Hi everyone!

I have been struggling on how to close this almost 15 point gap between my timed score and blind review score. I am not sure if I need to take more practice tests, or review the curriculum a little more in order to master these questions. Any thoughts/advice?

This is a question mostly geared towards Blind Review

So my highest PT is a 155 and my highest Blind Review is a 165. I almost always fix a ton of my issues on LG because I think it's the simplest to improve. Nevertheless, I don't seem to really improve a lot on other sections. I've improved a lot on LR on my LSAT journey, but RC has been probably the toughest challenge. I think it's a mix of me not circling questions for blind review, and then if I circle a lot of questions I think to myself "well this logic is just fine, keep the answer".

There's obviously many factors in considering what kind of LR/RC question it is, but more often than not I just can't seem to contradict my logic either in the moment when i'm taking the test or when i'm looking at review. What would be a good method for counterbalancing complete confidence in something vs being overtly suspicious that the answer is wrong? I know from the CC one way of figuring out if NA questions are suspect is by negating them and seeing if it wrecks the argument, do similar methods exist for other frequent LR/RC questions?

I’ve heard there is a “LSAT” watermark thing on the middle of the scrap paper. How big is it? (I’ve heard it was like 2 inches large?) Was it distracting? What did it look like? Could you write over it with a pencil? Did it affect your LG set up and questions?

Also, with the scrap paper, if you do your logic game on the right side page of the booklet, you could always write on the left side page too if you ran out of room on the right side page?

Hi all.

I am in a bit of a situation and I’m hoping I can hear some advice from people in the same boat as me (and understand this test and what it all means) because it’s not always super helpful to talk to friends/family who don’t really understand (even though they’re really supportive! - you know what I mean).

I took the LSAT once in June, and I scored in the range below my personal target range (which will get me into the schools I want). Wasn’t bummed about my score but wasn’t ecstatic or anything. Summer happened, and I was burnt out from studying so I didn’t put that much effort this second time around. My upcoming test is Sep 21. I don’t feel horribly about it, but I just don’t think it’ll be THE improvement I need in order to get into my target schools.

That being said, what should I do? Go on with the Sep exam and see how it goes? Don’t take the risk and withdraw and take it again later? The biggest conflict right now is that if September doesn’t go as well as planned, I am currently in a one-year intensive Masters program and also conducting research.

Granted, I have a bit of flexibility in my schedule (the program/work load/time commitment is manageable, but nonetheless still a graduate program), and squeezing in test prep would make my schedule FULL. And hectic, lol.

Should I take it in two weeks? In a few months? Or after I graduate from my program in May (I’m worried that’s too big of a break from studying)? Ah!

Thanks for reading. And I wish you all the very best of luck in this stressful but hopefully worthwhile journey.

Hi there - does anyone know if there a way modify the timer on the digital problem sets to not end after 35 mins? Thanks!

Hi there!

I just took my first PT ever and I found it super mentally taxing. It was difficult to stay focused throughout the entire exam and I was always rushing for time T_T. My score was -6 RC, -4 LR, -5 LG and -8 for the last LR. By the time I reached section 4 I found it super hard to focus. Are there some tips that you can share with me to help me improve my speed and concentration?

Thanks!

With every PT I take, there seems to be one section that I struggle on, so I drill that section, take another PT, and do well on that section but now another one drops off that I used to do well on. Has anyone else experienced this? I feel like I am playing whack-a-mole

Hi everyone. So, i'm currently scheduled to sit for the October LSAT and I reallyyy don't want to have to post pone it. My actual timed scores right now are ranging from 155-158 which is what I scored when I last sat for the actual LSAT in July (only recently resumed studying & previously did not use 7sage). My Blind Review score is consistently above 165 which is what I am aiming for on test day. Does anyone have any advice on how to tailor my study schedule to improve on my timing so that I can make this happen? I am consistently losing the most points on reading comprehension so I can definitely use some help there. Also, is it reaosnable to expect to improve this much within the given time frame??? Any advice will help!!

I am taking the September LSAT and with my current PT scores, I am in the range to be accepted into the schools i want. I started studying pretty late and am very busy with undergrad and work and wanted to retake in November, in hopes of a higher score, for scholarship money. Suggestions/thoughts?

edit: I would apply on October with my Sept LSAT score and then resubmit scores after November.

Hey guys!

I discovered 7sage 2 months ago after I wrote the June LSAT, I previously used Kaplan when I was first studying for the LSAT and it seems like some of the methods I've learned from them is still engraved in my brain (they're not the best methods and they don't seem to help). Did anyone else experience this? If so, what did you guys do to switch over methods?

