After a few months of studying (blowing 50s and 60s tests last summer just PTing and reading PowerScore books), I scored my PT average in December: 160 (highest PT 164). My weak section was Logic Games - a big disappointment after having made serious LG gains in my last study month before the test. (In my defense, LG came as my very last section. Fatigue may have killed it - I hadn't been doing 5-section PTs and my experimental was LR)

So clearly, as I recommence studying for June, my focus is going to be Logic Games. I have 9 fresh tests left and am going to reorder the book of 62-71tests I did last summer. I'm thinking 5 months might be enough to have forgotten most of those tests. As much as possible, I'm going to photocopy and redo games again and again.

Plan:

Jan, Feb: 7Sage CC, Games, and reading

Mar, Apr, May: PT every two weeks. Daily drill with a favor for LG.

Bottom line, for anyone and especially those of us who are cheap: my advice would be to try to foolproof Logic Games ASAP. One game is a 3-4 point difference in a final score.

Hi all - Kind of embarrassing to post this but I need advice on how to reply to a rejected request for LOR...

So I've asked on of my professors to write me LOR. I was in two classes with this professor and honestly felt like I had a personal connection to her, so I was really shocked by her rejection. Her response was "I am going to decline your request. I remember you well from the Seminar, and enjoyed having you in class. I could write a generally positive letter, but not a really strong one. I think it’s probably best to ask a different professor. I do wish you well."

Ok first of all, ouch.

Anyways, do you think it's worth it to try to persuade her otherwise or take her offer for a "generally positive letter"? Or is it worth it to ask specifically why she felt like she couldn't write me a strong one? Should I just politely thank her and move on? I have no idea how to deal with this, any advice?

The other thing is that she was my top choice professor (I REALLY didn't think she'd say no). I could follow her advice to ask others but I was not personally invested in their classes... and I'm worried that if she said no then they will too. My other options are strong personal LOR from a lawyer that I volunteer with/practice public speaking with or a professional one from my project manager.

Hey everyone,

I'm very confused about what the length of a diversity statement should be. I hear everyone touting "no more than 1-page," but then when I read examples of "Great Diversity Statements," including ones provided by 7Sage, they're 1.5 or 2 pages.

Mine has come out to be 1.5 pages, and I feel like further cuts could harm the impactfulness of the essay.

Advice?

Hey everyone,

So I applied to some schools already using my September 2017 score, but my December 2017 score was better. I want to send these schools I already applied to my December score.

I e-mailed an admissions office of a school I already applied to, and they replied by saying:

Thank you for your email and continued interest in [Insert School Name] Law. If you would like to submit another LSAT score, please send it to us through LSAC and we can add it on to your file for review. Please let me know if you have any other questions regarding your application.

"

I don't know how to submit a new score through the LSAC website - can anyone help?

Thanks,

Paul

Hey guys,

For those of you who video tape your PTs, can you describe your method? I want to record myself PTing – like the videos of JY's live commentary. Do you all use your phone or a tripod or headstrap...?? lol Cant seem to find a good way to do it..

Thanks!

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I completed the Starter course and took the Dec. exam, but scored below my goal score. I got a 160 (was PT-ing between 162-164) and my target score is 168-170. I'm registered for the Feb. exam and don't know if I should extend the Starter course and do a lot of PTs these next few weeks/ review lessons for February OR if I should hold off for June and upgrade to the premium or ultimate and study for longer. I'm afraid I'll lose momentum from the Dec. exam. Appreciate any advice, thank you!!

I am currently studying for the February LSAT and feeling fairly confident about it, but I am planning to retake in June if I don't get a score I am happy with. I want to make sure I'm using the Preptests as wisely as possible. I was planning on using all of PT 52-81 between now and February, but I've realized that will leave me with only much older PTs (that I haven't seen before) to study from if I retake in June.

Should I reserve some of the newer PTs in case I end up retaking the test, or is it best to put everything into February and use all of them? Are the older PTs really that different from the recent ones?

Any and all input appreciated :)

Hi guys. I just have a quick question regarding formulating a new study schedule. My last two takes (September and December 2017) didn't go so well due to circumstantial issues as I cancelled both times, and I'm planning to take this cycle off. That said, I'm looking for any suggestions regarding an updated study schedule.

Quick facts about my history:

By Section:

LG: I have already fool-proofed LG 1-35. (I'm thinking of fool-proofing "new" games from 36-50.) Average about -1/-2.

RC: Needs a lot of work -- not sure how to build in regimented schedule for working on RC. Would timed sections work? Should I work by passage type? I think I have easier passages down, so should I focus on 4 star/5 star passages?

LR: Pretty solid, but still needs work on getting the last few curve-breakers. I average about -8 total (-3/-4 per section).

Lastly, I still struggle with timing in LR and RC -- I don't run out per se, but just really stretch to finish. Any tips?

I would appreciate any insight, thank you!

What's your pre-7Sage story?

