I just got an email about UVAs decision a few minutes ago. I know this means it’s probably a rejection. I’m scared to open it

I applied to NYU pretty close to their deadline and sent an update re my Feb. Score. I literally haven't heard a peep out of them since the confirmation email that you receive right after sending in the application. To top it off, I went to their website today and clicked on the "status check" link and got an error message. I only tried it a couple of times this morning so maybe it's crashing due to checks but has anyone else had this issue? I know I submitted close to their deadline, but that was a while ago and I haven't even gotten an email saying my application is "complete", which I have already gotten from all other schools.

I have a google doc that is dedicated to BR. Depending on the question type I type up the necessary information in the document, for example if it's a flaw question I would write down the conclusion/MP, support, gap, answers analysis, and my final answer. I go through every question. I like it because it forces me to break down my thought process, but it takes a lot of time and I am just curious as to how other 7Sagers do it.

For those of you who have tried Headspace and subscribed to the premium version, is it worth it? Also, has it helped you with relieving stress and enhancing focus/concentration? Has it influenced your LSAT studies in any way?

If you don't use Headspace to relax, what other strategies or hobbies do you use to de-stress?

170 is my goal for September and I was curious about other people’s experiences.

Any suggestions on LR and RC part?

From recent PTs ( from 57-65) I usually get -2 - -4 LR per section and my RC varies from -8 - -2 (average -6.6 including older PTs)

I hope I can find a way to improve those two sections to compensate my LG sections (I am foolproofing LG right now since it is my weakest part, have a -8.5 on average)

Cheers

My personal statement covers a situation in my background that has influenced my decision to attend law school. Should I write a diversity statement on this as well even if it’s already covered in my personal statement? Has anyone dealt with this?

I haven’t had a chance to visit my top 3 law school choices yet, so is it smart to put down multiple seat deposits? I should be able to visit two within the next few weeks.

Hello all,

My passion lies in international law/international public law. During my undergrad I was quite involved in politics and foreign relations taking a special interest in the military, international politics, and human rights. My dream would be to become a player in the international arena, either advising political parties, national defence, and/or strategy/homeland security. Additionally, I have always had a passion for all things military (my biggest regret thus far has been not joining). Although my first hurdle to jump is the LSAT, I would like to general direction to think about as I work towards my end goal. Would anyone have any advice about how to come about this? Or becoming a JAG officer? Full disclosure: I am Canadian, and I do have a husband and dogs - I would have to consider them in all this.

Thanks :)

What helps me remember the directions is telling myself: if we are doing something to the argument, it's UP. If we are using the argument to answer a question it's DOWN.

How are PRINCIPLE questions UP?

It seems to me it would be DOWN because we are using the argument to find the answer, and not adding anything to the argument. Or are we? Is it that the argument needs the "PRINCIPLE" explained to help it?

Am I thinking about LR support direction the wrong way?

HERE IS THE LIST:

Logical reasoning question stems grouped by support direction

UP:

Strengthen

Weaken

NA

SA

PSA

Principle

Resolve, Reconcile, explain

Resolve the paradox

DOWN:

Main point

Method of reasoning

Argument part

Flawed method of reasoning

Parallel method of reasoning

Parallel flawed method of reasoning

Point at issue

Must be true

Most strongly supported

Must be false

I don't know what to do! I sent it with my waitlist acceptance. They didn't even mention that I included one in the reply email? Should I harass them about it?

I'm working through the logic games curriculum right now, and one of the example in/out games is the bird watcher game from the December 2000 preptest (#33). I had to sit back for a moment because I vividly remember struggling with it a few months ago. So that got me thinking: what LSAT questions, games, and passages haunt you to this day? Why? Here is my list so far:

-the aforementioned bird watching game

-the rattlesnake question

-the carpet market share question

(If you're not familiar with any of the content mentioned, I would encourage you not to look it up! You wouldn't want to spoil the best questions for yourself, now would you?)

Hello,

I'm new to 7sage and fairly new to the LSATS. Last December I took the exam with minimal study and got a 150.

My goal is to get minimum 170 and planning on taking the June or September 2018 exam. I was wondering if I could get any advice regarding the study style and technique to achieve my goal. Should I just follow the study schedule set by 7sage? I do have the powerscore books.

If anybody could give some advices from experiences much would be appreciated. Also, I am very open to working with fellow test takers for extra motivation and aid!

Thank you!

Just finished the LR portion of the CC. Prior to the CC, my average performance on LR sections was ~20-21 questions answered with a score in the high teens/low 20's. I did a single timed LR section to get a snap shot of potential progress. 25 question section, 24 out of 25 questions answered (skipped a parallel flaw question intentionally due to stimulus / AC length). -2 on the section (the skipped one and one other 4 star question). In addition to the score, while reviewing the section, the in-test notes / logic analysis look totally different than prior to the CC and seem much more methodical and focused (a positive in my opinion).

Its a single data point and could be an outlier, but I'm very pleased with the outcome and hopeful that it is indicative of continued future improvement. Good ROI from my point of view.

Qualifier: Full transparency, I did watch an episode of McMafia prior to taking the section. There may be a correlation / causation flaw with my attribution of progress to the CC. I'll leave open the possibility that watching McMafia is improving my LR skills...

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I'm sure this is the umpteenth time a post like this has showed up, but I would appreciate your perspectives.

I've been studying myself into the ground for the LSAT and I don't want this to preclude me from getting into my dream schools.

This is not throwing shade at any one, but since there are multiple threads about "I talked with a successful lawyer" and they said "X". Here is a fun exercise in sampling error.

What do the following actors all have in common?

