Hey everyone,

I'm sure there are several past posts like this, but -- for anyone taking the upcoming December test -- I think it's important to clarify: quality over quantity.

I originally planned on taking a preptest a day to get through some stray 60s tests I didn't do + the entire 70s series + available 80s before the LSAT. After an unexpected day off a couple days ago, I went -1 on the whole LR section. I had never done that before. I was probably averaging around -4 to -6 combined. Out of curiosity, I decided to only drill LG the next day and BR a little on RC and LR, without doing any new questions. Took another preptest after that break and went -2 combined. A third preptest produced the same result, all but confirming what JY already tells us (but what many of us are probably reluctant to accept): do not PT more than 3 times a week.

I've let go of the idea of doing the whole 70s series before the December test (other than LG), and I've accepted that the brain is not a computer; we don't choose when and how often it can be charged to satisfaction. For me, doing a preptest every other day has produced a consistent jump in scores that I hardly attribute to "knowing more." So, if you're cramming for the test, consider taking a break from this stuff. I know for one that I'm not touching anything LSAT related the day before.

Best of luck on the final stretch

Hey 7Sage! I'm Leah, new to the community. I'm hoping to take the June 2018 LSAT, and wasn't sure how early I should sign up? I would like to take it close to my apartment, in Brooklyn, but ideally wanted to wait until February at least just to make sure I would be good for June, over Sept. 2018. Thanks!

My test is on 3rd December. I have improved in RC from -10 to -15 to -3 to -5 but my LR is has become very inconsistent. I was at -3 to -5 a week back. But now I'm at -1 to -9. I don't know what this is suddenly happening. I have noticed that I do better when I don't have anything else on the back of my mind. But the inconsistency is really bothering me now.

Do you guys have any advice for me?

I received an interview invite and have done no interviews of this type before.

Anyone here who has done these and can administer a mock interview? If someone else is also planning to interview and want to do a mock prep, please PM. Thank you.

If I want to apply to a T-14 school that uses a 4.0 GPA scale but my university grades on a 4.3 scale, how is this converted? Does it have something to do with LSAC?

I just competed test number 71. I was super frustrated when my score dropped on my practice test to a 153. But then super excited to get my highest BR score ever, a 172. I have never had such a huge gap between the two. Usually my BR is only 7-10 points higher than my PT. Not really sure what to infer from this though.

Have any of you had this happen?

Hi Sagers,

I took the Sept LSAT...bombed it. I've been taking the 7Sage prep course since October. RC is my strongest area, then LR. LG is my weakest, like brain shuts down just trying to figure out which set up is needed.

There is also still room for improvement with LR. Not sure if my time will be best spent focusing on LG from scratch or strengthening LR this week. I feel like February is inevitable, but still want to give my best effort.

Any advice?

Help! None of the video explanations are playing for me...

Am I the only one?

Hi everyone!

I am having trouble with this question. I can see why the other 4 ACs are wrong but I am having trouble understanding why E is the correct answer. When negated, is E essentially saying that L comes AFTER the leaf litter becomes thin, which weakens the argument since it claims that L causes the thinning?

Thank you!

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-69-section-1-question-19/

I’m taking the test in December but I’m planning to re-take in February if I don’t achieve a high enough score. (I’m really close to my goal but not consistent enough that I feel confident I’ll achieve it in December.) I’m planning on applying for next fall. My question is, if I don’t score high enough in December will I be rejected from schools based on that score or will they wait for my February score? Alternatively, could I be jeopardizing my chances of being admitted based on my December score if schools see I’m registered for February so they don’t consider me until then and spaces get filled?

If anyone knows how this works I would be grateful! Thanks :)

Are you aloud to write on the LSAT test page? For example underlining and bracketing sentences. Also writing notes on the column of the test.

I took PT 82 last weekend and totally blew it. I choked on one whole LG section (in that it took forever) and then had less time to spend on the others (plus, I got several wrong on the one I choked on). I'd decided to do the RC that had the most questions first, since while I do reasonably well on RC, I always seem to have to rush through the last one because it often has a lot of questions. Well the RC with the most questions on this test was the judge one, and so that messed me up, too. I basically ran out of time to one whole RC section.

I was also trying a skipping strategy, but that just got blown out of the water.

I normally PT around 163-164 now, pretty consistently, but this one was a 158. My BR Scores have been going up and on the 163/164 PTs I usually BR around 169. BUT on this 158 test I BRd at 177!

I was pretty happy with that and part of me thinks maybe I just had a bad day and the BR is proof that my actual score would have been higher on another test.

So I don't know whether to be pleased overall about the BR, or down about the 158.

The only way to know for sure is to take another PT, but ugh. That drop and experience on PT 82 was bad. So now I"m freaking out that I could run into the same thing on the actual test day.

I'm sure I'm not the only one freaking out. I just needed to vent to people who will understand :/

How many times do you guys read a stimulus before deciding to skip it?

So as many of you know, I went hard leading up to the September test. I took basically every PT from 40-81 leading up to it. I scored lower than expected in September and have since re-evaluated my study habits. I am noticing though that I am remembering a lot of the questions, LG and passages on the test. For example, I went to take PT68 today, and the first RC passage I remembered the entire thing. I took the test 5 months ago, but still knew where to focus in order to get the answers right.

