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LSAT · Discouraging

reidelisabeth94856

Monday, Aug 24 2015

Very helpful, thank you both.

LSAT · Discouraging

reidelisabeth94856

Monday, Aug 24 2015

Thanks for the reality check.

Would you suggest doing 7Sage starter in combination with Kim's book? Or do you believe Kim's book will be substantial enough on it's own, given that I have been studying for two months already (albeit incorrectly).

I can afford the starter program if it would be beneficial this far down the road.

I'm really hoping to get into a T14 school. Not ego based, just a goal. Despite the comment threads I have read, I still fear a later application (and missing out on Early Decision).

Thanks again.

LSAT · Discouraging

reidelisabeth94856

Monday, Aug 24 2015

Do you believe if I started now, I would have enough time come December? I worry about burning out on studying, and just like most people postponing, fear that a late LSAT is a huge disadvantage for applications. I also have the parents who would not support this decision, and believe I am overreacting about my low scores.

I have read Powerscore LG and LR, and use Manhattan prep handouts. I forgot to add that my BR (which I went back and did for my previous tests, after finding this set), is a generally consistent 164. Highest being 168.

I keep thinking that there is something I am doing wrong when I actually take the tests. I don't feel like my scores are reflective of my studying, but it's possible I am just studying the wrong way... for an unfortunate two months.

Thanks for your response, I really appreciate any feedback I can get.

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Monday, Aug 24 2015

reidelisabeth94856

Discouraging

Hi,

I have been studying for the Oct. 2015 LSAT since (essentially) July 1. I work a full-time job, and have recently moved to a new city, and have been adjusting to that.

I had a very high GPA in college, which is why I am putting a lot of pressure on myself to do well this October. I feel like a score under 167 is unrepresentative of myself as a student.

That being said, I have taken 5 practice tests (I realize this is few, I plan to take 30 in total), and have scored two points lower each time I take them (162 down to a 158 yesterday). This have been PT 52-56.

I have been studying on my own, using resources given to me by friends who have scored in the 170s. I just recently found 7Sage, and have done only one BR.

I can't afford to sign up for the entire 7Sage program, and feel at this point, it is too late. I am a month out of the test.

I would really, really appreciate any feedback/reality checks. Because I work a full time job, I would REALLY like to be finished with this test after October, and get my applications in for this year. If December is necessary, so be it. I already feel burned out on studying... which is probably absurd giving how little I've.

Thanks for such a helpful community!

General · Cancellation Help

reidelisabeth94856

Tuesday, Dec 08 2015

Can I ask why- if we can (generally) predict the outcome of our tests, based off of where we were PTing before hand, how many questions we guessed on, and how quickly we ran out of time?

General

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Monday, Dec 07 2015

reidelisabeth94856

Cancellation Help

Hello--

I just took the Dec 2015 LSAT, and realized in the middle of the test I was doing poorly. I did not go in to the test as prepared as I could be, and after studying since June (and having a large family-related set-back) I had complete apathy about the test walking in to it.

I have a strong GPA, and believe I'm capable of a strong LSAT score with better preparation and mindset.

I have never scored higher on an LSAT pt than I thought I would, and I would imagine this situation is no different- I can't imagine my score being above a 160, and I feel like I am capable of much higher.

Most posts stress that a cancel has no benefit, but my question is, what's the harm? I feel like a cancellation looks much better than a low LSAT on your record-- even if schools claim not to notice.

Any input is greatly appreciated, I have three days to decide.

LSAT

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Tuesday, Oct 06 2015

reidelisabeth94856

Match the Flaw- Help

I have read, and re-read, Mike Kim's explanation on how to approach "Match the Flaw/ Parallel Flaw" questions, and I continue to not identify this correctly...

Any suggestions on how to approach these? I understand it is important to have a strong grasp of the flaw when you enter the questions, but I am consistently wrong in matching conclusions and supports...

Any tricks or obvious tactics would be so helpful!