Hi all. I'm brand new to LSAT studying, and was immediately pointed toward 7sage.

I've seen so much about not wasting PTs, but I'm curious about "wasting" drilling questions. So far (for the two or so weeks I've been studying) I've been doing a 3-5 question LR warm up each day, just to get myself into study mode, thinking about the concepts, etc. But now I'm wondering if this is an unsustainable practice.

Does anyone do anything similar? Have you run into issues?

If not, do you do anything particular to focus yourself before diving into studying?

Hi all,

I have a question regarding my letters of recommendation. I work as a paralegal at a small law firm, for two partners (husband and wife) who work very closely with each other and myself on pretty much everything. When I asked them to write letters of recommendation for me, they suggested writing one letter together rather than two separate letters. I did some research and have read that this is not recommended. However, I also feel that two letters from each of them may turn out to be redundant.

I should also note that I've been out of college since 2021, so I feel I'd be too far removed to ask a professor for a letter.

Has anyone encountered this before? Any advice on how to go forward?

Thank you!

I'm just going to be real.

This test will demoralize you and really shake your confidence in your own cognitive abilities and self-efficacy. Oftentimes, you'll be stuck because you aren't able to know what you don't know and spend weeks to months hustling backwards. If anyone is in a similar place and wants to give/receive encouragement, tips, and complain/vent, I hope you'll feel comfortable enough to text me at XXXXXXXXXX or message me. Studying for this test can be very isolating because only the people studying for this test have any concept of how difficult it is. No one gets it. One of the ways this test can break you down is by creating incredible amounts of self-doubt that didn't exist before, especially if you are traditionally a high performer. It is comforting to know that you aren't the only one crying and losing your shit, which is why I wanted to get in contact with people who want to be real about how this test has affected their self-concept. It's very possible to lose months to even years of your life studying for this test while making no gains, and losing tens of thousands of dollars through tutors (non 7sage) who charged exorbitant fees and didn't give you the foundations, enough structure, or could not accurately diagnose where you were going wrong in your practice. Being able to talk to other people who are in the trenches with you and who also have been thoroughly demoralized and/or financially ruined by predatory grifters who were ineffective/condescending teachers can help you feel less alone and less that it is a "you" problem while helping to up your morale and figure out a game plan, manage test anxiety, and avoid pitfalls that will eat away at your morale, savings, and self-efficacy. Let's learn from each other's mistakes.

This test is deeply classist and ableist and we should stop being collectively gaslit that our performance on this test is determined primarily by merit and effort versus being heavily dependent on financial resources, support, and connections. Giving everyone who is reading and relating to this a virtual hug. You are not a loser and you are not stupid. Your tenacity and resilience will ultimately be rewarded. Let's give each other the privilege of knowing.

Hi! I got logged out of my devices and couldn't log back in. I changed the Password, however, I'm permanently logged out of everything and it says that the new password is incorrect!!! I pay for a subscription, so I'm upset that I can't access it. What do I do?

Hi all! For those that have already taken the LSAT, what are your experiences in taking it online or in-person? 🥲

Which is better in your opinion (pros/cons)? Even if you haven't taken the other format, why did you prefer the format?

Context:

I am very new at all the LSAT test-taking experience. I planning to take my first LSAT in April and am very nervous. I want to register tomorrow (don't want to risk doing things last minute) and was considering doing it online, but am not sure if my choice on where to take the test impacts admissions in any way and such (e.g. online test takers are more at a disadvantage for admissions). I want to think taking it in-person is better but am not sure what testing facilities look like, procedures, etc. and if I would be distracted by other test takers. For online, I read there are camera requirements, and am not sure if I need to buy special equipment? My house is not the quietest place because of pets and busy family members, and was planning on taking it in a neighbor's home...hopefully that's allowed? If there was some unprecedented noise, such as siren noises, dogs barking, etc. would I be cited? I took the written driver's test online during COVID and my first account with the proctored system disqualified my test because there was a front door chime going off every time my parents were opening the door as they were bringing groceries inside and the test thought I had my phone with me. After this experience, I became more nervous on taking proctored tests especially when there is a cap on the number of LSATs one can take...

Thank you all ahead of time.

I may not reply to comments, and thought to leave this forum here also in case others have similar questions

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since no one responded-just not worrying about this anymore I'm the type of person that loves assembling things together without using other people's instructions, and I'm having a really hard time going into any part of the existing core curriculum content, especially with the large amount of hours that defaults at the top. I did go through the old version w/ lg and part of the new really fast and didn't retain much if at all- got a decent score but want the best score I can get. I'm confident that I can find my own path. But I thought maybe finding some reliable, consistent and responsive who is slowly working their way through the new core curriculum might be beneficial for me. Let me know if you might be that person. I'm on a work hiatus for a few weeks so I have a lot of time for now.

