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Last comment monday, nov 15 2021

When To Do Blind Review

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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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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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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    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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    Last comment friday, nov 12 2021

    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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    #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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    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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    My name is Scott Milam and I am one of the managers of the 7Sage LSAT Tutoring program (find out more here: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat-tutoring/).

    As we enter the last week before the November exam, I just wanted to share some last-minute exam-prep tips to the 7Sage community.

    SLOW DOWN - The LSAT isn’t a chemistry final where you can cram the periodic table the night before. It’s a mental marathon that tests your ability to perform under pressure. The worst thing you can do is show up on test day mentally exhausted. Relax, slow down the pace of your studying and let your tired brain recover.

    STAY IN SHAPE - While it would be a mistake to overwork yourself the week before the test, you don’t want to completely let yourself go either. Take 1-2 timed sections a day to keep yourself in fighting shape. One section should be Logic Games and the other should alternate between LR and RC. Don’t worry about scoring them - the point of these exercises isn’t to get perfect scores but just to keep your timing from getting rusty.

    PRACTICE THE WAY YOU PLAY - Take your practice tests and timed sections in the same setting as you will take the real LSAT. Use the same computer, the same lighting, the same pencils and take it at the same time of day as your real test. Take your timed sections on the Lawhub interface. This will improve your retention on test day and reduce your anxiety by tricking your brain into thinking the LSAT is just another practice test. It will also help you identify any problems with your setup before the big day.

    RELAX - Anxiety is your worst enemy on test day. The best preparation you can do in the last week is lower your ambient anxiety levels. Set aside intentional time to relax. Spend time with family or pets, meditate, go on a walk, or get a massage. If possible, reduce your use of stimulants in the week before the test (don’t go cold turkey, but ease off the red bull and double espressos).

    GAME DAY PREPARATIONS - The night before the test, get a good night’s sleep. Eat a good breakfast and run a last minute tech check on your computer and network. Gather all your test day items (water, mirror, paper and pencils). When you log in, politely ask the proctor to pause your time if they need to talk to you during the test.

    Finally, from all of us at 7Sage, good luck next week!

    Scott Milam

    Manager at 7Sage

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    Hi All,

    First and foremost, hope everyone is having a great week and I wish November LSAT test takers all the best. We got this.

    I received an email from LSAC today as I will be writing the November exam. The email had information on how to reach LSAC on test day if tech issues arise.

    I really hope I will have a smooth test day experience. If I do need to call LSAC on the test day due to tech issues, does anyone know if I can have my phone on speaker while I am calling LSAC for help given that I am still being recorded by ProctorU? I just have very bad service on my phone and have to use speaker at times to be able to even hear the other party on the line.

    I am unable to upgrade my phone plan at this time due to finances.

    Thank you and best of luck!

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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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    A healthy, positive, and optimistic mindset is essential to these last few days of preparation and overall, going into this exam.

    You are going to to do great.

    You will stay positive and optimistic.

    You will remain calm and collective.

    You will not have any negative thoughts.

    You will not exert any negative energy.

    You will only think about getting a 180.

    YOU GOT THIS!

    You will do amazing, I BELIEVE IN YOU!

    Stay motivated, stay driven, and MOST IMPORTANTLY BE CONFIDENT IN YOUR DECISION MAKING!

    To a productive day and week, LETS SHOW THE LSAT WHO IS BOSS!

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    Last comment wednesday, nov 10 2021

    PT scores going down?

    I was at a peak of 165 about 3 weeks ago. I was originally signed up for the October test, but I didn't feel ready. I wish I would have kept it and then also signed up for November. Same amount of $$. Now I'm down at 155 the last three PTs I've done in the last five days. I was performing -3/-2 on LG and RC. Then this one I took today my LR was only -5, but LG and RC were the worse sections. I also felt really confident with both those sections. Only one passage stumped me. One game was tricky but I felt really good about all but two or three questions in those respective sessions. I've worked on LR more the last two weeks since it's my weakest area, and I've really only had time to tackle a few question types. I work full-time and just attended a funeral that I had to travel out-of-state for. I didn't expect to be learning a ton, but now the test is this Saturday, and I don't understand what I'm doing wrong.

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    Why do I feel like when I sit down to take a PT, all my practice dissipates into the air. I take timed sections frequently, and generally I can pull through them with an acceptable number of incorrect answers. But when it comes to a PT, its like all the studying I put in cannot be applied.

    Is it anxiety? What is it about a PT that is so different? I'm just trying to figure out what is nerves and what is a studying issue?

    Does this happen to anybody else?

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    Last comment wednesday, nov 10 2021

    Score Conversion

    I just finished taking a practice flex exam and I received a pretty low score. When I inputted the number of incorrect answers I received into score conversion statistics I received a way higher score and I was wondering why that is?

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