I didn't get to the test center on test day because everybody was telling me to take a 180.

Hey everyone- wanted to get advice on how people got out of the lsat slump / burnout . I took a break after the July lsat but it turned into a vacation lol (not literally). I took on a job on the side so I’m also factoring that in with the recent slump. Need to retake in November.. any advice is appreciated

I graduated last year and I spend on and off studying for LSAT for a year... I'm still struggling and not getting score I want.

I was wondering if it is a good idea to postpone and study one more year and apply next cycle or just try my best and apply this year... Also does 2 yr gap after graduating from college hurt my chance?

I took the July LSAT are received an average score. I was already signed up for September, so might as well try to do a little better. I was curious about how/if people have approached studying for a retake differently? I finished the 7sage course and my instinct is to do timed sections and go over weak points until the exam. Which methods have worked for you all?

I'm hesitant to post this, but it's driving me crazy, so here goes:

During a study break, I went down a rabbit hole and came across this article: https://www.theroot.com/the-five-types-of-becky-1798543210

Now I'm sitting here translating this and feeling confused. I'm also wondering if I'll ever be able to read anything again without translating it to lawgic.

Obviously I understand the point of this statement, but my brain that just reviewed the existential quantifier lessons cannot make sense of this: Not all white women are Beckys, but all Beckys are white women.

Translation:

Some White women are not Beckys

BUT

If you're a Becky, then you're a white woman. (Beckys --> White women)

I'm envisioning a circle representing "white women" world with a smaller circle inside of it representing "Beckys" world. Where I'm thrown off is that "some" indicates an intersection relationship and my representation seems to be more of an all encompassing relationship.

Thoughts?

Hey everyone,

I'm not done with the CC, but am just curious and I'm playing around with my calendar...

I see that about half of 1~35 LG, LR sections are included in the CC. I have no idea about LR.

I plan to start drills for all LR, RC and LG after CC.

I know repetition is important for LG, but would it be necessary for LR and RC too?

I read that earlier PTs are not as important, so I'm thinking it might be better to just continue on to PT37.

How did you do your's?

Hi everyone,

I am new to the 7sage community, and desperately need advice. I am graduating this December with a 3.97 GPA. I began studying for the LSAT this past February by reading the PS bibles (all three) until the beginning of May. After that I moved onto the PS workbooks, which weren't as helpful as I hoped. Even though I felt like I wasn't ready, I still went through with the June exam, and scored a 147 (so embarrassed). After I received this score I convinced myself that I didn't have enough time to practice, and just needed to drill more. This was a mistake. I kept practicing problems (timed and untimed) and getting the same results.

About a month ago someone recommended to check out the games explanations on 7sage, which I did. This was probably the best decision I have ever made. I have already seen improvement on this section. The problem is I am scoring -13 on LR sections, which I know means I haven't learned the fundamentals. I am thinking about purchasing a course from 7sage, and hopefully retaking the June 2019 LSAT. I just keep wondering if I am making the right choice?

For those of you who have enrolled in the course, how long have you been studying for the LSAT? Did you take time off to study? If anyone wants to share their own journey on studying for the LSAT and the application process I would really appreciate it! I need all the advice I can get. Thanks.

Scored 172 in July. I have two cancels earlier on and 6 scores that are visible. T-14 still possible?

What is the best way to contact 7sage with questions about this? I have two questions:

When I registered for the Sept 2018 LSAT about a month ago, the only available testing center nearby was "LOS ANGELES AREA TEST CENTER." I'm in Orange County about 45 miles away (not bad I know considering how far other people have to go). But when I checked tonight, they've opened new ones nearby that weren't available when I initially registered. Has anyone had success appealing the $125 fee? If these spaces were available when I initially registered, I would have no need to change. As it is I don't even know my testing center for the LA area since it seems they're so overbooked...

Also - anyone have recommendations or advice as to Irvine Marriott, Irvine Valley College, Argosy, or Chapman testing centers? Heard good things about Argosy & Chapman but they're a bit further than Marriott and IVC. Would rather not take my chances with traffic.

We all know to meditate, sleep, exercise, eat healthy, and establish a routine. Any other tips for attaining the right mindset for test day?

• Write your test anxiety away. Research shows that writing about your fears and anxieties before a test boosts test scores (http://science.sciencemag.org/content/331/6014/211). Write about what you anticipate will be on the test and your worst fears about how test day will play out. Setting it down on paper can be cathartic.

