Check out a new game designed to train your skill at applying principles:

• https://7sage.com/games/charge-or-no-charge

(Over the next few weeks, we'll be releasing more games that are law-flavored, to help you train LSAT skills in a way that can help you see how those skills connect to law in the real world. This was the first!)

(Download the standalone LSAT Games app for iPhone or Android to keep playing when you're offline.)

You can now connect 7Sage directly with LSAC to get updates about your application status all in one place!

Just head on over to https://7sage.com/admissions/my-schools and click 'Auto-update from LSAC.'

We have big plans for this, including:

• Better data views (and breaking news coverage) on admissions results.

• Insights to help improve your chances.

• Customized notifications for LOCI-timing and waitlist strategy.

Sign up to join the ride. The feature is still in beta, so please report any bugs!

Happy (or horrifying) score release day! I’m here to bring some words of hope and encouragement for all of you, especially those of you facing a disappointing result.

In the video I made for August testtakers (which you can watch here), I shared my own thoughts on what a low score does and doesn’t mean. For September (here) we featured a letter on the subject from @DillonChaney, one of our star tutors. This month we’re featuring a video message from another star tutor, @HanaTatsutani.

We've got resources for you today. We're stacking free office hours throughout today and tomorrow so you can get the emotional and practical support you need. You can find those on the live sessions page in the left-hand sidebar of this page. @AlexJacobs, @BaileyLuber, @ShamalaGallagher, and @EthanMadore are also hosting a livestream today at 4:30 ET to answer your questions and share their perspectives and advice.

Please also feel free to use this thread to vent, ask questions, or share your experiences – you’re in good company <3.

Hi! I'm looking for a tutor who can help me. I struggle with formula-based aspect of questions and can't get a few foundational skills down, especially with conditional reasoning. I'm very motivated and will put in the work, but need some extra help. Thank you!

Hey! Im taking the November LSAT, I feel good with LR but there's something about RC I can't seem to grasp. Ive tried everything, nothing has stuck. Any tips that helped change your perspective on RC approach.

Feeling motivated for my next and final LSAT on Nov 12th! May a similar score find me on test day (*insert praying emoji because I am typing this from my computer*)

I'm thinking on doing the argumentative questions first then do non-argumentive in the LR sections.

What are some strategies you guys do in LR to stay in pace and timing?

Hi everyone! I'm an international applicant applying this cycle, and I wanted to hear about other people's experiences, especially those of international applicants.

As many of you may know, international applicants' GPAs are evaluated differently, often through a percentile or class rank rather than a numerical GPA. Honestly, this has been a bit discouraging for me because I actually have a very strong academic record, but I feel like that might not be fully reflected in the evaluation.

My biggest concern is that I've heard admissions officers may place much less weight on international applicants' GPAs and focus primarily on LSAT scores. I've also heard that applicants with LSAT scores below a school's median may have a particularly difficult time getting admitted, regardless of their academic background.

What makes me feel a little discouraged is that domestic applicants seem to have more room to compensate for a lower LSAT score with a strong GPA, while international applicants may not have the same opportunity since their GPAs aren't reported numerically.

I'm trying to find some hope and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been admitted to a U.S. law school with an LSAT below the school's median and an international GPA evaluation.

For some context, I was a professional ballet dancer before transitioning to academics, and I currently work at my country's National Assembly. I believe I have a fairly unique background and meaningful softs, so I'm hoping those experiences can also make a difference in the admissions process.

If you know of anyone who has been in a similar situation, or if you've personally experienced this, I'd love to hear your story!

Thank you so much in advance, and good luck to everyone applying this cycle! We got this!

Anyone else experiencing a huge discrepancy between their PT score and actual test score? I have been scoring in the low 170s consistently on PTs, but got a 160 on the October LSAT, which is actually a point lower than my August test….the strange thing is that I did not feel particularly nervous, and didn’t think that the test was particularly more difficult than PTs. I cannot seem to figure out why and have lost all confidence….any similar experiences, suggestions or comments would be much appreciated!!!

Hello, i am taking the november LSAT and I am feeling confident, I have gotten my LR and RC to between -2/0 on any given section. Usually for LR if I get a question wrong it is not a specific question type that I continuously get wrong but usually due to a misread of a random question. For RC however it seems my misses almost always come from implied questions. I think part of my issue may be treating them too much like MSS questions, but I am having a hard time balancing what is reasonably implied in a passage versus what is taking it too far? (I often miss the right answer because I think it is too strong) Does anyone have any tips for these questions so I can work on bringing my average closer to a 0 before the test?

I’m in the 25th percentile for my top school for GPA and LSAT. Should I apply to my safeties now and take the January LSAT in hopes of boosting my school and apply then or do it all now?

Hi! It would be super helpful when selecting a PT to choose straight from the drop down menu if they already had the last attempted date written right next to it. I have run out of PTs to take and it’s helpful to keep track of what I have retaken more than once. Thanks!

Hey guys, I ran out of fresh LR sections and would really like an option to create mock LR sections from my drill pool where basically it would be 10 1-3 star questions and 15 4-5 star questions instead of having to run separate drills to get this.

I know LSAT prep costs can add up quickly, and private tutoring isn't realistic for everyone. I’ve been looking for ways to make more live tutoring support accessible to students with different budgets, so I recently added two lower-cost options.

LSAC Fee-Waiver 1:1 Tutoring

I reserve a small number of private tutoring hours at $70/hour for students with an active LSAC fee waiver.

These are the same individualized 60-minute 1:1 sessions I offer to my other students. An active LSAC fee waiver does not guarantee an opening, since I can only reserve a limited number of hours at this rate.

