Can someone explain the concepts of referential phrases. I have now watched the video twice and I am still not understanding what it is.

Anyone have suggestions I want to take 1 last pt before the real thing. I did all of them from my course which is u to pt 58.

Is there a big difference between the ones I did and the newer ones?

Do all the RC nowadays have the AB style paragraph?

So I've been studying for LSAT for almost a year now.. and I thought after all the studying, I would naturally be seeing at least a few point increase in my scored full PTs.

But today I took my last ever fresh PT and saw a whopping 10 point decrease from my average scores around 6 months ago (173~174). Given that I took this test in the actual testing site on the day of exam, it is probably an accurate reflection of how I can score under timed/high-pressure conditions.

The really frustrating thing is that.. when I BR questions from past papers (I've taken all the published PTS ranging from 1~82 at least once, most of them twice), I understand fully how to read and approach the questions. Although obviously inflated, I'm able to score almost -0, -1 on LR sections that I have seen before (after having months of rest in between the original and retake). So I thought that I really had a firm grasp of basic logic, as long as I had sufficient time and clear mind when solving the problems. But when I encounter new sections, as shown by today's test scores, my average incorrect answer ranges from 4~5 per section.. :( I felt confident before this test that I had mastered pretty much all the fundamentals of LR, but now I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong..

Looking at the questions I got wrong.. most frequently I miss key words in the stimulus, or just simply have no idea what the stimulus is saying, or become flustered by complex conditionals/inference questions. Some questions.. I was pretty sure that it was the answer, but it turns out it was completely wrong.. So the reasons vary a lot

I also bombed the RC section, getting about 4 more wrong than what I usually score.. Bombed one passage (the last one in the section), got 4 wrong out of 8 on it..D: This kind of performance has actually never happened to me on an RC before.. so I'm a bit shocked about my RC too. Perhaps it's due to the fact that I haven't reviewed any RCs for almost 3 weeks now (I hyper-focused on LR - though that doesn't seem to have been that fruitful..) .. so maybe I've lost my LSAT reading habits.. :S Just lost for words.

Anyway, long story short.. I'm really frustrated, the exam coming up in about 2 weeks will be 4th and FINAL LSAT ever and I honestly don't know what I should do during the next few remaining days. I really need a score higher than 170 (currently 167 highest) so I'm reaching out for help/any words of wisdom to overcome this hurdle that stands in front of me..

Hi,

I finished a course with PowerScore a week ago and after coming across 7 Sage video explanaitions I decided to enroll in this course to help me with the remainder of my prep. (Currently I am studying full-time and am planning to write the September LSAT. my average PT score is 154)

I was wondering if you have any recommendations about what study plan I should follow in these 3 months given that I have already studied PowerScore's core curriculum?

I have started writing 2 PTs a week and have started doing blind reviews after each PT. but one instructor told me that I should only write one PT a week since more than that would be a waste of PTs. Is that true?

Already have Legally Blonde down :)

So I have been studying on and off for the past 2 years, but since the beginning of May have been studying full time because I just graduated and don’t move away for my job until June 15th. My job is going to consist of a lot of training the entire summer, but I take the LSAT on July 23rd. Up until that time I plan on doing two sections on a practice test per day timed and doing practice tests during the weekend when I can. In case I need to take the September LSAT, does anyone have a good suggestion as to how I should split up the sections and tests I do now so that I can save some for September if need be? Also, any suggestions for a schedule as to which days I should be studying leading up to July would be helpful, just so that I’m spacing everything out nicely.

Appreciate the help in advance!

I am in a situation where I can choose to take the LSAT at a hotel in my hometown, or take the LSAT at my undergrad university in another city. I am wondering if anyone has taken the LSAT at a hotel before and can give me some insight on what the environment is like. Are all the test takers in one large ballroom or do they split us up into smaller sections?

Thanks

On my second PT (PT 71) I got a 161. I was feeling good, though understanding I needed improvement, but overall still feeling good about the progress I'm making. Then I move on to PT 72. Ummmm....holy hell. That RC section was ridiculous. I mean, I understand the difficulty varies from test to test and section to section, but it seemed like 72 was almost anomalous in its difficulty. I looked it up online in different forums and it seemed like that was the general consensus. Did anyone else take this PT?

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?

The NA section seems to have an issue with the 'print' prompt. When clicking on the 'Print Questions' the screen stays blank. This is the second day I have experienced it. Nothing else seems to be malfunctioning.

Anyone else having this issue?

Hey y'all!

Does anyone know if we're allowed to have gum in our ziplock bags during the test? (To chew during break).

Thanks and good luck to all June test takers!!

