I realize there's likely a bunch of old threads about this, but what are some of everyone's favorite lines from JY? A recent one for me comes from PT 75.1.19.

I just finished the last RC lesson and it just hit me that it's time to kick start PTing, drilling, BRing intensely, and FPing. Idk why but I have such a strange feeling I can't explain?? I've really centered my entire life around this test where on my days off I feel guilty and even in moments where I'm relaxing I feel terrible! Just wondering how you guys cope with all these feelings of excitement, anxiety, and moments of disappointment during the process? Side note, I'm on vacation visiting an uncle in NY and he called me a weirdo for skipping a day of exploring to study for the LSAT. No joke.

Hey all,

So i hear that recording yourself take a PT is super helpful and highly recommended. I have a few questions that I think I have some answers (recording helps with pacing, etc.) but I would love to hear everyone else's thoughts/advice.

i also think some previous threads touched on some of these thoughts. if you could reply with any threads you think are relevant, that'll be super helpful too!

Thanks all!

Hey everyone, I was looking for some guidance from the "more experienced" users of the website. Is it worth learning the logical structures of arguments? Rather, perhaps I mean to say, identify the structure of the argument."

If P then Q

Q

Therefore P

If P then Q

P

Therefore Q

I understand how understanding structure may aid in identifying the validity of the argument, but does anyone "actually" find themselves identifying the argument structure for anything else?

I'd like to also extend my question to fallacies as well.

Has anyone found the automatisation of these useful in their studies for the LSAT. . . or . . . believe they would have been useful to know while actually writing the test?

Regards,

Lucas

For the last couple of timed section practices I've changed my strategy from finishing the section to focusing on each question. I'm not worrying about spending too much time on a question. I just spend what time I need to really understand the stimulus and answer choices, no skipping. I've only done this a couple times for LR sections so I don't have much data, but so far I've seen no substantial difference in score. The difference is in the pattern of my wrong answers. They used to be pretty evenly spread through out the section and were generally due to misreading the answer choices. For the latest two, all my wrong answers come at the end. It was really satisfying and empowering putting down around18 happy faces in a row even though the rest were sad faces.

I know ideally we ought to want speed and accuracy for this test but I'm interested in what ya'll think about one or the other. For me, my main issue is misreading right now so it seems logical to work on being meticulous.

Thoughts?

Of course, I plan to print out/BR PT 36-83, but I was curious about what is the best use for PTs 1-35 since many of the questions have already been taught.

Hi, June 2018 test in Asia is about 5 days away and I hit a conundrum.

This will be my second LSAT since last June when I decided to finish my Master's thesis first before giving another shot. I wasn't well prepared and test-day anxiety really got me so I scored 158.

Unfortunately, even after studying for a few months, my PT score range is broader than I would want it to be (160-167) and I believe this is largely related to my unstable score in RC section.

Frankly, I ultimately want to aim for 170+ but I know it is definitely not a realistic goal this time around. My BR scores range from 168-175, (which is again, quite broad) but timed-PT always gets me. I panic a lot whenever I see a question that throws me off and have a hard time concentrating on the following questions.

So, what I'm wondering is that if I should go ahead with the June 2018 or cancel the registration and take it in October. Since this is my second time around and my score is not stable, I'm afraid I'll score lower than my usual PT which I believe will look bad. I know getting through the test day/timed-test anxiety is something that you need to kind of get used to but knowing my unstable score, I doubt I'll get over it this time. But again, I hear Law schools would only care about the highest score so I might as well use this opportunity to get over myself with test-day anxiety although it is not a guarantee. There are so many different opinions about multiple LSAT scores and Law school's attitude towards them but I'd like some opinions from you fellow 7-Sagers.

Thanks in advance!

Hey- so I just had a session with a tutor, 120 - only books it out in 2 hours ( cad) not usd.

Gave me prepwork a few days before our session in those days I got sick, but still did what he asked for me to do - upon telling him I did 6 games he told me i SAID DO AT LEAST - after I brought his email up during our session. After we finished he said do at least 1 PT leading up to the exam I said ok so you were saying 1 and then I was going to finish my statement to discuss HOW many I would actually be doing he said I said at least 1 man you really need me to write least in 72 size font.