Check out the newest episode of the 7Sage LSAT podcast with guest Kevin Lin (7Sage's Chief Content Creator--whose voice you may recognize from many explanation videos). Watch on youtube:

or listen on your favorite podcast apps.

Episode description below:

7Sage's Chief Content Creator, Kevin Lin, joins us to dive into some brand-new tools on the 7Sage website and explain his approach to adapting your strategy as your LSAT score progresses. Kevin walks us through the new feedback tools on our question explanation videos, which connect you with real tutors for further clarification whenever you're stuck— all included with a core subscription. Plus, we talk about how your LSAT strategy should evolve, offering insights on exactly how to adapt your approach as you move up the LSAT score ladder. Whether you're just starting your LSAT journey or fine-tuning your skills for the final push into the 170s, this discussion will help you stay on track and level up your prep.

Was taking a practice test, a red banner appeared saying connections to the testing server had failed, progress was not being save, and the testing thing should be closed in X seconds if the connection didn't return. This is the second time in the past few minutes this happened, is it just me?

Anyone in the 412 area studying? August LSAT hopeful.

Hey everyone, I'm trying to think wisely about which LSATs I could get the most out of this year and welcome any advice. I plan to take up to three LSATs total this year.

Here's my story:

I decided at the end of last year to matriculate in Fall 2026. Took a practice test without any study and scored 161. My target score is 175.

Around January I began studying on the LSAC website. Having discovered 7sage and better studying habits, I consider this first month a wash. Nonetheless, during this time I registered for the April 2025 LSAT.

Part of me now considers this a mistake as I doubt my score will improve very much over the next month. However, some friends have convinced me that it is worth it just to acclimate to the test environment and see what I score under real conditions.

Initially, I planned to take it again in June and August. I now think I should skip the June test to extend my study time and take the August test and either the September or October test.

The advantage of the October test is an extra month of study after the August test and the disadvantage is that with scores released on October 24, I will be looking to submit applications at the end of October/beginning of November. This is a little later than I would like for schools with rolling admissions (I am located in Boston and will apply to Harvard as my sort of platonic ideal). The inverse, of course, is true for the September test.

Currently within my situation I have time for 1-2 hours of dedicated study per day weekday (more on Saturdays, perhaps less on Sundays).

My explicit question for you all is whether you think the September or October test is a better bet (consider, for example, the impact of applying for rolling admissions schools a month into the process -- am I overestimating this?). Of course, I welcome any and all other advice given the information I've provided. Happy to clarify anything either described above or details I may have neglected to include.

Thanks all. Appreciate your time.

Hi, I’m offering 4 free tutoring online sessions (1hr/wk) to 1-2 students who completed the core curriculum but PT scores are in plateau. I originally planned to do this to help someone in financial hardship, but anyone is welcome and you don’t need to prove anything!

I started with a diagnostic test score of 134 and ended with an official score of 164.

I had a hard time increasing my scores because I immediately started PTing without strong foundation after a month of study. Looking back, I should have focused more on basics, especially translation of stimulus and passages.

Thus, I’d like to teach LR & RC translation skills and some question tips. I’ll be using materials from old PT 40-50s.

Please reach out to me via chat if you are interested.

Early mornings like 7-8 AM EST work best for me and late night after 9 PM EST also works for me.

Thank you!

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Already two people reached out to me and we're talking, so I will let you all know again if it doesn't work out or there's vacancy.

So my friend told me that the practice tests are the most important when it comes to succeeding with the LSAT. Is that true?

Wouldn’t it be to go through all the videos and understanding them more important?

I'm a bit new to this. Is there any study methods or routines you would recommend?

I've officially finished all of my applications (which were also immensely boosted with the help of 7Sage) and I will likely be accepting an offer from Georgetown!! I could not have gotten to where I am as expediently as I did were it not for 7Sage, so before I cancel my subscription, I wanted to share some praise for this amazing study tool.

My cold diagnostic was 165 in June, I spent the better part of three months studying my ass off on here, and I somehow managed to pull off a 172 on the September LSAT. I can't speak to RC (because I didn't end up having time to study it), but the Foundations and LR curriculums are genuinely the best study tool I could have asked for. JY and the rest of the instructors are the best at what they do, their ability to break down such arcane concepts and make them easily digestable is truly incredible. On top of that, the custom drill sets based on your recent PTs were so informative and always pointed me towards what I needed to focus on.

If you're reading this and you're unsure of which prep service to use, go with 7Sage – you will not regret it.

