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Hi, I'm taking the March 30th test and have hit a plateau after finishing the core curriculum a few weeks ago. Before the core curriculum my diagnostic was a 156 which matched my real LSAT score of 157 from September 2018. I've been in the low to mid-160s since finishing the core curriculum, with little evidence of improvement. Ideally, I want to break 170, but scoring above 165 is my definite target. I'm looking for advice that anyone may have on making improvements in the home stretch. (I trust in the 7sage process and part of that process is in discussing on forum).

Here's some more details about my study regiment and performance:

I have stepped up on fool proofing for LG, been thoroughly blind reviewing tests in my lsat journal, spending time explaining each answer choice, and have been doing drills.

With three weeks out, I've noticed I have had no actual improvement with RC since the end of the curriculum (I get 5 or 6 wrong on each RC section before BR) and no actual improvement on LGs since I began 7sage in January (I almost always have 6 wrong before BR). My LRs, range more dramatically (even after blind review), getting 1 wrong on one section of one test and 7 on another. I feel as though the more thoroughly I blind review, the less confident and worse score I get on the following test.

36 Score: 164, BR: 166

37 Score: 164, BR: 170

38 Score: 166, BR: 174

39 Score: 162, BR: 170

I'm fairly happy with the improvement I've made, but am worried that my overall average of 163-4 would be reduced on test day to a 160 or below, leaving me basically where I was in September of 2018.

Any advice for me?

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Hi, I'm retaking in March, and I really can't seem to get my RC below -4 or -5. I'm really shooting for -2. I know getting -2 on RC is a grind, but I have drilled constantly and it doesn't seem to be working. Is there anything that I can do/ any way I can think about the RC section differently that could help me get down to -2? I'm mainly getting Infer Author/Other Perspective Questions wrong. I would appreciate any help at all. Thank you!

What I've done so far:

Constant Drilling

Powerscore Method

Memory Method

LSAT Trainer Method

Should I BR every RC drill I do? Any crazy helpful tips any one has?

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I barely read discussions on how people balance their time with their significant other and doing house chores while studying for the exam. Especially when you’re planning to study for 3+ months. My partner and I been together for 2+ years and for the past 1.5 months we’re both been studying for our exams (mcat/lsat) but we find it hard to coordinate and balance our time with each other/ cooking/cleaning/ shopping/ taking care of bills. Side note, I also work full time (8-5:30).

I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to go about dividing tasks that will definitely not go away on their own. Especially cooking is a big issue for us.

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Hello All!

I've been a 7sager for nearly 2 years now. I planned to sit for Nov 2018 but due to some unforeseeable life occurrences, have had to adjust my timeline. Since I have been at this for so long, I decided that I needed a well deserved break from all things LSAT but now I am back and feeling refreshed and ready! Only thing is, I'm questioning how I should be adjusting my studying approach to fit the new digital format so I am asking you all to suggest all of your best tips/tricks/forum threads to help me get back in the groove and prep for the digital format!

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I'm reaching out to you all and hoping I can save anyone from falling into the trap that I fell into: using Khan Academy (because its free) and not reviewing every question that I wasn't 100% certain I knew the answer. The lessons J.Y. talks about in the beginning is correct with NOT falling into the pitfall of taking practice tests just to see your score. He is 100% correct as it happened to me so please learn from my lesson. I started using the Khan academy and I had a very good study schedule and planned everything out. I wrote out a 300 hour schedule from November 1st until January 26th (LSAT test day). I googled how many hours needed and I started with that. I also used the free book that LSAC gives you. A little of my background: I'm 29 years old, BAS in Business Management 3.89 GPA cumulative University of Florida Graduated in December 2018. I have 10 years experience working in Accounting and management etc... And this review/advice is 100% unbiased I'm just trying to help anyone and excited using the 7sage so far (1 week in).

While studying here is what happened to me: I started out with a an LSAT practice test to see where I was at day 1 it was 142. I took off 3 months from work and studied 40 hours a week, and logged exactly 300 hours studying with Khan academy and the LSAC book. My tests progressed a few points here and there after 30 days my score jumped to 148. But it fluctuated back to 142, even 138 on 1 test. I did full length timed prep tests about 15 of them My highest practice score was 148. On the test day January 26th, 2019 everything was great. I felt great mentally and physically, my confidence was hi. The test center was great (U of Arizona Tucson) very organized, 0 interruptions or annoyances. Everything was perfect, I had the timing down and was thinking I'm probably going to hit 155 because of the pressure in testing environments I have a stronger focus then at home, I figured that would increase my efforts and get me a few more answers.

Then...2/15/2019 test scores released my score: 142 (original pre score 142). So thats 300 hours studying only to get the routine down, and used to timing etc... the rigorously 4 hour test day stamina down and I made little to no improvement. My practicing with Khan only made me calm on test day because of the preparation. I made absolutely zero intellectual gain and understanding of anything really.

Solution: Use 7sage, use the blind review method. Its honestly that simple. Here is what happened after 1 week only 30 hours studying with 7sage using J.Y. methods I got through the studying up until the 1st optional LSAT practice test. I took the test this morning and under timed conditions and scored 154, and with the blind review I scored 158. Don't just practice material as I did for 300 hours it gets you nothing. Your just spinning your wheels and not improving, just practicing over and over the same mistakes. You must break down each question with the blind review method please.

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Leading up to the July 2018 LSAT I had not used 7Sage (aside from the free LG videos) and I was averaging around 170 on my PTs, with the last five or so PTs I took averaging around 174. My LG section would usually be -0/-1, LR would be -0 to -2 a section, and RC was really a variable, ranging from -1 to -6, usually getting -3 or -4.

Ultimately, I scored a 167 on test day. That test was not disclosed, but I know my pacing was off for the first time in a while on the first LR section which made me nervous throughout the rest of the test. So ultimately, I simply didn't perform well when it counted.

