@yanisavara It's on the analytics page. I scrolled through my PrepTests and found one I had taken already. I clicked "Results" and it shows me the four sections labeled like this:
S1 · LR S2 · LR S3 · LR (EXP) S4 · RC
So that shows me that S3 was the experimental section for the PrepTest I took.
Does the LSAT average the correct answers from whatever section is repeated??? Or does it just grade the one that is scored?
If there are two LR sections; and you miss -2 on the Experimental one and you miss -10 on the scored one (example) does it avergae this or just take your -10???????
Seems like most of the content of this lesson still applies, I'd recommend updating this to reflect the fact that Aug 2021 onward the test has in fact three scored sections, rather than four.
Unless I'm incorrect in my research in which case, please do let me know 😅
Wait I am confused. Is this still true (for June/Aug 2022 LSATs)? I dunno why I was under the impression that there were 4 scored sections- 2 LR sections, 1 LG and 1 RC- maybe just cuz that's how all practice tests are (and I assumed we were going back to this). Is this not true for upcoming LSATs?
To clarify, PrepTests 1-89 are all the "old" style LSAT that has 4 scored sections (2 LRs, 1 RC, and 1 LG). The experimental section is not included.
PrepTests 90, 91, and 92 has 3 scored section and 1 variable experimental section (LR, RC, or LG). The variable experimental section is automatically excluded from your score.
If you took a standard 4-section PrepTest on 7Sage, all 4 sections will be scored. However, if you want to estimate your score with only 3 sections, you can use our Flex Score Converter. which is based on having the same raw to scaled conversion table, but scored as though there was only one LR section (one half of the usual amount) with the raw score scaled up to account for the reduction in the number of questions. Because no one outside of LSAC knows how the scoring will actually be done, this is just an educated guess.
You can also take 3-section PrepTests on 7Sage by simulating Flex. To simulate LSAT Flex, please check the box labeled "Simulate Modern" next to the PrepTest name in the Digital Tester. This will skip the second LR section.
See the example GIF below:
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
I'm taking the November 2021 Flex so I'm wondering - should I not be checking the "simulate Flex" option on my PTs because they're only three sections? For stamina, shouldn't I be taking four section PTs? Also, how will my PT scores be impacted given I'm taking four scored sections versus the actual test which will only have three scored sections and an unscored one?
Currently, the LSAT Flex does not have an experimental section.
Starting in August 2021, the LSAT will have three scored sections and a fourth, unscored variable section You can find more information on this page: https://www.lsac.org/lsat-august-2021-and-beyond
I hope this helps! Let us know if you have any further questions.
ETS tests do this sometimes. I convinced myself a long time ago that MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, if I do well on the experimental section, they will add a point or two to my original sections. I know that can't be, but after solidifying the superstition, I found myself performing better on tests. HA.
#help In previous video, JY said it's up to us to do 4 or 5 sections PT. But since there must be 5 sections on the real test day, and we can't distinguish the five from which one is not scored, we should take all five as equally serious as possible. So my question is, why is taking 4/5-section PT is still optional?
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After I take a PrepTest, how can I tell which section is the experimental one?
@yanisavara It's on the analytics page. I scrolled through my PrepTests and found one I had taken already. I clicked "Results" and it shows me the four sections labeled like this:
S1 · LR S2 · LR S3 · LR (EXP) S4 · RC
So that shows me that S3 was the experimental section for the PrepTest I took.
This needs to be updated to reflect no LG
#feedback this section needs to be updated, there no longer is a LG section.
Please update
Think this section needs to be updated to reflect changes to the LSAT format (removing LG section)
#feedback
If I'm prepping for the January exam should I be doing the 'current' option for my PT or the 'legacy' option? #help
Is this outdated now? Aren't there only 3 sections on the modern LSAT? #help
Hi there,
Starting August 2021, the LSAT now has 4 sections: 3 scored sections (1LR,1 LG, and 1RC), and 1 unscored variable section (either LR, LG, or RC).
Let me know if you have any further questions. I’m happy to help!
Does the LSAT average the correct answers from whatever section is repeated??? Or does it just grade the one that is scored?
