Hello,

I just took my first LSAT yesterday (Jan 2020) and immediately signed up for the April test because I really felt that I could do better. Without knowing how I actually did, I am trying to come up with the best study strategies for the next 3 months.

My PT score average was 166, with recent lowest at 163 and highest at 170. (I am pretty sure my score from yesterday would be around the lower side of my usual range, if even. I choked and ran out of time more than usual).

Ive been studying since September 2019 so about 4 months, just self-study with LSAT trainer and Khan. My biggest concern is that I went through PTs 48-81 already and I’m afraid I don’t have many fresh recent PTs left.

To prepare for the retake, I’ve ordered LG bible and Loophole for LR. My weakest section is RC but I’m not sure how to study other than just practicing. Timing is a challenge for me.

Is there any wisdom that anyone could share, I would really appreciate it.

Thank you for your time!

So I took the LSAT at Xyna international school in Canada.

The test centre was noisy. Like there was a large vent which would go off at random times and it sounded like a drill.

The proctor also wore heels, which made a lot of noise due to the wooden floor.

-People were talking during the break which I believe isn't allowed (during my previous test we were told not to talk to each other during the break)

I heard test centre complaints could delay your results or even result in a retest.

I'm applying to schools in Canada.

Hi, guys,

I am having a problem with the time to answer the questions. I started a month ago and it takes me from 2.30-6 min to answer a question. I heard that it is ok for the beginning but still want to get some advice, is it a correct and most effective way, start with longer time and later (i don't know when) try to cut the time? Any advice appreciated. Thank you.

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I remember when I first found this website last year after 5 months of studying for the LSAT and one cancelled score. I wrote the test two more times and ended up with a mid/high 160s score. Maybe I didn’t quite reach the 99th percentile on the real exam but I scored well enough to be confident about some pretty great tier 1 schools. For that I owe this community a big thanks: I wouldn’t have had the motivation to keep going without you.

I received my first acceptance from my state University on Friday, January 10th. This was a surprise since I had only applied on January 8th and I thought it would take longer. I’m waiting on six more results before I decide where I’ll attend but things are starting in the right direction!

My 2.8 GPA and unusual educational background (hybrid online/b&m while serving active duty military) had me concerned that I would be in for a disappointing cycle. I needed a great LSAT and thanks to 7Sage I did well enough to be above the 75th percentile for almost every school in the country. Granted, my softs are solid (I’m a senior NCO with 14 years in the Army) but nothing helps an application like a strong LSAT. Thanks and good luck to everyone who’s still toiling with the test: there’s light at the end of the tunnel!

When you're mentioning two professors who co-taught a class, would you say professors or Professors followed by their names? Just wondering. Thanks.

Hi guys,

For those of you with 170+, I wanted to ask a question based on strategy.

Let's say that I take PT70 under fully timed conditions, with an experimental section pulled from an old exam. I blind review (BR) the LR section. I fool proof (FP) the LG section. I do the memory method (MM) for the RC section. This happens immediately after taking the exam timed.

According to some of the webinars that I watched, high LSAT scorers have a tendency to redo the questions they got wrong, well after their initial review (BR, FP, and MM) process. Some look at them after a week. For some, a month. Etc...

Question 1: How frequently do you do this? Why?

Question 2: After the initial review, after some time has passed, do you redo all of the questions that you got wrong in LR, LG, and RC sections? Or do you focus solely on LR sections? Why?

Question 3: If you do look at LR section only, which questions that you got wrong, do you redo? Do you redo the questions that you did not circle to be BRed and got wrong? Do you redo the questions that you circled and BRed correctly? Do you redo the questions that you circled and BRed incorrectly? Why?

For contextual purposes, I would say that LG is my strongest section, followed by the LR, and then the RC being the worst section.

Thank you!

Hey everyone, My name is Sergio and I am a second semester Junior about to start studying for the LSAT. I am going to buy the Ultimate+ package next week to start studying for one of the summer exams and was wondering if anyone had some tips on how they handled, organized, and used the plethora of material provided. Just looking at what the package comes with is daunting so any help is greatly appreciated!

Does anyone have a group of good warm up questions to take in the morning of the exam? I generally do a handful of LRs and one or two games. Was wondering if anyone has a good suggestion on the problem sets. Thank you and good luck to everyone taking the Monday exam.

Does anyone know when the June 2020 test date will be released?

Does anyone know when other future LSAT dates will be released and available for the rest of the year past the April 25th LSAT?

I am trying to figure out exactly how long the exam will be. If your reporting time is 12.30 and test is 3h 30 mins per website shown below, then does it finish exactly at 4pm or after ? I am have to make another appointment after so I asked.

https://www.kaptest.com/lsat/what-is-the-lsat

Hey guys, just wondering if there are any international students here on 7sage who are currently in law school and working towards practicing law in the US after graduation. I'm Asian, first generation college student and have a low socioeconomic background. I recently got accepted into UCLA, Notre Dame, BC, Duke and UC Berkeley. I'm still waiting for scholarship offers but right now, I'm seriously second-guessing my decision to go to law school in the US given the bleak uncertain future surrounding immigration post graduation. I don't want to work my butt off for 3 years, invest a whole lot of money and time into law school only to be kicked out of the country in the end.

