There's a lot written about how to answer the questions on the LSAT, and rightly so. But what about how to think about the LSAT?

For me, the difference between low 160s and mid/high 160s is sleep/stress, which I am sure affects a lot of people.

One thing I've noticed about high scorers is they seem quite relaxed. Some of this may be because they meet or exceed their own expectations. It may also be because of their natural temperament. However is there a psychology to the exam, a way of thinking about it, that helps some people stay in the pocket and perform at their best?

I've hear it said that high scorers think of it as game. But how do you think of it as a game when for some of us the stakes are so high? We could be talking about thousands of dollars, career trajectory, or whether or where one has to live for 3 years.

Anyway, I'd love to hear any ideas readers of this post may have, about any books or articles on the subject, or any struggles people may share.

Good luck everyone

I have been seriously struggling with weaken and strengthen questions compared to any other question type I have encountered thus far. Can anyone give me some advice on how to correctly answer these questions?

I plan to take the LSAT in June and am about halfway through the foundations coursework right now. I might be looking too far ahead but when is a good time to start taking practice tests along with my work? I want to try and get through one a week once I’m deeper into the material and I’ve found for other tests I do best when I repeat the exams on my own.

I think Tuxedo Pooh is a useful frame for a lot of stuff on this test. Post more of his teachings in this thread!

Hi! I recently completed the CC and have been struggling to come up with a solid studying plan/ schedule. I have a variable schedule, but am trying to be consistent with studying - some days, I can do 1-2 hours, and others I can do up to 3 or 4 hours. I took a PT for the first time about 2 weeks ago and got a 146, which I’m not thrilled about but working on improving. I’m aiming to take the test in either June or August. I’ve been using the 7sage study plan feature, working on drills in areas of weakness, watching live classes on topics I find confusing, but I struggle with knowing if I’m truly making the most efficient use of my study time… I haven’t just yet started working on timed practices or drills, so I know that will eventually be another factor to account for. Any advice on setting a structured study plan or finding a routine that feels like you’re making progress?

Hello everyone,

My goal from the start of my LSAT journey has been to get a 173-175, I took my preliminary towards the end of October and got a 155. Since then I have been studying for about 1-2 hours a day during November and about half of December before taking a bit of a break until mid January. My current score is a 164 but I have gotten -2 on both LR and RC and -0 with blind review. I have taken 5 full length PTs including the prelim. My goal is to ramp up my studying and take the exam in either June or April. My greatest weakness thus far has been being consistent on my RC sections and my score seems to swing wildly from -2 to -7 (though usually falling between -3 and -5). I don't have any issues with timing and usually finish sections with 2-3 minutes to spare. I want to be more accurate with RC and more precise with LR. What would anyone recommend I focus on, what should my study time look like and how much time should I spend per week? Thanks all and good luck!

Hello,

Im trying to get my fundamentals down, and want to get good at lawgic. Any tips?

I want to take the test at home to mimic the conditions that I have been studying with. To do so would mean I take it on my laptop that's hooked up to a monitor (bigger screen has been easier for me). Because I keep my laptop closed so that I only have the one screen, that would mean I'd use my external camera on top of the monitor that is hooked up through USB to the laptop instead of the laptop's built-in camera. I have heard stories that the proctors for tests at home and the rules they follow are quite strict. As I am taking the LSAT for the first time in February, can any of you who have taken the test before or would otherwise be insightful let me know if this might pose an issue for me come test day? Thanks.

I am taking the LSAT in June and started studying last Monday. My study preferences currently are M-F, 4-6 hrs/day, and Comprehensive.

My original goal was to study 4 hrs/day for 20 hrs/week and I have found that while the grand total time for each day equates to around 5 hours, it is more like 7+ with taking notes, bathroom breaks, etc. and I am struggling to have enough time in the day to get everything done.

I have also noticed that often with the lesson videos that if there is an explanation for something being correct that I understand and then the instructor gives a bunch of hypothetical reasons of why something would not be correct, it ends up confusing me the more I watch.

Should I reduce my study plan to 2-4 hrs/day and/or change from Comprehensive to a different plan type?

I have approx. 5.5 months until the exam, so I know I could probably reduce my study time and still be just as prepared, but I am wondering if there is a better study plan than Comprehensive for me to use.

how does smart drilling work? Is it based on previous weak points? Is it differentiated from random question pool drilling?

Hi just started studying for the LSAT and I'm finding the blind review function that 7sage offers really helpful. I'm just wondering in terms of best practices should I utilize the peek function that 7sage offers that will let me know how many questions I missed before doing the blind review, or in order to really make sure I'm working through the entire section properly should I try not to look at the peek function?

Since starting my practice drill I have seen soooooo many sentences in LR that feature the use of a Group 3 and Group 4 indicator in one sentence and truly cannot (see what I did there) figure out how to translate them into lawgic. Does anyone have any tips or loopholes on this?

Here's an Example:

"Major meteor impacts and mass extinctions cannot be consistently causally linked unless many mass extinctions have followed major meteor impacts."

hello guys! I have been really trying to figure out what is best for me and need advice.

