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For the blind reviews I’m doing for the PTs, drills, etc, I want to start a list of those questions I circled and the thought process to the answers. But my question is, how do you all structure this? Ie do you write out the entire passage or maybe just a snippet of it?
I am retaking the LSAT and signed up for 7sage. Previously I studied with Powerscore bibles...do you recommend going through the entire course and kind of fast forwarding sections I feel comfortable with or just skipping around and focusing on weak areas (definitely logic games)? Also should the syllabus be done in oder or is it ok to skip around?
Thanks!
I remember having to read the test rules before beginning my LSAT-Flex. I want to do this each time before I begin my preptest. Does anyone have the link for this? Thank you!
hey everyone! Where did you guys starting taking PTs from after the CC? Some start from the 50s, some later on! Ive been using 1-40 as drills but am wondering which PT I should take as my first. Any advice is appreciated!
Hello all,
After browsing through these discussions boards for hours on end, my LSAT journey has finally come to an end. I have seen so many helpful tips from all of you and so I wanted to give back and leave some of my own.
Background: I started studying for the LSAT in December of 2020 in preparation for the January 2021 exam. I figured that the LSAT couldn't be that hard. I was wrong. In my first month of studying I used bits of the Princeton Review Book, LSAC Prep Tests, and YouTube videos. It didn't work out as well as I would have liked. I felt unprepared for the real test and I ended up receiving a score of 152. I had signed up for the February 2021 exam as a back up plan, and so I had one month to figure things out. I decided to undertake a completely different strategy during the span of this month, which is the one I will late out here. Please note that although this may have worked for me, everyone is different and has their own goals so please pick and choose what may help you!
BIG TIP: You need time. I was an idiot for thinking that I could study effectively in the span of a month for both of these tests. Fortunately, it ended up working out for me but I think that it is best to allocate at least 3 months of serious studying for this beast of a test. Of course, if you don't have the luxury of time it's still possible, just harder.
Study Materials: I personally used the 7Sage Curriculum, LSAT Trainer, and LSAC Prep Tests. In my month of studying to increase my score I spent three weeks going through the 7Sage Core Curriculum, which is an absolute must to get a great theoretical backing behind the questions that will be asked. In week four I spent time working through the LSAT Trainer's discussions on LR and RC. In week five I did as many PTs as I could.
Logic Games: I sucked at logic games. In my first PT I missed about 15 questions, but by the end of studying it became my favorite section and I would only miss about 2-3 questions. To master logic games I followed the 7Sage Full Proof Method. The way that 7Sage organizes and explains the games is unbelievable. Do the games again and again, because frankly THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A "UNIQUE" GAME. Ya ya there are some weird ones, but for the most part it's the same reiteration of a type of game. The more you do, the more comfortable you'll get. 7Sage was the only source I used to improve my logic games, and I would recommend it to anyone.
Logical Reasoning: Buy the LSAT Trainer. Seriously. The way the Trainer simplifies this section is fantastic. If you follow the Trainer's Flaw-based model I truly think that you will begin to feel much more comfortable with this section.
Reading Comp: I hate reading comp. It's boring, it's long, it sucks. In my opinion, there is no true way to master it other than read and read and read and read. Develop your own strategies of highlighting, not highlighting, or whatever you feel comfortable with. As you begin to see more and more passages you will begin to see that, although the topics change drastically, the structure of the passages remains pretty constant. The other big thing with reading comp. is mindset. Try to be interested in whatever they are talking about, it makes it much easier.
Final Thoughts: According to 7Sage I put in around 100 hours studying from the January test until the February test. Hard work pays off. But remember, one test does not define who you are or how "smart" you are. Don't let this test own you. Laugh in its face and continue to believe in yourself! You got this.
Can someone explain to me what the priority category on the question analytics are? Ie high vs low
The font for the 7sage forum looks different or is just my computer?
Edit by Alan (2021-03-10):
Here is what the new (left) font should look like compared to the old (right) font:
If the site looks different on your browser, please try clearing your cache (https://classic.7sage.com/clear-cache/). Sorry!
Hello,
I got back my February LSAT score, and while it's good, I want to retake the LSAT in August because I know I can do better based on my preptests, and I'm hoping to improve even more. However, I've used up all fresh preptest material, so I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to properly study when I've already seen all the preptest material?
I have seen users on this forum with a sage title or a star . So what is the criteria to get either of two?
I usually study about 4 hours a day but some days I find it hard to do anything at all, is there a bare minimum I should be doing? If so what?
I take one day off a week but as I get closer to the exam I find myself burning out and no being able to study as much the next day.
Hi I am looking for a in-person tutor for the LSAT in the metro Atlanta area. I feel like self study has not been as helpful as I hoped, and I need to try another route.
I understand online is much more ideal, but I work much better face to face rather than digital.
I am 100% willing to pay.
If you know anyone please let me know.
Thanks a ton!
Hey all! I'm finding it particularly difficult studying from home. At the library there is nothing else to do so it's easier to stay focused and grind for a few hours straight. I'm wondering what everyone else's day-to-day study schedules look like.
