I’m so disappointed/lost/confused/sad/discouraged. I studied for the LSAT full time for six months. I was averaging around 158-160 for a solid four months. I took the September LSAT and fell 9 points below my average PT score. I figured I was just experiencing test anxiety (I’m a terrible test taker), and would try again in December. Now that I know the process, I won’t be anxious in December, right? Wrong. I completely and utterly bombed my December exam. To the point that Iaughed when I saw my score, then cried, then laughed again. I felt like a crazy person. I fell 16 POINTS BELOW my average. I printed out the test and retook it at home yesterday without looking at my previous answers, so that I could really give it an honest shot and see where I messed up. I scored my average PT score again. I’m so upset and disappointed in myself because I KNOW I can do this. I know I understand the material and that I can hit my average. I’m just so confused and scared now to retake in February. I registered for February but I’m really hesitant now. I’m afraid I’m going to fall even lower than my Dec test (if that’s even humanly possible- my score was so hideous), and to be honest, I don’t even know if I have the mental stamina to take this damn devil of a test again :( any advice, thoughts, comments or words of encouragement would be so great. I’m so clouded. Thanks in advance, everyone!

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!

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!

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?

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!

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 plan on taking the test in june. I currently have the starter and i have hard copies of all lsat prep tests 38-81. Is the upgrade to ultimate worth it? Im in a cash crunch right now but having only hard copies of lsats is kind of annoying.

Hi all; I am hoping to write the test in June 2018 but if I am not PTing where I want by May, I was going to wait until September. How quickly do testing centers fill up? Should I go ahead and book my seat now just in case or can I wait until closer to my tentative testing date to see if I am anywhere near PTing at my goal?

Note: I am just finishing up the CC and am going to move on to phase 2 but am afraid I won't be ready by June because I work full time and can only dedicate around 12 hours a week to studying. A part of me feels like I should book it so I can have more motivation to try and put in more study hours to make it to June but the other part of me doesn't want to rush the process.

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?

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! ?

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.

Hi,

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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

Hello,

I am trying to upgrade to the 7Sage Starter course. However, when I submit my MasterCard information it keeps saying, "This card does not accept this type of purchase." I do not understand why it is doing this. It will not accept another card I tried either, which is also a MasterCard. I have tried resubmitting my information five times...Can someone help?

Thank you,

Amanda

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

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'm not sure where to turn/what to do, except that I know I'm re-taking after scoring a 151 in December (first take). My highest PT was a 154 with a BR of 161, which was my target score. I made this score a few weeks leading up to the test, then in the last two weeks my scores fluctuated a few points.

I guess I'll start with my studying history which has been a little crazy (and probably why my score is what it is). My diagnostic was a 146 earlier this year. I initially planned to take the LSAT this past September. I studied late June-early August before I decided to postpone. I was using LSATblog and the bibles which didn't help at all, which led me to hire a tutor. While my tutor helped somewhat, I can no longer afford the drive/expense. I often used J.Y.'s LG explanations more than any other prep resources, but at that point I had learned LSATblog's curriculum, the bibles' curriculum, and my tutor's, which ultimately led to confusion and anxiety about how to handle LG. It's like I could figure it out when I did it untimed, but under timed conditions, I froze and everything I learned went out the window. Being the last section on the December test, I definitely knew I bombed it before I got my score back. My section breakdown is this: LR (-9), RC (-9), LR (-13), LG (-14).

This is all so frustrating because I have a 3.74 GPA. I know I can do better than a 151. There were times throughout prep that I scored (-6) on a section. My target school's median GPA is a 3.56 and their median LSAT is a 161, but I feel like I can manage to get into even better schools if I improve my LSAT score. I've also been trying to work on my PS and such, but I can't even articulate what I want to say because I'm so disappointed in myself. I've considered applying to unranked/4th tier schools in my area and transferring, but I feel like that's more unrealistic and stressful than postponing. I've told my parents about re-taking and possibly even delaying my apps by a year and they act like they'd rather be shot in the foot. I've taken a couple of gap years (Teach for America) and I have experience working in the legal field. My ultimate goal is to practice immigration law. I'm also a URM.

My target school's admission deadline is August 1st and I'm now planning to re-take in June. The question is...where do I go from here, especially when I feel so defeated? I've spent close to $1k on prep at this point. Wherever I invest my money this go around, I want to be sure it's worth it. I want to score in the 160s and maybe even hit 170. Is this even possible? Is it too late for this cycle? Should I wait and apply next year?

Thanks for reading!!

Did anyone else get an invite to interview with WashU today???

I did not apply to WashU so I am very confused.

I'm debating whether to submit an LSAT addendum,particularly to my safety schools. I am taking the February LSAT, so should I just wait for that first?

For one of my safety schools, my LSAT is two points below the median, and 1 point above their 25th, but my GPA is at their 75th.

I am below the median in my target schools, so I was planning to submit an LSAT addendum for sure to those schools

I want to submit my apps for three of my safety schools already, but I am not sure how to go about writing an addendum if I am registered for the Feb LSAT?

What do you guys think? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you guys in advance!

Took a class this past semester and I really clicked with the prof. I'm hesitant to email her until next semester begins because I know some professors keep (and deserve to keep) strict, operating-hours only timelines for checking their emails. I don't want to clutter her email and then her lose it in the depth of her inbox.

I'm also hesitant to ask at the very beginning of the semester because it can be so hectic. So is there any particular time that worked best for y'all?

To whom it may concern:

I am interested in Powerscore and 7Sage, but do not know which one to choose. What is the average score increase from those taking their first PrepTest with 7Sage and their last? Thank you!

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2 sections/day + review I think is ideal

Hi guys! I need to ask one or two professors for letters of rec. Yea, I know... been lagging on this front.

I've been out of school since 2010 so I'm not quite sure how to draft a concise email with all of the relevant info they may need to consider writing. I know I should give them a refresher on the courses I took, how it encouraged the law school route and a quick update on my professional life and why I'm still considering law school. Is there anything else to add? Is that even the right route to take?

Anyone care to share an email they sent out with a request?

Thanks in advance!

-M