I am posting this because I want to share my experience with you and share in my joy. Firstly, I can't help but wonder how many other people have felt just like me. I completed the CC up to RC, not on schedule. Because of life, I had gotten about 3 weeks off of schedule. This concerned me a little, but I did full-proof as I went along. So that took more time than is scheduled on my syllabus. I completely skipped the RC lessons simply because I am so behind schedule and also because that has been my strongest section. I will go back and review that section now. I have felt quite a bit of internal anxiety because I am preparing for the September Exam, and considering all the discussions that I have been reading, I've felt this last month that there is no way I will be prepared for the LSAT like I had hoped.

Today, I am shocked because I did waaaaay better on this first PT than I expected. I went into it prepared to be disappointed. I have been out of the country for 2 weeks, on holiday. I have hardly studied. I did nothing to prepare. I didn't even review notes. On my first diagnostic PT, 3 months ago, I scored 151. Based on all of the discussions that I have read, I didn't expect to see much improvement from that right after completing CC. However, I am shocked because I scored 161 on this first PT, post CC, with a 169 on BR. Wow! I literally almost cried. You guys have no idea how happy this makes me. No idea. Though I went on holiday, I have been so diligent and so focused since February. I have cut out a lot of socializing and fluff in my life, so that I could study 25-30 hours a week. I have definitely put in the time.

All along, I have felt that JY is an excellent teacher. I haven't gotten tired, or bored, or disinterested. He has kept my attention, delighted me, confused me, made me laugh, made me think, but most of all, he has truly taught me the material. I am beyond impressed with how much I must have absorbed from JY's lessons and the CC. I am amazed. Obviously, I have 3 months to go and the actual exam to take, but I am more motivated than ever now, and I genuinely believe now that it is possible to get a good score by September. Who knows why I was doubting this. Maybe it's human nature. But I am no longer doubting myself. Thank you, JY and all of you on this discussion board for creating this reality for me. I am truly thankful and so, so grateful for 7Sage right now. Thank you!

I am looking forward to September with great enthusiasm.

A while ago, I got my lowest LR section score. I was initially devastated, but I tried taking each question as a learning moment. I did this by exhausting each question I struggled with to its fullest capacity, keeping track of my incorrect questions, and reviewing them once in a while. I also wrote down a list of traps I commonly fall into and add tally marks when I repeated a mistake.

Today, I got past three questions that I otherwise would have gotten wrong by being aware of the fact that a) 'assumptions' are not explicit b) words are close, but not equal in meaning (for example, a drought is not the same as below average rain) and c) when the stimulus/choice only says X is more or less than Y, you never know by how much.

We review mistakes to not make them again, and that score was totally worth it now. Don't feel discouraged if your scores drop headed into the test, you'll probably do better because of it.

Hi 7Sagers!

I was just wanting to start a retake/reapply thread for those of us who sat out last cycle for whatever reason. I noticed that there are quite a few of us scattered throughout the forums. So if you're in this camp and wanting to talk about the frustrations or benefits of sitting out a cycle, introduce yourself! It will be good to have a place to discuss the unique challenges and questions relevant to us multi-cycle applicants.

It's intimidating to start over from scratch, but remember—only good things will come of our decision to reapply. Each of us will be putting ourselves in a better position to be more satisfied with our options and live up to our long-term aspirations. I've constantly had to remind myself of this after making the decision to back out of some good offers last cycle. Don't lose sight of your ultimate goal, whatever it may be!

Let's discuss any challenges we've been facing and any worries or questions we might have!

Hi!

I've been reading some discussion posts and I've seen people using the abbreviations "CC" "TLDR" and "BR". I was just wondering if someone could tell me what those mean.

Thanks! :)

I read somewhere laughter is a good way to rejuvenate and de-stress.

Anybody have anything funny to watch? Read? Memes?

I’ll start.

My drill scores.

Hi Everyone,

The LSAC rules state that sleeve erasers are not allowed. I never heard of them, and google is not helping me out. I found these https://www.dhgate.com/product/staedtler-colourful-cute-eraser-with-sliding/376712259.html.

Could you please explain to me what they mean by sleeve erasers?

Thanks!

Do they check your pockets for things not on the list of allowed items before entering the test center? I don't plan on accessing anything, I just need them with me. There are a lot of things that aren't on the allowed list.

General question on what makes a 5 star RC passage/question.

What are the cookie cutters for tough RC questions and passages? And any advice on how to expect these difficulties and get better at them?

So the next time one sees a 5 star RC passage/question, it won't feel too hard and it feels expected (like I've done this before so it's not too bad!)

I've heard that reading the NY Times, National Geographic, and The Economist can help you get better at reading LSAT passages-- especially if you find them to be particularly boring. Are there any other magazines/newspapers or documentaries that people have found useful to develop a basic understanding of anthropology, archeology, etc?

Hi Everyone!