If you're interested, schedule a free consultation first. If I have availability and you qualify, I will send you the private booking link.

LSAT Group Class Package

My weekly group classes are $20/class, and the new 4-class package is $70 total, which saves $10 and works out to $17.50/class.

You do not need to choose all four classes upfront. After you purchase the package, you will automatically receive a personal booking link to register for four upcoming group classes individually.

If you would rather attend an individual class, you can still register here.

I posted more about my other tutoring options earlier this month, but I wanted to share these two new options separately for students looking for more affordable ways to get live LSAT support.

If you're currently using a free 7Sage account and considering upgrading, you can also use my 7Sage referral link for a discount.

Feel free to message me with any questions.

I started my LSAT journey 2.5 years ago during my sophomore year of college by reading the LSAT trainer. I realized I needed more and tried out the loophole, but it still didn't cut it. Thats when I found 7sage. Over the course of a year or two now, I have been practicing and went from a 144 diagnostic to 165 after today's October test. It's not the 170 I initially aimed for but something along my journey told me, that this was never about reaching the highest score in terms of numbers but really about how much pressure I put on myself. I am happy with my score now, and ready to apply but it also means saying goodbye to 7sage which is rough.

My advice to anyone who may be reading this: please stop putting so much pressure on yourself. I see so many people constantly comparing themselves to everyone else and that is not how you will succeed. Once you start comparing urself to who who you were yesterday and start making tiny improvements, then you will improve and grow I promise. This was never a competition between you and others, it is just between you and if you can let go of the mental pressure that comes with taking such a hard test, you will do even better. I hope this helps even 1 person reading and remember you can and will achieve all of your dreams :)

Wow. I am in utter disbelief. My highest PT score ever was a 176. One time. I usually was testing in the mid to low 170s. I got a 165 on August because I freaked out during the exam, and a 172 on September. I am so grateful. Never let one bad score discourage you!

Like the title says, I’m trying to figure out how to improve accuracy under timed conditions. Drills with 90% time or less? The pressure of the clock is real and I’m definitely sacrificing points by getting stuck on questions mid section and not having time for those at the end. What can I do to stop this before test day? I know BR is unlimited time, but I really don’t take so long, so I hope I can translate that into timed practice.

On both exams I’ve sat for (September and October), I’ve been 100x better on LR than RC going in. Going into September I was going -4 on LR and was worried far more about RC. Lo and behold though I sit for the actual thing and feel like a superhero on RC, but get crushed by LR.

In October I felt and did a lot better across the board, but the same feeling hit me: why am I flying through this RC section and getting the right answers, at a clip that I don’t on sections/PTs? Either they’ve been making RC easier or my adrenaline is carrying me. Inclined to believe the latter.

But apparently it seems to backfire on real exams as it pertains to LR. So does anybody have any advice on how to reel this in/balance it? I’m going -2 to -3 on timed LR sections right now, so it’s kind of annoying.

My PT scores have been stuck at 165 for almost 2 months straight, with 170+ BRs. I feel like I have tried literally everything under the sun to make any sort of movement, and actually feel like I've made significant progress in my comprehension, but my score will not BUDGE. Does anyone have any insane things they did to get out of a plateau? Like should I run a mile before my next PT?? I'm desperate and will try anything at this point.

Well, on the bright side this means that I'm on the dot with my PTs, was wanting to just get it out of the way this October. Gonna try November, and then January. On my BRs I get between 166-168, so hopefully this is a good sign.

Reposting this from reddit:

I said I'd never post one of these to brag or make someone feel bad. But i feel obligated to share this for someone who doesn't get what they want today. There are so many factors going into test day, they give the score band for a reason.

My January and February tests were an extreme disappointment for me - i had been tutoring the test for a year with my 170 on file, averaging 175+ on PTs with several perfect PTs right up to those test days, and still don't have a great answer why the score didn't show up either take (most likely too many full tests / caffeine heading into both tests in case that helps anyone). I was super disheartened, felt like a fraud for tutoring new students, but then something in August told me to not settle, to know that I was capable of 175+ and to try again and be detached from any results like how I was my very first take 2 years ago. Please keep going and take a big deep breath and well deserved break if you don't see the number you wanted to see today - you got this!!

My first exam back in June was a 153. I still have my November LSAT scheduled, because I thought there was no shot I got better than 157-159. I just bought the score preview thing for the November exam this morning in case it drops off, but MAN, does this feel good 😊

Hi, I just joined 7 sage after getting a 152 on the October LSAT. I am wanting to apply for this cycle but my score is 7-8 points lower than I want it to be. Leading up to the test, I was practice testing in the upper 150s but on test day, I struggled with timing and anxiety. Would it be recommended to retake in January? I know that is it later in the cycle but I was unsure if I was able to get a higher score in the high 150s, low 160s would help counteract being later in the cycle.

Any input is very much appreciated!

I was testing 16high-170 leading up to my official exam but due to some technical issues I score 16low. I'm really struggling to decide what to do.

Is it in my best interest to rework my application list and apply to new targets/reaches and see if I can get into a school I'm happy with by applying earlier in the cycle or should I retake in January and see if I can get the score I'd been testing?

With the latter, if I'm unhappy I'll retake next year and reapply... which is it's own chunk of work....

I'll take any help!

Might be a silly question BUT how do you guys blind review?

I'm at the stage of studying where I mainly get answers wrong when I'm down to two different choices. If I am to review a section right after taking it, I know the correct answer because I can remember my thought process and the AC I picked. Therefore, do I just review normally?