I am hopefully! Will create the email tomorrow morning in case anyone else wants to post their email.

If you guys want to pop down your email, I can create a thread so we can all keep each other accountable and updated!

So down! I'm not doing so well and need to ramp up my studying prior to the exam. Hard to do when working full-time.

Hi! I am in a very similar boat. Feel free to DM me.

I started my LSAT journey in September of 2019, but looked at a few questions and did a few PTs before (so perhaps even earlier). I took time off, got back to it, and really honed in working full time and studying September of 2020 till the January test. Despite over 300 hours of studying (I actually kept a record!), I scored a 153 - which is what I got months before and after a long break. I was incredibly upset, but thought I'd throw my hat into the law school ring anyway.

Well, months later, I wasn't offered any spots (even at schools with 150 scores and lower), and I find myself (again) studying full time, working, trying to maintain a long-distance relationship, working out, etc. I'm exhausted! It doesn't help that I started working as a paralegal and, despite the prestigious firm, have no interest in what our lawyers do day-to-day. I've thought so many times, "is this really for me? If not, what's the alternative?"

I think it's normal to ebb and flow with your passion for law and hesitate on making a big commitment such as going to law school. I can't stress enough how helpful it is to speak to people here, a therapist, your family, friends and support network, etc. The prevailing opinion here is true- you don't need to rush! My coworker hasn't touched the LSAT and she's been "prepping" to go to law school for 8 years now. She will get there in her own time and do something brilliant afterwards. I took a backwards route and am in my third entry-level job, but I'll get there too. If life has other plans for me- especially after this pandemic ends- I'm open to that as well though ;) Some raw advice: never give up your happiness or mental health, even if you think you have to go in a certain direction. Remember your goals are there to support your vision of happiness, and it's okay if it changes or takes time.

PS: My friend is graduating from Cornell Law (he did a sneaky LLM conversion, having both French and English law degrees) and got a 140 when he took a practice LSAT. The test has no bearing on how brilliant you are!

I kid you not I have such a similar story. Congrats and thank you so much for shining a light on how important mental health is. I took a 10 day break and my score shot up 9 points for the first time ever!

I started with a 143 too! LR is my worst section too - though nothing is really that constant or strong. I think it helps to do a lot of untimed question practice. Plus, I always write out the reason why I'm NOT choosing an answer and cross check it with JY and LSAT Hacks :) The reasons why can be as simple as irrelevant, wrong group, bad word (only, every, etc.), or this is really silly! Good luck girl (3 I just got a 163 (after two years of on and off studying) so there is hope and you will get there! Just be open to a longer timeline I suppose :)(/p)

Feel free to reach out if you want to have a moan!!

@ I totally agree!!! Why didn't they just use the metal railing!

How do we know when to filter out the "fluff" sentences - in this case the middle sentence?

Thanks,

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Hi! For this one I did "/poorly promoted --> so." Then, I did "/so" and concluded "/properly promoted." I changed "/poorly promoted" to "properly promoted." While in most questions that's not advisable, I feel like for these very abstract questions where you need to simplify it as much as possible it really helps you see the error and apply it to others.

I think the main confusion with this question is people mixing up the poorly promoted and properly promoted. Does that make sense?

173 :)

Interested!

I definitely would advise you to take in January, if not later. It depends on where you're applying, but many schools close applications later on in the spring so January is not too late at all! Especially with your GPA - though I'm sure you will be an excellent lawyer (!!) - it would be advantageous to raise your LSAT a few points higher. Keep strong and keep going!

Hi! I'm in a very similar boat as you. I know this might not be a common suggestion, but maybe see if your Doctor can give you extended time for anxiety. It really helped my score!

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Ok guys - all should be linked in!