I haven't touched LSAT materials since then, and want to start restudying now to take the June 2019 LSAT. I'm not sure the best way to go about prepping as I have already done all the recent PTs (up through PT83) so I only have three fresh, recent PTs left. So I just bought the 7Sage Ultimate+ package as I thought having the access to the "hard" drill questions would be beneficial, but I don't really have time to watch all or even most of the CC. Are there specific lessons within the CC that are particularly valuable?

I'm currently planning to take a PT or two during the week (2 sections a night) and a full PT on Saturdays, with some review and drilling on Sundays. But I am eager to hear if some of you in the 7Sage community have advice as to how I should proceed since this is not the typical LSAT Retake scenario where one takes the exam very soon after their initial take and I'm not sure what's best.

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Can someone please tag me or send me the link for the post that has the RC session that JY is hosting in NYC? I can't find it even with doing a search.

Thanks.

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So I have the premium plan so i dont have access for all of the problem sets. BUT i do have all the prep tests on hard copies. So here is how I am approaching this situation and i was hoping if someone can tell me if this is ok... So i am doing all the problem sets that come with my premium pack but I am saving the locked ones for after I finish the CC. So basically the plan is to do finish the CC with the problem sets that come with the premium plan and then do the locked ones(cz i have the hard copies) and only then (group 2 :D) I will start timed prep tests...

So is my method ok, or should I do all of the problem sets once?

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This September will be my third time taking the LSAT. My first time around i went through Varsity Tutors (the absolute worst thing I could have done, not to mention wasted a ton of money) and scored a 148 on September 2018 LSAT. I took the second one in November and did my studying through LSAT Hacks. It helped me get my score up to a 155. I've been using the free services by 7sage (analytics tool and watching the LG game explanations) and I really like it. I finally decided to sign up for the course. I've learned some new things from JY in my short time here. I'm ready for Round 3!

The issue is I've already been through all the Practice Tests and it feels like my exam scores will be a bit "artificial" since I've seen them before. Is there anyway I should go around studying for this? Any help is appreciated! My goal is essentially scoring in the 165+ range.

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I am nearing the end of the LR curriculum.. I slowly moved through it to make sure I understood the concepts well. Now, I ask my fellow 7sagers; should I practice LR in the form of PT sections or something else (ideas are welcomed), or get started on LG? Thoughts, ideas?

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Hello to all 7Sager's...I am going to start studying for the November 2019 LSAT and just got the book "Breaking The LSAT" by Nathan Fox (which includes Prep Test 62). As soon as I was ready to get rolling I discovered 7Sage and now am very confused as to which direction I should go. I have heard great things about both Nathan Fox and 7Sage, but it seems that 7Sage is a more complete and robust study program, and then there is also J.Y. and Alan. Sp, can someone help me figure this out please? Thank you!

J.B.

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Hey, sagers. I'm on my second round of studying after a pre-7Sage disappointing Nov. score of 152, and I'm aiming for a 165+ in June. I've completed the CC, but I'd love some advice for how to focus my remaining study time. My hardest section is LG, and I'm working hard on my fool proofing binder. The only "fresh" PTs (other than superduper old-school ones) I haven't touched are 39-49 and 85. I work full-time, so I max out at one PT/BR experience per week and sometimes I spread it out over the week into timed section drills. But I've been advised to save 77-85 as full retakes leading up to June 3. If I stick to that, that only leaves me 3 weeks from now before that starts. I'm finishing 39 right now, but after that ~ what to do for the next 3 weeks? Better to drill some "fresh" sections from 40-49 or better to drill sections as retakes from 62-76? And either way, there's no way I'm getting through that many so I'm stuck on which ones to prioritize. Thanks for any advice.

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while going through the CC, should I go to the question bank and drill questions from PT 1-16? Or should I drill those questions after i'm done with the CC? Or is there another point of view??

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First question - I'm having a difficult time trying to figure out when to use conditional reasoning. Can someone explain to me which questions types are most common in which to use these CR?

Second Question - When should I use the questions from the test bank? I feel like there is no time set to use these questions for practice. Should I do them when Im working on that exact lesson?

For example I'm currently on Validity and MBT. Should I do the question bank - MBT questions types for more practice the same day that i'm studying this section?

I feel like if I work on these I'll forget them towards the end of the CC. That's what happened last time, I wasn't able to remember anything. While Pting I forgot how to spot an arguments premises, conclusion, context, etc...

I want to keep re-enforcing every lesson so I don't forget what to do on each problem type. Can anyone suggest what I should do?

Also, I'm incorporating powerscore lessons with 7sage. For example, when I was working on the Weakening lesson, I would go through 7sages lesson and once I was done I would go through powerscore. I would do those early in the afternoon from 1pm to about 4 pm or until I finish both lessons. I would then stop and around 7pm I would work on powerscores study schedule because I begin learning LG and RC early rather then later.

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Hello! I hope everyone is doing well :)

I recently began meditating to alleviate my increasing stress levels. I downloaded an app called Headspace that has helped a novice like myself practice mediation. I enjoy it very much and my only regret is that I did not do this sooner.

I am interested in learning how everyone meditates and practices mindfulness :)

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Hi you guys,

I'm starting to freak out about the upcoming March test. The anxiety is kicking in. I feel like there's not enough time in the day to study. I'm still not hitting my target scores. I'm still struggling with LG. I just need some pick me ups right now. :( Is anyone else feeling this way?

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Hey Guys!

I read online they are removing the written portion from the LSAT starting June 2019. You can complete this portion on a date of your choice up to one year after you write the test. This seems like a big change!

Does anyone have advice on how long you should prepare for the written portion?

Thanks,

Natalie

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