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Hi All!

I recently made myself a personalized weekly/daily planner to help with my study goals/habits. I'm the kind of person that loves to-do lists, tracking, and crossing things off so I find myself being more successful when using it. Happy to email anyone the template if it might be helpful (PM me your email). I typically just print out the pages at the beginning of every week.

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Hello Sagers,

I took an LR section today and I came to a realization that I often see in my studies and thought that many of you could use this as well. When doing my LR section I always try to base my analysis on whether to skip or stay based on my confidence. If I know I get a question correct (Ex. SA question and going on hunt mode) I know that is a point in my bag. But sometimes I am confident in an answer choice and then see another answer that I am confident in. This is where I lose points. Often times we see an answer choice that is in fact correct but then we see that other AC and think, "Oh no..." and then what do we do? Some of us sink time or some of us skip but still think about that question. Today there were 3 questions where I had under-confidence and it cost me 3 points. Instead of going -3, I went -6 just because of this simple error.

Takeaway: Understand where your confidence is and use that to skip or stay. Create a process of being able to knock that one answer choice that you just cant let go of. Be confident in your answer choices and move on. That is what top scorer's do. They don't dwell on an AC for 1 min. They pick an answer and move on. If they have time to come back they will flag. This test is about confidence and whether you are overconfident or under-confident it can impact your score dramatically.

Stick to your processes for each question type and don't freak out if you don't know the answer. It is just one point. We don't need to be perfect to get a top score.

Hope that helps some of you and happy studies!

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I took my test this past weekend and it was pretty damn difficult for me. The 2 RC sections threw me for a loop. Not only that but as soon as I began the exam and read the first 2 questions on the LR I completely brain fogged and began crying uncontrollably. Luckily I had a few accommodations and was able to pause. However, I know that I didn't score well at all.

I just want to say that I am so proud of everyone who took this exam and I have so much respect for every one of you. I studied hard and didn't have a good testing experience, but I am glad I did it and I am pushing forward to learn more and to retake in January. For all who felt they bombed the exam and retaking in January, let's keep our heads up and don't forget we have already come so far to feel that we shouldn't give it another shot, or 2 or 3, or however many more times it takes lol. :)

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Hi! Does anyone have a sample LSAT schedule that includes working full time and/or working out? I just recently got a fulltime job at a law firm and I am adjusting to it. I am taking the January 2022 LSAT so I really need to make time to study as this is not my 1st time retaking it. Ugh. Anything helps!

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Hi all, I am registered for the April 2022 LSAT and started working through the core curriculum in mid October. I work 40-50 hours a week for a bank's legal department and I am only able to study for about 18-20 hours a week. According to 7Sage's study schedule I will not complete everything, including all of the prep tests, until next October if I am studying for 18 hours a week. My plan is to complete the core curriculum and then do 2-3 prep tests per week from there and get through however many I am able to complete between when I am done with the core curriculum and the real test, but I know I will not be able to complete all of them. Once I'm ready for prep tests, should I start from newer ones and work my way back towards older ones so that I'm working on tests that are (I'm assuming) more similar to the test I will take? Or oldest to newest? Or maybe start somewhere in the middle? Any advice is appreciated!

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My LSAT journey has, at long last, come to an end and I have several books that are now in need of new homes. As I am in Seattle and shipping is expensive for the heavy tomes, I will only be offering them for local pickup. One per customer, and please only request if you are unable to afford these on your own. I know some LSAT materials can be cost prohibitive, it is my hope to mitigate that for a few folks. Here's what I've got:

-The Loophole in Logical Reasoning

-10 Actual, Official LSAT Preptests (52-61)

-PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible (2015 edition)

-PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible Workbook (2015 edition)

-The Fox LSAT Logic Games Playbook

Please PM me to request, again, only if in the Seattle area!

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I need advice on how to study for a retake after experiencing technical difficulties on November LSAT. I have not had much luck with the remote LSAT as I had technical difficulties back in June 2021 as well.

I am trying to hit solid 150s on an official take. My June 2021 score was a few points away from the 150s. I would still like to apply this cycle and take off.

Thank you and good luck all.

