So, I bought an in-class LSAT prep package through Kaplan. However, after I paid/started the course, I started seeing all the negative reviews/couldn't get a refund for my Kaplan course and found 7sage, which has been really awesome. I'm going to finish out the Kaplan course (I'm halfway done), but once it ends, I want to hit the ground running fully switching over to 7sage.

I only have the premiere package for 7sage and it looks like most of the PrepTests provided, most of them will have been used in class materials from Kaplan. Is this an issue? I'm also planning on downloading all the PrepTests that come with my Kaplan course online so I can have access to them, but I won't have the 7sage explanations. Should I modify the preptests I do to be the ones that I won't have done with Kaplan, still do BR, but just independently look up answer explanations? Also, any advice from people who have made the switch from other LSAT prep courses and what to look out for?

Would love to hear about what jobs you are considering or have lined up post LSAT.

I am considering on applying for another legal assistant position but I know I may not be an ideal candidate since I would only be available for less than a year. Anyone have thoughts on whether I should apply anyway or how you would handle the time frame? Thank you!

Hello,

I scored a 165 on the June 2018 LSAT and at first was happy to pair that with my 3.94, but then realized the difference even just 3 points higher could make. Hence, I'm retaking in November and was hoping someone might be able to provide some pointers with improving RC & LR score. To explain my situation and provide context:

Started studying in January for June 2018 LSAT. Out of college- work full-time so limited time to study each week.

Read, annotated, and reviewed Powerscore Bibles. After reading the Bibles and taking my first PT, I hit 162

I then focused for a whole month on drilling LG with 7Sage and consistently started to hit -0/1. I LOVED 7Sage's method for attacking LGs.

After mastering LG and then isolating the LR Question Types that I kept missing (Flaw of Reasoning+PR Qs), I started to hit 169 regularly from May-June on practice tests.

Come June 2018 LSAT, I scored a 165. I bombed the Scientific Reading passage and ran out of time on the Comparative Reading passage. Also, on each LR section two of the problems I missed were one of the first six problems. Interestingly, I never miss a problem in the 20s.

Any advice for improving on RC and those early LR questions? Any strategies that work for you particularly well?

My path to success, as I see it, is to get RC down to -2, keep LG down to -0/-1, and get each LR section down to -3 then I'm golden. My goal score would be 169. Thank you in advance for the advice! I really appreciate it and good luck in destroying the LSAT!

After completing the CC, how long do you recommend the PT/BR process be? I know some of you might say until you are PT'ing higher than your desired score, but on average, how much time is needed/recommended?

I am scoring in the 165-170 range and my BR score shot up by +10 points.

Granted, I did my BR across 2 days, 2 sections each. I was plateauing for a while so I wanted to really sit and get to the root of the problem.

My most inconsistent hence worse performing section is RC. I attempt three passages in total(out of time) and I score around -5 (in total after reasonably guessing in the 4th passage).

I have some trouble of NA, PSA and SA questions which I am thinking could be fixed by drilling.

Games are usually fine, but if I picked up speed-I could check my work for accuracy and close the -2 to -1 gap that happens

sometimes.

My biggest problem that leads to the staggering difference is mental fatigue/lack of focus/losing the ability to be 100% attentive as I reach the end of section 2 or start section 3. While I know meditation and such factors could help, I am also assuming, if it has to do with the fact that I am not moving fast enough/not answering the earlier LR questions fast enough and giving them too much thought thereby wasting mental energy instead of doing a turbo LR start.

I am looking to all of you people for insights and advice.

Thank you.

Ive noticed that red pencil crayons stand out more when highlighting reading comprehension passages. Are we allowed to bring them into the lsat test centre for this purpose?

170 in July (6th take) and 2.99 GPA.

Current offer: 105k Fordham

Goals are BL. Should I take Fordham and run with it or reapply? I'm not a strong T-14 candidate with the # of takes and low GPA. I would take GULC, NW, or UVA but not sure I can get in with my stats. Not sure what to do.

So I’ve been contemplating on writing this post for quite sometime. Mostly from my own personal embarrassment of having an issue with food but also my denial in thinking it wouldn’t make much difference. I’ve read so many posts that talk about eating right on the day of the test and also listened to the webinars where a few people have talked about changing their eating habits while studying. I am going to be very transparent and say that I have struggled with food my entire life. I may or may not be the only one but I certainly don’t want it to continue to affect my ability to do better on this test and even in my life. For the past 2 years I have been able to switch many of the foods that I eat to lower fat and less sugar. For the most part I have been able to switch to healthier options and in doing that while also cutting my portions I have lost a lot of weight. My issue is that I am still not eating healthy per se, nor am I eating enough vegetables. I’ve grown up mostly eating Mexican food. I mean the real southern Mexican food where they don’t put carrots in your rice and they don’t substitute fat because “that’s where the flavor comes from” lol That’s a quote from my family. I also have a love for spicy food. I prefer salty and spicy over sweet and savory. This community has been so great in helping myself and so many others when it comes to helping prepare for a test that makes or breaks our ability to get into the schools we want. That is why I am reaching out and being vulnerable in this confession that I feel my lack of healthy eating is hindering my ability to score higher. Does anyone have advice on how to eat better and what foods to eat? I feel if I had some guidance then it would be much easier for me to make a change. I don’t want to follow a strict diet and I’m not looking for weight loss tips. I just would genuinely like some advice on how to eat healthier and more specifically what are the best foods to help with brain function. I find myself feeling sluggish and sometime even a bit foggy. I know these things can also be affected by sleep so that is something I’m working on as well. For those who offer advice thank you in advance and for those that are just here to see what the food post was about haha thank you for reading.

