Announcement from LSAC:

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LSAC will release the date of the May LSAT-Flex test by April 17

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April 16 Update:

April 23 Update:

Hello,

Does anyone know of au can set the preptest sections untimed instead of the 100%time! I am doing untimed sections right now so need help to change the setting for the sections to untimed on 7 sage. Please Helpp!!!

Hi everyone,

I'm still in the beginning of LSAT prepping (currently going over the BR method).

I know that when taking quizzes you can change the timer to 50% more time, untimed etc. I think I would be more comfortable with shutting the timer off for the time being because I get too caught up in not having enough time and therefore rush through the questions.

So my question(s) for you is 1) was this something you did as well? 2) if so, when did you start adding time?

Thanks!

Hello all. I currently have a high score of 140 (which is my third time: 123,136) and i'm shooting for a 150.

what's the possibility of getting a 150- my goal so far. Thank you.

Hi all,

I am retaking the LSAT and I was wondering whether to do untimed full-length tests first before timing myself. What have your experiences been? How did you structure your study time after covering the basics.

Thanks!

With quarantine, I have nothing but time... which can be good and bad.

I am scheduled to take the July test so I do have some time.

I burnt out a week ago because I was studying 5+ hours daily and waking up super early trying to get myself in a routine and become a morning person (100% not a morning person). My body was NOT a fan of this.. I had to stop studying for the past week because my brain became mush and fried.

I need help making a realistic schedule... But I worry, how am i supposed to get through so many PT's before July if I am only studying 3-4 hrs daily as some people suggest you do in order to not burn out?

I don't know how to achieve balance study/life AND get all the work done that I need to. If you could share with me your study schedule ideas for the day and week, and maybe even how you are de-stressing during quarantine - that would be so appreciated.

Thank you so much everyone

Just wanted to say a quick thank you to this truly incredible community. After a crazy cycle where in the beginning I literally thought I would get into no schools, I am honestly very shocked at the outcome. The LSAT is hard, but you can do it. I struggled with this test SO MUCH + struggled a lot with crippling anxiety plus family issues while studying for/taking this exam. I also was pretty much below the median at all of the top 3 schools after I got my highest score, which also goes to show that while the LSAT is extremely important, schools do take a holistic look at who you are, your background, and experiences. Having made my decision only a couple of days ago and being able to reflect, even though the process was stressful for the LSAT, I would not have changed how hard I worked and how dedicated I was. I was also very lucky to have many mentors and supporters believing in me when I did not believe in myself or my capabilities to do well. SO- remember to breathe. Tell yourself you can do this. Quiet the negative self talk because you CAN accomplish amazing things. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and your dreams. Remember the LSAT is the last hurdle in a long line of many accomplishments you already have. It does not define you, but if you work hard, unexpected things can happen :) And of course, thank you to JY and to everyone invested in keeping 7sage going- making LSAT prep affordable and accessible truly makes the impossible possible for so many kids, so I hope you know how much you are appreciated.

Is anyone going to take this upcoming exam in May? I am a bit nervous about doing it on my personal computer. Does anyone have thoughts on whether I should wait for the regular exam or just take the flex version?

Hi to anyone working at 7Sage. I'm signed up for the June LSAT and I'm fully expecting LSAC to offer the LSAT Flex in June, too. Since the Flex format is substantially different than the typical four section format, I'd like to get some practice in with taking a three section test composed of one section from each main category.

Is 7Sage intending to modify its practice test tools to allow for users to take mock-flex tests? If not, do you have any suggestions on how to go about doing that with what's already availabile to 7Sage Ultimate+ subscribers?

I take all my practice tests online through 7Sage so trying to get ahold of paper tests for flex practice isn't practical for me, unfortunately, due to the Corona situation.

Thanks!

I spend too much time on Qs that have sentences with double negatives. What is the best way to negate them?

Example:

Two year olds do not naturally dislike salty food so much that they would not choose it over some other food.

I came across this as the correct negation:

Two year olds do naturally dislike salty food so much that they would not choose it over some other food.

Why is only the “not” from "do not" taken out instead of both "do not" and "dislike" because they are both negatives (and should cancel out)?

Two months ago, I announced that we're collaborating with law professors around the country to develop new courses that will explain the subjects you'll take as a first-year law student.

