Hi everyone,

I am wondering whether taking the LSAT a third time is going to be helpful. I took the September LSAT and I am 3-4 points away from my ideal score. The thing is, I used up almost all of the preptests (or if not all, definitely all the new ones). I am set on applying for this cycle and can only write in December.

How would I go about studying/practicing for December in the little time left and without any really fresh PT's?

Hey guys,

So I have the Cambridge packets for LR and I was just wondering what is a "proper" method for drilling weaknesses?

I think I saw somewhere it says we cannot circle answer choices on the test...

I thought we can write anything on the test, take notes, underline etc.

But we cannot circle the answers? Is this true?

Especially with the difficult RC passage about lacquer art in the September, I was wondering if there were any publications I could read to be comfortable with art related RC passages.

If I end up getting a terrible score on LSAT, would good LOR help me to get me into a good school? :(

Or it would not make that much difference? (even if I get really good ones or just good ones or fine ones...)

Would LSAT and GPA just determine where I can go?

Hi,

When I think I arrived at the correct answer choice I tend to choose it and move on...

Or just reading the first part of the answer choice and stop when I found some words are not right.

Because otherwise I will not have enough time to finish all passages...:(

Is this a bad strategy?

If I submit my apps right now and pay the $30 school report fee for each school, would I have to pay this fee again for every school to update my transcript later on in the cycle? I really hope it's automatic...$$$$$$

I'm looking for advice on how to work with the LSAC on transcripts. I've taken the LSAT, and I have my resume, personal statements, and applications ready for submission before a November 15th scholarship priority deadline. I had all 3 of the prior colleges I have attended submit transcripts. One of the colleges listed a 2 credit course I tested out of as "Other". The LSAC has interpreted this as meaning the 2 credits are transferred from another University and has listed as an "Unknown" 4th College on my LSAC account.

I called and emailed the LSAC who stated to send a revised transcript. Fair enough. I called the University's Registrar about the situation who stated they would send the revised transcript if I sent in a new transcript request form. Three weeks later I called the LSAC and asked if they had received my transcript, and they had not. I emailed the University's Registrar Office and asked if they would please send the revised transcript. The registrar stated she would not send revised or altered transcripts for any purpose. So, I re-called the LSAC. The representative stated they would only accept a revised transcript. I have forwarded the Registrar's email to the LSAC and patiently awaiting a reply on what I'm suppose to do...

Is there a simpler way to go about this? Has anyone experienced transcript issues or known someone experiencing transcript issues before?

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Has anyone submitted Q's to the LSAC via email recently - about how long did it take until they responded?

I will be taking the December LSAT and was wondering if there is any disadvantage to signing up for the February test now (to keep the option open as a fall back) since registration dates will be passed by the time we get December scores. I know that LSAC says they will refund all costs if after receiving your December score you no longer wish to take the February test. I'd love to plan in advance and get my preferred test center but don't want to drop money if there is any downside to this.

Any thoughts? Thanks!

Since I've decided to retake, I have completed three prep tests. Clearly, the scores are inflated because I've already taken them before. For December, I'm planning on dissecting the incorrect questions even more throughly than before. My question remains: How do I judge my improvement now that my PT scores are higher than they are supposed to be? I don't want to walk into December's exam being completely unsure of my range.

Just for clarity, I've already done PTs 53-78, individual sections pre-36 and somewhat in the 40s and early 50s.

Thanks!

I can't be the only 40+ person here who is going to change careers? Chime in if you fall into that group - and if you want to create a skype type study group.

Hello,

So I have a question about this...

Do they actually check this?

Would appreciate insight who took LSAT...

I was wondering because I have to drink more than 500ml.

How often do you drink during the test by the way?

Which water bottle do you get?

Thanks

Hey All,

I've been taking PTs in order (starting from the ancients working up through the 30s). As I'm progressing, I'm noticing a decrease in my score, and it's occurred to me that it's probably because LSAC has implemented some changes in the 2000s. Reading some other discussions, it seems that there are certain focuses that change in the tests as they get newer. I'm wondering if a better strategy would be to mix them up (take a 30 one week, then a 40, then a 50, etc.)? Or should I continue to work on the older ones as I learn and improve my score and save the newer (more relevant) ones for when I get closer to test day?

Thoughts?

(Also, side note- if I have questions on a certain LR question, where can I go to get people's input? I've been commenting on JY's explanatory videos, but there doesn't seem to be much discussion going on there. Considering I've been taking older tests, it doesn't seem that the BR Groups will help me at the moment either.)

I am going to do LSAT in December,want find a study partner close SMU.

Hey Guys,

I get at least a dozen emails a day from various law schools telling me to apply. How do I stop them? They also know my lsat score!!!!

Hey guys! For those studying at work what are you reviewing? I'm specifically referring to studying at your desk. I currently have a stack of index cards that I go through throughout the day. This is getting very OLD for me! Is anyone doing something different? I'm looking for something pretty discreet. No open books on desks or playing videos on phones. I do that on my lunch break. I can listen to audio, but nothing that requires looking at the screen. Anybody?

Hey 7Sagers!

I'm usually a pretty positive person, but being this close to the December LSAT and seeing my score fluctuate (usually anywhere between 2-5 points) is starting to drive me nuts. In need of a good pep talk!

How do you guys deals with lower scores in your PTs? I try to learn from them and take them as a positive feedback to acknowledge what I need to work on, but get very, very frustrated and discouraged whenever I don't see an increase in my score after drilling and BRing like crazy.

I was hoping to see a steady increase in my score leading up towards December, but it hasn't quite happened yet (have only seen an increase in my BR score and am having trouble closing that gap).

Your input and kind words are much appreciated, as always!

Hey guys! Who is to sign the Transcript Request Form? Myself or the registrar? Thanks.

I was able to speak with one of the test writers at a LSAC forum and wanted to share:

I asked this test writer if there was a reason why LSAC is throwing "odd ball" games at us more often. He informed me that LSAC is aware of the mechanical approach test prep companies teach their students and worry this is defeating the purpose of the section. He realizes that most students may wonder, "Why am I solving games with animals?? I want to be a lawyer!" The purpose of the LG section is to prepare us to read a set of facts and determine what must be true, what can be true, and what must be false. Much like how we'll read statutes such as the infamous U.S. Tax Code and have to determine what's required, what's allowed, and what's forbidden. If you keep this in mind, you'll never be caught off guard.

Hope this sheds some light!

Just trying to plot out my PT schedule for the coming weeks leading up to the December LSAT and am wondering, how many PTS a week is ideal? How many is too many?

Thanks

Should I include interests? What about GPA - since they'll see it anyway?

I am currently wondering if Lsat hacks is worth the investment and whether or not it's similar to 7sage explanations. Have you gained anything from LSAT hacks that you did not gain from other prep material?

I scrapped an older version and drafted a whole new PS.

Need someone to read it. I'm looking to apply to schools within the next week.