I'd really appreciate any insights/advice you guys have on the matter!! Thank you in advance.

What has been the most effective(books, time management..) at helping you study for the LSAT?

Hi all, does anyone else also find it incredibly difficult to study at home? I don't know what it is, but I always feel a lot more productive when I vary my study venues between coffee shops and libraries. Maybe it's because my brain just doesn't perceive my home as a study location, but instead views it as a relaxing place where I can just hang out in my P.J.s. I'm always paranoid that studying in libraries/coffee shops will be super distracting without me even realizing it, but honestly, I just put my airpods in and listen to lyric-less music and it works really well for me (except when I'm PT-ing, I usually go to a super dead and quiet library and no music). What are your experiences with study venues?

There was a great discussion that happened a few years back between "old" LSAT takers (yes, I know it's painful to referred to as old). I'm going to be 39 in a few weeks and am looking at law as my second career path. I spent most of my adult years as a professional dancer and teacher, and with a nearly 17 year gap between my undergrad and now I've found this whole process to be quite intense, and in all honesty quite lonely at times. If you're out there and you're in the same place in your life, I'd love to hear from you!

Hello! I am interested to hear what folks' think about the above law schools and how they match up against each other. If one is interested in going into Big Law after law school in NYC or securing a federal clerkship (let's say that person does not need financial aid and for our purposes, he/she has the same grades at each of the schools), what school makes the most sense for these specific goals? And relatedly, which one of the schools above has the best reputation/standing in the eyes of Big Law firms in NYC?

A couple of thoughts:

Seton Hall is higher-ranked than both St. John's and Brooklyn, but my sense is that St. John's and Brooklyn have stronger alumni networks in NYC than Seton Hall. Is the higher ranking negligible, then? Should one take stock in Seton Hall's higher ranking nationally?

Cardozo - Yeshiva is higher ranked than all of the three other schools, but it has a shorter history than St. John's and Brooklyn. Based on my research, Cardozo - Yeshiva is deemed an "up-and-coming" law school and is highly ranked in part due to its superlative IP program. In the eyes of a big NYC law firm, does Cardozo - Yeshiva carry more weight than St. John's and Brooklyn -- all things being equal, that is? What would lead one to choose Cardozo over Brooklyn and St. John's, or St. John's over Cardozo?

A more general question: in the case of the four law schools that I identified above, how significant is the gap between Cardozo - Yeshiva (the highest rank school at 52) versus St. John's (the lowest rank school at 77) (i.e., how should one view the 25 rank difference)? Is there a material difference?

Any and all opinions/takes would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you.

In anticipation of the 2020 testing dates and testing centers being released by the LSAC soon, I am looking for insight on the best places to take the test, and most importantly, where to avoid. Thanks!

Hi again everyone.

So, I've been studying for this test for about a year now, and although I've improved my score 20 points, I still am not scoring where I want to be (mid/high 160s). I linger from mid to high 150s, while consistently BRing in the low 170s.

I've watched webinars, read outside material (LSAT trainer) etc., but I still feel so discouraged and sort of aimless at this point. BRing in the 170s is what keeps my confidence up and makes me feel like I'll be able to score a 165+ when I take the real test this summer, but I honestly just don't know how to move from the 150s to the 160s consistently. My scores are sort of all over the place (the only consistency is the 170+ BR).

I guess what is making me feel discouraged is the fact that I understand the test (given the high BR average) and that that understanding has grown (I used to BR in the mid to high 160's), but that my actual score hasn't seemed to make substantial progress.

Is it as simple as getting more strict with the PT + BR routine? Do I need to find patience? I am in school, so it's been a little difficult balancing my schoolwork with the LSAT. But at this point, and given the fact that I am aiming to take the test in July, I'm ready to do whatever I can to get my score up to 165+. I've worked too hard to not get there.

Any honest advice from someone who has been in this similar position would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Hi,

Since you probably have to uber back and forth to the test center, are cellphones allowed and can be kept outside in some locker ?

Hi guys, can anyone help me with not rushing through the RC and LR sessions? I find myself subconsciously skipping reading answer choices which cost me like -7 questions.

Can you take LSAT writing on the day of the exam ? I am assuming the link is available at midnight.

Is it possible to take the exam in the exam center ?

Hi all.

In short, I've realized a major issue for me is my ability to stay concentrated and to not lose focus during full length tests. I'm fine when I time drill individual sections, but during the full length test I start to get a headache and my mind wanders. And the length is just daunting. Any of you who struggled with this: what did you do to reduce this issue or get more comfortable with the length/duration of the test? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Sages,

After raising my PTs from 149 to 166, I've plateaued! The last three PTs I've been scoring at 166 and need to improve more. I am usually going -0 in logic games and -7 in each of the other sections.

I've been taking PTs and looking what question types I've got incorrect and drilled with those. I'm also sleeping well, with a balanced diet and workout schedule. What are ways to get over this plateau?