• Practice self-compassion. It's a better motivator for self-improvement than self-criticism. In one study of students taking a difficult test, those who wrote about their mistakes from a compassionate perspective were more motivated to study than those who didn’t (http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0146167212445599). Identify a weakness or mistake, and then write about it from a compassionate and understanding perspective.

• Build confidence. Visualize success. Imagine getting your target score in the mail.

• Use positive affirmations or mantras. You can have a specific one for each section, like @AllezAllez21 did. You can tell yourself you're good-looking, à la @"Cant Get Right".

• Be grateful. When you're sitting at your desk, right before you take the test, take a moment to express gratitude. This test is a lot of things. An opportunity is one of them.

• Take deep breaths. Stress accretes over time, and test day adrenaline only makes things worse. No matter what, stay calm.

• Compartmentalize and do damage control. If you're faced with an impossible question, think of it as question 101. If you have a bad section, tell yourself it was an experimental.

• Be an observer, not a participant. Don't participate in the frantic, nervous energy at the test center. Stay in the zone by staying above the fray.

• Look forward to test day. You have done all the work. Test day is just a chance to show them what you've got.

• Treat this test like just another PT. Remember you can always retake.

I tend to finish my LR sections in 24-29 min. However, I average -8 on an LR section and -3 BR. I think I'm spending my leftover time wrong, but I'd love some opinions/personal experience on this.

Typically, I put a tiny circle around the questions that I figured were "freebies" (I don't read all of the answers or don't read them all thoroughly) and come back to them first with my extra time. However, I usually stick with my initial answer when I come back to them. I just get nervous that I missed something and got it wrong. From there, I move on to the questions I skipped, followed by the difficult questions I circled. Should I be mixing up this order?

Dear People who take the LSAT at a test center on a weekend,

How do you do this? Just show up and find an empty classroom? What if a class comes in during the middle of your section? I'm debating whether it's worth it to try this. If anyone has done this with College of Alameda, please let me know!

What other places that stimulate a testing environment should I take my test other than my room? My local libraries have yelling children in them so those aren't great options.

I’d like to receive an advice on law school selection. With 7 sage, I have to make a decision between U of Miami law and Florida international University law. Gpa;3.65, lsat;155. Former is private n I didn’t achieve scholarship, thus cost $47,000. The latter institute initially cost $35,000, but subsequent year lower to $20,000. Money is definitely top concern for me, but shall I pay more to attend higher ranking school?

I have a day now to digest my July LSAT score and really reflect on my LSAT experience. First I want to say thank you to 7Sage and the community as a whole. Bluntly put, there was no way I could have been successful without this program. From JY and the CC to the discussion board and community, 7Sage has given me the confidence and the techniques to succeed. It does all of this while being more affordable than other prep programs which expands access to the legal profession. I want to give a big shout out to my Blind Review call group. If you have the opportunity, I highly suggest you join one (I believe @keets993 is leading one now). The ability to create new relationships with fellow 7Sagers was crucial as it allowed me to approach questions with new perspectives. I was able to bounce ideas off of them which allowed me to understand more about myself and how I approached the test. Big shout-out to @twssmith @BinghamtonDave @teamteamvicster @Jane1990 @Hamaseh_S @necessarynaomi @happyLSAT and everyone else on the calls. I would also like to thank @"Daniel.Sieradzki" for being a great tutor, often coming on the calls to say hello and give advice. With all of your help, I was able to go from a middling diagnostic to a 177. I could not have done it without you.

I am writing this to give thanks but also to catch the eyes of anyone considering 7Sage. This is a great community at a (more) affordable price. Please consider joining a Blind Review group and above all else do not be discouraged by your first take. I got a 169 on my first take and then improved on my second.

Lastly, I studied for this test with medically diagnosed Attention Deficit Disorder. I took no medicine and did not request accommodations. I am considering writing an informal guide for other takers that may have ADD or Dyslexia. If anyone has experienced taking the LSAT under these conditions and would like to contribute or share what worked for you, please feel free to message me.

Thank you 7Sage and all those that are here experiencing this crazy journey with me. The destination is great, but the journey was a pleasure in itself.

My best,

ChaimtheGreat

How can I raise 10 more points in 2 months? Do you guys have any good tips for me?

I'm very good at Games and average at LR and RC..

LR section is my main concern -> can you guys recommend additional material to study for this section?

Is PT 37 a fairly easy test overall? I scored a 165, even though usually I score in the 150s. I want to know if I’m on the right track, or just got lucky on this test. Thanks! Let me know what you guys think

So my current method of study I feel hasn't been the most efficient. What I was doing was rotating the sections that I worked on every few weeks. I'd do 1 or two sections and blind review either right after or the following day. I feel like I may get more out of maybe rotating each day rather than every two weeks, but I have no experience doing so. Has this worked out for anyone? What other methods do you suggest?

