Anyone from India taking the LSAT? Lets form a study group?

Does anyone know how to interpret the green bar chart over the correct answer in the analytics tab? Does this simply mean that "x"% of students get this question right who are scoring in your score range? Or does it mean that the percent of people getting that question correct achieve the score above each answer choice?

I'm a little confused by this and would love some clarification if people have any!

If I understand correctly, there is no clock displayed during the LSAT, so timing yourself is more difficult. I know that per the LSAT website (https://www.lsac.org/lsat/frequently-asked-questions-about-lsat), you can have a wrist watch on, though it cannot have a timer/stop watch function/alarm function.

Has anyone found it beneficial to time themself on the LSAT with a wrist watch or something?

Open Office Hours, so bring your questions! We can talk LR, LG, RC, writing, admissions, law school, or whatever else y'all want to talk about. It's entirely up to you. Bring LSAT questions about fundamentals, time management strategy, general theory, procedure and execution, study strategies and diagnostics. Ask about law school admissions. Ask about 1L doctrinals, law school exam strategies, or writing legal research papers. I'm always happy to talk about my research which is primarily concerned with bird law, over-criminalization, housing and education policy, and law and social movements. The point is, whatever you want to ask about, ask about it! Feel free to ask ahead of time in this thread or through DM. Of course, you can always just ask live too. Lurkers are welcome if you don't feel like talking, but participation is always encouraged.

See y'all Thursday!

Thursday, January 26 at 7:30pm EST

A bit about who I am: To learn about my personal journey with the LSAT, you can check out 7Sage Podcast Number 1 for my discussion with JY: https://classic.7sage.com/1-ama-w-7sager-cant-get-right-152-to-176/ As the first ever 7Sage podcast, it's an oldie but, I like to think, a goodie. From a relatively low diagnostic, I improved about 50 percentiles to score a 176 on my official LSAT in Sept 2017. I attended Northwestern Law School and graduated with honors this spring. I've tutored the LSAT since 2016 and was a 7Sage Approved Tutor during the earlier version of tutoring on 7Sage. I have taught hundreds of students from all over the world and have sent them all across the T-14 and to target schools all over the US, Canada, and Australia. Post graduation, I have decided to do what I love which, for reasons I can't fully explain, is teaching the LSAT. In addition to tutoring, I am also President and Executive Director of Legal Education Access Plus, a non-profit committed to making legal education accessible to everyone. I've also amassed more 7Sage karma than any other 7Sage member, so you can check out my comments on threads from over the years which address just about any LSAT topic you might could think of.

When using auto drilling, is there a way to ensure it does not repeat previously drilled questions?

For instance, if you choose to drill 10 random LR questions that you got wrong in all your PTs, then you finish that, if you do another set of 10 random, will it be sure to not repeat any of the previous 10?

Hi! I am trying to find a tutor to help me break from low 170s to the mid-high 170s. I have seen a lot of advertisements/posts online where it seems like the tutors' main draw is their own high LSAT score. This doesn't necessarily mean that their pedagogical skills are top-tier & tutors are VERY expensive, so I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of specific tutors/tutoring companies/etc who have experience teaching and demonstrated track record of improving scores? My budget is up to 250/hour, but can go higher if needed.

Also, tangentially related question, but how many tutoring sessions/hours did it take for you guys break the low 170s plateau?

I am looking for people to plant with while we keep each other accountable of our studying.

Hi all,

I am studying for the September 2022 LSAT, aiming for the 173+ range (currently PTing around 165/166). I have always been on the fence regarding tutoring, but I am especially confused now. I have recently been utilizing 7Sage and their package with full explanations, but wonder if a tutor would be more effective. I frequently see people scoring in the 99th percentile saying tutors helped a lot and they wish they would've used one sooner, but I can't help but wonder how using 7Sage's package with their detailed analytics is much different or any less effective. I understand tutoring is "tailored" to each student, however, by using 7Sage's analytics, I can easily see where I am having trouble and where I need to concentrate more of my efforts and time, which would essentially be what a tutor would do to tailor their lessons. Also, I feel like working a problem with a tutor just watching might be a little bit of a waste of time; I'm not sure what they could add that JY doesn't in his explanations.

Any thoughts would be appreciated and best of luck to everyone studying!

Nick

I have been studying for LSATs since February 2022. I am done with all my core lessons and my weakest section is LG. So far I have taken 4 practice tests and the highest I've scored was 143. I really don't know what I'm doing wrong. Anyone in the same boat? Any study tips?

I've recently been completing the Preptests with the 'Stimulate Modern' button on, was just wondering if there's a way to complete these skipped sections in the same format, as I found out that the current LSAT has an experimental section and I want to get used to doing 4 sections.

Basically, is there a way for my score to still reflect the 3 sections I'm completing but for me to do the skipped sections in the same timed conditions? Not sure where to find these without having to delete the record for the current preptest.

Hi all,

I'm looking for a study buddy to help me get through my next run at the LSAT. I last took it in November 2021, got a 148. I applied with this score, but all I got were rejections and waitlists. It's been tough trying to get back into the study rhythm, so I'm hoping to find someone that I can work with (maybe someone in a similar situation) to get is through this bump.

I have a full-time job; my schedule is Tuesday through Friday from 8-6pm. I'll be spending the biggest chunk of my time studying on the weekends, I'm aiming 3-4 hours.