I took a gap year to save money, hoping to get into school. I took my lsat in November and got a lower score (not too low to were I can advance), I am taking the February lsat and hoping that this score is what I need to apply to a couple schools. These schools are not prestigious and are is my budget. The deadline for applications is March and June. Im not so worried with scholarships but more worried about acceptance. I really don't want to wait till next cycle.

Can someone please explain where/how to blind review? I see that blind review is a section of the analytics on 7sage but don't see where it can actually be completed. Thanks!

Cant look it up during LSAT right? I just had to look up "dearth"

Hey all, I got a -4 on PR 128 for the first time. I am still struggling with level 3-5 Conditional reasoning, Causal reasoning, and Link assumption questions. I was wondering if I should continue drilling and reviewing, or if someone could point me in the right direction.

Thank you

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I am not a particularly eloquent writer so I know the writing portion of the LSAT may give me some trouble. I decided to complete a practice writing prompt to help give me some real practice and would like thoughts and opinions on how I did. The prompt was "What role should parents play in deciding what gets taught in public schools?"

The education system has always been an institution in our society that is rife with controversy. Finding a balance in a rigorous system is a delicate endeavor. One of the current balancing acts at the forefront of this system is what role parents should have in choosing what their children are taught inside the public school system. As a parent myself, I recognize the need to protect our children from values and beliefs we may not agree with, however, I also recognize the limitation that should be implemented. A parent's role is not to decide the content of the education system but to leave that to the experts in the field, while also monitoring and offering input in appropriate ways.

I would not want someone who is not knowledgeable in the field of education to be making choices that affect our children's education. When a doctor performs surgery, we do not walk into their operating room and demand they do things our way, instead we rely on their education and expertise in their field. I feel like this is transcribable to the role a parent plays in the education of their children. Teacher undergo years of training and learning to be able to teach our children. They also gain real world experience in dealing with children while inside the classroom. What qualifications do most parents have to be able to dictate what curriculum should be taught? Depending on generation and socioeconomic level, ones level of knowledge can vary greatly. This is why people who specialize in education are the decisionmakers for the overall curriculum of students. 

Some parents state that schools may try to indoctrinate our children, but is it indoctrination just because you do not agree with it? I understand a parents need to protect their children from content they may deem inappropriate, whether due to age or just generality, but we are responsible to teach our children how to navigate these types of situations at home so that it can be applied in the real world. Also, what one parent deems inappropriate, another may not. Curriculum is a thought out process. And if a teacher was to overstep in an inappropriate way, there are ways a parent can intervein, such as filing a complaint with the school board. This assures there are checks and balances. Parents are also able to voice their opinions and concerns in school board meetings and even get some content on the ballet to be voted on for addition, or removal, to the curriculum.

If a parent is concerned the education their child is getting inside of a public school is inappropriate, they also have other options available to them, such as changing schools or home schooling their child. Some people have expressed concerns that a drop in enrollment of the public school system could cause irreversible damage to the system and will use this opinion to try and strongarm the system into letting parents have more input. But if a parent wants more input and control they can home school their children. Home schooling children gives the parent more control over the environment their child learns in and the way the content of the education is dispersed to their child. 

Being a parent is hard, and sometimes letting go of control is even harder. We all want what is best for our children and for society in general. When it comes to the education system, parents have to learn to let go of the control, and allow those with the knowledge and expertise to construct our education curriculum. Parents have avenues to offer their input through appropriate channels. And if a parent still feels their child is not getting an appropriate education they have options available to them, such as home schooling. 

hey everyone, I'm taking the lsat for the first time the first weekend of feb and would love to hear any tips/advice people have for this period. with pts, i've gone from 162 to 174 and am aiming at at least a 176. should i be pting twice a week now? any specific things i should be doing? thanks in advance!

Hey, wondering if anyone has some more up-to-date information on this, is it okay to mumble quietly to yourself / read to yourself during the LSAT? I find it helps a lot with my understanding in RC sections. Thanks and good luck studying! If it helps I planned on taking it remotely, but any information is appreciated.

Hey guys! I’m taking the LSAT on February 6th, which is about three weeks away. I’ve been using 7Sage since September and have been drilling every day. I took one diagnostic early on, and today I’m taking my first full practice test now that I have more knowledge than I did during the diagnostic.

Does anyone have tips for how to best use these next couple of weeks leading up to the test? My plan is to take this practice test, review all of my mistakes tomorrow, and then drill throughout the rest of the week on the question types I struggled with. If anyone has additional advice or strategies, I’d really appreciate it!

which are the best tests to practice with weekly in the months leading up to the test! I have done all of the 150s and the high 140s and havent scored exactly where I want to yet.

Got this question right because of process of elimination, but I don't quite understand why A is the right answer?

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-21-section-2-question-15/

Any way to do this? There arent enough PTs for me to do one every week. I will run out. But I also dont want to leave the gap in my study plan because not seeing the 100% will keep me up at night.

I really feel like this prep course is confusing me more than helping me, I literally took almost a whole week of lessons to take an LSAT question and get it wrong, like is this course really going to help it feels more of like a scam at this point, and the guy! Jesus Christ he goes 1000 miles per hour when explaining anything!!!