Hi 7Sagers!

I am going for the September LSAT, so for me it's crunch time. I am wondering how everyone gets into "the zone". I am planning on deactivating FB / instagram, removing apps from my phone, and basically anything else that poses as a distraction during my weak moments. I was just wondering what everyone else does in hopes of gleaning some positive transfer!! :)

Any and all advice welcome for focusing & staying on track.

Thanks!!

Lindsey

Is there any benefit to taking july or is it too late and might as well wait for the next one if it's the next cycle anyway?

Hello, sometimes when I try to watch a video in the CC, it won't load properly. I've tried refreshing and leaving the page, but this doesn't always work. I'm using Microsoft Edge, and I never had this issue when I went through the CC the first time. (This is my second time through). Is anyone else experiencing this issue, and does anyone have a solution?

Hi everyone,

I am finishing up the CC soon and will begin taking full PTs with BR shortly after. What is everyone's schedule for taking full PTs / BR? Do you take a full, proctored PT on one day and then fully complete BR on the next? Do you begin BR on the same day you finish a full PT? Basically, I am asking how long it takes a person to both take a full PT and do BR to the point of full understanding. I know it will be different for everyone based on skill level and mental endurance. I am asking to get a rough idea of how many practice tests I can get through in a week. I plan on taking the September 2018 LSAT and will only have 2 months and 17 days (most of which is full time study) to take full PTs / BR. Of course, I will push back my test date until November if my desired score does not follow. Thanks in advance!

When people mention that current LG’s have some tougher/funkier games more akin to older PT’s, which range of PT’s are they referring to (i.e. 30’s, 40’s, etc)? If there’s another thread on this, please point me in the right direction!

Thanks!!

Is anybody else having technical difficulties with printing off materials from 7Sage right now? Normally it works fine for me, but right now the documents are printing out with reddish text. I’ve tried to troubleshoot by printing some documents off other sites, and it doesn’t seem to be an issue. Any suggestions @studentservice

Hey all!

For those of you who have worked with a study buddy through 7sage or elsewhere, do you have any advice in preparation for a first meeting? What did you find to be some of the more effective plans/strategies you used? Is there anything you would do differently? As we are both aiming to take the LSAT this summer, I want to make sure we make the most of our time but am not sure where to start!

Thanks!

So I started at a 151 on the timed diagnostic LSAT, and I'm hoping to hit in the 163-167 range on the LSAT. I'm planning on taking both the July and September LSAT's (might as well right?) and I've been studying for over a month now. I feel more confident for sure -- I'm just finishing up LR and I'm missing on average about 3-5 questions per LR section now instead of starting off missing 11 questions on the diagnostic. Did anyone start like me, and what's your success story with 7Sage? Everytime I read a success story it gives me a huge confidence boost that I'm doing the right thing, and I'm sure there are a lot of other people who feel the same way. Post away! (If you want).

I just saw on Spivey twitter feed that the ABA is formally dropping requirement for standardized tests for admissions. They say more this cycle will accept GRE and GMAT with likely explosion next cycle (entering 2019.) Based on this, I think I might go with GRE. Easier test I have been told.

I have implemented perspective shift as I prepare for my test. I used to be extremely concerned with point improvements, finishing on time, test day performance, etc. But I think that these thoughts take up a lot of real estate in my head, inadvertently causing anxiety and interfering with my abilities.

Since the beginning of May, consequently, I have tried to implemented a perspective shift and now only focus on two things: a) doing my best each on each section and b) learning from my mistakes. I don't really care about what score I ultimately get: maybe it'll be below, at, or above my average. I'm not going to go too fast or too slow to be perfect, I'll just react the way I normally react.

This has made preparation much more enjoyable for me. I now simply focus on learning about my intellectual/personal weaknesses and getting better at them. Each wrong question is no longer a blow to my ego, but a chance to learn about myself.

Hopefully this wasn't too preachy and helps others as they take "Preptest 84" or the "Superprep III July 2018 Undisclosed Test."

