Ive been recently seeing people scoring lower than their PT scores, is there any advice or help for something like this? I understand there is test anxiety but other than that what could be the issue. Also, what are the biggest jumps to do from a 154 pt hump.

Anyone have any stamina tips for this test. It's unlike any other... I'm not normally a bad test taker (90th percentile on JD Next, near perfect ACP and CEDS score, set most curves in a masters in litigation/dispute resolution degree). I can perfect or near perfect score my first section, and then lose 10 in the very next one. My brain is like an 8 year old cell phone battery, full charge for like 30 mins and then down to zero in 30 seconds. (Note: this could very well be TBI and BVD related because my working memory is so trash without the ability to compensate in other ways). So any advice, from any angle, on the endurance aspect of this test is greatly appreciated. I feel comfortable with the logic. Have taken this test multiple times and always crash harder than any practice section would indicate.

Side note: I'm a working mom in high stakes business litigation, so drilling a bunch full length exams is sooooo unrealistic (tried it last time with no improvement) because if I cant do it when my brain is "good battery" its not even worth it. Maybe it's how boring the test is? Because I bill like 200-250 hours a month and do fine managing cases. But maybe that's exactly why fitting test prep into my margins is so brutal? LSAT prep never hits at my peak.

I screwed up my Aug LSAT and registered for the Nov one. I’m planning on drilling/practicing and getting some tutoring, but am worried about submitting my application in December after scores come out. I haven’t started writing or anything yet, but I’m going to be both studying/writing for the next 2-3 months. Is a December submission too late??

Hi! I am feeling frustrated and confused because I got my August LSAT score back and I got a 158. My diagnostic was a 161 and I have seen a solid upward trajectory with my last two practice tests being 167s. On individual sections I typically get 170+. My goal score is a 170 which seems doable from a 167 but not a 158. Is anyone in a similar situation or has advice for moving forward? I appreciate any help. Thank you!

I just finished the LR learning lessons! Should I now: do LR drills every day? Start taking timed practice tests, including RC section? Take untimed practice tests? Take untimed or timed LR sections only while I do RC curriculum, then take full practice tests? What approach is best? I will be beginning the RC curriculum, but want to make sure I'm still regularly engaging with LR so as to not lose those skills.

Hi everyone! I somehow only recently realized that LSAT Argumentative Writing is a separate part of the LSAT, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to prepare for it.

For those of you who have already taken it or are currently preparing:

• How much time did you spend preparing for the writing portion?

• Does 7Sage have specific lessons or practice prompts for Argumentative Writing that you recommend?

• How many practice essays did you do before taking the real thing?

• Is there a particular structure/template that worked well for you?

• How seriously should we treat the writing sample given that it isn’t scored but is still sent to law schools?

I was planning on taking the LSAT in October, but after my recent PT I decided to hold and take my time to prepare, so I’m trying to figure out how much of my study time I should dedicate to this versus LR and RC.

Would really appreciate hearing about your experiences and how you approached it!

Hi everyone!

I’m currently studying for the November test and everytime I take an untimed section I’m getting -4 and -5 consistently, how do I translate this to my timed tests? 🤔

Are we allowed to bring our own highlighters, colored pens, etc into the LSAT testing center?

While taking practice tests, I see that I am using these tools extensively. I just wanted to make sure it was allowed so I can mimic the environment as closely as possible.

Does anyone have a good source for Abstract feminist/art articles?

Hi all! I'm registered to take the September LSAT and I am wondering if it's better to be consistently drilling every day or if I should focus on taking more PrepTests. I've heard conflicting things, but my biggest concern has to do with stamina (although I'm also afraid of being burnt out come test day...)

Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you :)

Hello! I recently found a tutor I am planning to work with (180 scorer) to prepare for the November LSAT. I scored a 171 on the August LSAT, and my goal is as close to a 180 as possible in November. If anyone is in a similar testing range as I am and is interested in being my study buddy for tutoring, please DM me! It will be $90/hr each for a two-person (joint) study session with the tutor. I am also interested in studying together outside of the tutoring sessions!

For the most part i got LR locked down (just silly misreads in S3). RC is where i've been -7/-10. i feel like I burn out too quickly in RC which I feel may be why I sometimes don't understand a passage. any tips? I would hate for RC to be what gets in the way of getting to my goal score :(

I’m feeling pretty frustrated after taking a PT today. I’m consistently unable to finish even one section, and lately, it feels like my performance is getting worse rather than better.

