Has anyone recently also been unable to open up the PDF for problem sets after downloading (either problem sets on the syllabus or self-created ones)? I don't know where the problem lies...

As the exam day is approaching (which is one month away), I can't help but feel impatient, especially when I feel like my fundamentals are shaking, or when I feel like my intuition in approaching questions on LR isn't working well.

How do I keep myself from losing patience, without getting distracted from practicing, drilling and reviewing my mistakes?

I took the LSAT in August after MONTHS OF STUDYING (which apparently didnt help at all) I scored I 138. I am planning on retaking it in November. Should I purchase 7 SAGE for a month to study? I did the schedule generator and they said a month is not enough time that I need to study 700 something hours. Its discouraging... is there no plans for like a month? I HONESTLY think I can raise my score even to 145... but idk if I should purchase it because it is very expensive, as I am unemployed PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR OPINION!!!

I am planning on taking the November and January LSAT. But I am getting nervous because many schools that I want to apply to have deadlines in early February or rolling! (SoCal law schools) Will I still have a chance to get into a law school even if I submit my application in late January to start fall 2021?

I struggle with performance when taking timed PTs. Untimed, I rarely miss any questions. However, under the pressure of time, I'm only getting halfway through each section, likely due to nerves impacting my confidence and my process (taking way too long reading/eliminating etc.).

My question is, in order to get the best use of analytics, should I be cutting myself off when the time ends (despite having so much of the section undone)? Or should I just finish it at my own pace and take that as my score?

A side note: I use benchmarks to track my time and I know logically that I have to move fast and skip hard questions. I've also completed every page of the LSAT Trainer, so I feel reasonably prepared for testing. Still, I get so anxious that I can't really "sense" the hard questions from the easy ones and I either: (1) Skip so many that I feel freaked out by the amount I'm not doing which kills my performance or (2) to avoid the previous scenario, I just don't skip any.

I'm wondering if cutting myself off when time is up, although it sucks and it is super stressful, might help me overall improve my instincts for questions to skip and improve my ability to manage my pace overall. Does anyone know if this is the best approach to fixing it? Any other ideas are also GREATLY appreciated.

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Hi everyone! I have been studying for the LSAT since late May. When I say studying I mean 1-2 hours 4 times a week up until mid July and I have been doing about 2-4 hours a day everyday but Saturdays. I would study more if I could but on top of work and being a full time student its difficult! I have improved my score a lot upon starting (diagnostic 137) which I am proud of, but REALLY am aiming for 158-160. I take the LSAT this Saturday for the first time, but I also am taking November. Obviously I know I won't be able to reach my goal by Saturday, but does anyone have any advice for how to boost my score 7-9 points or so in the next 5 weeks? I really don't want to have to retake after November.

My worst is RC, best is LG. My biggest issue is timing. I can't get to the last passage of RC EVER, I can never get past #19 on LR, and I can never finish last passage of LG.

Can I have solid clipboard on which I have my scratch paper during the Flex?

I've never self-studied before, and I'm struggling with pacing myself. Please let me know if you have any thoughts on:

I realize that everyone learns differently, but any tips or ideas on pacing would be deeply appreciated!

What LR question types is the Intro to Logic “LAWGIC” section most useful for/when to know when to use it? I understand that it is highly useful for LG’s.

I am reapplying for admissions fall 2021. Can my professors upload the same letters they wrote last year, or would it look better if it was a new/updated one?

Happy studying everyone!

Hi, all. I am just curious about a particular type of visualisation. We are all familiar with the idea of drawing diagrams for LR questions, and the necessity of competent diagramming for LG. But one thing I have never head discussed is this: when people read a text they will, or they will not, make an internal image of what is being stated. It is not necessary to do so to understand the meaning of a given passage, yet certainly for any novel, and for many other mediums, doing this provides a richer aesthetic experience, and perhaps might even result in a more clear understanding of the text.

So here is the general questions: does anyone think that constantly visualising nearly every image on a RC or LG passage to be a benefit?

Hello 7Sagers,

There seems to be some contention between test takers who notate and who do not notate on RC. What is some feedback that ya'll could give on the matter? I started out notating and now I sort of just translate and keep the material in my head. It seems to be about the equivalent regarding answering the questions correctly. However, I would love some feedback from the forum!

Comment below!

So approximately 9 days from this moment I will have finished my LSAT. I am still struggling to eke out any little improvement this week, but I have read recommendations that people do not study too much the week of. For those of you who have taken this test, what were your plans leading up to the test. So far what I know is that I want to take a few times tests on Law Hub this week, maybe Saturday and Sunday. My exam starts in the evening local time, so my plan day of is to sleep in, exercise a bit, take a nap, and relax ahead of the test. Maybe warm up with an easy and fun LG or review 7sage lessons then grab protein heavy meal (raw fish and broccoli I think) an hour or so before.

