For RC, I always quickly glance over each passage to determine which passage topic will give me the most trouble. I'm not a fan of the scientific passages, so I always try to do the passages that seem the worst FIRST to get them out of the way. Then, I know I won't run out of time and will be able to fly through the easier passages without making silly mistakes from being fatigued by a daunting passage.
Thank you for sharing your story. I completely understand how you’re feeling because I feel it too. My dream is to be a lawyer, and I can’t get into my dream school despite all of my other outstanding achievements because of the stupid LSAT. I hate this test, but I know that even though this process is difficult, it’s worth putting in the work to get a JD. People don’t say “collect your dreams.” They said to CHASE them because dreams are elusive. Chase your dreams and remember to be where your feet are. Be present in the world instead of worrying about just getting to where you want to be.
I took the September 2017 LSAT and didn’t do as well as I wanted. I just did a blind review and did slightly better, but I tracked my incorrect answers and discovered that the ones I miss are where I have the choices narrowed down to 2: the right answer and a wrong one. But I consistently pick the wrong one. Is there a way to fix this?
I’m taking the June 2018 LSAT as my last shot to get off my first and second choice schools’ waitlists. I have already been accepted (and had to pay my seat deposit) at my third choice. When do I need to start applying for private student loans? I don’t have any undergraduate debt, so I’m totally lost on how this whole borrowing process works. Any advice would help.
I feel you. I got a 151 on the September test even though I was PTing at 160. During the December test, I had an upper respiratory infection (and was having lady problems, if you know what I mean), and I scored a 153. Even though it’s not my best work, I’m not taking it again and already submitted my apps because I don’t want to come across and whiny or trying to make excuses that might be perceived as hollow. If you don’t think you have a good reason, don’t write an addenda.
I was at work when I got the email, and I opened it in front of my boss. I was thinking, “I hope I don’t burst into tears in front of my boss!” but I did about as well as I expected, and she was very proud of me. So all is well :) just do it!
Yes, AP credits are on the transcript if you got college credit for the classes.
I’m actually really happy scores are coming out early. I’m so ready to get this all over with. Lol
I got accepted at a law school, but they were more of a backup in case I don’t get in anywhere else. What do I do to tell a school thank you but I’m not interested?
Most, if not all, Law schools look at more than just your LSAT and GPA. The applications ask how many years of full time work experience you have, and you have the opportunity to write an addendum explaining any discrepancies in your scores. Write about your struggles in your personal statement. Overcoming adversity is a powerful topic.
The official LSAC twitter account tweeted out that scores are being processed today and will be released tomorrow. So it’s true!
I agree with what the others said, but if you dream of being a SCOTUS clerk or something, it’s not impossible to get that chance even if you go to a lesser school. Clarence Thomas visits the University of Georgia all the time, and there have been several students who have gotten big internships there.
@ I have already applied to the law school, and my file has been "in review" since Jan 4th. I think I might apply to this scholarship even though I don't know if I've been accepted yet because I actually am interested.
I fell in love with the constitution in college and want to practice law to make sure our constitution is upheld. I also find law absolutely fascinating and want to learn as much as possible about it.
I got an email from a law school that I applied to but have not received acceptance into yet. The email said that I should apply for this full ride scholarship, but then it said the requirements are that I must be accepted to get the scholarship. Do you think I got in and the school accidentally sent a scholarship opportunity email before my acceptance email? I just thought it was weird.
I emailed the admissions office to tell them I need to wait for my score, and they are going to proceed as if I’m going there and I’m to let them know if my plans change.
I am having so much trouble getting more than half of In/Out game questions right. I have a moderate grasp on conditional rules and when they trigger or fail, but I’m so slow at In/Out games because I can’t set the rules up well because I get thrown off by “not both” rules. I’m taking the December 2 LSAT, so I don’t have time to pay for and go through the course on here. Any advice on how to nail this type of game?
I prepared for the September test for 6 months and averaged about a 157 on the prep tests I took. I want a 160 at least, but I fell short of that even though I felt better about the actual test than any other prep test. I ended up with a 151, and I’ve already signed up for December. I missed 11 in both LRs and RCand I missed 7 on LG (which is good for me). I honestly don’t know where to start now because I thought I had a decent grasp on the material. I have plenty of PTs left to practice with, but does anyone have any advice on honing these skills?
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I got into two schools and got waitlisted at two others. I had to pay the deposit for my safety school, but I retook the LSAT yesterday to see if I could get a better score. I feel like I probably got a better score, but my safety school is asking me to confirm enrollment before I get my LSAT score back. The other two schools that I got waitlisted at said a decision will be made before August 6, and the safety school's orientation starts August 7. How should I approach the safety school's enrollment confirmation question since I'm hoping my score will be good enough to go to one of the waitlisted schools?
I was a political science and criminal justice major in college, and I was totally lost when I first started studying.
Hi everyone, I’m panicking because I didn’t score as well as I was PTing in September. I got a 151, so I also sat for the December exam and feel decent about it. The problem is I am dying to go to the University of Georgia, and all of my former classmates are already getting acceptance letters from there, and I’m straight up PANICKING because I won’t get my score until January, and my GPA is below the median at 3.53. I have much more work and extracurricular experience than my former peers, so I feel like I still have some kind of shot if the December exam went as well as I thought. But I know there are limited spots, and they all had higher scores and GPAs than me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I have read some posts that say to wear heating patches throughout the test to keep the muscles warm and relaxed.
Some say that you should read the questions first as you do on the SAT. The problem with doing this on the LSAT is that you're wasting valuable time. Most of the LSAT RC questions are all the same: author's attitude, purpose of the argument, etc. It is also important to not get caught up in the content of the passage. Focus only on the structure: claims, supporting evidence, tone. It doesn't matter if the topic is about science or history, the structure is usually similar in each passage.
I think it’s too informal/casual. What exactly are you trying to say? Maybe I can help you find the right word.
Thanks Cant Get Right!
I just added all of my practice test responses into the Analytics page. I normally don't have trouble finishing all of the questions in the allotted time, but I did discover the top 3 types of questions I'm missing in each section. I'm about to go through those types of questions individually to see where I'm going wrong.
I have been studying since May and have improved greatly. My LG sections have gone from -15 to -5, but I want to go -0 or -2. On the September test, I went -11 for each LR and RC section, which is high for me. I usually score between 155-160 on practice tests, but I scored 151 on the September test. I have done blind review and can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I feel like I have a good grasp on conditional logic, but I keep missing so many questions. How can I get my score to the mid to high 160s in one month?
Yes, I got merit scholarships upon acceptance and haven’t even applied for FAFSA.
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