I’ve been making a conscious effort to apply what I’ve learned from analyzing question types in my wrong answer journal, but I’m struggling to translate that into better pacing. I often feel like there simply isn’t enough time to work through the questions carefully, and I end up leaving more questions unanswered with no time left to even guess.

Blind review has also become discouraging because I’m frequently having to revisit what feels like the whole section. I’m often flagged for spending 2–3x the recommended amount of time on questions, which makes it difficult to get through blind review efficiently. By that point, I’m mentally exhausted and honestly pretty discouraged by seeing all those darn pink circles.

Has anyone else been in this position, particularly after putting significant effort into reviewing and analyzing mistakes? If so, what helped you break through this and improve your timing without sacrificing accuracy?

Is there any way for me to still blind review a practice test after I submitted it? I went fish brain after sitting down for 3 hours to take a PT, and figured I could just blind review later because I wanted to take a little break...but now I just have "-" for all my BR scores.

Would like to go back and blind review so I can see if my score gaps were time-based or concept-based.

Anyone know if there's a way to do so? Or would I have to "retake" the same PT (copy original answers) then do the BR?

I have been studying pretty consistently for a few months now, and when I do normal drilling, I am getting most of the questions right. My blind review scores are even better. But when it comes to taking a PT my score is consistently low, and it has been for as long as I can remember. Its always been in the 140's but my. blind review or untimed scores are in the 160s-170. I am so confused on why I'm not improving at all. It's been a very long time, and I have never really seen any improvement on a timed PT. idk how to fix this. I've tried slowing down because the clock gives me anxiety, but I suppose that hasn't worked either. My anxiety is through the roof...I feel like i'm the only one on the planet who's been studying for over 6 months and has not seen any improvement on my score. If anyone has any tips, please let me know.

Hi!!

I've been studying for the LSAT deliberately for about 3 weeks, and each PT I've taken the last 3 times have all scaled out to a score of 161.

I'm trying to not feel discouraged, but I really want to know if maybe there's something I could to break out of the 161s, if this is something other people have dealt with, etc.? Because it always feels like I understand the LSAT, and perform well in drills and sections until I get to actually taking the PTs

Will LSAC void my test if I write from somewhere that isn’t my home? With the upstairs neighbours and a chatty kitty, I am worried about becoming distracted during my test. I was thinking of writing at my parents house, but does anyone know how this works?

Hi! I took my diagnostic test (no prep/practice/prior knowledge of the test) and got a 164. For people who had a similar diagnostic score, which strategies/tools were most effective for you? Thanks in advance for the advice!

Seeing a lot of "stuck in 170s jail" posts. Yall make me feel dumb.

My best score is 162 but I'm not scoring that consistently. I have a major issue with stamina. The longer the test goes on the worse I become. To be fair during section 4 someone at library started talking near me which threw me off completely for the rest of the section but this is a pattern for me. How do I keep my accuracy up as the tests progress??? I am not improving and its been about two months that I've been studying daily and PTing weekly. Any insight or tips appreciated because i feel like a failure.

I increased my preptest score by 14 points after doing every 7Sage lesson thoroughly. 7Sage you are awesome!

Shameless plug for Katie Mae's sufficient assumptions class! I just did a 12 question sufficient assumption drill and got 100% on the first go, doing it in half the time I had (I get 1.5x), thanks to the skills I learned in her class! I highly recommend everyone struggling with sufficient assumptions to go to her class or watch a recorded one!

When I scheduled my September LSAT, I got a great time! I went on prometric and chose September 12th in Arizona. I chose 1:30 pm as my time, but it never said anything about time zones.

I just double checked on LSAC and it says I'm taking it at 3:30 ET which is 12:30 here in Arizona. It also says 1:30 Mountain time. There are TWO DIFFERENT MOUNTAIN TIMES (MDT and MST). Currently, AZ is 3 hours off of ET. In November, we'll only be 2 hours off.

I went on prometric and it tells me my testing location (which is AZ) and just says 1:30 (without a time zone). I'm very confused and OBVIOUSLY do not want to go to the testing location at the WRONG TIME. According to LSAC (3:30 ET), I take my test at 12:30. Prometric says I take my test at the AZ location at 1:30.

What do I do? Is there someone I should call? Is it just at 1:30, and LSAC is wrong?