For those of you who are on your LSAT prep journey, some advice:

-Plan to write twice, but do your best to only write once. You do not want to be in a position where you fell short of your goal score and have to rewrite near the end of the cycle. I wrote in September with the plan being to write again in November, and luckily that ultimately wasn't necessary for me. Having a contingency plan will relieve a lot of stress, but speaking from experience, you'll only want to write again if you absolutely have to.

-Make a study itinerary/schedule and stick to it! Depending on how much time you have, treat this like a part-time job! I made a timesheet to track my prep hours, and slowly increased the number of hours/week from 7 to 25. This helped me to stay on track and hold myself accountable.

-BEWARE OF BURNOUT!!!! I cannot stress this enough. Go outside, take a walk and get some fresh air. Take a weekend off. Don't forget to spend time with friends and family. The extra preptime is never worth the crash and burn. I burnt-out hard the week before my test date and taking a well-needed break saved me from having to rewrite.

-Try not to let a dip in your PT scores get you down. This has happened to pretty much everyone I've talked to, and it can be very demoralizing. In my experience, it's likely because you either did a more difficult PT or you're starting to burnout.

If anybody has any questions about my experience, please feel free to reply to this post or message me (I think I'll still be able to see that after I cancel)! Thanks again to 7Sage for everything you do. :)

Hey wassup Yall hope everyone's studying is going well! I wanted to post and see if there are people who would like to meet and start a study group? I plan on testing in April. Im up to meet in person or Zoom!

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I started 7sage just 3 weeks ago, and I just broke 170 for the first time today!! Wanted to say thanks. I am aiming for 175+ and I plan to test in June, so I have a lot more work to do, but I think I can do it. Yay

I believe the answer to the first question is no, but I have drilled to the point where some old PTs are totally done, just in a series of drills. Will that be calculated into my analytics/can I get a score? Or do I need to take the PT in PT mode for this to happen?

Hi, all,

Let's give everyone some reassurance! I know there are times I need/want it which means there are possibly others out there who need and want it.

My initial, blind diagnostic was a 143. Since then I've gone up to a 146. Progress is progress.

Context: I just started my study journey. On day 9. It's going well, in my opinion, and I'm working very hard to not get discouraged for a few reasons. 1) As we've heard the LSAT is HARD. 2) I've only studied 9 days. 3) I've been out of school for nearly 6 years. May sound like excuses but the facts are the facts.

Any similar stories, or success stories of raising your score overtime? Let's help everyone out and put their nerves and emotions at ease! We know, after all, that we CAN do this. Despite it maybe not feeling that way a time or two. (Or more.)

I'm pretty consistent in my LR sections, but my RC scores seem to fluctuate A LOT. Like, -2 in one PT and then -10 in the next. As a result, my overall PT scores are pretty inconsistent as well.

What is going on? Any tips/tricks to maintaining a more consistent RC score? Anyone else have a similar experience?

I've been using the videos for about a month, and I wanted to take the April LSAT. I have gotten the same score (mid 140s) on three different practice tests. I cannot finish a section on time, nor do I feel like I am fully grasping the concept. Are there features I'm not using, or should I just focus on drilling? Please help. I feel so discouraged!!!!!

Hello Fellow 7Sager's I need some advice. I have just completed the foundations part of the curriculum and before moving on I thought id ask this. There are some concepts that I feel like I am still spotty on. Things like drawing conditional logic with the indicator words and the 4 main groups is one that sticks out. Should I gain mastery of these things and others before moving on to the logical reasoning section? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

I have taken the LSAT 3 times after studying consistently and stayed around mid 140s. Truly I have been embarrassed to even post that this is where I am stuck but I plan to take the April LSAT and still haven't seen any improvement after studying full time since beginning of January. I am not entirely opposed to tutoring but really want to do it on my own because it is just too expensive. I have changed my studying techniques after doing research and asking for other peoples way to study but I still feel like I am not improving. If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it.

I've just finished the curriculum, so I was going to try PT.

I noticed the window size is different from what I got used to drilling.

While drilling mode is in full size, but PT mode has grey area that makes the actual test window smaller.

Is this normal or is it just me? Can I change it?

I'm using Google chrome & macbook, fyi.

as a first-gen, I am having trouble deciphering if it'd be less "bad" to keep my most recent Jan score that's three points lower than my first one in November (155) due to being out of the country for ~3 weeks before taking my Jan exam. I did not have a set schedule and did not have reliable internet for about 1.5 weeks so it was nearly impossible. I did not want to push it back and I guess that is the result I was expecting. But, I don't know if I should cancel or keep it since it is only 3 points. I only plan on re-taking it once more. Would be the "better" option: to keep and have schools see that I went down a few points or cancelling it and have them assume something like that I scored a lot worse? I truly am having a hard time knowing what to go with. It'd be my first cancelation of score.