I’m starting law school in September (in Canada) and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on books to read before starting 1L.

If you also have personal advice about how to handle first year, i would appreciate that too!

Thank you!

Like many others I’m feeling sad about my LSAT score and I’d love to get others’ perspective on a (second) retake. I got a 169, which is a few points lower than my PT average. My goal was a 170 so I’m bummed that I came so close but missed the mark. I’m really conflicted about whether or not I should retake- I would only be able to retake in November- I’m working like crazy until June, then going on vacation for a couple weeks in July/August so a June or September exam isn’t realistic. I’m not sure if studying for two and a half months (Aug- October) after a a lengthy break will do much to improve my score, and if it’s worth the time and effort. According to LSAC’s calculator I’ve got about a 50% chance at my target schools. Should I try to be happy with my score, knowing I didn’t reach my full potential, or should I suck it up and study for November?

Hey all,

I've been selected by Cornell as a finalist for a full-tuition merit scholarship. They're flying all the finalists (Approx 16) to Cornell for a ~2 day interview process (the first day is technically a "social" dinner but it seems like you'd want to be kinda in interview-mode for that).

I was wondering if anyone has had experience with these types of interviews. Was the formal interview you received with one person? A professor? An admissions counselor/dean? Or was it with a committee? Professor committee? Admissions committee?

@goingfor99th I'm not sure if you did the scholarship interview with Berkeley yet, but if you have do you have any advice?

All thoughts are appreciated!

Best,

Paul

Now that I've seen the improvement that I've made from the first test to the second test, I'm serioulsy considering taking it again to exhaust all the lsat opportunites I have before I apply. I'm happy with the improvement, but I'm about 5 points away from my goal score.

Hey all,

I was just invited to do a Skype interview with University of Chicago.

For those of you who have done UChicago's interview:

Any other broad advice for Skype interviews or regarding UChicago Admissions more broadly would be helpful.

Best,

Paul

Hey everyone!

So I'm brand new to 7Sage. I woke up this morning to the dooming email from LSAC informing me that I scored a... wait for it... 144 on my February LSAT (looks up how to become LSAT tutor). I saw my score at 5:20am and signed up for 7Sage at 10:15am. I spent some time as an African American History Grad student and decided to go to law school in December so I only had three months of study time. Further, I'm have a full-job, wife, and 5 months old so three months was actually probably only one. I'm weirdly not upset because, while my score sucks, I know that my score can improve greatly as I contribute more time to studying. I am aiming for the September and December LSATs so there is time.

So for everyone who is here after their soul was sucked out by the Feb LSAT, let's party,

So I’m currently in the drilling stages of my LSAT prep. I found that I’m pretty good at answering questions and gaining an understanding of what I’m supposed to be looking for. However, I’m not sure of the best way to increase my speed. Once I start time myself, things get bad. Any tips on increasing speed?

As with many of you, I eagerly awaited the results of the February 2018 test. I found out this morning that I absolutely BOMBED the test. I scored a 139, which is a full 10 points lower than my average practice test scores and I've never scored lower than a 144.

Obviously I'm heartbroken and upset, but should I take this defeat and study harder next time or take the risk and have my test rescored by hand? I see that it's $100 to have it rescored, which isn't exactly cheap.

*disclaimer: I had to move homes during the heaviest part of my studying, so perhaps that stress was a factor in my poor score..

Hi all,

I have two related questions.

First, I just got my LSAT score last night and finally broke the 99th percentile! Third time's a charm, so RETAKE and trust the 7Sage method because it works. Anyway, I haven't heard from a few schools yet, though I haven't had them hold my application. Is it weird to email these schools to let them know that a new score is coming, or should I just let LSAC send the score and wait it out? I have not submitted LOCI to these schools (they're T6, so I'm at no risk of being yield protected).

Second, one of my top choices has already admitted me and offered me a scholarship. In the award letter, they note that they're done with scholarship evaluation for me…but now I'm a more appealing candidate (score went up a few points). Do you think I should start pushing here, or should I wait until later in March? I love this school but it's still too expensive

I know schools only have to report our top score these days. But are there any stats about how many times, on average, a person takes the LSAT?