Adam Driver

Rob Riggle

George C. Scott

Bea Arthur

Steve McQueen

Drew Carey

Montel Williams

Gene Hackman

Harvey Keitel

Answer: They all served in the US Marine Corps

Should every aspiring actor join the Marine Corps prior to going to their first casting call?

FWIW, I'm still waiting on my agent to call with a lead role.

Is it just me or does anyone else miss their routine for studying for the lsat? Waiting for the actual exam day was (to me) way better, and at least kept me busy! My schedule for studying for this thing kept my mind off the approaching date, and it always felt like time flew by. But now, with this next damn part. Waiting to hear from these schools? Naw, my patience is pretty much eliminated. I can't lie, I really do miss being stressed and way too studious. Anyone else?? :(

Hi All,

(have asked some of you about this and want to crowdsource to maximize feedback)

I'm curious to hear your thoughts on whether it's a good idea to foolproof LG and drill LR/RC at the same time?

I'm a strong believer in Foolproofing. It definitely works. However, I've read that many people devote 1 - 2 months to exclusively working on Foolproofing during the process. It seems counterintuitive to me to leave LR/RC to the side, especially if one plans to take the test in June.

I'm thinking of FP-ing LG sections in the mornings and taking 1 full timed LR or RC sections plus Blind Review in the evening each day. Obviously, I could also spread out the sections and not religiously stick to 1 per day. Anyway, this is just an idea to make sure I don't lose touch with the other 2 sections while working on Foolproofing

Does anyone have any insight to offer about why I should/shouldn't do this? Or advice for study-schedule planning, methods, etc?

Thanks in advance!

After 3 years of preparing for the LSAT, taking the LSAT twice, scoring 150 and 152, using the Powerscore books and also attending the live in person Powerscore course, Kaplan course, and reading the LSAT Trainer, I finally tried 7sage in December last year. I only bought the Starter and started on December 26, 2017. I increased to a 160 by the February 2018 LSAT. I have no doubts that if I had started the course earlier, or had waited until the June 2018 LSAT, I could have increased by even more.

I can't thank 7sage enough. First of all, it was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than anything I'd tried. I spent about $2500 USD by the time I got to 7sage; I regret not starting with 7sage since I would have spent less than $200 USD.

The CC was amazing. Things were finally clicking for me! The discussion board here is so supportive. And the best of all - JY is HILARIOUS. I was actually enjoying myself learning this difficult test because the CC was so enjoyable.

I'm writing this review because I just got accepted to my top choice law school yesterday. I could not have done it without 7sage.

I almost quit this week from studying. I had a major personal change happen that left me unmotivated and distracted, fearing I couldn't get back into this studying regemine. I got so sick that I ended up in the emergency room. As a result, I was unable to study for a week.

I decided today was it, take a PT after a month of hardcore drilling and studying and, if my score didn't at least stay flat, I would need to reconsider how to find motivation or whether I should continue. I took PT 41 and ended up scoring significantly higher than I have before, at a 166. For this PT, each additional question answered correctly at this level equates to +1 on your score, up to 171. I went from a 158.5 PT average (from 3 PTs) pre-drilling, up to this actual score. I feel like I have hope I can tackle this.

I'm posting cause I need to make some more written commitments to myself that I can do this and will do this, as support helping me feel like I could outside of 7Sage is no longer available. Thanks for reading, if you do!

Apart from the schools that specify you have to be a URM. I know that some schools leave the prompt for a diversity statement open.

I wanted to get the concensus of what you guys think about this justifying a diversity statement.

I grew up ( and currently reside) in a home that doubles as a synagogue. For the past 14 yrs my father has been the preacher in a synogogue that is the back half of my house. I have cleaned it every week and do the general maintenance on it (painting,lights, yada yada) for the past 14 yrs ( i am only 22 so i can definitely say it has been a huge part of the majority of my life). P.s. i do this all for free. I dont get paid at all for any of this. I do it as a community service

Waking up in the morning to find congregation members traipsing through my house to use my bathroom is part of my M.O. lol

The reason i am considering writing a statement for this is that i beleive it has really affected who i am today as a person and that it has had an affect on my future career goals,( to help others) AND that I will add a different dimension of diversity to a university

P.p.s i am not writing this to gain anyones respect or to blow my own horn. I would really appreciate your honest input. Be brutal.

Thanks,

Nathaniel

Hey everyone!

After about 2 years studying inconsistently for the LSAT while working full-time for the past 4 years as a bilingual teacher, I ended with a lousy 148..

I was disappointed with my score because over the winter break, I was PT'ing at around 3-4 points higher since I had so much time. Then the break ended, and I was

I didn't apply to many schools considering my score and that I want to stay in Texas, so I only got accepted into South Texas College of Law, Oklahoma City University (10k scholly renewed each year), and St. Mary's College of Law in San Antonio.

I'm currently 27 (will turn 28 in July), and although I honestly think the best decision would be to retake the LSAT, I'm tempted by some of the programs/clinics and what I've heard overall about STCL from friends who have graduated from that school.

My short and long term goals are the following: short term: I'm interested in immigration/family law. long term: I've always dreamed and aspired to become a sports agent, so I'd be looking to some contract law, adr, stuff like that.

I'd love to hear everyone's honest and candid feedback. I'm tempted to start this Fall, but I have to think with my head and not my heart...

Hi all,

After much contemplation, I decided to hold off law school another year and reapply. My UGPA isn't great (~3.35) and my LSAT score definitely needs improvement. Scholarships are the priority, and understand that I'm aiming pretty high. Does anyone have any suggestions/advice about how to approach a retake? I never really finished the full course (skipped around), and I intend to finish it this time. I wanted some ideas on how to set a schedule for PTs/Drills. I plan to retake and reapply in September.

Any insight is appreciated :)