I've been told that one should aim to master the fundamentals of the LSAT before moving on to PT's. At what point did you all decide that it was time to move on to PT's? Also, was this assessment correct, were you actually ready to start PTing? What are some things that you wish you had mastered/understood better before starting your PT phase?

Hi 7Sagers,

I am looking for some advice on how to plan things out for this year.

I started 7Sage CC in 2017 May and took September LSAT, cancelled the score,

and then got 160 on December LSAT.

Leading up to December test I have been scoring inconsistently between the range 163~168 on PTs

and I have used up almost all of the available PTs at this point.

I had set my goal as 168+ and I am not sure with my December score if I will

get what I want in February with just over a month left.

I know I can take the LSAT as many times as I want, so a part of me tells me to sit for

as many exams as possible to train myself;

but another part of me knows that all scores will be reported when I apply and I want to be prudent with the records I make..

I guess I am afraid that my score might go even further down and I will completely lose faith in myself.

I think the test day anxiety and pressure really affected me and I am not feeling so confident about this test right now.

I have been working on PS and some other essays but it seems like delaying a cycle is inevitable.

Even if I apply this cycle and tell schools I am sitting for February exam, I feel like the 160 from December really limits where I can apply (and I cannot reasonably expect myself to all of sudden score 10 pts higher in a month time).

What do you guys think?

Getting as many test experience under my belt (go for Feb) vs. being careful to only take tests when I feel very ready for my target score (wait till June)?

Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts!

Happy New Year, y’all!

I’m not as active on this forum as some of you, but I’m very grateful for this online community! Without fail, every single time I log on, the support 7sagers provide to each other is undeniably evident, and that’s invaluable!

So cheers to all of us, and here’s to breaking ceilings, defying curves and scoring 180s! ??

I'm wondering how bad it looks taking it a third time. I cancelled the first time and did way below my PT average in December. Does a high third score truly take the place of all of those marks? And is an addendum (when not required) even worthwhile to write?

Put down your LSAT books for a day, reflect on 2017, get ready to celebrate 2018, and have some fun!

My mom always told me, whatever you do on the last day of a year, you’ll do all of the next year! So no chores today, do things you enjoy!

Happy New Year 7Sagers!

Hi all, I know this issue has been addressed before but I wanted to hear more thoughts on it. I took the test in September and December, and though both scores were very good, the second one was in a higher score band than the first: seven points higher. I retook the test simply because I knew I could do better. I'm trying to decide if I should include a VERY brief addendum saying something to just that effect, or does the higher score speak for itself? Those were the only two times I took the test, and since it's quite common to retake, I don't want to bore the admissions officers with an extra page of reading if it's not necessary; but I do feel that the December score represents my true ability, so I'm not 100% sure which strategy is better. Any advice is appreciated!

Hey everyone! I essentially have the majority of my apps ready to go. However, I have only three of the four LORs submitted to LSAC. I know that as long as you have the minimum two recommendations, you can just go ahead and send them and your application will be updated, but the professor sending the 4th and final one is probably the most important one since I've worked with him on numerous occasions. He said his letter will be ready in the beginning of January; what do you all think? Should I just wait and send them all once I receive his letter, or just send them now? Thanks! ?

I have no official vaca days and I am too scared to risk it with a last minute sick day. I can’t do a drs note either since the test will last till about late afternoon and if its anything like my last one I will be an exhausted crying mess. What is a good excuse? I simply won’t get paid time which is fine, I just don’t want to get canned!

Hi! So I'm gonna throw it way back to tests like the SAT, ACT and other standardized tests where I was taught the method to just guess if we didn't know it because there is a small penalty for wrong answers. Is this the same thing I should be doing for the LSAT? If I am running out of time and still have questions unanswered, is it better to leave them blank or at least put some sort of answer down?

I’m doing pacifico’s method and if I’m doing my first take timed I’m just finding the right answer and not trying to prove the answers wrong, so I usually feel pretty certain about my answer and don’t circle a lot of questions. After my first take most of the time I only have one answer circled to BR and sometimes I still end up getting one wrong even after BR. IDK how to properly BR without taking a half hour on my first take to make sure I’m 100% certain that my answer is right and the other answer choices are wrong. Am I supposed to draw out the game board for each a/b/c/d/e answer choice on the first take?

A lot of times the Q I get wrong which I didn’t circle to BR I missed bc I misread the question or AC since I’m kind of rushing since it’s timed I guess

Looking for the LGs to foolproof. Figure it'll be a pretty penny or two.

Has anyone done any virtual tutoring sessions and can recommend a tutor? Specifically, I’m looking for help getting from high 160s-low 170s to consistently scoring in the 170s.

I'm having a tough time trying to find an effective way to organize what seems like an infinite amount of paper.

How do you guys organize it?

Do you keep your fool proofing sections one place and LR in another?

Should I invest in a filing cabinet at this point lol?

I was just checking out some “LSAT watches” as they have a bezel with marks going from 0-35. I know some watches such as those with chronographs have been banned, however this appears to be a traditional watch only with LSAT section length bezel. I thought this could prove helpful, because honestly I can hardly tell time let alone breath when taking certain sections.

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