So, I joined 7sage May 24, 2017. As of today, I have completed all 91 hours of the course. Do I jump into taking a timed test? Or, do I just take a test - no timer- and see where I am on questions?
Any advice would be appreciated! & I would be grateful! :)
@ Thank you !!
Hey, Everyone,
So, I took my first LSAT in February of this year. I didn't study for the test and lets just say my score reflected it. I am a Junior in college and that means Law School Applications should be going in this Fall. However, I am not sure I will have a score that is good enough to get into the Law School of my choosing. I plan to take the September LSAT, but if I don't like my score I don't want to apply with it. But, if I don't do well on the September LSAT, then I will really have a problem this fall semester. I will be taking 18 credit hours and working around 25-30 hours a week at an attorney's office. That being said, I fear that if September score is a floozy, then I am not going to have time to devote to studying for the December LSAT, which would still give me time to apply before the March deadline passes.
What I am getting at is this: Will it hurt me more than help me to apply next fall instead of this fall, so I could devote all summer next summer preparing for the LSAT, again? Would it be worth it? Or would it do more harm than good?
As of now, I have a pretty strong application. I have a 4.0 GPA at my current college. I have won several awards at Honors Convocation Ceremonies, and I have worked for an attorney's office since freshmen year, all year around. I have also been on Deans List/President's List every semester since entering college.
Any advice would be appreciated!!
Best,
Paigelynn
Thank you, @ and @ !! Good advice and I will definitely keep these comments in mind and thank you for the quick responses!!
Best,
Paigelynn
I have been with 7sage for about 2 1/2 weeks now and am 34 hours through the curriculum. That being said, is there a good time to start applying the 7sage principles to prep tests? I don't want to take prep tests and waste them since I have not conquered all of the material, but at the same time, I want to be applying what I learn.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you :)
@ I also work 40+ hours a week, so maybe my study schedule would also work into yours. I usually get up around 6am and work on studying/reviewing/drilling for about 1 hour and a half. I don't do anymore LSAT studying until evening around 6-8 or 8:30, sometimes I get home earlier and can start around 5. I find that this study schedule is great. I like it because it chops up study time and gives you a break.
Now that I am starting to apply the CC to the PT, I try to wake up at 4am one day a week to take a test before going to work. I then come home and BR and then use the schedule above to study/review/refresh etc...
Hope this helps!
Best of Luck :)
Paigelynn
Don't be overwhelmed. I can also say from experience that it is tough to keep up with studying and with work, but it is important to not let it overwhelm you. If you let it get to you, you start letting it affect the way you take the test. Just stay positive. I too work full time and am studying for the LSAT, so I know what boat you are in.
I find that my routine helps me feel less overwhelmed. For instance, I wake up 1 1/2 hours early before I have to start getting ready for work and I was doing the curriculum (now I am testing), but waking up earlier gets you ahead in studying for the day. Now that I am done with the curriculum, I think I am going to wake up once or twice a week, depending on how my testing and BR goes, at 4am so I can get a full test in before my work day and then come home and do BR and then focus on my pitfalls for a few days before taking another. I know it isn't ideal to wake up so early, but I am not one to focus well in the evening hours, so morning is the time that I will do my best . Also, it gives me a sense of fulfillment when I start my work day knowing that I have already put forth 1 1/2 hours or so into studying. Then going home and putting another 2-3 does make all the difference.
I am also taking the September test (2nd go) and I am nervous that I won't like my score for admissions. I know it isn't ideal, but if the September test doesn't work out, we always have December. Don't stress, you are doing really well and I am sure you will pull through with a high score!
Good Luck!
Paige
It was very useful! I loved the slideshow, it was insightful.
I took my prep test and wow - I don't think I did well. So, this is just the beginning!
Thank you :)
@ How many times can you take the LSAT now?