Hi all!

I'm preparing to take the September LSAT and am looking for some advice on the best tips & tricks to get myself ready. I've heard some not-so-great things about the environment at the in-person testing centers, so I was wondering if anyone had any advice about how to best set myself up for success. For instance, when I'm studying, should I be in complete silence (which would be ideal) or allow distractions (other people talking, not necessarily TikTok brain rot breaks!)?

Also, any tips about staying focused and increasing stamina would be greatly appreciated -- especially ones that could be recreated on test day!

Thank you!!

Can someone give me some good advice about building up my stamina more for the final section?

For more context, given that I had already had 2 RCs, I knew by the final section that the LR "counted" and can't help but thinking this was an emotional distraction. I think it over inflated the section, made me more stressed, and less focused. I am thinking that I'll spend the week doing timed sections and working on my mental prep before and during those. I'll be taking another PT on Saturday. Any other advice for working on stamina?

That was RIDICULOUS!!!!!! Holy crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All sections were diabolical. I cannot stand the exams that are "harder" with a "gentler curve" because they destroy my mental and my ability to focus. I AM ACTUALLY DEVASTATED after doing that test. WHAT THE HELL WHY WAS IT SO EVIL???????????????????????????? what in the actual fuck was that like I'm sorry WHAT THE HELL????

Need to get confident in trusting my intuition more as the only misses came from reading far too deeply into the stimulus/answer choices, and switching out of the right answer last-minute!! It's frustrating knowing I had the right answers but talked myself out of them, and in retrospect they feel like pretty stupid mistakes, but I'm hoping to channel this as a lesson for the August LSAT :)

Hey everyone, I'm asking for advice from anyone who's been in my position and was able to get into the 170s consistently. I've been able to get a 170-171 twice on my PTs, but after that, I've just been getting 167-169. From my last PTs, it seems like RC has generally been dragging my score down but am not sure how to address it. Should I just do some untimed RC and read more?

Also, I don't know if it's because my sleep schedule is off or if I'm burnt out, but I've recently been crying a lot over this exam. I get really frustrated when I don't get a 170 or above and it ruins my day. I feel like this is a sign I should probably take some time off but am not sure.

Thanks!

I've been writing explanations/tips for wrong answers in the notes of corresponding questions, and I'm now trying to compile them. Is there a page on 7Sage to conveniently access all the notes I've written?

Hi everyone,

I have been struggling with RC for quite a while and I was wondering if everyone could please comment some tips that they wish they knew when they were struggling or some other general information that helped them.

Thank you soo much!

Hello, recently when an RC question stem refences text directly in the stimulus, it no longer appears highlighted in blue within the actual passage.

I was wondering if this is intended, and will appear this way during test day, or if it is a glitch on my end.

Thank you!

do you guys listen to music when studying? whether it's during a section, a drill, or just reviewing. i usually study with music for classes so feels weird turning it off for lsat prep, as im trying my best to recreate real test conditions.

I've been studying for the LSAT for 15 months. My average score hasn't improved in 13 months. I'm in the low to mid 160s. I've tried the AI coach. I wouldn't recommend it. I've tried tutors. They're helpful, yet expensive. And my plateau was still hard as a rock before my April test, which was in the mid 160s. For that, I'm grateful.

For a while, my logical reasoning was awesome. I'd finish timed sections perfect this winter and spring on multiple occasions. Now, I'm lucky if I'm not guessing on around half of the questions. My RC performance has been volatile. On a recent practice test, I went 26/27 on a section. But my average shows that I miss around 10 questions per section on average. On a one-star passage today, I just went four of seven. It was a trainwreck. On some timed recent RC sections, I went 8/27 and 9/27. I'd gladly admit this isn't for me. But I keep hearing that all I need to do is keep working at it and I'll eventually get into the 170s.

My question is: How? I study regularly for hours every day. I do practice tests regularly. I diligently review the answers that I get wrong. I even get them right in subsequent drills for all the right reasons. And yet my performance has nosedived. On a recent test, I scored a 146. And I've spent about 15 grand doing this. This just feels hopeless.

Experimental was soooo tough lol...

Taking the August administration after a disappointing score in June. Lets do this guys!!

I've been studying for the LSAT almost every day since March, and I'm honestly feeling really discouraged.

This will be my third attempt. Earlier in my prep I was consistently scoring in the high 150s to low 160s, so I felt like I was finally moving in the right direction. But my most recent practice test dropped back into the low 150s, and it feels like all the progress I thought I had made has disappeared.

