What I would do in your situation/ I am kind of in the same boat is focus on your weakness and start drilling it. My weakness is LR. I am not ignoring the other parts of the exam, however, I am making sure I drill the LR. Start doing untimed exams/get the bibles/ do a million untimed. Then start doing 10 timed then 20 timed then a section. I was in your situation about a week ago and doing this helped my score. I have the kaplan workbooks that just have a bunch of questions and explanations that follow them. I liked working in them because I didn't feel pressured to work with timing. I did as many as possible until I felt bored/like I wasn't struggling. If you need help/materials message me/

So, I finished the 7sage course last week. I have been taking practice tests. I usually score well on RC/LG (2-3 maximum incorrect). However, I am scoring in the mid 150's due to LR. I think what I am going to start doing is just start drilling the LR ( I have a kaplan LR endurance book) and also I am going to start taking more timed exams and reviewing what I am doing wrong more thoroughly.

I also work in a law firm full time. So i usually study about 2-3 hours a night and 10-12 hours on Saturday/Sunday. I think I am probably going to increase this to 4-5 hours a night due to my score.

Also, I made a binder based on JY's sections of the LR section. separating it into 15 sections and have been reviewing the principles of them.

Does anyone have any advice for me? I really want to increase my score from 155 to at the very least the 160's. Is this possible?

I realized today I should do the same thing. Thank you for the strategy Katherine, I am definitely going to start doing the same thing. In addition, I took a proctored practice test today, and the girl next to me had this divers watch:

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-MRW200H-1BV-Black-Resin-Watch/dp/B005JVP0LE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1385327402&sr=8-5&keywords=lsat+watch

It doesn't make any sound and you can time it to 35 minutes. AND it is analog, so it goes with LSAC's rules...I suppose it isn't the most attractive watch on the planet. But in case anyone else is struggling with timing like me/doesn't remember the time the proctor said start...

Hi Jane,

I was in your spot back in july. In september I was extremely stressed out. The test was taking over my life. I couldn't handle work and studying. I eventually caved, and decided to take december. I used the Powerscore bibles, powerscore course books, kaplan course books, buddies, went through 7sage yadda yadda yadda. I was extremely stressed about "score" rather than "understanding" .

For me, it took getting a tutor to sit down and go over everything once a week for two hours to understand and do the material. I started using the testmasters books. I don't really see anyone really using them (probably because they are illegal to sell) However, my friend took the course and offered me his books.

Anyway, I am rambling. My advice to you would be to do drills and make sure you understand what you DON'T understand. Go through each logical reasoning section and ask yourself "do I know this" if your answer isn't a strong yes. Do as many as it takes for you to start getting them consistently correct. If you are in need of materials. I have some PDF versions and am willing to assist you. I think there is a way to enjoy actually (yes enjoy) taking this exam. It is kind of fun once you learn its tricks. Each course has something to offer regarding the test. I have tried putting together an outline (which ended up sort of unfinished) putting together 7sage/powerscore/testmasters/what I've learned. I found by writing it out on blank paper instead of typing it without a book in front of me helped.

I don't know if this made any sense. I am not sure where your problem areas are. But mine was LR and it wasn't until i took a step back and realized I need to value quality over the quantity or amount of time I was putting in.

I actually haven't taken a PT (full length) in three weeks. Which is crazy because before I was taking two a week plus timed sections. I don't know if this was the best approach and I suppose I will find out this Saturday when I start testing twice a week again up until the exam.

I don't know if any of this speaks to you. If you need anything/want a copy of my rough outline let me know!

-Kerri

Would you suggest I get a private tutor?

you don't have to memorize it. it is on your ticket and they let you keep that. I asked the same question at a proctored practice exam. I believe they are not all in the same order. I don't know the answer to the script/regular handwriting but I assume you would just print (i don't know if this answers your question)

THANK YOU

Hm, interesting. I have a friend who tells me that I should stop taking full length exams because it is 'stressing me out'. However, I took a five section exam after work and i just couldn't even focus on the last half of the last section. (could've been because I had been preparing for trial all day but...)

I guess, I saw your post when you said that it takes 10 exams to go from 150-160 and about 10-15 to go from 160 to 170. I want to follow that advice. But when I look at the fact that I have two months left, that leaves me with 17 weekend days for 17 five sectioned exams.

