Self-study
I wrote the April LSAT, but scored below my floor. My typical test results range from 154-158. During my test I suffered a complete RC collapse which led to many unanswered questions.
Going into the test I recognized that RC was volatile, and began to pinpoint problem areas in LR. I was not fully prepared for that April test, but I wanted to have a test on file, take it remote while I could, go through the experience, and was hopeful I would score 158-162 as my drilling in the weeks prior was showing good improvements.
While 153 is close to my prep test range (154-158), that score does not really open many doors in terms of admissions, and I do not feel that it was an accurate measure of my ability.
I think I will not write in June to have more time to prepare for August. I am new to 7Sage and want to go through the lesson library and a full study plan so that I am comfortable next time I test. Going forward I am going to remove bad habits that distract from my studying and play into a poor attention span (aka reducing screen time and avoid social media).
So what is worse, the 153, or a cancel.
My target score is 162-165. Individual LR have ranged from 70-85%, RC 55-70%.
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Hi, personally the cancel is worse. Especially if it’s higher than your first LSAT. If 153 is your first LSAT that’s a good starting point to show law schools. People typically cancel scores 140 or lower from what I’ve seen. And when you score higher on your next LSAT it’ll show the schools how you improved from your 153 vs having a canceled score then a really high score.
@Nique This was my first scored LSAT. When considering how a cancel is approached, it would be a stretch to assume that it was 153, as you mentioned they would much more likely be discounting it to a lower score, and since the Cancel will be seen, the 153 is the better option than to let imagination do harm.
I feel that having the score on file, and making an improvement would be an effective demonstration of the students ability to apply themselves to a task and achieve their academic goals.
For me the 153 is a fine first score. I am not sure how it would apply to others seeking only the top 14 giants. My goal is to move up to 162, 160-165.
@NoNamed92 I agree and it’s a great first score if you ask me. That score range is doable you just have to put in the work. Try out the study plan curriculum and see how you like it. With you being at a 153 the accelerated plan or the next one up may be more beneficial for you.
@Nique Thanks, I went right back to Spanish 101 to start with (the first lesson). I am a big overthinker, so these simple lessons have been good to identify key phrases that had been confusing to me.
It looks like the foundations program provides enough time and mixture to reform habits and approach drilling a bit more fresh and clean, so I am happy I went that route. Setting the test date from June to August also provided a nice bit of relief
@NoNamed92 you’re welcome. You got this!!