Looking for a pretty challenging exam to gauge worst scenario situations and hone my testing strategy

Wanted to get some opinions on how you all approach MSS questions. I feel like I am getting these wrong often because I am struggling to piece together all the information in such a short period of time (especially on the science ones/things I am not familiar with). How do you all approach these questions to ensure quick reading comprehension? Do you always draw a diagram? Also, any general tips on quick elimination would be helpful.

I am taking the LSAT- Flex next Tuesday. Though I have scored a 165 on PTs, since then I have been scoring dramatically low for my standards (150s). I think this is because of my anxiety and overthinking. I have been approved for accommodations, but my brain still isn't making this easy. In other words, I know I can do well, but am I getting in my own way/ how do I stop that?? Please help :( I am very stressed

Does anyone know if we can wear earplugs for this January LSAT flex ?

Did anyone find the LR on PT 84 extremely difficult??

I haven't started anything with RC , I wanted to nail down LR first in hopes that it would my RC in general.

Any suggestions on how to tackle RC? 7Sage method ? PSB ? Reading a dense passage every night ?

Hi,

I have some question on In/out games regarding chaining, probably will take 15-30 minutes to explain to me, I just don't get it from JY, willing to pay for someones time via zoom. Thank you.

Hiya, I know that nearly all of us are wanting to save as much time as possible on Logic Games. One of the biggest issues I face is always have to redraw long diagrams for new questions on linear sequencing games. I just spent a ton of time on one where I had to draw out a table with 8 bases. It looked like this (with a number underneath):

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Commonly, I'd have to redraw the base line again for a new question or when a possibility didn't work out. However, you can save time by doing this: instead of having to redraw the base points again, you can use the spaces above and below the table you've already created. Just be sure to scratch out the work that was erroneous to avoid confusion.

Basically draw again at the arrows I make and you can use one base up to three times or more. This may not work on multilayered linear sequencing games or you may be able to find a way around it.

--> (stack another above, you can keep stacking)

--> (one on the actual spaces)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

--> (or use below, but you may want to keep this space open to impossibilities)

Anyway, I hope this helps some of you save some precious time on the LSAT! Good luck!

Hey everybody,

This post is directed towards people who have already written for the LSAT Flex. My concern is regarding the room/office/space/cell that one will take the flex in. Is there a certain type of room LSAC expects us to use? And specific guidelines as to what the room entails? For example, I have a desk in my office at my house. It has a few paintings on the wall, a few plants in the corner, a small book shelf (with books), and behind my chair is a tall "desk set". I'm wondering if I have to deconstruct the set and remove all other items from the room before the exam. Not about to spend 6 months studying just to be told that I can't take the flex because there's a portrait of a matador in the bottom left screen.

Let me know what I should do as its just around the corner. Thanks for the help fellow Sagers. :)

Anyone know some good games with both repeating elements and conditionals (like games 3 and 4 from PT 87) that I can practice before Sunday?

Hi everyone! For the Flex, I know people use a phone camera during the check-in process to show what their computer looks like. Does anyone know whether I can use a small handheld mirror to do this instead?? Thank you!

Could someone explain why D is wrong and A is right?

I initially chose D because it said "Parents are given vouchers" and "to attract students."

I thought students could be attracted, but then that doesn't mean that they would attend the school, because it's up to the parents.

I would really appreciate any advice!! I'm retaking the LSAT this weekend after taking it back in July. I got a decent score the first time I took it but it really isn't what I wanted and I was convinced I could do better. I have been dealing with a lot of test anxiety so I don't think I've prepared to the best of my ability for the January Flex (the anxiety kind of makes me not want to study if that makes sense?) but at the same time I'm not sure what more I can even do.

I'm scoring 2-3 points above my July score which still isn't where I want it to be. At this point I don't know if I should just take it this weekend and go with the score I've got or if I should withdraw and take a break from studying/LSAT stuff in general and try again over the summer. I'm not applying during this admissions cycle so I'm not restricted to taking it now. I also really just want to be done and not have to go through studying and stressing about it again but I also am not content with the PT scores I have.