I jus used the CAS gpa calculator on 7Sage to calculate my 3 transcripts ( freshmen year at one university, one summer class at a cc and the university where I got my degree) and my gpa came out to a 2.97 because I added an F from a class that I retook ( when I removed it my gpa was 3.0). What I would like to know is how is LSAC going to report my gpa? Are they going to put my actual gpa on the report along with their calculation of my gpa? Or is it just going to be that 2.9 gpa? Because I did graduate with cum laude and I was on the Dean list

Also if they are going to use just the 2.9 gpa what would you say is a good lsat score to get into a school that median ask for 3.3gpa and 155 lsat?

So I haven't been as active on 7Sage lately but I have a good excuse!...

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I am still keeping up with my study schedule but have reduced my hours a bit. (Funny how growing an eyeball in your stomach makes you extremely tired).

If you have any good vibes, feel free to telepathically send them my way. I'm slightly panicked about the idea of studying, working and becoming a mommy. (Oh God. Something is going to call my 'mommy' one day)

Also, if there are any other moms or moms to be out there who are studying, and killing it like the Goddess you are, I'd love some tips! :)

Hey I already took 3 official tests but they all came back less than satisfactory. I’m planning on taking the June and Sept one this year. That’ll be 5 tests in my file, is that too many? Is there a point where schools will say “no that’s too much”?

So without being too long winded on here.. I decided to take the Feb LSAT in December. My diagnostic before ever seeing any lsat material was a whopping 133. Through self study I got myself in the 150-154 range on my PT’s. Then went and took an in person 4 week Kaplan course, which I think might’ve been the biggest mistake of my study because it contributed to me always over thinking what I had done to improve on my own and I felt like I didn’t have a strategy that worked for me anymore. I scored a 150 on both the class diagnstic and the final.. and ended up scoring a 148 on last months test.

My biggest question is if I have enough time between now and the June test to use 7 sage to more or less do an “overhaul” on what now feel like are shakey fundamentals, and if it’s possible for me to reach my goal score of 160, or have I just completely plateaued at a very low level? I run a business and can pretty much make my own schedule, so time isn’t an overwhelming issue... is 3 months enough time to get through the core curriculum and get in enough PT’s to improve 10+ points? Or is that too far of a reach? Thanks in advance for the responses!

So, I guess I'm going to be coming back to this site again. I'm exhausted and feeling very hopeless right now.

I took the LSAT in September. Got a 149.

Took it again in December, but canceled my score due to noise disturbances.

Took it again in February and I got a 148 (unf*ckingbelievable - I walked out thinking I actually did well. :()

Would it be a problem if I retook it? I know I can do better than this. I was PTing at upper 150s/lower 160s. :(

It's now time for everyone to describe their routines and study methods... that got them their scores for this lsat.

i applied to one law school late in December right when my lsat score came out. My application currently is on Hold- under second review. When i visited the law school, the admission told me my lsat score was "in the range" but my gpa was slightly lower than their median. My gpa is 3.25 but their goa is 3.4. In cases like mine, do you think I may get eventually rejected? Should I give up hope? it's taking a very long time and Im not sure if this is a bad sign? Im just getting really anxious. Thoughts?

Hey y'all. Hoping to get a few people's opinions on how I should utilize the next 3 months prior to sitting for the June exam.

A little background first: I sat for the September17 exam after self-studying with the Kaplan books for a few months. I was PTing all over the 160s prior to the exam but ended up scoring a 160 on the real thing. I did alright on the LG and LR sections but got killed on the RC section which was already my most volatile section.

I started studying with 7Sage in December (and got a new diagnostic of 162 after not studying for a few months... sigh) and have made my way through the CC and am currently fool-proofing LG and already seeing some improvement! So here's my predicament. I work full-time and share responsibility with my parents helping out my brother. AKA I'm busy like a lot of other people are. My current strategy for fool-proofing is doing one new PT of games per day (studying 6 days per week). At this rate I should be winding down the FPing in the beginning of April and then I can do a little RC and LR review before hitting PTs until June.