I know that taking it during the work week kills me. I am able to get in early at around 7/8am but then I only get about an hour of work done before my attorney starts piling up the work. So i realized not the most ideal situation. I have a study buddy who is doing fantastic. And is a great help. I really have been taking into account all the advice I have been getting. However I feel like maybe I'm burnt out/overthinking the entire thing. (which is another reason i started the course over).

would you suggest I stop taking the course over and focus primarily upon exams?

I did appreciate their posts, as I do yours. However, I am looking for different approaches and different opinions taking from the fact that it doesn't seem like anything is working. Thank you for your prompt advice.

How are people doing on this? I want to increase to 170s but am currently in low 150s. December is the test I decided to take. Can I increase this? I work 40 hours a week. I am gonna start doing 2 hours in the morning and two to three at night. Anyone have any advice for me? I feel like I'm scared and not improving and like I'm moving too slow

I have (probably stupid) question on evaluation/recommendations. I have three. One work (from undergraduate management position), one school (my advisor/professor), another from my law firm now.

When sending the requests I just put in for evaluations and recommendations from each. So I have six. Is this excessive? When I actually apply which one should I submit ? The recommendation or the evaluation?

Thanks!

Its now about a month - a month and a half until the LSAT. I have been consistently getting better....however I just took a PT and got a 155. I want at least a 5-10 point increase. Possible?

Does this course still exist?

THANK YOU

Is it true that some schools don't accept December? My plan (ideally speaking) is to be a splitter. In short, I suppose my options aren't too bad. My goal is university of Arizona for their family law clinic.however, I need a minimum 165 and already spoke to admissions who said taking the December could affect scholarships but probably would not kill my chances because the LSAT is weighted so highly. If I don't get in, I am going to go to a school in my area nights and keep my job.

I suppose I would appreciate some input on 1. Whether nights is a wise decision (I'm not terribly worried about the workload as much as finding a job when I graduate)

2. Whether I should consider (which I would rather not do) applying for 2015 fall

3. Whether anyone has experienced Arizona as a splitter friendly school

4. Whether work experience helps (I know it is not the deciding factor, but I have gotten into many arguments with several law students and applicants alike whether this matters). I believe it does matter due to my own personal reasons as to why to attend law school.

I love this website. Redoing the course has proved effective, I recommend it. I also recommend getting a buddy.best decision I have made thus far. Any input would be appreciated.

I think it is because you finally sat down and really understood the material.

What I did was I started the applications. I have my recommendations/transcripts/ personal letter in. They are written and "submitted" on the LSAC website.

It is sort of confusing because certain schools its going to be HIGHLY dependent on my LSAT score. What I would do is maybe just make sure you have you rec's and your transcript and maybe a draft of a personal statement. Then once you get the score take some time reassess where you are applying and submit.

That is what I am doing anyway, I am open to suggestions.

I asked the same to Northwestern and Arizona University and they gave me a similar answer. They said that it could, however, affect scholarships.

In the meantime while I am waiting for the book, I have been going through kaplan's reading comp worksheets/drills... I feel like when I do the "memory" method I feel rushed and don't do as well as when I do the kaplan workbook and take my time.

Do you think that maybe I should just try and get through the workbook and THEN start doing the memory method? Or do you think the reason I am doing poorly is directly related to the fact that I am not retaining enough and thus should do more with the memory method?

Awesome, I got the book. I really hope that my reading comp goes up. I spent a significant amount of time on it today...and took some time off work to ensure its where it needs to be by the test. THANK YOU

What do you mean "trainer" am I going to have to buy the entire trainer book just for that one section? Like this: http://www.amazon.com/The-LSAT-Trainer-remarkable-self-driven/product-reviews/0989081508

What is in the Manhattan LSAT reading strategy guide that made it so effective for you?

My issue I found lat night isn't with the main point of the passage or with reading quickly. Whether I do the question fast or slow I seem to get about the same amount wrong. I trip up in the inference must be true questions usually. However, seeing as they make up around 40 % of the reading comp section. It make sense why I would be getting them wrong....

My plan is to do JY's tip of short term memory and just keep repeatedly doing it. I need a maximum of minus ten to make my goal.

hi! I work with a buddy off of this site, we have been studying for a couple months, but would be happy to have you. Send me a message.

Anyone need an online buddy? I am in the boston area but have had little luck finding a buddy.

Anyone have any input on the RC Bible?

I broke apart sections because I work full time....I don't see the problem in doing that. It was actually my strategy all along. However, if you are breaking them apart. Do three sections THEN break and do two the next day.