1 hour of quality study > 2 hours of study. I felt the same way until I dialed down on study intensity and put a limit on 1 hour of studying a day. It may feel silly at first to slow down when you want to be hitting the gas, but aiming for 10 questions with review after is more valuable than forcing yourself to do 2 hours of studying full of intense drilling or a few sections without review. Or if you have a lunch break/commute, do 10 level 1-2 confidence boosting LR questions at that time to ease back into your existing muscle memory. Then do review or 8 level 3-5 questions after work so it feel likes manageable chunks of time. In the evening when I’m tired after work I also get my favorite snack and find a comfortable spot so the evening session feels like a small reward after a long day!

Is this only for Personal Statements?

First gen here as well. I’m not sure when your fee waiver expires, but when it does you can apply for it again! Or I’d recommend calling LSAC and ask them to move your registration.

If you have your sights set on UofK or UofL, you can see if their admissions team is offering virtual info sessions or 1:1 advising this summer and ask them about the LSAT and Public Interest resources. Building a relationship with their team/showing demonstrated interest can help in the long run when you apply. Additionally, if you decide to apply this cycle and your LSAT is below their median, you can ask them questions like “What makes an applicant with a below median LSAT score a successful applicant?” They can give you direct advice on what they look for and even point you in the right direction. I know it seems daunting especially as a first-gen, but it’s good to remember the Admissions Committee is made up of humans who are looking for reasons to say “yes” to you. 🙂

It’s dependent on the schools. Some may want it if there’s a 5+ point jump and others want it if there’s a 10+ point jump. You can ask them during info sessions they host or send an email. 🙂

Quality > Quantity. I added the 7Sage app to my iPad and phone. I cut my daily time spent on the LSAT to 1-2 hours a day. Sometimes that just looks like drilling 5 questions and thorough review.

However, do not sacrifice the LSAT for your GPA. You may be used to juggling multiple responsibilities, but this would be the time to ensure you end with the highest grades possible! I regret focusing too much on the LSAT my last year of college.

Agree! I downloaded the LSAT Games app to scratch the itch of “needing” to do something on my phone. It’s helped improve my score as well!

@ScienceAlex Great info, thank you for responding! :)

Hello! I saw you mentioned in a previous comment that you also utilized the Loophole book. I was curious if you built notes using phrases from both the Loophole and 7Sage? I’m in the process of finishing the loophole and was curious since some Question Types are named differently. Thank you!