So, thus far I've figured out one of my biggest problems is that I have trouble taking PTs as if it were a real test day setting. I was looking for courses that just offered weekly live-proctor settings, unfortunately I had no such luck (unless I were to enroll in a full course, and sell a kidney).

Does anyone know of a course or group that does just live proctored LSAT PTs? If not, would anyone in the San Antonio - Austin area be interested in getting together every so often (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly even) to take live proctored PTs??

I know of a few class rooms here in San Antonio we can use, and a few people willing to proctor. I did this alone once and it went really well. But I figure if I'm going to go through the trouble of setting up live proctored PTs, other people should benefit too.

Any who, I'd appreciate it if someone let me know if they know of groups out there already meeting for PTs, or if anyone is interested in starting one. :)

I'm currently scoring in the low 160s, aiming for a 170. I want to know what you guys do for skipping questions and when you skip questions in LR. Do you usually read the stimulus and immediately skip if you didn't understand, etc? Do you not skip until you read the answer choices? Is there some type of strategy where you do all the easier ones like 1-14 and then the last 2-3 questions in the section which tend to be easier. Thanks

Also, I'd like to know if most are you are reading the stimulus once, twice, three times, etc in general to answer a tougher ?.

Hey everyone, I wanted to see if anyone could share some insight on their strategy for Feb. I took the test in Dec. but cancelled the score. Anyway, I was averaging around 164/168BR through pt 69, then dipped to 160/164BR through Pts 70-76. I believe I have a stronghold over LR.. I feel like I just haven't fully adjusted to the nuances with the 70+ tests. That's not to say they're harder per se, but one can't deny a subtle shift in LR stimuli and harder RC passages --- sans the most recent administration ;) . I average around -5.4 for LR, -7.4 for games... and -9.7 for RC on PTs 70-76. Where do you guys think I can gain the biggest improvement in time for the feb exam? Should I focus on games? I know I can do better with RC, but I feel like I can make quicker gains in the other sections... thoughts? Should I start PTing asap or in Jan?

You all have been asking for PT 76 explanations, and they're finally ready. To kick things off, we're putting them out for 80% off!

Video explanations for PT 76 are now available for $5.97 (Regular price: $29.97) for a limited time.

You also get +1 month to your existing 7Sage account for the purchase.

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(If the link doesn't work: Mouse over "Course" in the menu, click "Extensions and Addons". You should see PrepTest 76 after scrolling about one screen down.)

I have unlimited data but not tethering and I don't like listening at 1x speed

Hello Fellow 7Sagers,

I was recently emailed by the Georgetown Law Admissions Office asking if I would like to participate in an in-person interview with an alumni from the Law Center (of course I said yes!). I was wondering if anyone could provide any insight into the kinds of questions to expect or were actually asked during the interview. Thanks in advance!

I started prepping for the LSAT about 2 weeks ago in hopes of being ready for the Feb 2016 test and apply late in the cycle. I've been going through the video lecture (about 20 hours in) and just took my first PT (2007 LSAC Practice Test) this morning. I scored 164 which was a little disappointing since I am aiming to score 99% (174+). What is a realistic score increase by the February exam date assuming I continue to study 3-5 hours a day (I have a full time job)?

I'm studying the curriculum and found the negation of "all" a little confusing.

I understand that the logical opposite of "some" is just "none."

But isn't "not all" the negation of "all"?

In other words, does "some... not..." mean the same thing as "not all"?

Thank you very much!

Be on the lookout for the link for this conversation tomorrow at 11:30 pm ET!

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Hi,

Just wondering, when will videos for PT 76 be available for sale?

Hello my fellow 7Sagers, I'm studying for the June LSAT, and am in desperate need of a study buddy. I'd love to keep each other accountable (more or less according to the June BR group schedule graciously made by @DumbHollywoodActor) and work through concepts/teach other stuff/BR together. I think Skype would be a great forum for us to do this (unless we somehow freakishly live near each other). Please, please reach out to me if you think this is something you'd like to do! Thanks!