If there are two LR sections; and you miss -2 on the Experimental one and you miss -10 on the scored one (example) does it avergae this or just take your -10???????
Thank you so much!
Hi there,
The experimental section does not affect your score. In your example, LSAC will only count the -10 on the scored LR section.
Let me know if you have any further questions. I’m happy to help!
Seems like most of the content of this lesson still applies, I'd recommend updating this to reflect the fact that Aug 2021 onward the test has in fact three scored sections, rather than four.
Unless I'm incorrect in my research in which case, please do let me know 😅
Wait I am confused. Is this still true (for June/Aug 2022 LSATs)? I dunno why I was under the impression that there were 4 scored sections- 2 LR sections, 1 LG and 1 RC- maybe just cuz that's how all practice tests are (and I assumed we were going back to this). Is this not true for upcoming LSATs?
Hi there,
Sorry for any confusion.
Yes, June/Aug 2022 will still have 4 sections: 3 scored sections (1LR,1 LG, and 1RC), and 1 unscored variable section (either LR, LG, or RC).
You can also find more information on this page: https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/faq/#LSAT
To clarify, PrepTests 1-89 are all the "old" style LSAT that has 4 scored sections (2 LRs, 1 RC, and 1 LG). The experimental section is not included.
PrepTests 90, 91, and 92 has 3 scored section and 1 variable experimental section (LR, RC, or LG). The variable experimental section is automatically excluded from your score.
If you took a standard 4-section PrepTest on 7Sage, all 4 sections will be scored. However, if you want to estimate your score with only 3 sections, you can use our Flex Score Converter. which is based on having the same raw to scaled conversion table, but scored as though there was only one LR section (one half of the usual amount) with the raw score scaled up to account for the reduction in the number of questions. Because no one outside of LSAC knows how the scoring will actually be done, this is just an educated guess.
You can also take 3-section PrepTests on 7Sage by simulating Flex. To simulate LSAT Flex, please check the box labeled "Simulate Modern" next to the PrepTest name in the Digital Tester. This will skip the second LR section.
See the example GIF below:
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
lollll “Wait, another LG section? And this flowers game... it’s so weird. I’ve never seen anything like this before. Must be experimental.”
Didn't know 7Sage was reading my mind in September 2019 :')
lol! Seriously now we need to know what's coming for June of 2022
#help
I'm taking the November 2021 Flex so I'm wondering - should I not be checking the "simulate Flex" option on my PTs because they're only three sections? For stamina, shouldn't I be taking four section PTs? Also, how will my PT scores be impacted given I'm taking four scored sections versus the actual test which will only have three scored sections and an unscored one?
Is there an experimental section for the Flex?
#help
Hi there,
Currently, the LSAT Flex does not have an experimental section.
Starting in August 2021, the LSAT will have three scored sections and a fourth, unscored variable section You can find more information on this page: https://www.lsac.org/lsat-august-2021-and-beyond
I hope this helps! Let us know if you have any further questions.
Do you folks recommend including an experimental section to prepare for the flex tests after August?
#help (Added by Admin)
lol flowers sep. 2019
fr tho everyone in my room that day thought that was the experimental section (I had 2 RCs so I knew that wasn't the case 😅)
ETS tests do this sometimes. I convinced myself a long time ago that MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, if I do well on the experimental section, they will add a point or two to my original sections. I know that can't be, but after solidifying the superstition, I found myself performing better on tests. HA.
#help In previous video, JY said it's up to us to do 4 or 5 sections PT. But since there must be 5 sections on the real test day, and we can't distinguish the five from which one is not scored, we should take all five as equally serious as possible. So my question is, why is taking 4/5-section PT is still optional?
Super helpful and always wondered about this during my prep, thank you 7Sage!
So... do all lsat tests have 5 sections? On Test day I will be faced with 5 sections for sure?
#help (Added by Admin)
There are 6 sections, 2 LR, 1 LG, 1 RC, 1 experimental (any of the above), and one writing section.
Yes. The LSAT on the test day is composed of five multiple choice sections.