Although we're still adding new content at a rapid rate, we're opening enrollment to our Property Law Explained course for one week, from Monday, April 20 to Sunday, April 27 at a discounted price of $19.99.

The course is still in progress. We’ve already completed over a dozen video lessons and over six hours of audio lessons, and we’re working around the clock to add more. New lessons will automatically appear in your course as we finish them. We expect to complete the entire course in July or August.

Here are the two reasons that we're opening enrollment early:

I know a lot of you might not be ready to divert your attention from the LSAT, so rolled into this launch is an extra-long access time of 24 months. This way, you can be reasonably sure that you’ll still get to use the course when you’re ready for it, and that it will be complete by the time you do.

Recap:

[**Enroll here**](https://classic.7sage.com/lawschool/pricing/)

After April 27, enrollment will be closed until we complete more content.

I went back and forth trying to decide if I should apply with a 157. I was really frustrated with my score because I was PT'ing in the mid 160s and had already spent 6 months studying full time. I ultimately decided to apply because 1) I thought the rest of my application was very strong and 2) I realized the worst thing that could happen was that I would have to reapply because I wasn't accepted anywhere or satisfied with my options. Well, I ended up getting into Berkeley Law and couldn't be happier! Please see below for my stats & cycle recap.

157 & 3.76, URM, first-generation student, 3 years public interest experience, went to Berkeley for undergrad

Acceptances: Berkeley (wrote a why Berkeley essay), Loyola

WL: Columbia, Duke, Vanderbilt, Emory, Davis

Rejections: Michigan, NYU, USC, UCLA, Northwestern, Virginia, UT Austin

I submitted all of my apps in December, with the exception of UCLA and Northwestern, which I submitted Feb 1. I also submitted a diversity statement and an LSAT addendum with my SAT scores, which were very low, arguing that standardized tests have not accurately predicted my academic ability. 

What would I have done differently? I would have tried to get accommodations for the LSAT, which I hadn't even considered until multiple people suggested it after hearing about my testing experience, and I would have submitted supplemental essays (e.g. why X school) to all the other schools that accepted them. Offers from other schools are really important for financial aid negotiations. 

For URMs, here are some programs that are extremely beneficial in terms of financial assistance and mentorship: UCLA Law Fellows, Sidley Scholars, and SEO Law Fellows (the last one is a summer internship program at a big law firm right before law school). 

I hope this is helpful and encouraging for folks! :) 

Greetings 7Sager's,

In light of this global pandemic we are going through, does anyone have any websites they can share that would give us insight into the environment of a particular law school. School visits, for obvious reasons, are cancelled and I was hoping there was some discussion boards/blogs out there to help us get a sense of what it's like to attend a particular law school.

I've had some success with Facebook messaging current students, however I was hoping some of you might have additional resources. Thanks!

I am working through CC and I am pinning questions I get wrong. Where can I go to see my pinned items?

Does anyone have any recommendations as to how to effectively review/study in between practice tests?

I recently finished the core curriculum. I plan to take the August and possibly October LSAT, and am aiming for a 167+. My most recent PT score was 159 with a BR score of 168. Currently, I’m taking one practice test per week each Saturday, blind reviewing the same day, and reviewing the whole test on Sunday. Monday through Thursday I take one timed section per day and blind review. Friday I review all the sections. I work full time.

I also just ordered The Loophole by Ellen Cassidy so I will implement that as well, but if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can improve my study plan I would really appreciate it! I just don’t know if this is how I should be going about studying, or if there are other things I should be implementing.

do you think the risks of this new format outweigh any potential cons? like no in person test date for a while or whatever

And if u were planning to take april will you take the flex?

https://www.lsac.org/update-coronavirus-and-lsat

Given the uncertainty surrounding LSAT dates and law school admissions for fall 2021, should I start studying for the August exam or should I take summer courses to wrap up my degree by December 2020? If I decide to take summer course, I will then start law school in fall 2022 but I will also have 6-7 months to study full-time for the LSAT. It just seems like everything is so uncertain and the safest path is for me to take some of my required courses over the summer.

In general, what changes do you think law schools will make to their admission process if April and June exams are also cancelled? Do you think their application submission dates will be extended or would they start accepting GRE/GMAT tests for the upcoming cycle?

