I just got my first 180 on a practice test and I'm about to pass out from excitement.

Does NYU send out notification if you are under review for first second or third rounds? I saw something on reddit that indicated that NYU applicants can see if they had several “under review” dates. I’ve been “under review” since late Feb, or at least that the status date on my status checker...

I have tried deleting and re-installing the app but the LG’s will not play.

I know it's early to think about this, but what are some typical/ideal jobs for the 1L summer? I know for your 2L summer you should be looking at law firms, but I heard firms are increasingly hesitant to hire 1Ls. Just trying to get idea since I really haven't heard much about the 1L summer.

Any recommendations?

Hey does anyone have good links or a list for the different type of cookie cutter questions? I know there's the oldest trick in the book and the like, but I'm drawing blanks on everything else. I'd love to get as many as these together to drill and foolproof them!

For BR process, can I change answers to all of the questions or only the ones that I circled?

Hi All!

I am retaking the LSAT in June and I am currently studying again but I am retaking some of the more recent PTs that I took over a year ago when I first began studying.

I am a full time teacher and have a part-time job, so I am really busy and have given myself ample time and space to prepare for this test. So far, I have not recalled any of the questions/answers on the PTs I have taken again. Some subject matter does seem familiar, but to be honest it all seems to blend together after a while.

What do you all think? Retake more of the recent PTs (2007-on) for practice, or just go to the older ones, which I have never seen before?

Hey y'all :) I have two quick questions for those of you who, preferably, have bidden farewell to the LSAT after beasting out recently.

First of all, I used to be super impatient with having to wait until thorough BR was over years ago when I was studying for this test. So as much as I wanted to brainwash myself that I was BRing, as soon as I finished a PT, I rushed to the last page and started checking answers. Looking back, I know I shot myself in the foot. (I ended up not taking the LSAT that year. Smart choice.)

Years have passed since then. I started studying a couple of months ago and this time things have changed. I AM TAKING IT REALLY SLOW WHEN IT COMES TO PTs. So I'd do a timed LR or RC section(with a scantron!) and sometimes I check my answers a day or EVEN TWO DAYS LATER. In between, I am writing down how I separated conclusions and premises, any assumptions/patterns/trap answer choices I have noticed that repeatedly occur on the test, which answer choices particularly confused me and WHY I fell for the trap answer choices and HOW I would counter differently if I were to do it again etc. Only then, do I check the answers. Yes, I do this for almost every question except for super obvious MP questions or questions that I was 100% confident with that it took me 10 seconds to finish. As you know very well, this entire process even for a single LR or RC section really takes a long time. Half a day is the minimum on a single timed section. The thing is sometimes I feel as though I'm too comfortable with the waiting process. Is taking a day or two between timed sections laudable or am I taking it too slowly? Granted, taking a long time BRing doesn't always necessarily lead to awesome results but what do you think, Mr./Ms. Gurus?

Second question is shorter: my performance on a few timed LR sections in the late 20s and the 30s onwards have been -5 to -3. BR scores have hit -2 at best(for instance on PT 30). This makes me feel really great. But at the same time I am working on PT 1 to 10 and it gives me a heart attack to see the results: timed scores are -8 to even -15 on a SINGLE LR section(PT 5 to be exact) and BR scores aren't really different from timed scores. I feel as though I'm preparing for a different test when it comes to pre-PT 10s. Are LR sections in the 60s and 70s much more similar to the 30s on which I have been performing well? How much weight would you give to these crappy results from LR sections from the early 1990s? The crazy thing of all is that when I'm going through questions timed, I feel the same. And then the results: bam. -15 and -3 confuse the heck outta me.

Am I on the right path?

Hi Everybody,

I am looking for some advice about applying for LSAT Accommodations. I know that there have been posts in the past about accommodations (and I have read all of them several times over), but it's a topic that hasn't been discussed in about 2 years. Thus a lot of those that had advice are already in law school and no longer on 7Sage.

Background: I have had a neurological disability since childhood that has become very severe in the last 5 years, and it has impaired my cognition significantly. I have been under the care of neurologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, and other specialists for several years now, and I know all of them would be willing to write letters recommending that I receive extra time on the LSAT. However, I did not receive accommodations on the SAT/ACT because, frankly, I didn't know that was an available option when I was in high school. I also did not apply for accommodations when I took the LSAT in Sept 2014 because the law school adviser I was getting help from at the time discouraged me from applying for the accommodations because, according to her, having the *** next to my name that told the law school admissions panels that I was disabled was worse than a lower score.