#help

I've been studying for the LSAT for what I feels like is two long years. I took the June 2017 and got 144. Prior to that I did self studying using Powerscore Bibles and also took a Powerscore course which in my opinion seemed useless since the teacher truly didn't know how to teach the material. I took a couple of months off after the test feeling like an idiot got back into it in August using 7sage CC and although I feel like I've learned a lot more and have been able to grasp concepts I do not see any improvement in PTs I am scoring between 149 and 155 and my BR the highest was a 162. However when I go over questions and explanations I feel like I understand. I talk out the stimulus and answer choices to myself and I feel okay but anytime I go into the test I'm anxious. I don't finish any section on time everything is just a mess!

I was terrible at LG before using 7 sage, Ive done the full proof method on 1-35 and although I can get through most games I almost never feel confident in what I am doing I recently took a PT where I froze on each game kept going back and forth and basically ran out of time. Once I went back to BR I got -3 on the section. I wanted to cry.Questions on LR that I've answered correctly 9/10 I almost always go back and change my answer to an incorrect one. I am getting -14 on LR on each section. It just seems like I haven't put any work in at all.

I don't know what to do anymore. I work crazy hours and still try to put at least two to three hours a day of practice in and I am just getting no where with this. I was scheduled to take the June exam but I know ill be wasting my time. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking to get my score into mid 160s.

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

You are on the last question, of the last logic game, of the last section of a five section timed practice test and you realize, with less than a minute left, you misunderstood one of the rules...

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I just wanted to share a bit of good news because it never hurts - I just scored my first 174 on a 5 section, timed practice test! I started with a diagnostic of 155 in February 2017. For the past few weeks, I had been only scoring around an average of 168. Also, granted,this test was a retake, I took this PT in March 2017 and didn't BR at all and just tossed it aside after grading. This was during my stupid phase of "do as many PTs as possible" (10/10 would not recommend this). In short, this sudden increase has shown me what I am capable of. So thank you 7sage for providing such a comprehensive curriculum and thanks to all the community members for providing your expertise and support! Only excited for whats ahead. :)

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

Hello all!

Lately I've reached much better results due to a massive change in my attitude! The Lsat should be your friend, not your nemesis!

Before every PT exam I follow a ritual to help be Zen! It beats being hyper caffeinated and high strung like a harp!

This is what I do:

1. Eating right!

I usually have a big meal before exams and it helps me stay focused and perform my best! Nothing heavy nor greasy! Eat yo veggies!!! Sometimes I even carbo load the night before and wake up early to do an exam! Hahaha

Also! Being hydrated really helps! Hydration affects short term memory (or so Wikipedia says!) but don't over do it or you won't be able stop running back and forth from the bathroom and your seat!

2. Stretches!

I hate how long we have to stay stationary! I'm not saying go run an iron man! But being strenched helps my back and neck.

I also like getting my heart rate up a bit to get hyped for the exam! Enthusiasm works!!

3. Comfy clothes, layers to remove/add in order to stay at a good temperature.

4. An arsenal of Samurai katana sharp pencils.

Each one made from a single tree I cut down in the woods, and hand crafted and sharpened by shark teeth and black rhino horns.

Just kidding! I get my 99cent store pencils and have like 6 ready do go! Yes, they are Spider-Man pencils! How did you know?

5. THEME SONG!

5 to 6 minutes before any exam I blast my latest favorite upbeat jam! Get your game face on! I try to use the same ones over and over again to have consistency. Past 7 exams it's always been Sweet Child O Mine. Do whatever moves your feet and makes you feel good!

6. Privacy

Locking the door, barricading the exists, airplane mode, remove the battery from that ticking ikea clock. Start that timer!!! Let's do this!!!!

[insert 3ish hours of hair pulling, hardwork and DOMINATION!]

POST Exam!

1. I always have an ice cream sandwich or a frosty beer orrrr both waiting for me in my fridge as a "that'll do pig, that'll do" moment after a good few hours of work!

2. GO OUTSIDE!! Walk that dog, ride that bike, climb that mountain! Give yourself 2-3 hours of recovery before you review and begin the whole process over again!

That's what I do!!!

I've increased my scores and it works for me! Hooray!

Wondering what rituatals any of you guys and gals find helpful? What's helps you be zen before an exam?

Do tell!

Thanks!

Roy Valdez

I just want to thank 7Sage for this prep-course. I have tried other courses that try to teach one how to beat the questions. This course actually helps me to pull the question apart, understand it and find the right answer based on that understanding. My confidence has skyrocketed because of you. Thank you!

Is anyone else using this? I kind of want to see what others think of it, and I know it's a really small beta so this may be a shot in the dark but....yeah anyone want to chat about this?

I've been focusing on the LR section of the LSAT. I realized I can spend up to 3 minutes on a question during timed test conditions. This is...ridiculous...lol. I don't realize I'm spending so much time on a question. To me, it's like only a minute and a half has gone by.

I am not good at accurately assessing how much time has passed. How do I get better? I have a habit of checking my watch at the question 10 and question 25 mark. Maybe I should start checking my watch after each page of questions?

Do you have any habits/internal cues that help you keep track of time during the test (any section: LR/LG/RC) and ensure you don't spend too much time on any one question? Please share. :)

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.

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! :)

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?

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.