Hey guys,

Has anyone found any affordable resources to help them edit & fine tune their personal statements?

Thanks

When will the video explanations for October's LGs be posted? Thanks!

Early on in my decision to take the LSAT, I took the June 2007 PT. I did this to see what the test was like and how I would score in a non-timed situation. Now I have started using 7Sage to prepare for the June 2016 LSAT. For one of the lessons this week, I am supposed to take the June 2007 PT, which I foolishly wasted early on in my preparation. My question is, should I take PT 34 in place of the June 2007 PT? Or should I skip the lesson entirely?

Thanks!

Thanks to this forum, all the comments I've seen are very supportive and helpful

163

LR:-2,-3

LG:-0

RC: -13

What are the recommendations for those who have made significant improvements on RC?

Hello, 7Sage community.

I've lurked on these forums without posting for long enough. So here I am, humbly seeking advice from the wonderful 7Sage community. You'll have to forgive me, though, as brevity has, at times, eluded me. I suspect that this will be one of those instances, as I've not had anyone to reach out to in my LSAT preparation. Studying for the LSAT has been, thus far, a lonely endeavor.

After a few months of intense studying, typically pushing myself to study anywhere from 6 -- 10 hours a day for six or seven days a week, I burned myself out. In fact, I didn't know the extent to which I was burned out until I read Jonathan Wang's enlightening post on the subject. After some much needed reflection, I've realized that I had come to fear the LSAT, to fear failure--a mindset hardly conducive to effective learning and eventual mastery. So I took a few weeks off to clear my mind and reflect and meditate upon my fears and my mindset. I now feel ready to resume my studying, but I'm confused as to how to proceed.

You see, in the month leading up to my burnout, I, like many of you, became unsatisfied with the preparation materials that I had purchased from PowerScore (for LG and LR) and Manhattan LSAT (for LG). In my humble opinion, their preparation materials are lacking. Although I observed significant increases in my BR score over the last few months, unexpectedly observing a rise from a 157 (diagnostic) to ~170 (give or take a point) during BR, I always wondered whether or not I truly grasped the material and whether or not my methodology would translate on judgment day, during which all weaknesses are exposed. I wondered whether my increase was simply due to the enormous amount of time I spent with the LSAT or whether it was the result of their advocated methodology.

About halfway through my preparation, I stumbled across 7Sage's wonderful resources: the BR method, the LG videos, the articles penned (or typed, rather) by you wonderful individuals. As I increasingly supplemented my studying with 7Sage's methodology, I came to question all of the advice I had received from PowerScore and Manhattan LSAT. When I came across a suggestion that seemed odd for LGs in my other preparation material, JY's videos always seemed to offer a more sensible approach. I've come to trust the quality of 7Sage's resources and the individuals that maintain this growing community, and I'd like to implement 7Sage's curriculum into my preparation moving forward.

The thing is, I'm stuck. I've worked halfway through the PowerScore LR Bible and nearly all (I'd estimate 5/6) of the way through PowerScore's LG Bible and Manhattan's LG book, too. I've completed a number of RC sections and LR and LG questions (drilling specific question types) using the Cambridge PDF bundles. I've already completed nearly half of the material recommended by Pithypike on TLS. Thus, I wonder whether or not it'd be wise to begin 7Sage's curriculum at this point in my preparation. I do have the gift of time, which is undoubtedly a blessing. I'm lucky enough to be able to take the LSAT whenever I feel prepared enough to do so. My goal is, as everyone's should be, 180, and I won't take the LSAT until I'm scoring in the high 170s.

With that in mind, I ask how all of you wonderful individuals would approach integrating 7Sage's curriculum into my preparation moving forward. Would you simply integrate it and treat earlier sections, or those that I've completed in PowerScore and Manhattan LSAT, as "review"? Or would you start over, armed with an increased familiarity of the test, and learn to apply 7Sage's methods? (I suspect the latter to be more enriching, as I'm sure that the methods I'll learn in completing 7Sage's curriculum will be far superior to those that I've learned thus far and will require conscious and diligent application if I'm to master them.)