I've written an addendum and feeling very so so about it. How do I go about getting help with just that portion of my application, are there 7sage teachers here who can help? Thanks

hey all,

so for a few weeks now, i've been doing 1 PT a week.

This is my schedule (i'm also studying full time):

Monday: PT in the morning, Blind review/redo LG in the afternoon, watch JY's LG video explanations in the evening

Tuesday: Blind review RC (reread passage, low-high resolutions, etc.) in the morning, watch all of JY's RC video explanations in the afternoon, hand write out analysis for questions I got wrong and what to pay attention in the future (evening)

Wednesday: BR (Which I do by analyzing every single LR question, but especially those that I circle/skip) 1 LR section - all day

Thursday: BR the 2nd section LR section - all day

Friday - Watch JY video explanations for every single LR question(this takes like 5 hours, but I find it helpful as JY often breaks down cookie cutters in each explanation). When needed, I also look up LR explanations on Manhattan Prep and Powerscore LR forum. I also hand write out analysis for questions I got wrong and circled - this takes all day.

Saturday - foolproof LG. Review and cookie cutter every single question (LR and RC) in that Practice test

Sunday - foolproof older LG games. Do confidence drills for previous LR sections.

So this is my weekly schedule to do and fully review 1 practice test. it's a lot of work, and it's taking me a ton of time to finish a COMPLETE ONE practice test cycle of doing a PT and and then reviewing it.

I'm trying, however, to increase my PT rate to do 2 Practice tests per week (because I want to get more exposure to PTs in 70s and 80s), but I'm realizing this is really hard to do. I tried to do 2 PT this past week, and I felt like I was rushing so much in this cycle. By rushing to do 2 practice tests in one week, I find that I don't have enough time to foolproof LG and don't have enough time to fully review LR and RC.

Does anyone have any advice on this? Any comments or suggestions appreciated. Thanks so much.

Also - (my BR scores are in 175ish but my timed scores are in the low 160s).

Timed Scores (average):

LR -6 -6 = -12

LG -3

RC -7

BR scores

LR -1 -1= -2

LG -0

RC -2

While I'm a bit disappointed in my score as it's lower than my recent PT average, I'm grateful for all the support communities like 7sage, TLS, and Reddit provide to those who are just mediocre or below average. Sure, if your diagnostic is in 150-160 range it's relatively easier to hit 170+ than someone like myself. You may get discouraged over and over again feeling like you've hit a plateau or you're not smart enough. Trust me, my first real LSAT score was a 147 and that was after a year of studying. This post is for those that feel like they're losers. Failure is a better teacher than success will ever be!

Also, just want to give a big shout out to my tutors @Sami and @"Cant Get Right". Not sure if you guys use 7sage anymore or remember me since I stopped tutoring 6 months back but both of your approaches/strategies are the reason I was able to even hit 170. Josh with his tiered time management approach and Sami for teaching me how to read for reasoning structure. And yes, I actually tried on the diagnostic but still ended up with a 120 lol.

Thank you! Keep moving forward!

Just wondering why the PTs included here only have 4 sections and what the general consensus is over practicing with 4 or 5 sections. My concern is that the last section could very well be a "real" section. So if I'm only practicing with 4, this runs me the risk of getting burnt out.

I took the July test and scored a 166, which was my average. My goal for the LSAT is 168 or 169. I am signed up for the September test, but given that the test is only a few weeks away, I wonder if I should post-pone my retake until November. I am not sure that I will be able to meaningfully increase my score by either of those test dates, so I wonder if I might as well take September and apply as early as possible?

Second, I have still not mastered LG. I would say I usually get between -6 and -3. Sometimes I get -1 but most of the time something goes wrong. I think it is a combination of bad habits -- rushing in to the diagram or questions, or writing a rule incorrectly by accident -- but other times I simply make inferences too slowly.

There is no particular type of game that gives me trouble. I have been fool proofing games for 8 months or so and "feel" like I should be strong on the games by now, but that is not the case! I have been making a concerted effort lately to work on my habits (i.e., reread my rules to double check for errors). Still though, I am at a standstill. I feel very stuck and am not sure how to improve.

Any advice on either of these topics would be very much appreciated :) Thank you all

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158 to a 168! Super stoked. Owe it entirely to JY’s videos and the 7sage community.