So any ideas on what to do in order to keep things fresh? Obviously I could take PT's in the 30's but for whatever reason I score significantly higher on early PT's than I do on later ones. I want something that might be a little more accurate to test day.

Hey guys! If you're taking the LSAT and your account is inconveniently set to expire a few days before the test date, just email me (dillon@7sage.com) and I'll extend your account for free through the December test. (Make sure you include your 7Sage email!)

I can guarantee you that my inbox will fill up with these, so give me time to reply to them all. If your account expires by the time I get to your email, don't worry, I'll reactivate it for you. :)

For those of you who are expiring after, good luck on the LSAT! We here at 7Sage are rooting for you.

Is there a way to restart the Analytics part for prep test 36 to enter my results? Someone it defaulted to saying it was completed and I never had a chance to input my answers. Now, I don't have the analysis on how I did? Any advice? Thanks!

One of the lessons I completed had 14 problem sets which I did all in one sitting -- 6 hours later, I was totally drained, very loopy, and a little discouraged.

Do you guys complete every single lesson's problem sets before moving on to the next lesson? Or do you save some for a rainy day?

Hi, this is my first time starting a post here since I prefer to be a silent reader but I've been lost in decision for quite some time. I need help!

I took the LSAT this September after nearly a full year of part-time LSAT studying and got a score that was a bit below my average but within range - 164. I was hoping for a 167 but after getting my worst section, RC, as my experimental in the very first section of the test (it was my most feared scenario), I was slightly drained.

So, I ended up with LSAT score of 164 and GPA of 3.89.

I really want this studying to end but at the same time, I don't want to regret not having taken my chance to get a higher score. But I'm not completely sure I'll be able to score higher. I am registered for the December LSAT and some schools I've already applied to are aware of this. I'm really lost as to what I should do.

Should I retake in two weeks with the hope of hitting my actual average score or just focus on continuing with the applications? Honestly, I've lost my motivation for studying and haven't really been studying for the past few weeks. But do I even have a realistic chance of getting into t14 in the east coast?

Sorry for the ranting and I would really appreciate some advice! :blush:

I was just wondering on average how long it is taking people to get through the core curriculum. I won't be applying to schools this year like I had planned, and wondered how many of you are able to stay on track... or have to keep editing the study schedule like I do! Thanks, Lindsey

I have tried my debit master card and it said that my card would not support the transaction. I tried my mothers and it was declined? Anyone with similar experience?

Hey everyone,

Short term lurker, first time poster.

I've been self studying for the December LSAT for around 4 months and have progressively worked my way through almost all of the available PTs.

At this point, I've written tests 1-71 and 74. 72 and 73 are being divided up to serve as experimental sections for the remainder of my PTs before the 2nd.

Starting in the 40s, my PTs have consistently ranged between 173-177, with the majority falling in the 174-176 range. A typical distribution would be -3 combined on LR, -0 to -2 on games and -2 on RC.

Unfortunately my last few PTs have taken a bit of a nosedive, with a 171 on PT 71 (-2LR/-5LG/-6RC) and a 168 on PT 74 (-3LR/-3LG/-8RC). The two scores have been my lowest two PTs in ~2 months. I suspect that the combination of stress and fatigue is creeping in. I haven't been sleeping much over the last week, as I'm consistently dreaming about LGs that I've fabricated, but can't solve. It doesn't seem like my mind has been considerate enough to also create a corresponding answer to the questions, so I'm stuck in CBT limbo on an imaginary sequencing or grouping game at 3 AM.

My LR scores have stayed relatively consistent, but my RC scores have taken a major drop on my last two PTs. I've also struggled to complete game sections within 35, whereas in past I was consistently finishing them in 32-33 minutes. The RC sections in the 70s "feel" tougher to me, but I'm also making mistakes that wouldn't have happened previously IMHO.

Long story short, I'd appreciate everyones insight on what I should make of the last couple of PTs. I feel that burnout is contributing, but the major drop is RC was a shock that corresponds with when many people claim that RC sections became tougher.

Thanks for your help.

I am wanting some advice from some fellow test takers.

I began studying for the test in July. On my diagnostic I scored a 158. I am shooting for around 170. I have done the CC, and i am foolproofing logic games. I have taken 2 PTs this weekend. I scored a 163 and a 161. Last weekend I took a PT and scored 167.

I usually do pretty well in RC. My weak areas are definitely LR and the games. I missed around 6 or 7 in each section on the last test.

Do you guys think my goals are unrealistic considering the test is less than 2 weeks away?

Any thoughts on labelling question stems first and writing it literally next to it eg., principle, weaken etc then reading the stimulus on relevant LR/RC or just a waste of time? THANKS!

So I have been struggling with hitting my desired score under timed conditions but I finally did it today. I've adjusted my study schedule and allowed myself time to actually live and i think that has really made a difference. I'm a rather social person, so being consumed with studying for this test was really stressing me out. Hopefully this persists into test day. Good luck everyone!

I am just starting research on this and curious what others think. Thx!