During the session he kept pausing for long bits even though I clearly explained I didn't know what the answer was.

Another thing - when we booked the session I said can we do it later I'm used to a later schedule ( due to some things ) then when he wanted me to book at 9am next week I said that's too early for me personally- hes like I'm not asking you to wake up at 5 am you really need to adjust your sleep ... told him I'm working on getting up earlier - keep in mind this lsat takes place at a later time.

Switch tutors ( give recommendations below) or am I over reacting , ( tbh the whole back handed comments are unprofesh to someone you are paying to teach you/gave me really uneasy feelings-not about the test about himself)

Hi, first post here!

I am taking the LSAT in September, and have been studying for a couple of months now. Currently, my highest PT score has been a 158. My goal is most definitely 170s.

On my last PT, I got a 157, with a -7 LR, -11 LG, -7 RC and -3 LR. I haven't really studied LG much and haven't studied RC at all. as evidenced by my score. I've been focusing on LR thus far, and have improved my scores a decent amount. I'm also further encouraged just because 6 of the 7 LR questions I got wrong on the first one I had to guess because I ran out of time. On the second LR section, I had to guess on 2. So I'm just working hard on getting my time a lot quicker.

I'm studying around 5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week, and then a PT once a week.

I am enrolled in the PowerScore in-class program, which starts July 17. I wanted to improve my score as much as possible up till then.

Any suggestions for studying, etc.? I've used the PowerScore Bibles so far, with 7sage YouTube stuff for further clarity. Should I be taking more PT's? Should I be studying less? Should I focus on LG for a bit?

Just wanted a bit of direction in regards with this.

I don't write this to brag but I just wanted to share because I'm so happy. I just took my first post-CC practice test and scored a 154 after initially scoring a 141 on my diagnostic. I began using 7sage in late January. It's far from my goal score, which is 170, but I'm confident I can hit it by November. Now it's time to foolproof games and drill!

Hey everyone hope everyone is doing well.

Wanted to get some feedback on how many days/hours per week I should be prepping for july ( I'm open to retaking in sept) but at most Nov 2018.

Currently registered for the july lsat.

Right now I'm putting in about 5 hours a day give or take - 6 days a week approx.

If I do any more will I burn out ? I've done about 6 PT's , went through CC multiple times, currently going through LR and planning on hiring a tutor for LG. Aiming to do about 2pts per week. After Pt's I review them as well.

My pt's range ( after prep) from 148 (lowest ) to 152 highest

Target score pref 155 , but Ok with 150 and above.

Additionally, how did you all balance between the sections to make sure you were giving them all enough attention.

Hey Everyone,

I've been studying these last few weeks with aspirations of taking in September. After working through about a month, I feel as though what I have to do every week with the sections of the course is too strenuous that I'm burning out and struggling to find the time to PT and blind review which is essential. I've taken the LSAT two previous times both scoring in the low 150's and I really don't want to rack up the times I've taken the test and look bad for admissions. Should I hold off to take in November to allow the time to digest the course along with doing my PT and blind review so I'm more prepared or should I take in September and November and just try my best to meet this September deadline.

Thank you in advance everyone for your help!!

Help! Any recommendations and how was it?

I’m specifically looking for people who have double majored in graduate school, doing Law School along side pursuing a Mastors from the same institution, are there any 7sagers who fit this description?

Hi everyone from 7sage.

I plan to apply next year, not this one, to law schools.

I started studying for the LSATs in late January with diagnostics of 152.

Now it's been roughly 5 months studying almost everyday.

Since I'm taking the exam outside the US, it is this week sunday, 24 June.

But I am wondering if I should take this upcoming exam.

I am averaging 163 in my recent 3-4 preptests. My initial goal and it is still a 170+ score.

I know it is very unlikely for me to get a 170 this time as it is way higher than my preptest.

And I plan to only give it another shot in October. So I thought it would be better to experience the real exam this time round, at least and see how I do in a real exam. But I have read so many blogs and whatnot saying it is strategic to cancel the exam if I am not ready for the score I want.

So please, any advice on this is appreciated. Should I not take this upcoming exam?

Thanks!

