According to my answer to this Q, I'm going to be a bad lawyer......

For RC, try finishing the first two passages quicker so you could buy more time for the harder passages in the back. Guess and skip any question that you're unsure on. In other words, choose your fight, and know when to skip.

For LG, you could try doing a timed section every two days (not sure what your schedule is like), and BR/watch Ex videos on the next day. LG should be the easiest section to improve on, so strategically, when you have only limited time to improve your LSAT performance, focusing more attention on LG is the way to go.

honestly as an international student, i'm more bummed out by the fact that the Nov. test isn't international.

I'm still registered for it and I'm planning on just trying out my luck with it (perhaps using a VPN to login and turning it off before the exam begins?) But we shouldn't have to go through with this kind of uncertainty especially when the LSAT is now offered ONLINE...I mean, what's the point of separating Intl and domestic tests if they're all online anyway???

@ they give you one minute in between each section, and the next section automatically starts once the clock runs out.

I'm in the exact same boat. I'm in Asia but is registered for the Nov Flex. Following this post for updates.

not gonna lie, I spent about 2 minutes staring at the question, unable to figure out the answer, so I just guessed and moved on...in the end I got -4 in this section, including getting this one wrong. not my best LR section, but certainly not the worst.

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About to take my first practice test with the Flex and I'm nervous! I know it's only the first but it can be so discouraging if it doesn't turn out well :(

you'll be fine! focus on perfecting the LG as much as you can! LG is the easiest section to improve

@ lol same here. My guessing strategy was to just guess A all the way so hopefully of the three at least one has A as the correct answer...

@ wow I did the exact same thing. I had to guess on the last three questions...I'm screwed if the curve isn't friendly

I usually read Leaders and Briefings. I'm Chinese, so I also read the Asia and China sections, especially Chaguan, the columnist for China. I also glance over United States and Middle East just because these are my areas of focus as an IR major. Finally, I will read whatever I find interesting in the Business and Finance sections.

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Also want to add that I think this is what's super annoying about the FLEX, we spend so long studying and building up our stamina for this test only to have it all go to shit because of tech issues. And especially since a lot of us strategically plan on taking the LSAT early so increase chances of admission. It is October, after all... hopefully their customer service has improved since my issue in July and they'll let you retake ASAP. Good luck though

@ thanks! I hope this is the case.

@ could you talk a little more on what happened when your internet connection was lost? and what the proctor did after you reconnected? I'm also in an area with spotty internet and I'm taking mine on Thursday.

I got this wrong because I couldn't understand what D is saying.....

I lost it at the "just to fuck with other researchers"

@-1 i guess i also knew that deep down. i just needed someone else to tell me the same thing...thanks!

@ my BR scores have been about 2-5 points higher on average for each PT. I do BR a bit differently: I only look at questions I've flagged during the exam, and therefore on days I'm not doing so well a lot of the questions I got wrong were LR and LG questions that I simply just missed (due to misreading, going too fast, etc) that I didn't even flag to begin with.

@ thanks! in my opinion it doesn't really matter which course/tutoring services you choose. what matters is that you stick with it and go through all the lessons systematically. they may sound boring and hard to understand at first, but they will make your life much much easier when you start to PT. This is especially true for LG.

My suggestion for you is to wait off this application cycle and apply next year. Since you already have a job (inferring from your mention of a job haunt), your resume won't make you look like you're exclusively studying for the LSAT in the meantime. With your GPA, a 170 LSAT score can get you almost anywhere, and it is very much possible. From now until June/July next year, your primary goals should be as follows (in order of priority):

Stay alive.

Don't get fired from your current job.

Studying for the LSAT.

I recommend that you go through the entire 7sage core curriculum (if you haven't already). After that, start doing PTs and work your way up. Ration them so you don't run out of fresh PTs before June. On days that you're not doing PTs, you should be drilling LG, re-doing past LR/RC questions you got wrong, and BR-ing (in case you didn't BR on the same day you took your PT).

On days that you're too stressed or tired, take a day off. Take a walk, play some video games, watch some Netflix, or go work out.

Register for the June LSAT (or an earlier one, if you feel like you're ready), and also the one in August so you have backup. I'm sure that by then, after months of repetition/studying, you'll get a much higher score.

If you're only taking away one thing from my comment, it is this: taking large amounts of PTs may not be sufficient for a high score, but it is absolutely necessary. And we're all in this together, including me. I'm taking the LSAT for the second time next week.

Good luck!

The fact that you put that third option in there means you'll be a great lawyer.

I'd say wait it out a bit. Keep doing PTs and take the January LSAT. Perhaps you'll be able to lift your scores up in the next couple of months.

Definitely apply now. You have very good reasons for your resume gap. Just make sure you include it in your addendum. A personal illness + family issue are completely reasonable explanations. And a GPA of 3.9 (from an Ivy, no less) with a 171 LSAT will make you very attractive to any T14 you apply to, especially if you ED.

Depends on which school you're applying...some schools won't process your application if they see there's another LSAT coming up, and some schools will just process your application as is.

Keep telling yourself that it's just another PT, even on test day. Because that all it essentially is.

interested, following

As a pilot myself, I can attest that this question is garbage.