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Quick question: I ran out of digital tests for my grandfathered premium account so I've switched over to using LSAC's Prep Plus system. I input the answers after to get my result on 7sage for analytics sake, all good so far.
Is there any way I can input my BR answer choices to continue getting that distinction between my BR score and my normal test score? I want to continue tracking it via 7sage if possible.
Help.
I'm applying this cycle with a 157 from the Jan LSAT.
I have applications pending at several schools, but tbh, this score prob isn't even high enough to earn me a spot on the wait list at some of my reaches. I was signed up for the March/April exams, but ofc this was cancelled.
I'm currently not scoring higher than a 163. My target is a 166-167.
I have about a month until the May test. Is this enough time to reach my target score? Or am I better off just signing up for June?
I need to tighten my timing on games, but otherwise I have a good handle on them. My weaknesses are LR (timing/underconfidence issue, usually end up with 3-4 qs at the end that I can't get to) and RC (I really can't finish more than 3 passages on a section).
My blind review scores are consistently in the 171-178 range.
To mention, I currently work from home full-time about 40 hrs a week. I have evenings and weekends to myself. Any tips on where I should be focusing my time? Also, realistically speaking, am I giving myself enough time to reach my target score? I'm nervous about being underprepared and fumbling on test day.
Any tips/feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
How are you studying? Do you review any notes or Flashcards everyday?
What is day in the life of you studying for the LSAT look like?
Experts/Tutors,
I have a quick question with respect to watching the question-type example videos. I'm at weakening type questions, and watching the question-type introductory videos, where JY goes over example questions.
Question: Is it more effective to watch the video and follow JY as he answers the example question, or to attempt the problem/do blind review yourself, before watching the video?
I am aiming for the Asia June 28th LSAT. I have finished the core curriculum and have about 2 and a 1/2 months of practice tests til test day. How many practice tests should I go through? Should I start immediately from test 36 forward using timed conditions or use 1-2 weeks of tests prior to 36 untimed for initial repetition before adding in timing?
Okay so this is not a personal flex at all. I started out at a 152 with my diagnostic test almost exactly 3 months ago when I began studying. Now, thanks to JY and 7Sage in general, I just hit a 170 today. I seriously would not have been able to do this without 7Sage. Of course it takes a lot of practice and devotion, but I think that the way in which concepts are clearly explained and the blind review method are a huge help. As an aside, JY's often funny commentary throughout lessons makes it all the more enjoyable. I plan to keep studying as I'm taking the July LSAT, and hopefully I'll continue to improve. For all the people out there wondering if putting in the effort is worth it- IT IS!
Hi all,
I'm at the beginning of a career transition from professional film production to law. I received a journalism degree in 2018, but otherwise have zero pre-law experience. I took the diagnostic prep test tonight and got a 144 with a 149 BR. Can anyone give me context or comparison on whether this is a reasonable score to move up from in the next four months before the August 29 test? I'm having a hard time finding any information online about good vs not so good baseline scores.
Thanks in advance!
I have just completed the June 2007 exam and I am scoring considerably higher on the blind review. I think if I started reading faster which would perhaps enable me to get through all of the questions this could considerably help improve my score. I did not complete each section before the time was up.
Has anyone experienced anything similar to this?
Announcement from LSAC:
More details:
LSAC will release the date of the May LSAT-Flex test by April 17
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:
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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?