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Does anyone have any tips or any recommendations on how to approach the LSAT Writing section? I don't know what to expect at all

I plan to apply next cycle. I took the test for the first time in August, panic registered for November, got my score (mid-160s), and then had to postpone to January due to a professional conflict. I haven't looked at a PT or logic game since score release. Ironically, I got my highest ever PT score after score release, 172, so I know I'm capable of doing better than I did on test day, especially if I grind hard over the next two months. And hopefully if they get some technical issues taken care of by then because I know for a fact some of the proctoru struggles negatively impacted my score. My GPA is decent, it's right around the current medians for most of the schools I'm interested in but I have several withdrawals on my transcript due to a medical condition that went undiagnosed virtually all of undergrad, so I know even with an addendum explaining that I've since received a diagnosis and have it under complete control, some eyebrows are understandably going to be raised. I'm hoping a high LSAT score will offset at least some of the concerns admissions committees may have. But I also know a mid-160s is at or above medians if not 75th percentiles for several schools I'm interested in. I'm also chasing money because I do NOT want to pay sticker wherever I end up going. And I think the money concern is part of why I'm hesitating because I can't get my money back at this point if I do withdraw because I was originally registered for November, I assume.

As an extra layer of fun, I work full-time in the field of law I want to eventually practice and I've just applied for two jobs that would in essence be promotions if I received them. If I received one in particular, I'd essentially need to stay in the job for 3 years to really get as much benefit as possible, financially as well as professionally. I know LSAT scores are good for a few years so I'm not worried about that at all, it's more of a question of if I get either of these jobs my plate will get much fuller because I'll either be learning a whole new sector of my field or I'll have increased responsibility within the office compared to what I have now.

So what do you guys recommend? Sticking with January and just grinding for two months? Postpone until February/later? Or just withdrawing and counting myself extremely lucky to have done as well as I did on my first shot?

Edit: Closed while I go through responses. Will update if I can take on more.

I think I've responded to everyone. If I missed you please shoot me another message.

As opposed to bumping my last post, I'm making a new one as people's situations change fairly quickly with regard to this test.

Am looking to tutor 1-2 people at no cost. My only requirement is that you have finished the CC lessons (not necessarily all the problem sets), or some other course and are currently PT'ing.

I benefited a lot from just a few lessons with a couple tutors here, and would like to help someone else while hopefully refining my own approach to this test. Please take a look at my post history here and see if you think I might be able to help you. Obviously fit is important, so I want to make sure what I can offer will help you (and by extension help me!).

If interested please post in this thread then send me a DM as well... I use both to keep track of order and comms. Also please try not to flake... doing this for free here because this community is great and I've benefited from it immensely, but am also dividing my time between other platforms to try and make some $ to offset the covid related lack of teaching jobs right now.

One time sessions and ongoing arrangement are both fine. We can start as soon as today! Will maintain this post with pertinent updates.

Hi all,

I recently sat for the Nov LSAT. I put in my ear buds, took a deep breath even did some meditation right before the test. But when I started I feel like I could hear my heart pounding through my earbuds. In the beginning of the LR the first question felt like a blurr but I was able to come back after and I felt okay and got the correct AC because I calmed down. But then 3-4 questions my brain just couldn't focus on the content because of the nerves.

Typically, after drilling so many games. I've gotten to the point where I get -0 --2 on games on PTs but this time I just couldn't figure out the second game completely and I think I might have underperformed in games because of it.

To everyone that can stay calm and relaxed during the real LSAT, how did you get to this point and what are some of your tips?

I recently subscribed and mostly see political articles.

Any other reading materials besides Biden, Trump, and Coronavrius?

Hi 7Sagers, due to ProctorU issues, I wasn't able to even start my Nov Flex today (Wednesday). I spoke to around 8 ProctorU and LSAC agents since my scheduled time regarding this, and I am currently awaiting approval to take a rescheduled Flex on Friday. LSAC said that I'd probably get an approval and that, if so, they'd email me by tomorrow afternoon. However, I am worried that another technical disaster would happen to me on my device even if I retake on Friday. Yesterday, I did a thorough system check with a technician for my test, and I was told that my device was all set. Yet that ended up not being the case today. So, would there be anyone in or near Toronto who has successfully completed their November LSAT Flex and would be willing to lend me the device that they used during that test? I would really appreciate it if I could please borrow your device sometime tomorrow. In return, I will buy you food or maybe a gift card, whichever you feel is appropriate! Thank you so much for considering! :)

Its driving me crazy. how do i register for the score preview? Where do i go to pay for it/purchase it? Lsac site is useless. i just got done with my november flex