Anyone have advice or experience?

For personal context I am an extreme super-splitter trying to hopefully use that Elle Woods LSAT to overcome an awful undergrad GPA enough to get both admission and scholarship to T14. Range has been incredibly consistent, 174-177 all month, but I am hoping these last few tests will help me to score at/above my upper range by improving on even one or two weaknesses. I feel like I need another two weeks, but I do not have that.

However, hopefully other people will find this helpful so if you can preface whether your advice is general or specific to me that would be great.

Hello,

I am new to 7sage and considering enrolling in the full course and I just have a quick question about the design of the course. Is this course designed to go through the course curriculum and then start taking PT's? Or does it mix in PT's as we complete the curriculum? Thanks in advance!

Do we think LSAT Flex will be used for the April 2021 test administration?

I got 163 in my first take in August LSAT and continue to stuck in 163 in PTs. My LR is usually -4/5 but my LG and RC fluctuate between -3 and -8 depending on how the test goes. I'm really frustrated because each test there's always that one section that I would miss -8 or so (sometimes I could -2 in LG but -8 in RC and other times -3 in RC but -8 in LG). I really don't know how to improve except for keep taking more PTs because I fell like I know all the fundamentals in LG and generally if the game is not some curveball weird games I could perform well (-2 or so). Should I retake in the upcoming October LSAT or push back to November? I can't decided mainly because I want to apply in this cycle and not being able to get an ideal score until the end of November makes me nervous about the application timeline. In the meantime, I don't see how I could get a score significantly better than my average 163 in October which is less than 10 days.

Hello Sagers! I have a quick, possibly trivial question regarding the online UI for the LSAT Flex that maybe someone who took the August exam could help me with: Is there a way to mark or blank out answer choices as eliminated when taking the test online?

I find this feature super useful when going through 2 or.3 answers with the fine-tooth comb after I've eliminated other choices. Wondering if I should continue to use this feature on 7Sage or get used to taking practice exams without it. Thanks!

I've done my undergrad in the U.S but had to return back to Canada upon graduating. I was wondering what would be the case if I attended law school in the U.S with a student visa? Is there a way to obtain a green card via sponsorship to continue to stay and work in the U.S?

How close before your test day are you planning to take your final PT? For example, I'm taking the October flex on the 8th. I'm considering taking a PT on the 3rd, and then taking the 4th-7th completely off. I'm hoping to experience the effect where people hit a new personal best score after taking a few days off from studying. Does this seem like a good strategy? Should I take the PT closer to the test or further?

Thanks for your input. Good luck!

Hey, I'm aiming for a 165+ on the Nov. LSAT FLEX.

On my last five prep tests, I'm averaging just under that score, around 163 (173 average on BR).

I'm dropping a lot of points on LG with a median score of 15. I'm doing decently on RC, going -2 or -3 on average.

On LR, however, there's definitely room for improvement with a median score of 21/25.

Where do I go from here?

Ideally, I'd like to improve on both my weakest sections, LG and LR. I've been using 7Sage and PowerScore till now.

I heard the The Loophole in LSAT Logical Reasoning by Ellen Cassidy offers a different and effective way to tackle LR, but the book only just arrived in the mail.

Should I try to absorb new material now, or would my time be better spent focusing on LG?

Thanks guys! Best of luck to everyone writing the test in November.

Hello everyone, how is the writing portion for the LSAT flex administered?

do we have a time to do the writing portion?

thanks in advance

Hello,

I was was wondering if anyone knows when the last time slot for the test would be.

The october LSAT Flex was from 7am - 7pm EST. Does that mean that the last test starts at 7pm or the last test ends at 7pm?

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I'm not a super angry person, but something about the LSAT brings out frustration in me. I'm three weeks into studying and I'm having a hard time maintaining focus while studying, especially during the logic games. I just get so frustrated because I feel like I'm not making progress because I'm not acing sequencing games after having already moved onto grouping games (not going well). This frustration sometimes makes me miss inferences and get more frustrated. Any tips to increase discipline/decrease frustration?

I took the LSAT 2 years ago, on paper in a testing center, I have decided to take it again to try to get my score up. I'm a bit nervous about the digital format but am slowly adjusting to it. I'm not sure what to expect on test day, I've heard so many different things. Can anyone elaborate what the check-in process is like, and in general what to expect? I also heard on the PowerScore Podcast that there was no bathroom breaks, can anyone confirm?

Hello 7Sagers,

I have been doing untimed sections from the 40's and 50's and have been still missing questions. I'm pretty solid on understanding the stimulus but the AC's always seem to trip me up. If anybody would like to go through these LR sections with me and we can go over the questions to really understand what the stimulus is saying and work through the AC's showing how the right one is right and the wrong one is wrong I would love to have a Zoom/Video chat session to go over them. I'm available on Fridays and Saturdays all day. If interested just comment below or PM me!