My problem is that this way I really only have time to do LR and RC problems on the weekends and even that can be exhausting. I currently average around -5 per sections so I don't have any immediate stand-out weaknesses other than my RC scores have always been all over the board. For this reason I'm afraid to spend so much time devoted to LG without really giving the other sections much attention. I'm trying to decide if I should extend the FP process by a doing fewer new games each day so I also have time to hit a RC passage and a few LR questions each night. If I do this I won't finish FPing until late April and then I'll only have a little over a month to PT. Prior to taking the September test I probably took around 10 PTs so I'm not totally unfamiliar with the timing of the test, but I'm worried about only doing 5-6 PTs before the real thing.

Oh, and I recently got accepted into the Peace Corps! Which is very exciting! But also means the June test is my only option before I leave.

Edit:: Also my goal is high 160s

I am three years out of college and have been working full time. I studied for the LSAT for about six months before taking it in December on top of my 40 hour work week. I hadn’t done as many practice tests as I would’ve liked, but I’ve always been aiming to get into the 170+ range. I was PTing around 165 with a few 168s and scored a 162 :(.

I had only used the Powerscore Bibles, so I feel like with more practice and purchasing the actual 7sage course I could probably break 170s... my issue is motivation. It was just so draining studying on top of my work week and having to sacrifice self-care and fun to make time to study. It was also so disappointing and discouraging getting that score. I dread doing another six months of that and have had so much trouble motivating myself to do it and fear getting the same results.

I guess I just need some advice, help please!

Hey all!

I'm currently struggling with something that honestly shouldn't even be an issue - I have nothing to do anymore.

I've completed all apps and just (painfully) waiting for the LSAT to come out this Wednesday evening like many of you. I think I'm having issues of just trying to "relax" because honestly I don't know how or what to do that can make me relax.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do either in terms of 1) law school related stuff, or 2) relaxation stuff to keep my mind busy?

much thanks to all!

Hi All,

Looking for full test explanation (not just games) for PT C (Feb 2000) but it looks like it is not available on 7sage?

Anyone else in the same boat looking for explanations?

In terms of physical likeness, the individual tests for purchase ie 80, 81,82 etc. ,how do they resemble actual test-day tests?

Are they exactly what to expect? if not what differences are there?

and to be clear not regarding the test itself, those booklets.

I ask because if I have the booklets (those thin ones from amazon) I should definitely use those for my first PT as oppose to printing them, obviously?

I was planning to anyway, but just wanted to know if there are any differences?

7Sage Community,

I have been studying since mid November for the June LSAT. I work full time and I am engaged, thus time has been rare to come by. After grinding it out week in and week out while "maintaining" a somewhat decent sleep schedule...I am about to start PT'ing.

I wanted to share this to give support to those that think they are never going to get there in their studying. I was one of the ones that thought I would slap the diagnostic, but to my utter shock I bombed it. I did not even score my test I was so confused and out of the loop.

Now after taking my time and trying to get concepts down before moving on I am going to take my first PT. The combination of nerves, excitement, and anxiety is really something. I know I am going to do well, but how well? I know this for sure: I have put my best foot forward.

Any of you out there that think your dreams can not come true are just wrong. Apply yourself and believe (sounds like a corny disney movie)!

Thank you for you continued support in this "journey" that is the mini mental breakdowns of LSAT prep.

Looking forward to this next step in the grind!

Best,

Since everyone is stressing about the LSAT results for Feb coming out this week (me included) I thought I'd add some fun into remembering our exam. I'd always read that there's ALWAYS someone who forgets to bring a pencil/the right kind of pencil into the exam and has to borrow. I thought it was a myth, but then there was actually someone who only brought mechanical pencils into my exam!

So what about you guys? Did your LSAT experience (whether in February or not) bolster or disprove the myth?

I'm in need of a morale booster. I feel bad about the feb lsat. So, I had been extensively studying for a retake in Feb, and furthermore had shown a lot of improvment (especially in LR). I was consistently getting the number correct on each section ( and often even more) that I needed for my goal score. However, I had major insomnia the night before the lsat, and that threw me off on test day. My brain was not as quick as normal, and I'm really worried that all of the improvement that I made got thrown out the window. I left on a bad "feeling" but I know that's not necessarily a good predictor of your score. I know that I improved leading up to the test- I'm just hoping that one day didn't ruin all of that. Hopefully, I improved by at least a couple points :/