So I took the LSAT last Monday, and I am fairly confident I got the score I wanted. I thought I would be able to relax once the test was over, but I seem to be just as anxious as ever, if not more. At this point I don't know what I dislike more: studying for the LSAT, taking the LSAT, or waiting on the score. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hey 7sagers! So question..Am I considered URM?

I was born in Cuba. I'm currently a permanent resident alien. Both my parents didn't go to college, making me a zero/first generation student.

I keep reading back and forth about what certain law school consider URM

Some say and that it depends on the school

Others say its strictly only Blacks, Native Americans, and Puerto Ricans.

I'm asking because according to LSAT calculators, whether I am or not, could mean a 20% increase in my chances at being admitted. Although I'm shooting for the highest possible LSAT score, this would be a pretty significant blow.

Also side question... What does that AA in AA URM stand for?

Hi everyone.

After taking the practice LSAT exam under timed conditions and BR-ing, should you review ALL the videos or should you just review the ones you circled as difficult and the ones that are marked "Low Priority" and "High Priority" in the Analytics report?

I'm short on time so I don't want to waste it but I also don't want to skimp on reviewing videos and not benefit as much. I feel guilty not watching all the videos for some reason...

Thanks!

Hey Guys! I just watched "David's Six Tips to Doing it Right" webinar and took a note of the "template" he references in it regarding Reading Comp. Does anyone have a link to this template or know where I can find it? Thanks a lot.

What time would people recommend waking up for a 12:30 pm LSAT start time?

So I sat for last Monday's exam and without going into too much detail, I felt the exam went really well. I know that I made a few errors, but I still think there's a ~60% chance or so that I've hit my goal score. It really all depends on how the curve is.

I'm also registered for July because I can cancel and get a refund if my June score is high enough.

My question is: should I be studying for July?

Not going to lie, I really dislike studying for the LSAT and forcing myself to do LSAC's sadistic Sudoku puzzles every morning actually ruins my day. Despite this, I have this nagging feeling that my June score is going to come back disappointing, and I don't want to be in a mad scramble to get back into shape for July 23rd.

Why can't LSAC grade scantrons faster... ugh..

Should I keep studying hard with 2pts/week? Should I take a break completely? Just do games intermittently to keep fresh? Bleh. What would you guys do in my shoes??

I’m really concerned bc I requested 2 weeks off work before the July lsat and I don’t think I can switch the request to September without pissing off HR.

My pt scores so far have been 170, 164 (took this the next day after my first pt, bad idea), 168, 163 (terrible week at work, didn’t really study), 165.

My RC and LR have dipped but my LG is really solid now. It feels like I just don’t have enough time in the day to get everything down. Once I spent a week on RC and my RC was golden but my LR dipped. Now I’ve been really focusing on LR and my RC has dipped. I don’t know if a 2 week intensive will really give me time to get everything together...At this rate it feels like I might just have to skip this cycle idk.

I would be really happy with a 170 and maybe even a 168 could get me into my first choice.

I really wanted to hire an admissions advisor and apply early like in October but I don’t want to spend thousands of dollars just to have a couple weeks to work on my apps.

Looking for advice on people that have taken the lsat before and studied after while waiting for their score .... /finding out if they need to retake

I'm a bit stuck in the 161-165 range. Which isn't bad, but my diagnostic was 161, so I'm feeling pretty discouraged that I haven't improved in three months of studying. (though I've only done 3 full timed PTs since the diagnostic.)

I'm nearly perfect on RC, running out of time on LG, and consistently missing way too many LRs.

I'm registered for July, but wondering about postponing until September.

HOWEVER...I'm non-traditional -- that's the euphemism for old, right? -- yes, I am old. My work schedule for the next month is manageable for study-time, but August is going to be a mess, and I'm worried that I'll be rusty and/or distracted when the Sept test day comes.

Anyone have any thoughts? Is a 5 to 9 pt improvement possible in the next five weeks?

Any advice would be very appreciated.

I've been keeping my studying and law school plans secret from almost everyone I know, since I don't want anyone I work with to know I'm leaving quite yet...so don't really have anyone I can seek advice from...

eta: oh, and monday is the last day to postpone without a penalty, or...i cant remember but there's some fee I think if I wait until later to decide.

I took my first practice test only to find I did not have enough time to finish the sections

How can I possibly pick up speed***