Would like to start as I've read about the many benefits.

Few questions though:

1) Did meditation help you for the LSAT?

2) Any apps/videos for beginners?

3) How long does it take to start seeing the benefits? Taking LSAT in a month. If I start now is it too late? Thanks!

I've seen a lot of predictions for LSAT score release being 12/31. How is this possible since LSAC is is closed 12/24-1/4?

Anyone from Miami, FL prepping for Feb 2016 that wants to blind review/study in person?

I am giving LSAT in February in Asia. Do I need to submit the names of schools before I appear for LSAT or I can do the same even after giving LSAT?

Could anyone sum up the whole process of applying to law schools?

I can't take it anymore

Soooo I'm not the one to post but it seems needed and I have no where else to turn. First things first, I promised myself I would not go to law school unless I got into a top 20 school (specifically UCLA).

I started studying a bit in August of 2014 (I had graduated from UCLA that June) and I started a blueprint course in October. My diagnostic score was a 140...I know really low.. but being the type of person that I am (that I was?) I told myself that I can conquer this and my family was 100% supporting me. They did not want me to work a paid job so that I can really focus on the test. I quickly jumped up to the 150s after about three practice tests and a lot of course work. I was pretty confident at that point that I only needed a few more months to seal the deal to my 170ish score. I was on a great work out routine (I am a hurdler and I compete so I train around 4 hrs a day...the only thing I do besides study), sleep routine, mentally I am very stable (lol...I guess that could be questionable after you read this post) and super healthy so in other words I have no excuses and nothing stopping me. My life literally revolved around the LSAT. Life ----> LSAT where LSAT is the necessary condition to my existence basically. Soooo anyways...I realized that it was not going to be as easy as I thought. The jump into the 60s was gonna be much harder than the jump into the 50s. Which I totally get. By the way, My highest score in the Blueprint course was a 158 but I was averaging 155-56.

So anyways I am still studying after the class which ended in December so from Jan to May I did PT after PT and eventually got to around a 164. Then me being stupid started taking PTs in the 40s and 30s and my scores went up tremendously to 169ish only to realize around July that these sets of PTs are probably much easier and when I decided to tackle the newer LSATs (PT 70) my score dropped to 160 (back to where I was in February). I panicked because I had signed up for the Oct. 2015 test but I figured I still had a little over two months to fix this problem. So i started 7sage around then and I flew threw the course and although I was increasing in Practice test scores (I was back to 165ish range) my Reading comp had severely gotten worse. I went from -20 on my diagnostic to -6 - -8 and now i was getting around -12 - -14 (my reading comprehension is terrible despite being a philosophy major with a 3.7 GPA...English is kind of my second language and I do not talk any English at home but I dont believe in excuses so idk if this is worth mentioning or if this is even something that makes a huge impact and the only reason I bring up my GPA is cause im hoping that would give you insight into who I am and what the hell is wrong with me and LSAT reading comprehension...someone suggested for me to take a reading disability test after me telling them this ..haha...). Logic Games was my strongest section. I could finish a section and have time to check back and just in general I feel like LG is something that if you put in a lot of time and effort (like i did) it actually pays off unlike RC where my score kept fluctuating even though I was focusing a lot on it. So leading up to the test I am getting 166-167 but come Oct. 2015 test i get a 157. I was devastated to say the least but I knew walking out that I did terribly so it wasn't a big shock seeing the number on the screen. But BEING the person that I am I kept going. I put off my life plans and starting Nov. 1 i studied but definitely more relaxed than I was prior to the October test. I am finally currently scoring around a 166 but these are tests I have already seen in the past....I have taken every test (pt 26-76), some even multiple times and my reading comprehension still sucks. I started reading the WSJ I started doing fitbrains I started taking "brain" supplements and in the past I had even began flashcards. Basically I am doing everything I can and Im scared that it still won't be enough for the February test which I am signed up for. Does anyone have ANY advice on what I could do at this point? I dont know what else I could do to break 170 CONSISTENTLY....or even a 160 high...is this amount of time to study for a test even normal?

Hi everyone, One of the schools I am applying to has a scholarship deadline for today, but I've been waiting to receive my LSAT score back to submit my application. Since the scores should be out sometime between tonight - Jan 5th can I or should I go ahead and submit the application without an LSAT score yet?

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Hey, I was wondering if there was a way to print the practice exams? Or ways in which people navigated the process of obtaining and taking the practice exams. I would prefer not to have to take the exams with the silent videos. Thanks a lot!

It list that it comes with a question bank? Is this real lsat questions that I can read then answer without buying the practice test? Also if I upgrade before my starter account expires can I get any cost break?

I'm behind in studying due to my mom passing away. My account is going to expire in 3 days. I really like the course thus far.

Thanks,

I'm looking for a study buddy! Preferably over Skype but would be up to meeting up too if you live nearby (I'm in the midwest). I'm planning to take the June LSAT and am looking for a gradual study plan. Currently scoring 165 and don't mind working with people who are just starting out -- it would be good review for me too.

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I have one LOR from an undergrad professor who knows me very well and always writes a superb letter for me.

I've been in the working world for 2 years, so I'm wondering would it be better for me to get another LOR from an undergrad law professor (likely to be run of the mill review) or a current boss of mine (great review)? This would mean letting my boss know that I plan to leave the company to go to law school.