I aim to do a section of each + blind review per day but am unsure about how to go about scheduling my time because I find the BR & review are what slow me down / exhaust me before I'm ready to do another timed section.
Maybe it would be better to schedule timed sections pretty close together and BR all of them the second half of the day?
Would love for anyone to share their study schedules below/if you have any tips or feedback I would also appreciate it!
Thanks 🤍
So I have decided to go to a school that is just 20 minutes from my hometown. I made this decision apart from location mainly because i loved it on my visit and got a great scholarship. Plus it has a great network. I have always gotten along with my parents and have young siblings who are still in school and live at home. So here's my dilemma...I think the obvious choice is to live at home and commute. I would have my laundry done, groceries, etc. Plus i would save roughly $35,000 in rent and living expenses. Plus the time having to do laundry, figure out food, cook, clean, etc. Cons: Social life is not ideal, worried about environment because i don't know what to expect this fall. I think my family would give me privacy but i also think they would have unrealistic expectations about me being home. Currently i help out a lot at home and work for my dad, and obviosuly that can't be the case when i start law school. I'm hoping that treating it like a 9-5 would be the best case and just spend my day in class and in the library then come home. What do you guys think? Can i get most of my work done at school and not worry so much about what home will be like? Will living at home hurt or help more? Anything helps!
Maybe these will help your decision.
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Hi all!
So, I am trying to make a decision on whether to take the April exam or push it to a later date. It would be my second take. The April exam I signed up for was free because I have not yet used my free take and the latest date I could sign up for and use it was the April exam. My dilemma is, I know I will not be fully ready to take April but I am wondering if I should do it anyway since it was a free exam and could be a practice round or would it look bad to have that extra take on my transcript? Would it be better to just cancel it and take the exam when I am fully ready and not have that extra take? Thoughts/Opinions?
Thank you all and Happy studying!
Hi I’m in need of some advice. I took the January LSAT and didn’t do very well so I am planning to study more and take it again in September or October to apply in the next cycle. My question is, should I do the entire core curriculum again? Any ideas or tips on how I should proceed are appreciated!
Hello 7sagers,
I haven't been doing much of the blind review. Precisely, what is blind review? Isn't blind review essentially the same as taking a practice test? Thanks
I'm consistently scoring 160-165 range and my goal is 175+.
(I'm getting 0-2 wrong on LG so my weaknesses are LR and RC)
I'm prepping full-time, and I want to know if it's a good/realistic idea to set June/August 2021 as my test date.
How long should I expect to study?
Any advice/recommendation would be appreciated, thank you!
Hi all!
I would love people's advice on what to do the last month of studying? I'm taking it April 10th and would love to hear about the final stretch strategies.
Thanks
Hi all,
So I completed the CC the other week (I believe the exact day was Feb 22 or something), and I want to know what PTs I should focus on. I'd like to take the exam either in June, or August as my failsafe if I'm below where I want to be PT-wise. To provide a frame of reference, I began with PT 56 on Feb 24, but I completed Bring 58 this morning (Mar 5). At this pace, I'm averaging 1 to 2 per week, and obviously if I try to take every single one chronologically, even through June, I won't get past the mid- to upper-70s. That said, I also want to save some in case I have to retake (which I really don't want to do with the shift back to 4 section exams after the June Flex). Thoughts? To any of you who have completed your LSAT journey, how did you space it out? Is it a bad idea to move back chronologically?
Hi all,
Here's my dilemma. I have just graduated from undergrad, and am studying full-time now for my second round of LSAT. I have taken it couple times last year, but my score was not good enough (honestly, mostly due to my lack of commitment and hell, I really just didn't take it seriously enough....I kept thinking all the other possibilities and potentials but now I am a lot more committed, aiming to take the August 2021 LSAT, studying 6hrs a day, 6days/week with breaks in-between, trying to avoid the burn-out that many has mentioned). I am hoping to start over, but the dilemma is that I have used the latest 10+PT (some in parts, timed-sections and some in full-length) last year when I was doing it the first round before I met 7sage....which I deeply regret now. How big are the differences between the older versions and the newer ones? I'm literally starting over, trying to go over the core curriculums from the beginning again. Any advice would help!
Hello,
I was curious how often I should be taking practice tests? Here is more insight into my study schedule/plan:
I wanted to know if I should just be scrolling down at the bottom of the syllabus and take practice tests every week?
Hey everyone, I just took my first diagnostic and did blind review after. I only scored a 143 on the diagnostic and a 150 on BR. I've only been studying the material for about a week and a half. Is 150 theoretically going to be my ceiling? I'm hoping to score 155 or better and I'm a little discouraged.
Also, I took a kaplan course when I was in college (nearly two years ago). It was terrible and I definitely lacked the drive to study as a result. I haven't touched LSAT material in over a year and a half so I'm essentially starting from scratch. If any of you have any tips I'd love to hear them.
Thanks!
