Sooooo, its tomorrow (today now), and I see no score ?

My anxiety just the roof!

@stepharizona288 said:

Understand that the test doesn’t start right at 8:30. Depending on the size of your testing center it will probably start closer to 9-9:30. You will have a bunch of time where you sit and wait. Followed by directions.

Be weary of talking to other test takers about the LSAT. You don’t know their level of preparedness and it might get you nervous if they say something you were not expecting.

Use the bathroom before the test.

scout out the location before you go. My test center has one bathroom, and it’s small. The line, especially for girls, is HUGE.

Those would be my main ones

I Second using the bathroom before the test AND scouting the test location. I also have three other points to consider- 1) get to the test site early (not ridiculously early, but early enough to be one of the first people in line to register your name for the test. If you're in the back of the line, I believe it can increase level of anxiety and you can get to a restroom before there is a line. 2) Take a few questions you've done already to warm up. I took a few LR and a LG and did them in the car while I was parked outside the testing site when I took the test last Feb. 3) Hydrate in the morning, but don't over do it (also don't over do the coffee either).

If you know what test site you want to test at, then I would sign up as soon as the test date sign ups opens. Not only do you get the site you want, but if sometime down the road you decide you're not ready, you have a greater opportunity to get a refund (if you decide before the refund date that is) or move the testing date to the next cycle.

I say no to drilling while doing any kind of workout. I can see one making an attempt to drill on a stationary bike, but nothing significant would be gained (I think one wouldn't be able to maintain the attention necessary to retain/gain anything). HOWEVER, If you want to keep engaged in something LSAT related that could help while at the gym then I would suggest listening to a podcast. I recommend the LSAT Kung Fu podcast. You might hear some useful idea's and revisit after the workout. As for drilling- don't waist your time.

I would like to join this group on Thursday, but I might run a little late because I'll be getting off work at the start time (5pm pst).

I recently had @davidbusis895 work with me on my personal statement. I am very happy with how it came out. I can't recommend David highly enough. It was a great experience working with him and I feel my PS will give me that little extra edge on my overall application. Honestly I felt I got more than what I paid 7sage for his services.

I'm interested

Got my score, happy with the results but not satisfied

In general I think one can do oneself a great disservice by searching out environments that mirror one's own world view.

I'm in the Covina area, I'd be happy to join a study group in the LA area.

I know this is 3 months old, but here's my take at your question: Routine indicates consistency but also room for inconsistency. As a metaphor, let's say that I routinely go to the coffee shop at 3pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to study LSAT. That's a routine, but I can still miss a Monday here in there or maybe show up on a Saturday once in awhile and still call my Coffee shop LSAT sessions routine. Some room for inconsistency allowed. Now let's say the government says that I ought to study LSAT every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 3pm and I can never brake that schedule with impunity. That means if I don't show up on a Monday, there is some punishment involved and Therefore absolutely no room for inconsistency around this schedule.

I wouldn't mind taking a book off your hands. If I had to chose one, it would be the 52-61 prep test. Let me know how we can make an arrangement. I am in the LA area.

Patrick

Thank you, this is very helpful :)

Bio:

I am a 34 year old Chicano living in Los Angeles, working as a case supervisor for a mental health agency which focuses on children and adults with developmental/Intellectual disabilities. I received a B.A. in Psychology and near completion of a M.A. in Latin American Studies (Finished course work, but have a Incomplete in a course). I have engaged myself in activism and social justice organizing throughout the years which lead me to do a internship at a Law Firm which had tremendous influence on my desire to seek a career in law.

Your biggest worry about your application:

I have two worries: 1) low undergrad GPA 2) Did not finish Masters Program (mix up with a In Complete in one class)

Two ideas for your personal statement.

1) When I was a undergrad at UC Merced I joined a group offering classes in Capoeira as a means of learning a new art and meeting new people (Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art mixed in a dance and music). I also felt the philosophy behind Capoeira fit in with my own world view (Philosophy of Capoeira is based on African slaves maintaining cultural practices and resisting/rebelling against injustice). My intrigue in Capoeira led me to enrolling in a Masters program in Latin American Studies to learn more about the historical significance of Capoeira in Brazil and study other social movements in Latin America. While in this program I met a immigration lawyer who gave a internship at her law practice. I felt that the work I was doing was putting my academic skills into practice, especially in field that greatly benefits my community. I eventually had to get another job because the internship did not pay and I lost my grant when I finished the grad program. I started working for a mental health agency for 4 years since, but with aspirations that I would eventually go into a legal career.

2) When I was attending Community College, I learned that non-resident students (undocumented students) were getting charged a extra fee with their normal tuition by the institution, I initiated a statewide campaign to eliminate the policy that allowed Community Colleges to charge the extra fee. I helped build a coalition of student groups and a non-profit legal team MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund) to build a case against California. After nearly 2 years the state of California Community College network struck out the clause that allowed Community Colleges to charge undocumented students an extra fee.

Did I attend? Did you get to my questions?

I did attend, but you did not get to my questions.

This break down and categorization of the different question types was very helpful!

I must say that this is very generous and true to the spirit of community. I am so impressed with this gesture. It reinforces my choice in using 7sage's service vs another LSAT prep service. Thanks for all the motivation, and showing us that 7sage is willing to go the extra mile to help us on our journeys' towards entering the field of law.