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I wanted to share a strategy that helped my RC go from an average of -7 to -9 down to -2 to -4.

Firstly, you will need to allocate around two pieces of your scrap paper to reading comprehension.

The idea is to make a pretty detailed outline of the passage. Number individual areas with their paragraph number in the passage. Importantly, make notes for almost every new idea introduced (of course you can skip some obvious things at your own discretion but do not overdo this) and add in your own inferences as well.

This is a lengthy process that takes around 4-5 minutes on average. However, it makes answering the questions much faster and easier; so you will likely end up saving time.

This may sound rather obvious but it really helped me and hopefully it will help you too if you decide to try it! Good luck with your studies!

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cjb297174
Tuesday, Nov 03 2020

There's no reason not to do both. Until about two weeks ago, I was right around where you are. I've been doing 1-2 PT everyday usually and now I usually score in the mid 160s with a personal best of 167.

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Saturday, Oct 31 2020

I would think that Georgetown would be the "easier" one to get into. Of course, you should apply to both. I just finished a prep test and got a 167, which is my highest score yet haha. Sadly, my gpa is a little lower than yours :(

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Monday, Oct 26 2020

Why did you say you know application numbers are going to be up this year? If anything, I would think that the virus would cause applications to go down. Of course, this is just my speculation and not based upon any facts at all lol.

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Monday, Oct 26 2020

Hey! I could use some help with logical reasoning. I've been scoring in the low 160s lately. I am taking the November LSAT and maybe the January one too.

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Saturday, Oct 24 2020

I wouldn't be too worried if I were you. A 153 is not a stellar score but it will most likely get you into several schools. I know my friend who is currently in a 50-100 law school had a similar LSAT score and a much lower GPA. Your GPA is excellent so I think you will be perfectly fine. My advice is to just apply to a bunch of schools and see what gets you the best offer.

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Saturday, Oct 24 2020

I do not think you should spend the money applying to any t14 school unless you're at least scoring in the mid 160s, especially not Harvard. You have to be realistic. I am not saying this to discourage you. You DO NOT need to go to Harvard to do what you want. The vast majority of lawyers have not gone to a school like Harvard. However, if you are dead set on achieving this goal, then you certainly need to apply at a different time. To increase by 20 points in a few months is not impossible but it IS pretty unlikely. My bottom line is that you should wait until January, look at applying to some more middle-of-the-pack schools, and then go from there. Realistically, if you are only willing to go to Harvard then you will probably have to wait until next year to apply; and study a whole lot more.

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Wednesday, Oct 21 2020

Hahah, seems like quite the annoying situation. In this case, I wouldn't worry too much. You've presumably worked hard and have a decent chance of getting into a good school anyway. I have no way of proving this, and I am certainly NOT an expert, but I really feel like due to COVID there will be less people applying; and therefore somewhat laxed admissions. In any case, like someone else commented, you can probably appeal a denial with a better LSAT score. I wish you the best of luck!

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Wednesday, Oct 21 2020

I am also taking the November Flex. My suggestion to you is to do the 6 most recent prep tests you haven't done. In my experience, the newer tests can be significantly more difficult.

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Thursday, Oct 01 2020

Well, good news! I would say that 7sage is an extremely good program that can help raise your score. Personally, I read almost the entire logic games bible from powerscore and it didn't really help me. I started using 7sage's logic games curriculum and I'm scoring extremely well now.

On the other hand, I do not mean to be rude but if you got a 138 then you surely did not study anywhere near enough. Get the program if you are serious about law school and are truly willing to study a TON.

Make your own plan, it's what I do. For example, from my very first practice test, I have done extremely well on logical reasoning. Sadly, I did extremely bad on logic games. Guess what? I hardly ever study for logical reasoning and spend tons of time on logic games. Almost all of my LSAT studying has been on logic games, over a period of 4 months! Now, I am getting scores that I am pretty happy with, mid 160s. If you only have one month, focus on the areas that need improving most, don't rely on the syllabus.

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Thursday, Oct 01 2020

Well, I may be incorrect but isn't the signup period for the November test already over?? In any case, a 163 is not a bad score. Anything above 160 is considered "good" in my book. Are you intent on going to a t14 school? If so, is your GPA 3.8-4.0? If you answered no, then I would say a 163 is a perfectly decent score which can get you accepted at the vast majority of law schools in the US. I am taking the November LSAT, with my most recent PT being 164 (sorry don't mean to "one-up you at all), and I would be perfectly content if I end up getting a 163 on the real thing. Cheers and good luck!

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