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!!

So I took the LSAT for the first time in July and scored extremely low. I'm now trying again for November and am utilizing 7sage Starter, and LSATMax Premium. Last time I used LSATMAX Premium and Khan but if I'm being honest I didn't study as much as I could have, I'm hoping to change that this time around but it's difficult finding time to study while attending classes. I had to put off law school for a year due to being a December graduate and I'm not trying to put it off another year because of this test. Any tips of how to adequately and effectively study will be much appreciated.

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.

Is there a way to adjust the settings of the digital test taker so that I can take a 5-section practice test as opposed to the default 4-section test?

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 am looking for someone to Blind Review and take Practice tests with. Currently scoring mid 160s and looking to break through it! Working my way through the PTS after 36 have skipped around and done around 15. Havent done any of most most recent ones. Schedule is super flexible because I am studying full time. Taking the test in Feburary!

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!

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'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.

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How far above should your blind review score be above your target score before you move on to phase 3 and do 2+ PTS a week?

Blind reviewing about 169-173 right now and my goal score is 167-170.

Ive been studying for about 2 and a half months now... Am not taking the test till February. Should I just go slow and steady and continue to take about 1 PT a week?

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!

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

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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!

Hello 7Sage! Like many of you, my LSAT story has been long and a bit complicated. I won't bore you with the details of my LSAT history, but here are some of the key points to give you context on where I am now:

I plan to re-start my LSAT studies again starting October 1. When going through the CC, I plan to do half (or more if needed) of the problem sets for each problem type, and leave the other half of the problem sets for drilling. Assuming that my diagnostic is still at a 139 and my goal is 168+, is taking the test in April 2020 with a likely retake in June/July 2020 reasonable? The study timeline/breakdown would be to finish the CC by end of December, foolproof for January, and PT for February/March/April. I'm familiar with the post-CC strategy webinar, and intend on following that structure when I'm at the PT phase. I believe I've read that PTing is ideally a 6 month process, so if you think a June/July first attempt with a likely retake in September is more reasonable, please let me know! Some things motivating me to first take the LSAT in April 2020 are (1) with the renewed limit on LSAT takes, the April test would count in a different testing cycle and wouldn't count toward my 3 takes in a single testing year (so theoretically I could retake three additional times after that in the fall), and (2) I would like to ideally be done with the LSAT before returning to my job mid/end next summer.

Thank you in advance for the advice! I'm really excited to finally do this properly and to work with you all over the next several months! :)

*edited for length

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

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Hello 7sagers

I have recently finished the CC and also took another diagnostic. Turns out I need more practice on LR sections and LG. With LG I am trying to fool proof some test. But for LR How do you reccomend practicing at this point? Should I just pull LR sections starting from the first PT?

Also, some have reccomended starting in the 50's practice tests as the other tests are older and different - any thoughts on that?

Thanks a lot.

Hey guys,

Does anyone know if there's any issues if I'm taking the September LSAT but haven't done the writing sample for July?

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?

Hi everyone,

I am wondering if I am consistently scoring between -1 to -3 in untimed LR sections, should I even bother with doing more untimed sections? or should I focus on taking timed sections to be improve my time? I usually am not able to answer all questions when I only have 35 minutes, missing around 7-8 questions in the LR section.

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