If you are interested and motivated to put in some work, please message me!

PS - If you are someone who is scoring high and would like to test your tutoring skills pro bono, I wouldn't mind giving it a shot.

I have ADD and struggling with actual reading comprehension (for all sections). I'll get halfway to 3/4 through a passage and realize I haven't retained any of it and have to reread...which is not something the LSAT gives you time to do lol. I am planning to request for time and a half but was wondering if anyone had any ADD tips for reading/retaining information? thanks!

I have a habit of verbalizing while I read, even if its just mumbling under my breath. Should this be a concern and should I try stopping this habit now?

I started using 7sage with a 2 month study timeline since I'm taking the August 2022 test. It's way too much information crammed into each day/week and I've already covered much of this information with other programs as I've been studying for about a year. Any tips on how to cut down on some of the 7sage lessons and minimize the course to better fit a 2 month plan???

I see there is a new drilling section, where can I find my previously taken problem sets?

I've been prepping for a few weeks now with a 160~ starting point. Since then, I've been putting in like 5-6 hours a day prepping. My last two-timed practice tests I've gotten perfect scores on LR and LG then like 5-8 wrong on RC. Have you guys found the RC course component here to be helpful? Hoping to break out of the low 170s.

Haven't given my first shot yet. Just wanna know lol~

Hey all!

I've been studying for the LSAT for about 3 months, with the last 3 weeks being mostly 2-3 PTs a week. 3 weeks ago I was averaging between 169 and 170 for my scores with blind review scores of 170+, but my last 3 PTs have been 162-163 with blind review scores around 166. I took a 5 day break from studying and the regression has taken place since coming back to studying daily.

Is anyone else dealing with score regression? Any tips for getting back to higher scores that I had gotten used to? I'm taking the real exam in August and I'm starting to get frustrated, fearing that I may not be able to recover in the next month.

Hi all,

I have hit a score plateau recently. I am scoring 167-169 consistently with BR in the 170s (which I am glad about considering I started in the high 140 range). I have focused on drilling problem areas and working on timing between PTs and I see improvement in those areas of focus, but it seems like every time I fix one problem something else comes up in the next PT. What helped you break into the 170s, and how have you maintained improvements into PTs? What made the biggest difference score wise once you reached this phase in your studies?

Thanks!

I basically goofed and payed for the Prep Plus subscription on a LSAC account that I created and forgot about (not the one currently linked to my 7Sage account).

Hi all!

This is my second post today on an unrelated topic.

I didn't get into my top-choice (wait-listed at Columbia) last cycle and am reapplying. I am trying to figure out if I should matriculate this cycle regardless of the outcome (Big Law or not). In general, I think it's wise to reapply with new score and improved app but I'm turning 31 soon and starting to feel some pressure due to my low-income background and familial responsibilities. My parents will retire with no retirement savings and a whole lot of debt. These were the main reasons I was set on going to ~T30 schools (for regional BL opportunities and national portability).

Until recently, I was under the impression that employment outcomes for most graduates are largely bifurcated (either very well paying or not e.g., $190k vs $80k, I consider anything above $120k well-paid). But I met some people who went to T50~60 schools, work in mid-size firms, earn decent living (low end of six-figures e.g., $130k) and also have good work/life balance. Conversely, I personally know a few people who worked in BL for 3-5 years, suffered severe depression (even suicidal in one case), only to quit at the end. Obviously these are limited, small set of data but I'm starting to question whether BL is really the wise or the only path.

I want to know more about the middle-of-the-road outcomes like Mid Law. Does anyone else struggle about this? Everyone is unique but any of your thoughts or perspectives will be helpful both for myself and the community.

Thank you.

I know it is hard, and you feel defeated. However, you got this!

Hi so I forgot about that stupid email they sent out weeks ago that we can't use scratch-paper on the LSAT writing portion. I started to use scratch-paper but then stopped after writing literally 4 words because I realized they provided digital scratch paper.

I need advice: What should I do? Should I email LSAC and make my case? Pray that they didn't even notice? What should I do?

I am literally panicking because I don't want to have to take the writing section again, and I don't want my test to be flagged (I don't want admissions officers to think I cheated or did something bad).

Please help, I'm so scared and I have no idea what to do

Howdy 7Sagers!

I'm very excited to announce that I will be teaching another ten-week LSAT course. If you're looking to master key LSAT concepts and strategies with the help of real, live 7Sage tutor, this is the course for you!

We will be meeting once per week for an hour at a time, and along the way I will be providing you with homework, drills, and a study plan so that you don't have to do any guesswork in preparing for this test. This course is perfect for anyone who is looking for a little more structure in their LSAT journey, with help along the way from study buddies and a teacher who knows what it takes to climb all the way to a 180.

We will be beginning on Saturday, July 9th from 1pm to 2pm EST and continue weekly until September 10th! To sign up, visit this link: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat-live-class-merschat-july/

For any questions, feel free to comment below and I'll be sure to answer!

This is definitely a rudimentary question but with the LSAT-FLEX and all the other options/changing format I'm having a hard time finding a straight answer and would love to know for sure.

Should I expect 4 sections total, and two LR sections for the September LSAT or just three sections?

Does the LR section(s) account for 50% of the LSAT grade or has that changed?