Is it possible to get a 5 section digital Prep Test? I am starting to take PT's and would like to include a 5 section test every so often. Thanks,

I'm working my through the Ultimate+ package of the CC and I'm learning a lot so far. In LR, I've been doing all of the available practice questions before moving on and I find that I do well in the beginning but end up getting completely demoralized in the final few sets of the section. For example, I worked my way through all of Necessary Assumption and was going -1 at the worst until practice set 16 and for the final few sets, I was struggling to even go -3. Is this something other people have experienced when they went through the CC for the first time? Do you think this is a product of not the knowing the information well enough or is it because some of these sets require doing five back to back level 4 or 5 questions at once that makes them more difficult than they would be on a PT?

I know people don't generally make a fuss about the writing portion but what is the best way to prepare?

I know the prompt generally presents two 'criteria' and two 'plans.' Does it matter whether we recognize the criteria or plan as the main point of the argument? For example, do you have to argue that CRITERIA 1 is more important than CRITERIA 2 or PLAN A over PLAN B and consider the criteria - because one could feasibly argue that you are able to achieve both criteria 1 and 2 with one plan (could argue that long-term financial stability will yield the most profits over time). Or is that seen as not being decisive enough with your argument?

Reference: https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-prep/practice-test/writing-sample-topic

#HELP

I'm not sure who I need to correspond with on this so I'm posting it here - I've been away from 7sage for awhile, but my account expired some time last week; I had every intention of extending, but obviously failed to do so. I've been a member for quite awhile but haven't been active for pretty much the past year. Is there any way my account can be "extended?" Whether or not I keep all my old data isn't an issue, it's the money.

Sorry to be taking up space on the discussion board for this.

I've just been approved with 50% extra time. Here's some background info:

-I'm taking November 2019 LSAT

-Completing the ultimate CC this week

-still working on fool-proofing LG

This gives me about 11 weeks to study. Aiming for 168+. How should I change my methods for 1.5x tests? I imagine LG would be the same strategy, but what about LC and LR? Are there any tutors that specialize in 1.5x LSAT?

Hi all!

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions about which problem sets to set aside/leave uncompleted during my prep. Necessary Assumption has 21 problem sets and I don’t think ill be able to go through all of them so how should I decide which to leave for now?

I was also wondering if anyone had chosen to mix up CC during their prep (e.g.: do LR, LG one day and RC, LG another), instead of following the order?

Thanks in advance!

Hey, is there a way to add a 5th section to the timed PTs (e.g.: PT 70) without having to take the test on paper? In other words, can I take a 5 section PT using the digital tester?

I'm still a beginner at logic games and I'm trying to perfect my accuracy before moving onto the timing aspect...is there a way to change the timer on a digital PSET to give myself more time? For example, if I choose 1 game, the digital tester will always give 8.8 minutes. Is there a way to change this? Thank you!

Hey y'all.

I scored a 155 in March and in July I scored a 154.

I plan to retake in November or January and apply this cycle at University of Kansas, University of Missouri - Kansas City and Washburn University.

I wasn't going to cancel my score, as I thought a one point deviation would raise less suspicion/doubt than a cancellation.

Thoughts?

I appreciate any insight you all have.

Kat

My LSAT journey has been on and off since October last year. I finished my undergrad June of 2018 and started working as a paralegal at a law firm. Due to the long hours and commute, I haven't been able to give my 100% towards studying for the LSAT. Anyways, my diagnostic was 132 and I took the June LSAT ended up with a score of 148. My goal score is 160-165, would it be possible to make that improvement for the October LSAT or should I do the November LSAT instead? I will be working less in the next few months so that I can achieve my goal score. Just wanted some advice as to whether this is possible or not!

Thanks guys!

Hi everyone,

I wanted to get a few opinions on my current situation -- needless to say I'm a little worried.

As context:

I have just started studying. I studied throughout April and May, but took a break much longer than anticipated due to a heavy work schedule. I'm starting again now. Beforehand the studying was going ok, but I was not hitting even close to the scores I'd like. I originally wanted to write the upcoming October LSAT - I'm worried about timing. I have just graduated and will be treating the next month and a half of studying like a day job more or less.

My question:

In your experience, do you think this is realistic? I know I have the November option as well. I was hoping to get my application in ASAP after I received my score because it would be safe to assume there would be more seats open. That being said, like all of you I want to perform to the best of my ability. Do you think writing the November test (if I don't feel ready in October) would put me at a far greater disadvantage to get in?

Thank you in advance for your reply,

Alex

Is it really 3 weeks still?

Hi everyone. I’ve been studying for a few months now and while I think I have achieved general improvement, I am absolutely tanking my practice tests still. I think it’s from general anxiety around taking it but I have no clue how to get out of my head and focus. I know I have learned a lot and I do pretty well on individual practice sections but the whole test is my issue I just freeze and lose focus. Any advice?

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