Hey everyone,

I hope you’re all keeping safe and healthy!

I’m writing the January Flex and I’m wondering if there’s anything I need to download before my test (MacBook user)? Do I just sign onto my ProctorU before my test and it’ll load me to a screen? Please let me know about your experiences :)

Hey all!

I am pretty in-tune with when to split grouping game boards based off my own instincts, however I just took PT 85 Game 1 (a sequencing game) and tried to split that game board thinking I could do it off the "T in 1/7" and "T7 -> R1" rule.

Anyways, it's a pretty easy game but after realizing I couldn't split it effectively, it became rather difficult under time pressures.

I was wondering for anyone who particularly likes/specializes in sequencing games: if it's a game with a lot of precise rules and no clear split do you just head straight into the questions? And do you have any tips on what to look for in order to tell if you should try splitting under timed conditions for a sequencing game?

I feel as though there is usually a clear split for grouping games (emphasis on usually), but I would love to know everyone else's thoughts on if it is more common than not, to not split a sequencing game given that there are usually more spots?

just thought I would ask so I can get comfortable with the idea of not splitting!

please let me know if anything above makes no sense lol, just finished a heavy day of studying

I have been studying for the LSAT for quite some time now and I have yet to get -0 on a new section of LG games. I can easily get -0 on sections I have already done but every time I do a new section, I can never get -0. How long did it take ya'll to consistently hit -1 or -0 on LG?

How long is the Lsat flex and how long is each section? for those that did flex already.

Hi I did one full section on PT80 (one LR section) and I want my answers without completing the other sections is that possible? Or do we have to complete the whole test to see results?

I'm testing on Saturday, and I'm just wondering when I should stop studying? I took a PT Sunday and did well, so I feel really confident going into the test. Should I leave it on that note or take on more tomorrow? Maintaining that sense of confidence is really important for me going into Saturday, so I'm worried another PT might somehow mess with that if for some reason it doesn't go as hoped, but I don't know if it's a bad idea to have 6 days between my last PT and the real thing. I've still been doing some light studying and will continue to do so probably through Thursday, but I really can't decide whether or not to test one more time, so any advice would be appreciated.

Any advice would be appreciated. This is my first time taking the flex (3rd time taking the lsat overall) and I’ve basically been studying every day since June 2020, like studying has become my full time job for the past 6 months. Initially, I started at a score of 143 and, to my dismay, I’ve been PTing around 157/158 (using the flex option on 7Sage) but My blind review is always 174-177. I’m aiming for a 170+ score but constantly getting in the 150s has seriously hit my confidence. I want to apply for fall 2021, and I’m debating whether I should switch it to feb to give myself another month to improve or if I should just chill out these next few days and take it on Saturday

I selected E. I thought the people's confidence was important. If the other scientists knew that the people's confidence in professor smith was low, they didn't have to worry about needing to discredit it because no one would believe him. Please help me understand why this is not the correct choice and why C (present evidence to find truth) is.

Why is the main point (D) "research effort" and not (A) it is probably technologically possible to alter the climate?

Anyone have thoughts on if it would be more beneficial to start with the last questions of LR and then go the first when taking practice tests since the last ones are harder than the first?

Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused as to why for PT May 2020, 7sage does not list the level of difficulty for each of the questions. Yet, JY has posted explanations for every question for the test. Anyone have an idea why the difficulty levels are missing?

Hey all!

I am taking the Jan Flex next Tuesday and, as a nervous test taker, I often feel like I won't reach my potential because I don't believe that I can. So, I wanted to share an article that helped me reduce my own negative energy and anxiety over the weekend, in the hopes of helping someone else who is feeling similarly with test day approaching.

I truly believe your mindset is your greatest asset. The only thing stopping you from achieving that 180, 170, 160 (or whatever else it may be on test day!) are the limits you set on yourself...so, don't set limits on your capabilities!

The article is below and it's a really great read for anyone working on a goal.

Happy studying!

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-overcome-selfsabot_b_10641530