Also, I've read that many of you are supplementing the 7Sage curriculum with Mike Kim's The LSAT Trainer. I'm also wondering what materials are recommended for completing the course. I have the Cambridge PDF bundles of LSAT questions by type for 1 -- 38 and full-form tests from 38 -- 70. May I make use of these materials? Should I purchase Mike Kim's textbook if I'm to complete 7Sage's curriculum? I'm confused as to what materials I must have to complete the course.

To those of you that have read this incredibly long post, I truly thank you. If you've any input at all, I'd like to hear it. Thank you, again, 7Sage community.

Hey folks!

I wanted to let everyone know I just spoke with J.Y. for about an hour (5:30amish to 6:30am my time, OUCH) -- he is deeply committed to helping everyone in this process, so much so he endured listening to me blather for that long.

In the near future my firm will start positing law school admissions content for 7Sage. This may be of acute value for wait listed applicants this cycle and certainly those looking to apply in futures cycles. So look for us, after you crush the Feb. LSAT :)

Mike

http://www.spiveyconsulting.com/

http://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/

Would anyone be willing to read over my personal statement and provide some feedback? I can read over yours if you would like and provide feedback. I've made a couple of drafts and am at somewhat of a loss on what to change, if anything. I find a stranger's opinion can be helpful in these situations.

Really liked 7sage. I wanted to hear from others if its worth investing in the course.

Hi @"Dillon A. Wright"

I had purchased the Game pack when it was available but all of those tests (below 36) do not show up in my LG question bank. It would be really convenient if they did. Is that just an oversight on my account, or not a feature available?

Will someone explain to me why all the answers are wrong and why B is correct? I know it somehow links the premise and the conclusion, it's just so over my head I cannot figure it out.

Thanks in advance!!!

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-62-section-2-question-15/

Hey everyone,

Long story short, the plan was to sit the October test. I ended up moving it to December, from which I withdrew. The new plan is to take the June test, and apply for the 2017 cycle.

My question is, is there any benefit to taking the June test over the October test? From what I've gathered, by applying around June, you end up competing with less people, for more seats. I've also read that there isn't much of a difference.

In any case, I don't intend on registering for the LSAT until I am absolutely certain that I am ready.

On a totally unrelated note, do you guys take notes while watching the videos in the curriculum? Just curious. That is currently what I am doing and I am starting to realize that it is slowing me down drastically - can't tell if it's helping or not...

Well, my application cycle has come to an end. I just got accepted to Penn today, where I will be attending next year. 7sage has helped me tremendously and I'm confident that I would not have this opportunity if I had not chosen to sign up for 7sage, complete the curriculum, participate in the BR calls, and remain active on the forums. I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful the 7sage community is. People are supportive and everyone wants the best for each other. For those of you who are starting with a low diagnostic score or are plateauing well below your target score, you need not give up hope. I scored a 147 on my diagnostic, but after nearly a year of hard work, I improved tremendously and did well enough on the exam to become a competitive applicant for many of the top schools. My advice to all 7sagers is to utilize all of the resources available to you. Join the BR calls, stay active on the forums, and learn to love the LSAT. If you are having difficulty with a question or want a critique of your studying schedule, reach out to veteran 7sagers. I have spoken at length with many of the most active 7sagers and I can assure you that they will be more than happy to assist you in any possible way. Remember, we are all going through this together. I hope everyone has an amazing application cycle and I hope to see some of you at Penn next year.

This question went completely over my head and I still don't understand why the correct answer is (C) for all the tea in China. If someone could please explain this question it would be greatly appreciated!

Perhaps some insight to these questions in general. These use to be my best question types until I hit PTs in the 70s...

Thanks!