I am currently having trouble keeping on track with my studying as well as staying motivated after getting home. I currently work 20+ hours a week plus taking summer classes. Are there any tips any of you have used to say motivated and on track with studying? Once I start studying I can get focused its just finding the time and motivation to start. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Best,

Samantha

I was reading where various law schools have stopped requiring the LSAT for admission now. Is this becoming a trend? After so much studying I am wondering if it is worth it now. Any suggestions or words of encouragement.

I purchased the LSAT Ultimate. Are practice tests (like actual LSATs) included or do I need to go on Amazon and purchase some? I saw there are PrepTests but I wasn't sure if those are actual previous LSATs or just made up questions.

Hi everyone - I am currently wait-listed at a school out-of-state and am touring the school in two weeks. I am going with my sister for a short vacation and she was going to go with me on the tour. I initially didn't think this was weird, since there won't be any classes and the tour shouldn't last longer than an hour. I know it's not recommended to have your parents go on tours with you - is it weird if my sister comes with me then?

I'm sure she could find something to do for an hour or so, but it's in a city we don't know and I didn't think it was too big of a deal. Should I let the school know ahead of time?

Thanks!

I've been PTing 5 section tests, just tossing in one extra section at random. When I grade the PT, I dont include the random extra section in my score. I've noticed some people mentioning they rarely take 5 section tests and don't find it detrimental.

Thoughts?

LETS GOOOO!!!!

Without giving too much away as I'm still BR-ing LSAT C2, can someone please elaborate what such a flaw is? I don't think I've seen this type of flaw description before. In S3 Q18 of this preptest, one of the answer choices is that the argument "Draws a conclusion based on an ambiguous notion of knowledge." What's that mean? lol can someone give me an example in laymen's terms that can illustrate what this flaw would look like?

https://www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/8117-penn-law-to-accept-gre-and-gmat-tests-for-jd

First school I'm seeing that accepts the GMAT, anyone else know of one?

After all is said and done though, it still seems to me that the LSAT is the better option. Law schools are familiar with it and they know how grueling it is to prepare for.

I recently found out about the URM status and I was curious whether or not I qualify. I come from a mixed background (S/O to the mixed kids out there) where my father is Chinese Jamaican and my mother is from Thailand.

Thanks in advance!

I may be naive, but I'm really looking forward to doing some hard core, full-time studying during the 3 months I'm off for maternity leave. I work full time and am only able to study a few hours a night and half a day on weekends. I often wish I could just quit my job and study full time.

Any parents out there had the opportunity to study while on leave with a brand new baby? I keep hearing from some friends that they were 'bored' during their time off so I figured it'd be a great time to study all day but I also hear new babies typically take over your entire life :-P

With this recent app update it got trickier to put in the answer choices. So many extra steps. Instead of having it in a form of mobile app now its just a website in mobile version. WHY DID YOU CHANGE IT 7SAGE?

Hi everyone! I just would like some feedback on your experience in working through the CC. So I am about 50% of the way through the CC right now and it is definitely not moving as fast as I would have liked but I'm holding on to the idea of "slow and steady wins the race." With that being said, as I cover new topics, some of the earlier concepts that may not be directly relevant to the section I'm on (ie invalid/valid argument forms/ lawgic-specific rules, etc), are not as easy to remember quickly. Then I start to freak out and wonder since I am not recalling things as quickly, I need to step back. Also, to note I'm not just moving swiftly without having a good understanding of what I just learned, it's more so that sometimes it will take a whole week to get through one section (ie Flaw question type with corresponding 20+ problem sets) , and will have me feeling like what I covered earlier in the CC is becoming foggy. I guess what I want to know, is this a common feeling? Did you guys implement any strategies to keep the older CC top of mind? Did you begin your studying with a basic review, or something? Also, how long did it take you to complete the CC, and how did your first PT post CC go?

I have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 in a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University ('17). I double majored and double minored (if that counts for anything) in humanities related fields. I don't have an explanation for the GPA other than the struggles of navigating university as a first-gen student. I will not be writing an addendum on this.

I need to be realistic about my law school prospects but would love to consider Michigan or Northwestern (Columbia/NYU if it's not too hopeless). I know that with a near-perfect LSAT score, I can achieve this but I need someone to be straight with me. Do I need to lower my standards/expectations? Is T14 out of the question? If T14 is a possibility, what LSAT should I strive for to compensate for my GPA?

Thanks in advance for the advice and honesty!

Hey everyone,

I've recently begun recording myself as I complete sections and Full PTs. It's been immensely insightful, especially for evaluating my ability to stick to various strategies.

That being said, I'd be interested in putting them out to some persons in the 7Sage community to receive feedback, but I'm not sure if this is permitted under the LSAC licensing that 7Sage has. Anybody have experience in the this area?

Does anyone have negative experiences with accommodations? Are there any downsides?

So here I am working on timed LR PSs and fool-proofing LG when an old friend of mine reminded me we graduated high school 10 years ago today! College was 6 years ago. My my my how time has flown. I remember not knowing what the future held but I had so many plans. I never would have thought 10 years later I would studying so hard to go back to school. I sometimes get discouraged thinking I will be 29 when I start law school, 30 if I have to push it back another year. But hey better late than never. Any other 7sagers out there in the same boat as me?