hi! I have been studying consistently for (typically) 2-3 hrs a day since maybe july 2025, often doing timed or untimed sections, reviewing thoroughly, and occasionally drilling when i noticed a pattern of mistakes. Im finally at the point where im scoring low 170s and have signed up for the april test, yet still hoping that my final score will be in the mid to high 170s. i don't notice any more clear patterns to my mistakes.

is there any recommendation for breaking this plateau ~2 months out from the test? are there recommended daily schedules that have worked for people in my position ~2 months out? thank you !!

I had a friend tell me what you score on the blind review is a more accurate representation of what your LSAT score would be. Is that true? Wanted a second opinion.

Currently stuck in the mid 150s on my timed PTs but get high 160s/low 170s during blind review (I only spend about an hour extra on blind review). Any tips to help with timing since that seems to be my biggest issue right now? Been stuck here for months now and it's really upsetting.

I seem to lose focus as it get into drills and test. I consistently get more questions wrong at the end of drills and prep-tests. I would appreciate any tips or strategies. Thank you!

I want to share drillsets with a study partner. Is there any ways to do this? I am thinking I will start a 5 question drillset and then send it over to them and they will see the exact same questions, but every time I tried to share a drillset it was different questions. Any advice will help.

I do way much better on the blind review, and I think is because I don't feel pressured, and therefore I can think straigh, can someone please give me advice on how not to feel pressure?

Im confused a bit. What are the differences between PSA questions and SA. I just went over it but Im having a hard time differentiating these types of questions.

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I'll try to keep this brief: I've been studying since January 2025. My diagnostic was a 151 and my score has since risen to a 169 (my highest BR was a 177), but I've been in the 160s for a longggg time (for around 6 months now). I've taken the test twice and am planning to retake for a third (and final) time this June, but I'm really not sure what other practices to implement to help get my score up to the 170s. Feels like I've tried just about everything. I hate to be a debbie downer, but I also want to be realistic. With this much time spent bouncing around in the 160s is it even worth it to hope for consistent 170s scores? Is there a light at the end of the 160s plateau? If anyone has been in a similar situation and was able to score consistently in the 170s, what changed for you?

I'm currently studying to take the LSAT in April. I started studying in January, got a diagnostic score of 164 then I completed an expedited version of 7Sage's core curriculum in ~4 weeks during which I didn't do any practice tests or full length sections and just focused on learning the content and format of the test. Now that I've completed that I want to switch wholly into practice mode for the next 7 weeks leading up to my test, but I want advice about what the right number of practice tests vs timed sections per weeks is. This week I've already taken two practices tests and on the first scored a 167 on my run through of the test and with blind review. On the second I scored a 162, but have yet to blind review the test.

I spoke with two friends who have both taken the LSAT, scored well, and I trust and they recommended very different things.

Friend 1: Try taking three practice tests per week at the beginning of this practice phase and gradually decrease to 2 when you are consistently getting the score you want

Friend 2: Start by taking only 1 practice test and then doing timed sections on days that you aren't testing. From there slowly increase to 2 practice tests per week.

Any advice on which approach would work better? I'm hoping to only need to take the test once and really really want a 175+. Feeling incredibly nervous about this because the test feels so close and that score feels far away from my target, so any thoughts would be welcome!

I find myself struggling with Link Assumption questions. Does anyone have any tips?

I keep zoning out while reading. I don’t know why, but it’s so frustrating. I find myself able to sit down and get normal stuff done (schoolwork, anything that requires focus for long periods of time) but as soon as I start doing PTs or drills I can’t focus. I don’t know what to do. 😢 any advice?

I have noticed that the more I seem to study, the lower my PT score goes. My highest PT currently is a 154, which I simply do not think is good enough. I have been studying for about 5 months, so nothing too crazy. I do think I can get my score up and I am going to keep chipping away at this program, I am sure it is helping. My issue seems to be that I am taking steps back with more studying. Has anyone else had a similar issue? Maybe I am doing something wrong while studying. Hopefully with time this dip will turn into an upward trend, but it is awfully demoralizing. If anyone has a similar experience, please let me know!

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has a template to keep track of correct/incorrect questions on Excel?

I'm not sure how to describe it, but something that has cells where you can keep track of your reasoning, why it was wrong, why I flagged questions, etc.

Any help would be appreciated.

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I started studying on Feb 2 in order to take the June 6 LSAT. My diagnostic was a 145 and my goal is a 165+. Should I push my test to August, or will I face a risk of burn out. I am studying ~3 hours a day and following the 7Sage study plan. Any advice would be helpful

I've been studying for a while, but I don't feel like I'm improving. I can't seem to break into the 170s, and am just stuck in the high 160's. Any advice for that extra push?

Hey! When should I drill v do sections? I am around -8 for LR and -12 for RC. Trying to get clarification.

Hey guys. I’m in the South Houston area looking for study partners with the LSAT. I’ve been studying, but I feel like if I had partners, I’d be more consistent and motivated. I also learn better while bouncing ideas off of others. If you’re in this area and need a partner, please reach out.

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This is the first post that I am writing.

I took my first PT yesterday and scored a 140. I have been studying for the LSAT for the past 4 months and I was very much disappointed to see such score. While blind reviewing, I realized that most of the LR questions that I got wrong were towards the end of the test since I guessed all of them due to lack of time.

For RC, it was the same issue; I poured so much time into the first two passages that I did not have time to even read through the other two passages. Also, by section 4, my brain started to shut down that the words would not come into my brain and I could not process what the reading was even about.

So I was wondering if you all would have some tips on the following:

1. How to manage time during LR section as well as increase accuracy?

2. How can I stay concentrated in RC and be engaged with the text? Some people say that I should have a constant conversation with the reading in my brain but that is not easy for me.

3. Some tips for time management in both LR and RC section that has helped people to score high.

   Thank you in advance!

Hey all! i started studying for my lsat the last week of Jan, i have been consistently scoring the same on the practice tests, wondering when everyone saw a big change/jump in their testing scores?

Hi everyone, can someone explain the argumentative section for the LSAT? February was my first time taking the test and from what I understand, I need to complete the writing portion before the 24th.

What does this look like? Does anyone have any tips to be successful? What is the role this plays in the LSAT?

Thank you to anyone who helps!

Hey everyone Im writing in the discussion regarding our practice blocks. I was trying to find somewhere on the platform where I can edit my practice blocks so I do not have a practice test every week on them. Is this possible on the 7Sage platform? I'm toward the beginning of my studies and would rather focus on drilling and timed sections rather than trying to squeeze in practice tests every week.

I have been studying and have only been able to reach a score of 142. I would like to achieve a score of 165 by April, as this is my last opportunity for this cycle before I would have to wait a year. I have tried different tutors, but my score has not changed. I also attempted the live classes here, but I found them to be a bit too slow for my pace. While I know some people might suggest that I wait until next year, I consider myself a non-traditional student. I would like to know what steps I can take to make this goal a reality.

Hi everyone,

I have an important question. I have some health and mental health conditions that require me to take extra time when I’m taking tests. My doctors and my psychiatrist have both told me that I can actually request unlimited time as an accommodation.

Is that a real type of accommodation, or are we misunderstanding it? I would really appreciate any guidance.

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