Hi! I’m having some trouble, if anyone can help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.

So, I’ve been studying for a couple months. I’ve been diligent with solidifying the general theory and question specific approaches. I enjoy learning this material and the ‘problem solving/puzzle’ aspect of LR and AR. I feel comfortable when I drill untimed or do the questions in the explanatory videos before watching them, and I see that my thinking is line with what JY has been teaching us. I also solve questions at a decent pace.

But the second I start to do some timed work, I completely freeze. I get so panicked! I reread stimuli multiple times and the answer choices still seem like they belong to another question. I only answer on ‘gut feelings’ that I can’t even explain during the practice. I’m VERY slow (about 15 questions answered per section), and to top it off I get increasingly panicked with every question. I spend more time partially reading and skipping around questions without making sense of anything.

I don’t have anxiety and I’m a relaxed person, even with school. I’ve tried to cover the timer for the problem sets, but just knowing that the timer is going is enough for me to freeze and significantly underperform.

I’m very frustrated because I know what I’m doing and how to do this test, but there is a barrier with actual performance. Does anyone have any advice or experience with something like this?

Aiming to take November Flex. Looking for a study buddy to go over RC passages. Message or comment if interested.

Should I be doing a blind review in silence to sort of simulate test conditions without the timer? Was considering listening to music during the blind review since it takes forever to do but not sure. Any thoughts on this?

Hey guys! My score on recent PTs has been swinging up and down like crazy! Like in a matter of one or two weeks I've been at a 171, then a 159, then a 169. Im literally including a link to a photo so you all can see how big these swings are: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11fxiUjcEJUYNQqNxgoCv6rDzlV3EXI0w/view?usp=sharing

If it were only 4 or 5 points I wouldnt care so much... but Im hoping to test in October and want to control for this variation more! The score difference between my last two tests is literally 159-169. What on earth?!

Has anyone experienced this? Any tips to combat this or at least understand what it means?

thank you!!!

Hello all,

With the LSAT Flex format containing less sections than the prior test format, do we know if our scores will be interpreted differently from schools during this upcoming cycle?

My wifi has been cutting out randomly for the past few days (f *ck Sp *ctrum) and I'm starting to get really worried about my flex test on Monday. I had no issues when I took it in July, but the frequency with which my wifi has been cutting out recently has been deeply concerning.

Could I take the LSAT flex on my iphone personal hotspot? I know it can be finicky, but it honestly could be more reliable than my wifi. Also does anyone know what might happen if I lose internet during the test?

Sorry I am new to all of this, i can't see a way to just do one section it always seems to make you do the whole test, can I do only one section on here?

My absolute best lsat work comes about 4-6 hours into a full day of studying. Right now I'm coming up with workshops of laid back lessons and section reviews that I've done a million times to transition me into my test on Sunday (3:30). I'm planning on reviewing for 3-5 hours before taking the test and yeah, I know that there are plenty of people that would label me a psychopath, but since we have this score preview/cancel option (first time taker) I don't see why I shouldn't go with my gut and do this. The main reason I think this will work for the flex is because I can transition almost instantly from workshopping to the test with no change of environment. Lastly, the only time I absolutely bomb sections is when I just hop into it with little or no review. Any other students like this or similar approaches that have worked?

I have a thinkpad laptop, I wonder if I could plugin a monitor and use the monitor to answer questions during the exam.

Thank!

I took a practice test this morning and got a 167. Would be extremely happy if I got this on my actual test this weekend. Any advice on what to do these last couple days? I just feel really tired and want to sleep all day.

So I am registered for the October flex, does anyone know when scheduling for the date and time of this online exam opens? Or has it already opened? If so, where can I register, because there is nothing to register for a date and time in my LSAC account.

I had to take some time off of studying because Covid had a huge impact on my family and I was so overwhelmed with sadness I couldn't focus on the LSAT. However, I need to get back into studying, but I cannot stay motivated. I can literally sit to start reading and I will instantly find something else to do. I used to eat breath and sleep LSAT AND ACTUALLY love it. Now, I cannot find the urge to do it. I need someone who can make sure that I stick to my studies, as I will do the same. I would like someone who is willing to commit. I am in NY and I would prefer someone in my time zone. I am available every day after 4 pm. However, I can be available earlier certain days of the week if we discuss it in advance. I am comfortable with FaceTiming, zoom, text, calls, whatever is necessary to make sure we get the best out of the partnership. As of right now my untimed LSAT average is 165. I still have much to learn, but my LSAT goal is 172-175. I have a 3.8 LSAC CGPA. I am not necessarily working towards top 14 schools, I just want to have the best opportunity of receiving a full tuition scholarship.

Below you will see my section performance:

Logical Reasoning

Logic Games

Reading Comprehension

If you are interested in being my accountability partner please message me with what you would like out of the partnership.

Thanks!

I'm writing on Wednesday the 2nd and I got my highest score on my last PT (this Monday). Should I take another before or leave it?

My LSAC account doesn't have my middle initial as I didn't input it because it's not a required field. Does this matter when taking the LSAT flex because the ID I will use contains my middle name or does it not matter? Would really appreciate any input as I'm writing tomorrow haha

deleted

Not sure if everyone else has seen this yet, but November was just switched to flex officially. Registration deadline also moved up to the 23rd of September I believe.

I am trying to access the course on my iPad and for some reason it will just show a blank screen. Does anyone know the way around that? Thanks!

Hi, idk how i'm missing this, but how do you "circle" a question you want to come back to BR on the digital test taking format? Thanks!!

does anyone know - if i click the “reschedule” button on proctor u, does it automatically take me out of the current time i have? i just wanna see if theres a spot a bit later in the afternoon. but, checking if there are availabilities is def not worth losing the time i have now

Does anyone know if we are allowed to have water bottle or coffee on desk during flex?? was planning on it but not sure if there going to say something.

Hey everyone! I'm currently stilling taking PT in the 60s right now, but was wondering if there really is a big difference in difficulty for PTs in the 60s vs those in the 80s? As in will get it harder as you start practicing the more recent ones?

So when 7sage released the Flexifier for the PTs, I noticed a jump in my score in the two next tests (they were 2 out of my 3 highest scores). Since then though, my averages have gone back to where they were when I was taking the regular PTs. Should I take regular PTs again and then hope for the same jump on test day (taking August Flex)? Or should I just keep PTing Flex tests?

Hello All,

Does anyone have any strategies for getting the highest possible correct in the 35 minute time frame? For example, should I just do the 3 easiest passages and skip the hardest passage, or do 3 and a half passages? In LR, I tend to get bogged down easily so maybe skipping the hard ones and getting as much done as possible. If you have any strategies that have worked for you that would be greatly appreciated. I'm aiming for a 160...which allows for about 6-7 incorrect in each section.

I'm writing on Saturday but clearly I haven't reached my goal of 165. Should I write again in November? Do I have a chance to improve my time or no?

Hey all,

I was wondering if it would be possible to test Proctor U with a real proctor before the exam to sort out the issues that are extremely common on test day. If anybody knows if this is possible, lmk! Thanks.