Thanks! I've been taking practice tests while practicing breathing exercises. Hope it helps on test day! Congrats on your 171!

Many thanks to those who replied (and commiserated). I have found out that for me the discrepancy is explained by the difference between the old LSAT format and the LSAT flex. My practice tests had two LR sections, which is my best section. I didn't think it would make that much of a difference. For me, it does. And yeah, I regret deleting the higher score.

Thanks for your reply. For me, I don't think the problem is the energy that goes into the experimental section (though I can definitely see how it could have the effect!) I have taken the actual LSAT flex both with and without the experimental section without a significant difference. I was taking the 4 section practice tests (scores around 165) until recently, when I took the flex simulated practice test (score 157). That score is in line with my two actual LSAT scores. I have been scoring in the mid 160s on practice tests since February. However, my actual test scores have been 156 and 157. All practice tests have been timed, including usually timing the breaks to match LSAT format.

This last practice test, I clicked the box for the flex score simulator (3 section). That time I scored 157 on the practice test, which is inline with my actual test scores. LR is my best section, so I guess the difference is due to losing on LR section. I actually removed the higher LSAT score (157), which was my first attempt. It was significantly lower than my practice tests had been, so I assumed it was a fluke.

I'm just frustrated. It isn't 7Sage fault that the test format changed, but I wasn't aware the flex format score simulator option existed until recently. Just feels like my studying over the past year (and $500+) paying the monthly subscription fees have been less than fruitful for me. Feels like I haven't made an improvement, since my actual tests are lower than my practice tests from 8 months ago. The difference is probably just due to taking practice tests in the traditional LSAT format, not flex. I guess I didn't realize the change in format could create a significant difference.

Bummer. But thanks. I won't lose sleep waiting for it.

Does anyone know the story with the Item Response Report? I see the section on the screen, but it shows unavailable. I'd really (really!) like to know where things went sideways for me on this test.

Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear the outcome was similar for you. I felt the same way about the RC and LG on test day. I generally do better on RC than LG, so a particularly difficult RC section might be the explanation. Not knowing is frustrating. On to Oct!

Thanks! I hadn't realized that it will show if I hover over it. That works!