@ Thanks for the comment. Yeah I agree with your thought process in attacking the test and being comfortable in the test center environment for me is something I think is key. The idea of having been there done that before creates a level of comfort and chills nerves somewhat on an already intense experience.

@ “Most Law School Advice is Bullsh*t” is an amazing book thanks again for the recommendation. Really eye opening. Highly recommend it to any 7sagers who have not had a chance to read it yet.

@ Thank you for the response. I think I would getting done the core curriculum around March so I wouldn't have much time to take many PTs I think. I do think taking the March test as a PT could also have more negative than positive affects depending how it goes.

@ Thank you for the insight I am defiantly one to try and test the experience of the actual test day. But I think more time spent on study/prep would allow me to feel the most confident regardless when I take it.

@ thanks for a great presentation. I have really enjoyed the 7sage Podcasts. I have listened to all of them at this point and they are great for driving to work or at the gym. I would have to recommend Episode #11 7sager @ 148-174 it really puts into the perspective that following the 7sage curriculum and putting in the study time and hard work will payoff in the long run.

@ Thank you for the book recommendation. Just got it today I can not wait to read it!

@ I am very open to a lot of the different legal career routes I can pursue. I have always been drawn toward public interest and criminal law specifically. But the more I have been researching I have been gaining some interest in Business Law, National Security, Const. Law. So I am keeping my options open. Scholarship is another factor for me as well always good to try and get money where I can especially given how $$$ this endeavor is.

@ Thanks for your response. And yes your are so right about the LSAT score being my big factor for admission into a T14 school as that is one item I can still control the outcome.

@ I am absolutely considering expenses as well, as that is always going to be a factor for me. My region/state has some great schools that I am of course going to apply to for the perk of instate tuition. I have a list of about 32 possible schools that I hope to widdle down to a manageable number to apply to. Culture fit for me is a big factor so I am trying to see as many as possible/feasible. But school/name recognition is also a factor as well. I went to a small school so I am looking to get into a more well know school that can help with employment post grad.

@ @ @ Thank you all for your responses. @ to answer your questions. I am looking mostly looking up and down the east coast and going west as far as Illinois.Trying to stay around the large metro cities. I am looking at both public interest and biz law. Thank you for the insight on using my professional experience as a strength for my application.

I would take a look at your timeline. If your goal is to move from 158-170 you can not really place a rigid timeline on it especially March 2019. That is a very steep hill to climb. Im sure it can be done but burnout is real. June/July is a good target and you can always adjust as your get closer based on PT scores and if you need to push it back to Sept or later you can as well. The test date you chose is going to be based on where you are hitting at on PT scores. If you are getting above or around 170 by June/July on PTS maybe take the shot at that test. If not push it until September or until you are hitting your target score.

@ I am prepping for the June/July 2019. From what I read on the fourms the July 2019 will be the first electronic version of the LSAT and a freebie in some ways in regards to cancelling your score after you have had a chance to see it.

I had the same thought in regards to the schedule generator when I first signed up June/July prepper as well. I created my own study schedule based around my needs/work/life and just commit to it. All while knowing as you get closer to test day you will be investing more time I currently study 5 days a week for 3 hr each day. This works well for me as I am understanding the concepts pretty well and making good progress through the core curriculum. From what I have been reading not rushing through the core curriculum is important and even a must. So I am taking my time to make sure I really understand everything before getting into prep tests and br. Listen to the 7sage podcasts on soundcloud this helped me with some study schedules and also LSAT prep. My biggest take away was what would you rather have a 167 on your July test date or a 170 at the September one. Create a schedule but also be flexible with it and dont be afraid to push the test back if it means more studying and getting better results. Some of the top scorers on here/podcasts took the LSAT 2--4 times before hitting a really great score.

I work a similar schedule as you @ and I do most of my studying after work. I dont like studying in the am and use that time to hit the gym. Below is my schedule (prepping for June/Julu 2019)

Sunday 6p-9p or any 3hr session depending on the weekend. I use the evening as a prep for the week

Monday-Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm

Friday and Saturday OFF

*as i get closer to the lsat I will start studying on those days as well and increase overall study time. But I am trying to be mindful of burnout and knowing that I am going to be putting the more hours as the LSAT date approaches.

For my actual study sessions I do 3x 1 hr sessions with a 10min break every hour to get up and clear my head before diving back in.

Hope this helps.