On my diagnostic I got a 146. I plan on taking it in June, could I get a 165+ by that time with consistant studying. I also work 50 hours a week so I'm nervous
@jadestudies I got a 147 on my diagnostic in jan 2025 and sporadically studied (with a partner that did not like that i was studying which made it harder lol) from jan to march, stopped studying until july, and crammed until november and got a 162. TLDR: definitely possible as long as you stay consistent and dont take breaks like i did lol!! and also dont have a partner that doesnt support u and ur dreams :)
@AubreeRoach I just took the February LSAT and taking again in April. I am regrouping and starting with foundations and working up through the module. I just dove right in on practice tests and live zoom classes until the last week when I started the foundations. I highly recommend starting at the beginning and not do what I did thinking you could figure it out along the way. Sure I figured out a lot, but just working through this foundations, I am mindblown!!
@smoleary you will do great!! I was scared to take it in november and didnt feel prepared but i walked in calm and did well. I'm retaking because I want a higher score, just know that you can ALWAYS push registration to august (which is still before fall 2027 apps open anyway) and give yourself more time. You got this easy!!!
Is it a legitimate worry that drilling 'burns' clean questions on future PTs? I have heard that and I was wondering to what extent it is true and how to optimize studying for both. Thank you!
@dreph25 You should be fine. We set the defaults to make sure we've reserved enough clean PTs for you. You can see (and change) the settings here: https://7sage.com/users/settings/preptests
Got a 154 on the diagnostic PT test from LawHub. Just starting studying today. How realistic is it to go from a 154 to a 165? I plan on taking the LSAT test in August-September.
@OmarAbuaita I asked this question after getting a 157, getting to a 165 should be possible within 3 months of good studying from what I was told. Considering we basically got the same score, I think you can probably get into the 170s in that timeframe.
What are some recommended methods for engaging with the video lessons? Is there an effective way to take notes, should I make flashcards or a mind map? Should I do active recall after a chunk of lessons? I want to set an effective and sustainable routine before I start!
@Ryo I don't want to rule it out, since some people have made that kind of improvement in that time frame. But the vast majority of people looking for a 25+ point improvement will require at least 6 months. And if you're talking about the upper 170s, keep in mind a jump from high 160s to 175+ itself could take a few months. So I'd plan on studying for a year if you're dead set on 175+. If you get there faster, then great. But it's good to have a longer time frame in mind so you don't get disappointed when it doesn't happen quickly.
Should I spend time reviewing the diagnostic before continuing with anything else in the CC, or is the diagnostic intentionally revisited at a later point in the program? At this point, I'm not sure reviewing the diagnostic by myself is going to be very productive.
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On my diagnostic I got a 146. I plan on taking it in June, could I get a 165+ by that time with consistant studying. I also work 50 hours a week so I'm nervous
@jadestudies I got a 147 on my diagnostic in jan 2025 and sporadically studied (with a partner that did not like that i was studying which made it harder lol) from jan to march, stopped studying until july, and crammed until november and got a 162. TLDR: definitely possible as long as you stay consistent and dont take breaks like i did lol!! and also dont have a partner that doesnt support u and ur dreams :)
I plan to take the LSAT in April .. anyone else?
@AubreeRoach I'm taking mine in April too! Good luck.
@AubreeRoach I just took the February LSAT and taking again in April. I am regrouping and starting with foundations and working up through the module. I just dove right in on practice tests and live zoom classes until the last week when I started the foundations. I highly recommend starting at the beginning and not do what I did thinking you could figure it out along the way. Sure I figured out a lot, but just working through this foundations, I am mindblown!!
I'm taking the LSAT in June. I'm scared.
@smoleary you will do great!! I was scared to take it in november and didnt feel prepared but i walked in calm and did well. I'm retaking because I want a higher score, just know that you can ALWAYS push registration to august (which is still before fall 2027 apps open anyway) and give yourself more time. You got this easy!!!
I did a diagnostic test from the LSAC website. Is there a way to import my results or would I need to take the PT again on this platform?
@CristinaMarquez Yes, you can import in your settings.
@J.Y.Ping Thank you
Is it a legitimate worry that drilling 'burns' clean questions on future PTs? I have heard that and I was wondering to what extent it is true and how to optimize studying for both. Thank you!
@dreph25 You should be fine. We set the defaults to make sure we've reserved enough clean PTs for you. You can see (and change) the settings here: https://7sage.com/users/settings/preptests
Got a 154 on the diagnostic PT test from LawHub. Just starting studying today. How realistic is it to go from a 154 to a 165? I plan on taking the LSAT test in August-September.
@OmarAbuaita I asked this question after getting a 157, getting to a 165 should be possible within 3 months of good studying from what I was told. Considering we basically got the same score, I think you can probably get into the 170s in that timeframe.
taking LSAT in Sept.
What are some recommended methods for engaging with the video lessons? Is there an effective way to take notes, should I make flashcards or a mind map? Should I do active recall after a chunk of lessons? I want to set an effective and sustainable routine before I start!
I got a 143, could I get a 175+ in a couple of months?
@Ryo I don't want to rule it out, since some people have made that kind of improvement in that time frame. But the vast majority of people looking for a 25+ point improvement will require at least 6 months. And if you're talking about the upper 170s, keep in mind a jump from high 160s to 175+ itself could take a few months. So I'd plan on studying for a year if you're dead set on 175+. If you get there faster, then great. But it's good to have a longer time frame in mind so you don't get disappointed when it doesn't happen quickly.
Question should I drill first then go in PT?
Exciting.
Cannot afford subscription - is this still a viable resource or would it make more sense to utilize other resources as well to supplement this one?
@RadhaLahiri If you have a fee waiver from LSAC, you can get a subscription for $1/month. Just have to send the proof to 7sage
Should I spend time reviewing the diagnostic before continuing with anything else in the CC, or is the diagnostic intentionally revisited at a later point in the program? At this point, I'm not sure reviewing the diagnostic by myself is going to be very productive.
@wickedsplitter BOTH. The diagnostic gives you a base to go off of for what your strengths and weaknesses are.
Do you recommend taking a first diagnostic PT before tackling the lessons?
@AlyaElalaoui Yes, because it'll help the study scheduler know how much of the Core Curriculum to recommend.
Thats good!