Sorry if this is a silly question. i see the star "⭐" next to ppl's name. What does that mean? Have always been curious. Thanks.

How much did you improve on the first test after finishing the core curriculum, and how much did you improve after doing several more full tests? It seems like the bulk of improvement actually comes from blind reviewing full PTs and not from just completing the core curriculum.. Thoughts?

In my LSAT analytics I’m able to see the difficulty (on a scale of one to five) of individual sections that I’ve taken as PTs and graded. Is there any way to see that information for individual sections that I have taken as PTs or graded?

Just curious.

My favorite music blog posted about this band's album coming out tomorrow. Can't stop listening to the song they have available today.

https://humannoiserecords.bandcamp.com/album/wished-bone-cellar-belly

I know this is just a snapshot but you all have been so helpful in the past. I started studying in March after a 156 diagnostic. After the CC my PT scores have been: 160, 162, 166, 164, 164, 165. LR is always my worst section with around 10-12 incorrect, spread across question type. RC is best, and LG varies but usually -3 to -5.

Can I hit 168 or even 170 for June 11 (1 month from now)? I work full time and usually do 1 timed section/night, focusing on LR and one PT on the weekend.

Any tips or feedback? Thaank you!

Hey all! Currently my blind review scores have been much higher than my actual scores, but I'm not really sure how to improve them to fully reach my potential. For example, on my last PT I got 169, but my blind review was 176. Is it just an issue of improving on timing? If so, how can I do this? Thanks!

I am a member of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity and 7sage says that all members get a one month discount. How is this applied to my account?

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Has anyone done the core curriculum with 7sage among side a study schedule through LSAT trainer?

Or is it counterproductive?

Been using the powerscore bibles and it feels to stiff to me and I’m not retaining a lot. However 7sage is working better with LR.

If anyone has done both 7sage and LSAT trainer any advice would be much appreciated.

Hi. This question refers to BR-ing the cold diagnostic.

Joined 7Sage this week and used the June 2007 Prep Test as the diagnostic. I've done just a few lessons from the Core Curriculum so was wondering how do I correctly reason my way through the questions during BR?

Without having learned an approach for the various question types and not having been exposed to 7Sage's methodologies for analyzing correct and incorrect answers, wouldn't BR-ing a diagnostic before the learning process begins, be kind of like "shooting in the dark"?

Suggestions welcome! Thanks in advance

Can anyone recommend a testing center here in Miami, Florida where I can go and take practice LSAT test? I want to take the practice test in a different setting other than my home dinning room table.

I am very reluctantly considering paying for a admissions consulting company's help. I think $3000+ is insane. However, if I could get $3000 more in scholarships and/or get into a more desirable school I think it is worth it. Any thoughts? Have any of you paid for a service? And if so, what are your thoughts?

I saw this recent post where folks were posting photos of their study spots.

It makes me happy to see that studying, or at least the concept of it as embodied in the "study station," can make people happy - even if only in that fleeting sense of happiness you feel before embarking on a difficult yet rewarding studying session. I must say as badly as I want to get into a great law school, I have a hard time looking at my studying positively, even though I know it is helping me and I know it is like medicine for low scores (sometimes we hate to take medicine, but it helps us, and that knowledge makes it easier to take). Which, in my opinion, brings to mind a deeper question. Should we be happy while studying? Or should we accept that happiness in studying is simply a luxury we cannot all have?

If so - if at least a fleeting bit of happiness once in a while is a necessary pre-requisite for one's studying being "healthy" and "good," etc, - does my inability to find happiness in my studying, despite being someone who likes intellectual challenges, despite wanting very badly to go to law school, indicate that maybe I am not meant to be doing what I am doing?

Does anyone ever have these thoughts?

Hi,

how are you guys preparing for the writing portion?

I set the goal of 4 hours of content a day, which in reality takes 6+ hours to get through and truly internalize. How much is everyone else doing?