Hi, I am relatively new here and not as tech savvy as some of you. Can you please help me figure out the curriculum?

After completing the last CC section on RC, do we jump to the February 1997 Test? Effectively skipping over the "deprecated" drill sections for PT1-35 that are listed in the syllabus? The syllabus and class schedule indicate two distinct pathways.

Thanks for any help!

If you have ever looked at the comments on games, you will have probably noticed a plethora of comments pertaining to the target time, so I wanted to share a few thoughts on these targets.

Target times are subjective. Although there is a reasonable degree of consistency with respect to target times given the ability to compare games, these times are still based on a subjective evaluation of the game's difficulty and time consumption.

Target times are helpful in their appropriate context. Target times, which are, in my opinion, properly used as a general guide, can be helpful in determining whether you mastered a game or whether you need to try it a few more times. In short, I think target times should be used as a heuristic rather than gospel or an end in itself.

Target times have a potential to be harmful when taken out of their appropriate context. Unless you are extraordinarily gifted in LG, the strategies to get certain games down to their target times may not be the strategies that will make you successful in LG on the real LSAT. Given the anxiety of test day and the fact that these games are entirely new, you won't always be able to rely on memorized inferences and game boards. For this reason, the best test takers I know have a process for attacking games. This process incorporates timing, skipping, how you read the questions, and even where you write down the rules. You want to make LG as simple as possible so that you can overcome the anxieties and the indeterminacy of test day. The process provides a structure of normalcy and habit amidst the chaos of test day. While it may be possible to get all games down to their target times in your practice, this should not be done at the expense of process and good habits. Hence, the potential harm of target times is to enforce sloppy habits and take away from a structured process.

Practice for process, not just for time. In your practice, the target times for LG should be a part of a more complete picture. Ask, "Did I follow my process (which includes timing)?" rather than "Did I hit the target time?". As you improve in games and follow a well-designed process, timing will come. However, if you just practice for time, you might not develop a well-designed process. And this makes you more vulnerable to mistakes on test day. If you go perfect in LG on test day, no one is going to care that you did a game in 6 minutes rather than its target time of 5.

Hi, I was wondering if there was a way to pause your problem sets when you're practicing and return to the same question that you left off with when you come back. I was thinking this would be good because I created really long problem sets and when I try to do them on the new digital format I have to do it all in one sitting. I would really like to get a feel for the digital LSAT but still have the option to pause and pick it up again where I left off at a later time. Thanks!

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

I’ve been “prepping” for the LSAT for a little bit and took too VERY quick Practice Tests (138) in about 2 hours...I KNOW I need to slow down, learn more technique (WHICH ones do U recommend!?!), & attack this smartly.

Again, thanks in advance, for your suggestions. - BK

Hi!

I just started my 7Sage lsat journey via the subscription service. I am almost through the LSAT trainer and am feeling confident on everything but logic games. I was planning on taking my lsat in August and maybe retaking in November but I'm looking for tips/advice on how I can maximize my study technique until then. I am currently studying everyday, but am also a full-time student.

I hope everyone's healthy and staying productive these days. Just wanted to check in and ask how everyone is studying and scheduling their days during quarantine. I'm wondering especially how y'all preserve your sanity and what do you do to calm your mind and just chill.

I have a full time job but the pandemic reduced my workload tremendously, which means I have a lot of time to study now, yay! But the downside is that I am now inclined to work almost all day, and everyday. I tried taking today off (that is after taking a PT :)), but I ended up deciding to study as little as possible, by foolproofing a few games and reading RC sections from the Trainer. Cause the guilt of not studying is making me feel very anxious.

But on the bright side, I now get to practice yoga every morning (highly recommended) and also try to squeeze in some meditation time. Other than that practically the only breaks I get during the day are my 2 coffee breaks and watching an episode of the Office every now and then.

Day-offs are overrated anyway am I right?? But seriously I think I need advice on how not to burn out. Also wouldn't it be great if everyone shared some ideas on how we can all preserve our mental health while going through all this shit?

For those of you who have started law school or have gotten your target score, what advice do you wish you were given at the beginning of your LSAT journey? Knowing what you know now, what would you do differently?