Hello everyone, I’m new to this page and would really need help.

I’m almost done my undergrad and I am really want to study Law. I am currently working my butts off to maintain a strong cgpa however I don’t know where to start in studying for the LSATs. Can anyone guide me as to where to begin?

Thank you.

Maybe I'm the only one who didn't know this, or maybe it's an android only issue, but did you guys know that when you turn on the proctor app it stops the video recording? Either that or I really do forget to hit record that many times :joy: In all seriousness, this is not the issue because I tested it out.

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I tend to have music on in the background when I review. I've tried to keep my main jams going (K.Dot, J.Cole, Champagne Papi, etc.), but I just start jamming out, so I had to stop that. I now have Spotify's song radio playing off of an initial Debussy or Saint-Saëns number. So, I'm curious: what do y'all listen to when studying?

NYU announced today that starting with this academic year, all medical school students will attend tuition free. Not need based or merit-based ... Free!! Tuition last year was $56K but officials said it was discouraging people from attending or selecting certain specialties. Is there any chance that NYU will do this for their law school??

By my count the common core uses 19 PT’s (17-35). My question is, does the common use every question from these tests? I could see maybe for LR but not so much for LG.

After learning that the September LSAT is the last score you can submit for early decision, I am now contemplating whether I should hunker down, achieve my fullest potential score and apply for next cycle. I am scoring in the 160s while BR is 173-180. It pains me to see such a big gap every time between actual and BR scores. I am taking the September test and will do my absolute best on it, however, I'm afraid it might not reflect my best potential score (which I understand to be the BR scores).

The reason I am hesitating on waiting to apply next cycle is TIME. I had my heart set on starting school next fall, graduating, start working and then think about starting a family with my husband. All of this would be pushed back a year, and I've come to realize how valuable time really is. I am in my mid-20s and have work experience in journalism. I also need to get scholarships and my goal from the beginning of my LSAT journey has always been a full ride.

With all that said, should I wait and apply next winter? Should I apply for regular admissions this cycle with my September score? Sign up for November?

The weight of my future feels especially heavy this morning. Any input will be greatly appreciated :)

Hello, thanks for all the people at a great community in 7Sage and J.Y., I recently broke 170 for the first time.

I was really surprised because I've been constantly scoring in the range of 163 and 166.

I might have been just very lucky although I hope it was not.

However, whatever I do, my blind review score does not go above 173 and I am wondering if it is possible to improve my BR score and how anybody succeeded in doing so if it is possible. I am feeling like 173 is the max score I can get and although I would be very happy with that score, I am just hoping that I can score better on the PTs because I usually tend to score worse on the PTs than in real exams due to anxiety and etc. I tried reviewing all question in LR and RC sections regardless of whether the questions were circled or not, but I still got 173.

Thank you so much in advance for all your help!

Hey there. I'm starting with PTs in 4 days. I have 50 days till the test and I can only take about 20-25 tests if I take a test every second day. I'm confident it's doable. Thoughts? CANNOT postpone. Tell me the numbers of some of the toughest PTs you've taken. Thanks !

So, every time I enter my ACs into 7sage for a given PT, I put my left hand on the number keys and FLY through it without looking. This skills is, without a doubt, Guitar Hero muscle memory resurfacing after 10 years. I wonder what a PT would sound like mapped out on a fretboard...

Has anyone else had this thought?? Just thought it was funny and wanted to share.

Hey 7Sagers! I took the July administration as my third take, and scored a 166. I was PT-ing around 170 before the test, so I think I may have a decent chance of scoring at least a 169 in my next take, which would be November. I was wondering what is the better strategy: applying early (September) with a 166/3.4 GPA or re-taking in November and potentially scoring a 169, but then applying later in the cycle (early December when scores come out). My goal is to land at least a T-14, but more than happy to go to T-20 with scholly money. I am not a URM but a female Pakistani immigrant working in immigration law. Any advice is appreciated!

How much improvement did you see by the end of it? Were you going -0 on your next PT? Or was it the PTing that really solidified your LG skills?

I'm about two weeks into foolproofing and I've made a good bit of progress, but I'm curious about what other peoples' experiences have been.

Hey guys,

I just upgraded to 7sage ultimate+.

It unlocked a bunch of questions for the LR and I just began doing logic games more specifically I’m on sequencing games with a twist.

At what point should I be doing timed sections and how should I review LR while I move on to logic games and reading comp?

Thanks.

Do schools know it can they see on your file that you've registered for an upcoming lsat? anyone sure of the answer to this one?

Hi is there anyone who is certain of the answer to this question -

when reapplying to the same school that you didn't get into the first time, can you submit the same letters of references and personal statement, if the only issue was your lsat score so you're reapplying with better score and that's it? I've been out of school a long time and LOR's were really hard to come by

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Hello, this is for anyone who knows about accommodated testing. I am scheduled to take the test in September and I just found out that my test is on September 11 instead of the 8th. I spoke with the test center supervisor and she said they have to spread out the tests for different accommodations which is understandable. My question is will I be taking a different test than everyone else? I asked the supervisor and she said she doesn't know any details about the test. I thought about contacting LSAC but it's really not that big of a deal, I am just curious. I didn't anticipate taking it on a different day so I just want to know if I should also expect to take an alternative test. Thanks in advance.