I have heard that three takes was a red flag. So you should be good with doing another retake if you want to. I would also look at the entering class profiles of the law schools you want to go to and compare your score with their median. If it's about the same then you might not have to worry about it- especially if you have a higher GPA and really good soft factors.
I would go off of your LSAC GPA unless your application directly asks for your undergraduate gpa
It's on lawhub. They give you the correct answers but no explanations and videos
If you go to a preptest on here and then click printable click the blue 'view pdf' button and it will give you the test in its entirety
The writing sample doesn't close I believe- you just need to have it processed in time for the score release date if you want to see your score that specific day. I took mine a week after the test and it was processed in time. Even if it isn't processed in time though your score will simply be on hold and then immediately released as soon as your writing sample is processed and on file.
They don't strictly specify that you can't. Although if you do they may flag your section and put it under review. Personally I would play it safe and be as quiet as possible. You could always call or email LSAC as well!
I just wanted to seek advice from anyone who started with a lower diagnostic who was able to achieve high 160s-170s.
How did you do it???
I would love some advice as to how you got there and what were some of your "ah-ha" moments?
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Will we know the order of all the sections once we start the test? Or is it like 7sage where we find out as we go?
You find out as you go!
I can answer a couple of these things. For the drinks you're only allowed one drink and it can be in a plastic container or a juice box with a max size of 20 oz.
You aren't allowed to leave view of the camera during the sections whatsoever. You can however go to the bathroom during the 10 minute break but when you come back I believe you have to show them your ID once again.
For keeping track of time during the ten minute break I suggest you wear an analog watch as they are permitted to be worn during the actual test.
I don't think you're allowed white noise because the LSAC requires complete silence during the test.
I would ask your proctor about touching the screen. I know you have to show them your screen using a mirror beforehand so I don't think it'll be an issue. Then again it's always safe to ask and double check.
Finally I would suggest keeping the talking very very low and to a minimum. They could always think you're talking to someone else or something- they get very paranoid about noise. I believe if there is too much noise during the test it will be flagged for review.
Hope this helps!
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I agree with the comment above. I'm applying for Fall 2022 and have taken the June LSAT and will be taking it again in August and October. This is so that I can apply for ED in November. Keep in mind that your application is not considered complete until you have taken all the tests you have registered and law schools will not look at your application until then. Considering that law school admissions are done on a rolling basis this would limit your chances of getting in to most schools and is considered a bit late in the process.
Weakening problems are one of my weakest question types so I can definitely relate. I hate reviewing them right after I've done them because I feel like I can't retain any information. What I now like to do is star the section or make note of the question I got wrong and come back to it later. I then try and redo the question in nontimed conditions and see if I'm able to get it correct. If not then I will jot down a quick note as to what my thought process was (this is especially important to me when I'm stuck between two answers and pick the wrong one). I then watch the video and compare my reasoning and see where I went wrong. If I'm still confused sometimes I'll scroll down to the discussion on the section and most people post their thought processes or a more simplified version of the explanation. I essentially keep doing this until I become confident with the question. Hope this helped!
I think that it's realistic! I have heard that the first LSAT is always the toughest one because of the nerves and you're unfamiliar with the conditions (no matter how well we try to prepare it is unlikely to be as high pressure as the real one). I think it's definitely possible for you to do so especially because there is still about 6 weeks until August and even longer until October- so plenty of time to study!