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! :)

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?

Just wanted to know if there's any difference between the U.S. LSAT paper and the international ones and if there's anything I should keep in mind, since I am prepping with the U.S. tests. Thanks!

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!

How do you think the GRE will change law school admissions? I realize this is a very broad question, but I'm curious to hear people's thoughts.

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?

I originally took this job after undergrad thinking that I would work here for less than a year but now I'm doing another gap year waiting for the next app cycle. This job has a nice environment, people are friendly, the office is really nice, it's a 15 min drive from my house and no traffic, but I really really really really hate the work and I'm losing my damn mind. It's super tedious doing seriously the exact same thing for 8 hours and then the exact same thing the next day and the next. Just shuffling documents around on the computer. 0 human interaction like I could literally not speak to a human all day. Doing this crap and then going home to LSAT study a few hours right after work sucks. I can't imagine continuing to do this for another year and a half.

I used to work a hectic fast paced legal secretary job and the attorney I interviewed with for my document clerk position said “we’re just worried you’re over qualified and you might find this a little bit tedious...” I didn’t care about her warning bc I only intended to work here for a short period. Now I care.

Positives -- I can find a job with human interaction and stop feeling like a depressed robot

Negatives -- It'll take time away from LSAT studying looking for a job. I'm sure I'll have to go to a few interviews before finding a new job which will be hard to manage with my current job. This might look bad on my law school resume that I worked here for such a short time (I've been here since July 2017). New job might not be in a legal field.

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?

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!

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 :/

I have viewed discussion threads for the past month, and I have decided to sign up for Ultimate Plus. I am hoping that I can pull myself out of this rut.

Last summer, I had signed up for a pricey Powerscore online course, cancelled one LSAT score, and then in December, I had gotten below a 150. It was a disaster, and the nerves were getting the best of me. I was so nervous during the test. I had PT'd consistently around a 165, studied while working full-time, in the middle of a career change, and being a mother of two. I was beyond disappointed.

I decided to try to shake it off, immerse myself in studying, and I am hoping to pull myself out of this funk and score what I am capable of doing.

Starting my 7sage journey.....now!

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?

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,

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Does 7sage lay down the basics for a newbie? I scored really low on my diagnostic test. I had honestly never even looked at an LSAT exam before- not an excuse but I know I have a TON of work ahead of me.

Looking to grasp a firm foundation before building on that.

Thank you!!

So once again the new budget has potential catistaphic implications for students.

So is it too risky to LARP? So many schools have programs that work within the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

While they didn't act in these last budget the new one again calls for :

Trump's blueprint would streamline income-based loan repayment plans, eliminate the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and scrap subsidized loans.

Repayment:

The new budget plan would collapse income-driven repayment plans - monthly student loan payment calculated based on income and family size - into one, under which student loan borrowers would pay 12.5 percent of their monthly income toward student loans. Borrowers in general pay 10 percent under current plans. 

Borrowers may have their remaining balance forgiven after 15 years if their loans covered undergraduate education. But those who borrow for graduate-level studies would have to make 30 years of payments before their balance can be forgiven. Under current law, loan forgiveness for private-sector employees kicks in after 20 or 25 years. 

If you want to read more: http://www.12news.com/article/money/magnify-money/what-president-trumps-budget-would-mean-for-student-loans/524707241

There's no point in me knowing my February 2018 score. I've applied to all my schools and LSAC will notify them automatically of my score, so I don't see a need to know the score myself. The single reason why I would look at it would be to calm my curiosity, but this comes with obvious caveats such as going through an emotional roller-coaster for days.

Has anyone done this before? I'm seriously considering the option.

Besides working as an attorney, do you guys plan to have or do you already have multiple sources of income? What are some good passive income streams to consider for a busy professional like an attorney? Many would say cryptocurrencies, but the market is highly volatile and I'm willing to get a lower ROI in exchange for stability. Plus, it's hard to be risky when you have student loans to consider haha.

Hello!! I am beginning my LSAT prep as a junior finishing up my bachelors. I have a year or so to prep, although I’d like to do it in less time- but I’m really hoping to get a good score to receive the best scholarship offers.

I am a visual learner but also like having tangible materials while I study. Would you recommend 7sage Ultimate or Ultimate+? Also which supplemental printed materials would you guys recommend? Or would it be better to print the 7sage materials provided with the course?

Thank you in advance- Kathy