Self-study
Hey everyone, I took the LSAT in Oct but ended up with a 140. I feel like I am stuck in this range and I used Kaplan for about 3ish months before my test and scored lower on my actual test vs my diagnostic (147). I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations/similar experiences, as I am currently using 7Sage and LSAT Demon. I think that my basic understanding of the LSAT might be where there's a disconnect.
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hey friend. I also took the October LSAT, and I scored a 149. I definitely think my main problem was not understanding the basics, not knowing question types, and not having strategies to do the question types. I used Demon for about 4 months and recently switched to 7sage. I think that you should ditch Demon and do 7sage. It is cheaper, and I feel easier to understand- im testing in the high 150s by just using 7sage for a bit and doing independent drills. The main thing to do is just practice for an hour a day- not three, you burn out, and you are not productive after an hour or so. I have been studying for about 7 months now and will be studying until September when I rewrite (unless I get accepted to law school- still waiting to hear)! Just don't give up and don't skip the foundations :)
I used some Kaplan books for the LR and didn’t find it as useful as 7Sage. if you do prefer print resources, I suggest the LSAT PowerBibles instead - they seemed easier to comprehend for me.
Overall, I do find the 7Sage easier than the books though, just because the video explanations click better.
It does take time to master these skills and find optimal learning strategies, if you have the time to spare. As another person mentioned below too, I also work full time so it’s easier to access the 7Sage content on the mobile app.
I found using the loophole by Ellen Cassidy very helpful for developing strategies to quickly eliminate wrong answer choices. Since the lsat gives you very little time to answer each question, this book outlines each question type by categorizing questions based on a spectrum of powerful and provable question types. I found her explanations of these different question types super helpful because it allowed me to spot key words and phrases in the answer choices that helped me automatically eliminate wrong answers. The book also touches on very detailed strategies for categorizing flaws and designing loopholes to spot the flaws. Overall, I would say this book is awesome if you are really struggling on how to approach questions and develop skills to spot wrong answers.
I also think the lsat is based more on strategy and learning a new skill, which takes time. I do not think a lower lsat should make you think you cannot achieve a high score. If you have time, I also highly recommend doing the comprehensive lsat course on 7sage. It took me three months to complete it while working a full time job, but I felt the time was well spent because I felt I truly understood the general outline of the test and what to expect.