I am not scoring where I want to be and my exam is in two hours. I am thinking of just withdrawing and not showing up, I know it doesn't go on my record... I would have to take the January exam. I have taken the LSAT twice before and I wasn't too prepared so I did poorly. I don't know if I should try it again today, and in January, but that'll be four times that I have taken it. How bad would that look? I am freaking out lol. I am applying to schools in LA, the January exam is the latest they accept. Ahhhh idk what to do

Now that the 2020 election is (mostly) behind us, I wanted to share how LR has completely taken over my life. On election night, I couldn't stop thinking about sufficiency vs necessity. Some pundits and social media users were freaking out about one state in particular -- Florida. I'm not a poli-sci guy, but if you understand the electoral college you'll know the following two conditionals are pretty close to accurate:

But D didn't win Florida, so can we conclude that D won't win the election? NO! What about WI, MI, & PA? Not to mention, there's also AZ and GA. I believe many people confused sufficiency and necessity. D failed the sufficient condition. We can't conclude anything else about D. (Bonus Point Flaw: Florida may be an unrepresentative sample of the general electorate).

R won Florida, so can we conclude that R will win the election? NO! Once again, the sufficiency-necessity error. R needed to win Florida to have a shot at 270 electoral votes. Winning the state certainly helps R's chances, but it doesn't guarantee a victory.

Where can I prepare for the writing section? On 7sage? On Lawhub? Thanks.

Hello everyone. In 2014, I graduated with degrees in Philosophy and Political Science, respectively. The following year, in 2015, I was diagnosed with high-functioning autism. This diagnosis helped explain some of the problems I encountered while I was an undergrad. Now, I have been really struggling with focus as it applies to studying for the LSAT, primarily due to my high-functioning autism. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as well as what strategies have helped you to focus better. Thanks!

Hello everyone,

I am looking for a LSAT tutor for the upcoming January test. For both October and November test, I have been PT (of all ranges) around high 160s, and blank out so hard on the actual test that I leave 5-7 questions blank per section. Thus, I am looking around for LSAT tutors to help me diagnose what is happening. 

Thanks in advance for any response!

can I used lined paper or does it have to be blank

Hi everyone,

So I took the flex yesterday and I am shocked at how underwhelmed I am.

Going in I was averaging around 159/160, and was generally feeling great in LR and RC, but still weak in games.

On the flex I did well on the games (by my standards) and then for some reason I couldn't get into shape for LR and RC (missed a whole passage) and I've no idea what happened.

At this point I will be content to score anything above my 154 from August.

I am applying to Canadian schools (in access category at most) with around a 3.7 gpa and I don't know whether I should keep studying full-time until the Jan Flex, or to go find a full-time job and study on the side.

Saving money for law school sounds nice, but one must get in for that to be relevant and I'm going to be borderline.

I appreciate any help really.

Hey everyone.

On the August LSAT I received a 160. I thought I was done, but I feel like I can still get a higher score. However if I take it again, it'd be my 4th time. What do you guys think?

Can we go to the bathroom during the 1 min break? If we really need to...

Due to COVID, LSAT FLEX is in-home test, and i am wondering whether everyone takes the test with computer or tablet?

Is tablet allowed to use for LSAT flex? if yes, can iPad be used as well?

What is the pros and cons to take exam with laptop and tablet?

I would like some tip/info regarding this from previous takers too!

Hi I was wondering if there was a way to do a 25 question LR problem set with the full 35 mins without taking an official test. If you add 25 questions to a problem set they add to 33 minutes, which is 35/26 x 25. Is there a way to artificially override that time without adding time and half?

EDIT: Nevermind, I just realized there's an option for that in the time menu.

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Hi I live alone and the only available space for me to give my lsat can be on the kitchen counter shelf in my living room. Does anyone know if that will be ok with the proctor?

Hello! Signing up for Dec. and LSAC prompted me to pick a testing location. I was under the impression all tests were Flex through April. Does anyone have any insight into this? Much appreciated.

If we didn't like wordplay we wouldn't be in this racket

#help

how can I go back to the question on the PT to see the notes I put in when blind reviewing so that I can compare my reasoning with the explanation after I get my results ? I would like to see the exam so that I can go back over my reasoning and I put my BR notes in the notes section ...

If you have received your score for the your LSAT FLEX - can you please advise if it was close to your PTing average ?

I completed my diagnostic - got a 154 and 158 after blind review - but did it under "FLEX simulator". A bit concerned regarding the accuracy of my score since no one is sure how the LSAC will be scoring the FLEX. I plan on taking FLEX in Feb.

I know I can just do all 4 sections to get an accurate score but am curious on those who received their FLEX score , how close their official score was to their FLEX PTing avg.