Self-study
Hi everyone! I’m new to the 7Sage platform. I actually used it briefly before the big update last April when I first started studying for the LSAT, so I’m familiar with the test itself. That said, I’m now coming back to it and essentially restarting Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension (really trying to understand each question type and why they function the way they do), and then moving into a practice block with about 10 weeks to go before the June LSAT. (Feeling like 10 weeks of practice won't be nearly enough...)
I’m finding it a bit difficult to gauge whether the amount of work I’m doing is enough. I tend to second-guess myself and get stuck in my own head, wondering, do I really understand this question type? I know that some of this is theory-based and that improvement comes with time and exposure, but I’m struggling with the feeling that I’m not doing enough—even when I’m sticking to my plan.
I’m currently studying about 1–2 hours a day while also completing a post-grad accounting program and job searching, so my schedule is pretty full. I’m also paying for the monthly subscription (unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get a fee waiver), so I really want to make sure I’m using the platform effectively.
For those of you who’ve been through this: how do you supplement question types into your study plan (I know drilling is SUPER important)? Any tips or reassurance would be really appreciated. And if anyone has taken the LSAT using the 7Sage platform for studying, I’d especially love to hear about your experience.
Thanks so much in advance!
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i know your schedule is super slammed, but is there any way you can take a full, timed practice test? i feel like that you help you get a solid baseline of how you're performing now + to identify any potential areas of weakness you may have. it also could help you get a clear idea of how much time you'd need to spend studying btwn now and june 👍
best of luck! you've got this :)
@clubclassics how often do you recommend taking prac tests?
@clubclassics i actually have not thought about taking another cold PT i should probably look into doing that. how would you recommend going about my study plan after doing another PT? you can always send me a message on 7sage and explain this if you do not want to post it here!!!!
7 sage tracks data on how you preform on different question types. once you have a sufficient amount of drills done you can go to the overview tab and see how you are doing in different areas. from there, you can build drills focusing on what question types you need to strengthen. Other than that it seems like you are doing fine I would just keep working through the core curriculum.
@NathanSchlessman hey thanks for responding! just wondering is it in my best interest to do a couple drill sessions after doing the logical reasoning curriculum for each question type and then moving on? or doing only what is in my study plan and then focus on drilling when my practice block starts? from past experience studying for the LSAT last year i saw that sometimes knowing other question types helped with solving other question types (hopefully that makes sense)... OR should I be really learning each question type and doing drills until I'm getting them all right?? Essentially, would it be better to just focus on the study plan for every day and worry about drilling all the types of questions once I'm in the practice stage? I don't want to wait until my practice stage and then im screwing up when I could've taken some more time to practice each question type when learning it???
@KatherineBalasa I'm also planning to take the LSAT in June! So far, what I've planned based around my schedule at work, is to spend 2-3 hours after I get home M-Th on lesson plans mixed with light drilling afterward (LR question types first, then RC). I used ChatGPT to roughly provide a syllabus based upon my needs, which I can modify if necessary. Friday is my "flex day" for study: in case I need more, there's 2-3 hours set aside. If not, more time for other things. Saturday is heavy drills or a PT. Sunday is question review and figuring out why what I answered was wrong and how to come to the right answer. I would say it is a PT at least every other Saturday, and I designed it as a 16 week study plan for flexibility to extend. The weeks between my "Study Syllabus" ending and the LSAT will be maintenance... hopefully, but provides additional time if necessary.
That's just how I can learn better, but figured I'd share my process if it helps you!
@cstevenhively Super helpful! How do you practice time? Do you take all tests/sections/drills under your standard testing conditions? I've been struggling to balance unlimited time with standard time countdown, because i feel like the unlimited really helps me learn what i dont know, but obviously the timed conditions makes me stay on track and get used to moving fast
@lsattsal I start by doing untimed PT/Sections/Drills so I know whether its a matter of understanding. Then, when I have minimized my "understanding" errors, I move to timed sections to try to see what trips me up with limited time. Then, I plan to focus on those things that I need to understand quicker. That's the plan for now, at least! I'm only a couple of weeks in, so everything could be subject to change.