All of that being said, does anyone have any tips or advice for applying to try and get accommodations this time around? Or any opinions on whether you think I should even take the time to apply or think I have any shot at having the accommodations granted?

How have those who have gone for local questions first in Logic Games found that strategy? I am about to try it out, however, I feel like the act of looking for them might cause a scattered feeling which might have a negative affect. And do you think the time it takes to hunt the local questions is worth it?

Hi guys, I am mostly just wondering what others’ experience was and whether I should be thinking about changing techniques/getting a tutor or whether this is to be expected. I have been studying for a June retake and have taken 4 prep tests so far, scores have been: 163,162,166 and 163. As you can see they’re kind of dwindling within a certain range. I am hoping to get to the 168-170 range by June and am wondering whether to put any stock in the fluctuation in scores or treat it as normal? From BR (ranges from 169 to 174), I’ve realized that my biggest problem right now is timing (missing questions I would’ve gotten right simply because I never even read them) and then making some stupid errors. Wondering what your experience was in increasing your scores.

As always, thank you for your insight!!

Hello, Newbie to 7Sage

For those who have taken the LSAT already. Do you believe it's necessary to take a LSAT Test Prep Course ? My academic adviser doesn't believe in it. She thinks I should just take the practice test under time constraints and call it a day. I should also add that I am looking to take the September 2018 Test and I will also be taking summer classes and working part-time throughout the summer. Any advice is welcome.

Hello,

Has anyone experienced a plateauing effect when PTing in the high 150s? I need some study advice and how best to move forward since I am working a 9 - 5 and need to allocate my time wisely until the June LSAT. Currently here is my situation:

Basically, I am wondering how to move forward given my sporadic scores. I am wondering if I should devote the majority of my time to improving the LG section (its currently my weakest at -8 consistently)? But, I fear that devoting all of my studying to LG will cause my LR and RC sections to decline as a direct result as well and me netting the same scores.

I am just asking what has worked for others in the past and is it realistic to score into the 170s by June devoting 10-15 hrs a week?

I need a 20-25 pt increase from my diagnostic test and I have a little over 3 months. I'm willing to put in all the work. I already have a head start on the course. Any advise on how to get there? Thanks in advance.

When I'm taking the official LSAT, am I allowed to hold up the test when I take it or do I have to keep it down flat on my desktop?

This is mainly for RC.

I'm a much more active reader when I hold my test up and read facing forward than when I have my test flat on the desk and read facing down. This might also be due to my poor vision.

Just want to make sure I'm developing proper testing habits.

Thanks in advance!

hi guys, ive been studying for the LSATs since Feb 1st. Ive been taking a course along with the 7sage course. I took a diagnostic test the very first day of my LSAT class and scored a 126 (no knowledge of anything).

After studying a good amount of the basics, I scored a 142 two weeks after my first exam.

i’ve continued to take the course and have been referring back to 7sage when I have had a hard time understanding in-class course material.

My third practice test, i scored a 143. my fourth one scored a 144. and my fifth one today (3rd month of studying) I scored a 145.

ive been getting 7-8 wrong on RC and LG for each PT (which I am fine with at the moment) for each practice exam, but I can’t seem to get more than 20 right on the LR portion. Since my second practice test, I have gone back through all my course material, bought the LR bible and gone through the whole thing, and have made notes in a seperate notebook on all the problems I had a hard time solving/problems I got a mistake on.

i go through every answer choice and write down why a specific answer choice is wrong/right and why I chose the answer choice I chose.

Ive graduated college so all my focus is on the LSAT and i have been spending 30-40 hours a week.

I have seen no improvement in my score at all.

I’m starting to think that the LSAT is not for me and becoming very discouraged. Everyone else in my LSAT course has taken the same amount of courses as I have and are sill students/ working a full time job and soending significantly less time studying than i have. and they have been scoring a 162+ without hesitation.

Any recommendations on studying/improving my score?

there isn’t really a ‘specific portion’ of the LR that im struggling with. sometimes i would get a bunch of flaw quesions wrong, and sometimes I won’t. It seems to be all over the place. If I was getting a specific aet of questions on the LR wrong, it would give me an idea of where i would need to improve but I have nothing to base it off of.

Hi everyone!

I started by LSAT journey about 1 year ago. Before I had even heard of 7Sage, I took a PT and scored a 159. Then I did some studying with some other materials on-off for a few months. Because I work a full-time job and because I am not particularly good at managing my time, I was very inconsistent with my studying.