OR should I use a character reference that would definitely be a glowing review of my work ethic?

For personal statements, or through other application requirements, to what extent should you address the type of practice you intend to pursue? What degree do adcoms expect an applicant to know what they want to do? Is it enough to express general interest in certain areas without a clear idea of where you want to end up? Is this even expected to be expressed in any part of the application at all or is it typically the case that applicants aren't fixated on a type of practice?

Hey 7Sage Community,

I used to be super active on 7Sage until I mid-life crisised pretty hard and decided to get a master's degree before law school. I'm getting back into the LSAT game and would love to be an active mentor again so don't hesitate to contact me! I bumped my LSAT date to December, 2016 so I'll be around these waters for a long time coming.

Happy New Year!

Ok folks, a lot of us around here are waiting on Gray Day results for the December test. This is, as always, and occasion for solidarity. What are you doing instead of driving yourself crazy??

As for me, I'm playing Fallout 4 (Oh, and ... finishing apps :) ) and trying to heal from my first Crossfit experience (#brutality).

Here's my F4 character (I think Paladin Danse is gonna make a move soon):

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.

https://classic.7sage.com/addons/?ss_select=lsat_76

Early bird discount expires January 1st.

(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.)

"Hey, I hope you guys don’t mind me dropping in on this epic thread. I did so because I wanted to clarify the point above, so that everyone understood how it works. For June and October, LSAC typically gives us (test prep companies) a heads-up that scores will be released that day. They don’t do that for February, because that LSAT is not released to the public. In December, it depends on when the test is released. If it’s released during the LSAC break or on a holiday, no company gets prior notice (because there’s no admins there). So, if scores are released any time in the next four days, no one will know until the indicators go gray. I know that’s confusing, but that’s just how they do it. If it was up to me, I’d release your scores right now!

Anyway, I just thought that was worth knowing. Thanks!"

-CEO of Powerscore

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=257421&start=25750

Admin edit: No titles in all caps please :)

Can't remember where I saw a picture of a PT with tape as a binder but it made me wonder if there is an easy way to more mimic testing conditions with a bound test. On a positive note, having the PT on loose pages actually slows me down forcing me to move quicker thru the PT. Curious about ingenious ideas to take PTs beyond diapers strategies:)

I believe I have a strange situation regarding my LSAC GPA calculation. In high school I took dual-credit courses with the local junior college that partnered with my HS. We could take these courses that would give us college credit but would not count towards our college GPA; instead, the grade we received counted towards our HS GPA. The JC represented these courses on the transcript as a 'B' that was not calculated in the GPA and my University did the same with the added detail that it was a transfer credit from the JC. However, LSAC included these B's in my cumulative GPA. The coincidental part is that my cumulative GPA is the same whether or not those grades are included in the calculation since my cumlative GPA is a 3.03. The only difference if these grades are included is that some semesters they decrease my cumulative and other semesters they increase my cumulative. If I had actually studied in college and had a 4.0 I would be pissed that these B's were included in my cumulative when I actually earned A's as far as my HS is concerned, but since it's the same either way I don't know what I should do. Should I contact LSAC or the JC to say that these grades should not be included in the cumulative calculation? I would think it would look better to Law Schools if these courses were just listed as credits instead of B's even though the ending cumulative GPA calculation is the same no matter what.

Anyone have any thoughts on this confusing situation? Thanks!

wondering what people think about this issue? would it be better to attend a school ranked from 16-20 with full/near-full scholarship vs a school ranked from 10-14 but with no scholarship? I thought I wanted biglaw but now I'd like to keep my options open, especially after talking to people that work in biglaw. obviously t14 with substantial scholarship is the best option but i don't think that is likely.

Febbers! We’re less than 6 weeks away! Come to Group BR tonight!

Wednesday, Dec 30th at 8PM ET: PT66

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Be sure to click the link of the conversation you’re attending and announce in the comments that you’re planning on attending.

February Test Takers Schedule: http://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/5520/february-test-takers-group-br-schedule-very-tentative

Fine Print (NOTE: you all want to be lawyers; reading fine print is what lawyers do, so READ IT!)

BR GROUP NOTES:

@"J.Y. Ping" is hard at work updating and upgrading some of 7sage's video content. One of the best features of 7sage is that the course is constantly evolving. I'll be sharing some cool new features and examples of updated content over the next few weeks.

While we're all gearing up for February/June or waiting for Gray Day, let's enjoy this first installment—guess which game it is?

New video explanation (always free) for this game here:

And solved with sub-gameboards here:

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-57-section-1-game-3

Bonus: for those with paid accounts, this page includes an additional video with live commentary!

On my resume I listed my current GPA which includes this most recent semester's grades. However, Lsac has not processed my updated transcript yet so the gpa listed there is like .02 lower than my gpa now. I plan to submit my applications as soon as the score comes in from dec test which I anticipate being sooner than they process my transcript. Will the ad comms recognize that my gpa on my resume is reflecting current term or will it come off as disingenuous if they don't have my new transcript yet?

Should the PS and the DS be clearly distinct, or is overlap ok? I want to hone in on my adverse experiences and how they have shaped me in my PS, but I am realizing this is also what I could use to craft a great DS. Should I use this info in a DS and go a different route in the PS? Any help would be appreciated.