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I just took PTJ07 and as soon as I finished my brain felt fatigued already. Is it recommended to immediately go into blind review as soon as it’s finished? Or is it better to do the BR the next day to get optimal scores? Or would doing it the next day be detrimental to the process?

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I got approved to take the November 23rd test after the technical disaster that happened.

  • Are retakes harder/easier/the same as normal tests?

  • Who here is going to get the retake?

  • If we take the retake, any idea when will we get our scores?

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    I just finished my test and I am extremely upset and disappointed. The first half of the exam went well and I had no issues at all. However, after the 10 minute intermission I continuously got a message saying that the page was unresponsive (by continuously I mean several times within the minute). So basically, the whole second half of the test I lost a lot of my time and was distracted. I'm still hoping I somehow do good but the experience was horrible and if I had to test again I would wait to test in person. Has anyone had a similar experience?

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    Got 161 in August, tried again with this one in November and bombed hard (will see if I can appeal the tech issues like everyone else)

    I don't think I have what it takes anymore after two years of studying.

    I know I shouldn't be angry at a 80th percentile score, considering Hispanics get below 150, (don't wanna even imagine Autists or DACA recipients)

    I just wanna say I'm glad for everyone who helped me when I asked hundreds of questions!

    Apologies if you see me upset with how emotional I really felt about this. ASD people can get severe emotional reaction and for me getting wrong questions was really bad for me. I just got upset that I didn't get my goal of 163 to get the medium for UF in fear that this will lower my chances (161, URM, 3.47 CAS GPA)

    Anyways, on my way to do ED for University of FL lol

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    Hello 7Sagers,

    For those who have already tested, I hope you crushed!!

    For those testing tomorrow and Sunday, a word of advice:

    Have this page readily available in case your proctor is unaware of LSAC policy:

    https://www.lsac.org/about/lsac-policies/lsac-candidate-agreement

    My proctor disallowed my water bottle even though it met the specified requirements. Thankfully I had another one available that he deemed OK so I didn't have to get into it with him -- but looking back on it (hindsight's 20/20 of course), it would have been better to just show him the policy straight from LSAC and end the matter right there.

    So this is not a bash on the proctor or anything -- they proctor a range of tests so it's completely understandable that they don't know every single LSAC rule -- but just a reminder to (politely) show them the reference if you have to and carry on smartly.

    Hope this helps!

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    Hi Y'all, the title says it all. Where do I go from here? I thoroughly did my BR so I know my theoretical maximum is a 166. I'm curious as to how other folks use data from a PT and plan their week studying. Some takeaways I have so far:

  • I skipped, but I still spent way too long on a couple questions just to confirm my answer. Granted, this was my first LR section (let alone PT) in a while so perhaps the newness of everything had me fudged up.

  • Remember to breathe. I almost froze during one of the games and remembered to just keep it moving and disregard my negative emotions from the previous game. I think I need to practice completely moving on rather than lingering.

    • Anyway, any advice you have on how to use this data will be really appreciated.

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    Friday, Nov 12, 2021

    connersieck697

    PT91

    For those who took PT91 as a PT, what did you think of the test? Easier, difficult? Would like to see what others think.

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    Hi Everyone,

    I'm taking the LSAT at a hotel because the wifi at my house is kind of spotty. I was wondering if I can have the TV in the room or if I should call the front desk to have it removed. Also trying to pick a spot in the room where I am going to take the test so anything else that might be relevant in terms of what I can / can not have near me or in the room. Thank you!

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    #help

    This one is for the Admins of 7Sage. So, November 13 is when I'll be taking the LSAT for the very first time. After that, regardless of score I get, I want to take a break from the LSAT and studying. As such, I've cancelled my subscription to 7Sage as of today so I can take a break and save some money.

    However, I do plan on taking the test again if I don't get the score I wanted and would like to use 7Sage in March 2022 to study again. Will I have the option to pick things up where I left them or do I have to make a new account or something else entirely?

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    [I am posting on behalf of a 7Sage user. Please feel free to leave your comments below. Thank you for your help!]

    7sage looks great, I just feel overwhelmed with how much it has to offer and how to really get started on it. I've had probably the worst LSAT journey and have my exam this Friday, although I do not feel as prepared as I would like to and know that I will most probably be taking it again in January but self studying can only take you so far! I would love some more insight on what you think I should do

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