I'm doing Blind Review, reviewing my mistakes, and trying to stay consistent, but it's getting harder to trust the process when the scores are moving backward instead of forward.

I'm currently planning to take the October LSAT, but right now I'm questioning everything about my approach.

Has anyone else gone through something similar? If your scores plateaued or even dropped after months of studying, what changes actually helped? Did you switch study methods, slow down, take a break, focus on one section, or do something completely different?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who were in a similar position and eventually broke through.

I have been studying for the LSAT for 3 months now but I still feel myself struggling with/dreading the review process. Does anyone have any tips on how to become more consistent with review or steps that you take to make sure your review is actually helping? Thank you!

Hi! I am about two months into studying and am looking for an individual tutor. I have not improved in the way I have wanted to and need some redirection.

Does anyone know of a good online tutor? My budget is around $100 an hour.

Hello, everyone! I am seeking answers from people who've written the LSAT online from home, due to any circumstances. Because of my circumstances, I am writing from home, and I have questions.

1. How do they monitor your scratch paper to ensure it's blank before you start?

2. What did you do during the ten minute break? I saw on the website you can leave and eat, use the washroom, stretch, etc. I am going to attempt to use the break to prevent my eyes from becoming strained from blue light, but what did you do?

3. If you had upstairs neighbours (hello from Canada by the way), since you couldn;t wear earplugs, what did you do? I have asked my roommates to leave, and we aren't running the appliances for the exam.

4. If you had a pet, what did you do? This one worries me. I have a cat who, if in my room, will jump on my computer. If not, she will meow at the door, and it's distracting. Can't get someone to take her for the day, either.

5. Any other advice or tips?

Thank you!

Could it be beneficial to do RC questions out of order?

Instead of reading the passage and proceeding through questions 1-end, would it be better to specifically seek out higher priority question types.

1. Main Point

2. Primary Purpose/Author's Purpose

3. Paragraph Role/Organizational/Structure

4. Author's Attitude/Tone

5. Big-Picture Inference

6. Detail Questions

7. Analogy/Application

8. Strengthen/Weaken

I really struggle with the structured reading required for RC passages. I am hoping that attacking the structure/main point questions early will be useful while that information is fresh. Even when I have attempted a low res summary I still get really hung up on those structure questions, having to review and compare each sentence in AC to the passage's paragraphs.

I got a 156 on my prep test today and I feel so close to the 160+ range. I got a 164 on my blind review. I’m ideally aiming for a 170 range. For my reading com section, I definitely rushed the third section and I rushed the fourth section. I was able to get -9 when doing my times drilled this week so I really wanted that to reflect. I feel really good about my -4 and I want to make that consistent. My brain felt fried during the fourth section.

Any advice for pacing and getting a consistent score?? I know I know the material and the answer since I got a 164 on the blind review. Help!

I got a -4 on my LR sections I would be golden!!

My goal score is 176, and I'm able to get a BR of 175-179 consistently these days, but my actual performance is a 169-171 most of the time, peaking at 174. I know I need to train endurance but I work 50 hours a week and only have time for a full PT on the weekend. How can I train endurance if there's only one day for that? Does anyone have tips?

A complication is that I struggle with insomnia from a diagnosed chronic condition that makes it hard for me to rest and relax in general. That leaves me with just Sundays to do a full PT since I'm able to recover full sleep from Friday to Sunday. It's honestly making me consider leaving my job to prepare harder for my september test.

Anyone know when instructors host their office hours?

Hello all, sharing my wrong answer journal site (free to use) if anyone wants to use it for themselves: https://lsatwaj.com If you have suggestions to improve lmk

So confused about this consistency - any input or suggestions are much appreciated! Taking it in August and would love to break 170, and have been PT-ing consistently around 164-168.

I really want to know. Tell me whatever you want to share about your life.

I've been able to get my scores up to 170+ on timed sections and full PTs, but I've really been struggling with consistency. For instance, yesterday and today I got a -5 and -4 on LR sections. I know I shouldn't let those dips dishearten me, but it's hard not to when you expect higher.

What techniques do you all recommend to effectively review these mistakes to ensure they don't happen again? Or conversely, how should I be properly learning from and repeating great sections?

Hi Everyone, so I'm finally scoring in the 160's which is not too far from my goal score. I spent my first 2 months of studying focused on accuracy and now that I am finally feeling a bit confident with it I want to switch over to focusing on timing, and actually completing all 4 sections as I will on test day. Does anyone have any tips for timing? I know the question types, I know how to tackle each problem but I have to manage to do this in 35 minutes which is where I struggle.