Has anyone else had errors with proctor u? This is my second LSAT via proctor u and this time they keep getting glitches that kicked me out and couldn’t launch the test... my computer met all the requirements but the staff was just so unhelpful. I can’t reschedule and I’m just sobbing idk what to do. I felt so ready this morning

Yesterday, we lost a true hero, a trailblazer! Chadwick Boseman died of stage IV colon cancer. But despite being sick, he found the courage and strength to give us beautiful pieces of arts, such as Black Panther, the Avengers, Marshall, Da 5 Bloods, etc. He leaves behind an inspiring legacy and will forever be remembered for his grace, elegance, and humility!

Rest in heaven, rest in power, King T'Challa!

Peace!

Is anybody here taking the November LSAT for this application cycle? Is it too late of an LSAT to take to apply for this cycle and top 20 schools?

Announcement from LSAC:

More information about the score preview option can be found here.

More information about LSAT-Flex

As suggested, when going through an LR section, I flag questions that I'm not 100% on. I often finish the section with a few minutes to review. As (I think) is expected, I tend to get more answers wrong in the last ten than the first fifteen, but with those few extra minutes, I'll go back to the questions I've flagged in the first half and either stick to my original answer choice, or switch it. In looking at my last eight practice tests, I've found that when I switch the answer, I'm way more likely to switch an originally correct answer choice to an incorrect answer choice than I am to switch an incorrect answer choice to a correct one. I don't usually end up with enough time to review answer choices in the last ten questions. Any thoughts on whether I'm better off trying to slow my pace down or trying to review later questions rather than earlier questions?

Finally surpassed my goal of 170 with my first PT score of 171. Beyond excited for my next official test.

For those interested: I scored somewhere in the low 140's on my very first, pre-study diagnostic, 157 on my first offically recorded LSAT in November of last year, after purely self-directed study. In May of this year, I wrote another test via LSAT-FLEX in May of this year without any additional studying (due to a death in the family) and scored 160. I scored a 163 on my pre-7Sage journey, again without any additional studying, and since completing most of the core curriculum, I have scored (on PT's) in this exact order: 165,166, 167 & 168,171. I believe this shows proof of steady improvement and consistency.

My test in November will be my 3rd officially scored LSAT, and I just wanted to provide reassurance for first time test takers as well as repeaters that improvement is not only possible, but under direction from 7Sage, is practically inevitable.

Best of luck to my fellow 7Sage-rs, regardless of your goal. I wish you all the best in crushing it. Stick to the course material, then drill, drill, drill. With J.Y.'s guidance, support from other 7Sage-rs and the whole 7Sage team, you can have achieve your goal with the right amount of time and determination.

Hi everyone! I'm picked up lots of great study advice on the forum but I find a lot of it comes from folks who study full time. I work 40 hours a week and am realizing there is no way I will advance if I try to study as much as someone who can study full time does.

I currently study about 3 hours M-W and Friday. I do a full PT on Saturday and BR on Sunday. I previously took the exam in January 2020 and made a 161. I have been studying since May and am still only averaging a 163 but my BR has increased a lot very quickly from a 164 to a 170.

I'm realizing it's not efficient to sit there and watch video explanations post-BR for LR questions I got right and understood well. I'm wondering what advice folks who studied full time have for ways to structure a study schedule. I'm trying to make sure I'm making the most of the time I have and getting the greatest return on my investment-- in short I want to study smarter so the little time I do have I can make the most of.

I'd appreciate any advice! Thanks so much! :)

Looking for a study buddy to go over PT 74 LR

So I’m taking my LSAT in 2 days and I am unable to focus today but I feel bad not studying at all at the same time.... What should I do ?!

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

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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.