I came across 7Sage last summer and decided to sign up. I slowly made my way through the curriculum over the next 7 months (again, I wasn't super consistent, but I always did my best to get back on track).

Yesterday, I took my first PT after finishing the curriculum. 172 (178 BR).

The lessons and materials on 7Sage are superb and really helped me get to this point. I'm feeling really good about practicing more and improving before I take the LSAT in June.

For everyone starting out, don't try to rush the process. If you have a lot going on in your life (full time job, kids, fighting crime), don't feel bad about taking a little longer to get ready for this test. I'm really happy that I didn't rush into taking the LSAT last year. I've been studying on and off for over a year now, and I feel really good about the position I'm in.

I ran through the whole 7 sage course (without PTing) and then I decided to hold off the LSAT and now I started to review all the concepts all over again. I've noticed that I improved a little bit (re-taking Problem Sets), but not a lot. I am not really sure how to study for it, anymore. If anyone can please give me tips or help me create a study schedule that would be great.

Hi, everyone!

Is anyone willing to read through and provide feedback on my Statement and Supplement for my applications this fall? I'm happy to do the same for you! I can share via Google Docs.

Thanks,

Storm

Curious to know what you all are doing to combat burnout!! Not looking for general advice about burnout, I just want to know what YOU are doing! You're my motivation :)

I am taking June so I have ~10 wks until the test and I feel like every second of studying counts but at the same time I am currently feeling heavy burnout. I am trying to take frequent breaks (a few hours or so) throughout the week to deal with it but today I feel like I need the whole weekend off. I just want to meditate and online shop haha

I'm assuming at least a few of you are in a similar position - whether it's feeling burned out, feeling guilty for taking breaks, or just generally feeling the weight of the coming test (lol I'm calling it dooms day).

What's your plans for the next 10 weeks to maximize learning/brain space and avoid burnout??

Just wanted to say this because my boyfriend is sick of listening to me talk about the LSAT.

I took a practice test two weeks ago and literally cried in the library. It was pretty much the worst thing in the world. But then, I took a PT today at 45 minutes per section. I did this to give myself the chance to actually get through the test. And then it happened.

I tackled a LR, logic heavy question 18 or something like that. I smiled in the middle of the test because I ACTUALLY DIDN'T FREAK OUT! I answered the question confidently because I spent the last two weeks BR'ing drilling. I don't know if I got the question right but I'm just happy that I attempted the question!

That's the breakthrough moment and it feels sooo good. So believe me, it feels like the end of the world now but just wait till you kill the LSAT on game day.

Hi everyone,

I am aiming for the June LSAT and am already underway in my LSAT studies. After seeing previous discussions on how useful the Ultimate+ is, I am torn as I feel time is limited at this point. If I purchase the ultimate+, and say I have already practiced curriculum suggested for the first two weeks, would any of you recommend starting from week 3 and carry on this way?

I am definitely a rookie, so I appreciate everyone's suggestions/feedback!

I began studying for the LSAT shortly after I graduated from undergrad, about 5 years ago. I scored a 145 diagnostic. Since then I've taken the test 3 times officially, and my scores are 160, 160, 161. I haven't been studying intently the entire 5 years, I'll go for a few months of intense studying and then I'll take a few months break, etc. This is my "make or break" year to apply as I can't continue in this cycle anymore, and I am feeling sick and stressed already. My goal is 170+ so I can get into a T14 law school with my not so stellar 3.3 GPA in Poli Sci/Psych.

I am beginning to feel that my dream of attending a T14 law school is slipping, and it's depressing. I'll take diagnostic preptests that I've taken 2-3 times before and score 165-168 on them, though I know those numbers are inflated because at some point I probably encountered the question, even if I don't remember the exact answer.

I guess my questions are 1) Now that LSAC has lifted the 3 tests every 2 year requirement, is the fact Ill have 3-5 test scores on file going to diminish my chances? 2) At what point do I throw in the towel and say I've reached my maximum potential on this test? I work full-time, study about 3 hours a night on weekends and 6-8 hours a day on weekends and my personal life is taking a hit and I'm not getting any younger.

I've been told I could apply to a lower ranked school and likely get in with a scholarship, but I have high standards for myself. Does anyone have any tips for me? I'm not the type to give up, but I've never felt so discouraged in my life, and this test has been a chip on my shoulder for 5 years, and the weight is starting to take its toll on me.

Here we go again:

Thanksgiving

Christmas

New Years

& now Passover/Easter.

Thank you once again for ruining more weekends & holidays. In less than 6 months, I've had more anxiety and less patience than anything else through out my existence.