeating patterns. The key is consistency: I dropped the studying 3-4 hours a day to 1-2h a day, and my comprehension and pattern recognition became sharper.

I am by no means an expert at this test (yet), but 4 months ago I was in the high 130s, and after using 7sage everyday, I learned new methods of studying, how to tackle question types, and how to recognize familiar patterns.

Please feel free to ask me any questions if you ever found yourself in this situation, I hope that my next post on scoring a 165 happens soon!

Hey everyone! We just launched a new feature inspired by Spotlight on the Mac.

It gives you a quick way to jump anywhere on 7Sage. Click the search icon (command-k or ctrl-k) and start typing where you want to go. For example, you can search for:

• Drill

• Study Plan

• Explanations

• Discussion Forum

The search is also reasonably tolerant of typos. If you can’t remember how to spell “Caligula,” for example, you can misspell it and still find the question you’re looking for.

You can also jump directly to a particular explanation by typing the PrepTest, section, and question number using your preferred notation.

I hope you find this useful! If you have any suggestions for improving it, please leave a comment below.

I have cerebral palsy with severe muscle spasticity and chronic pain, and during my undergraduate studies I did not always have the accommodations I needed. My condition significantly affected my concentration, stamina, and exam performance, and there were only about two semesters when my GPA better reflected my academic ability. My pain and muscle spasms also affected my LSAT preparation and performance, particularly my ability to concentrate, sustain focus, and work efficiently under timed conditions.

I want to be clear that I’m not saying this because I didn’t study hard enough. The pain and muscle spasms can be extremely distracting and physically exhausting, especially during exams and other timed assessments. I believe that even a very strong test-taker could struggle to perform at their normal level while experiencing that degree of pain. If my LSAT score does not fully reflect my abilities, I would want admissions committees to understand that my medical condition affected both my undergraduate GPA and my test performance.

At the same time, I have a strong personal story, meaningful professional and life experience, and a serious interest in practicing disability law. I also intend to demonstrate my abilities through my application materials, recommendations, work experience, and, if appropriate, an LSAT score earned with accommodations or a later improved score.

Would an explanation like this, supported by appropriate documentation, give the admissions committee enough context to understand how my pain and cerebral palsy affected both my academic record and LSAT performance, and allow them to evaluate my application more holistically?

How long did it take to get your writing section approved?