sol_chan

Joined: Jan 2026
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LSAT

Not provided Goal score: 171

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1L START YEAR

2027

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General · Who can afford these consulting prices?

sol_chan

Thursday, Apr 16

@parmesan I suppose my shock came from realizing that there's a group of people (at least a significant amount to make an entire service) that CAN afford these prices. It put into perspective what "paying to win" even means. One thing is to know that obtaining support matters, the other is seeing the actual price tag.

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General · Who can afford these consulting prices?

sol_chan

Thursday, Apr 16

@Connorlsattutor I've been reading how brutal this cycle was and my goal is a T20. I will see how far I get before I organize a "pls help me get into law school" group project with friends in a shared Google Doc.

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Wednesday, Apr 15

sol_chan

🙃 Confused

Who can afford these consulting prices?

I clicked on the "Consulting Admissions" ad on 7Sage and saw the $3,000 - $8,000 price tag. I'm absolutely floored. Who can afford these price tags? I am sure the team did a due diligence on the market and have a SWOT analysis somewhere that points at the feasibility of these prices. (Well-- I assume this is the case!) But peeps like me? Heck, I'm using my healthcare benefits rewards program to pay for the 7Sage subscription. (Every step counts!)

At first I felt intimidated. I have to compete against people that can afford ultra professional consulting? But then reminded myself that some people can very much pay $3k and still not get an acceptance to their dream school (ouch). Others don't pay anything and get scholarships (goals). These are competitive and unpredictable cycles. Who knows what next year will look like.

To this I say: Amor fati, my fellow applicants!

**If you're able to afford these prices, please DM me if you're hiring. Or would like to sponsor.

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General · ADHD Diagnosis

sol_chan

Monday, Apr 13

Hello! I see that you mentioned that you “may” have ADHD. I would sincerely speak with a mental health professional. There are many conditions that can cause the symptoms you are describing: neurological conditions, psychiatric conditions, hormonal disorders, sleep disorders, etc.

It’s important to understand differential diagnosis. Advice that could help someone with ADHD might not apply to you. If you are unable to afford medical care, message me. Depending on what state you are in I could help you find resources to find mental health support.

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LSAT · BR vs Timed Score SOOO FRUSTRATING

sol_chan

Wednesday, Apr 8

@Ssss I'd recommend reading hard texts outside of RC. I studied Philosophy, so RC is my most comfortable test section. There are exercises specifically for RC as well, such as learning how to divide the text into mini sections "Paragraph 1 is about A's perspective" so you know where to search when needing specific info. I haven't given much thought to RC because I find it familiar to my past work in philosophy, so I am unsure what else could help specifically.

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LSAT · BR vs Timed Score SOOO FRUSTRATING

sol_chan

Tuesday, Apr 7

@Ssss sounds like you feel lost because you’re having trouble diagnosing the problem. Does being timed reduce your performance on ALL tasks or just RC?

If your performance is affected by having a timer only when you do RC, then I think it’s not the timer itself. I’d also keep an open mind when it comes to improvements. Sometimes our expectations drown out the progress we’re making.

I studied one entire month and only got a 2 point increase in my PT. I was crestfallen. But I advanced in other ways. I think reducing the pressure of the expectation of what “good improvement” means could be helpful.

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LSAT · BR vs Timed Score SOOO FRUSTRATING

sol_chan

Tuesday, Apr 7

Hi! I average -9 in LR sections but can get up to -3 in BR. I just did a drill and got 40% right and then 100% in BR. This is really good news! It means that we're understanding the logic, the skills is there-- most likely small things need improvement. Right now I'm going to experiment, because I tend to be stuck between 2 options and have a tendency to pick the wrong one. Why? Idk. How can I know? By understanding how I think. How can I understand how I think? I'm going to write it out.

This is a new thing I am trying out, plus studying with other people and a tutor. It is VERY frustrating, but the good thing is that there is evidence of capability (we got the questions right!) now it's diagnosing the real problem (time stress? not sleeping well? low performance with perceived pressure? not reading all the answers thoroughly?) I have written elsewhere that the LSAT is a logic puzzle challenge AND an emotional regulation challenge. Maybe researching how high performance athletes remain focused under stress?

Good luck!

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General · New feature: scholarship predictor

sol_chan

Edited Tuesday, Apr 7

Question, I have an international BA, so my GAP is "non existent." Is this tool helpful for those of us who have no "official" GPA? Is there a placeholder number I can use to replicate the "Superior" or "Above Average" categories?

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Study Groups · Austin TX Study Group

sol_chan

Thursday, Mar 26

Hey, I'm totally open to organizing a study group. We can maybe set a time and date to meet in the study rooms here on 7Sage and go from there?

I work full-time, so I am most available after 6:30 PM and the weekend.

Anyone available next week Monday or Tuesday to hop on at 7 PM?

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Study Groups · Nightly and Daily Collaborative Study Session

sol_chan

Friday, Mar 20

@J.Y.Ping was actually thinking how helpful a chat would have been last night. Thanks!

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LSAT · Burnt Out and struggling to start studying again!

sol_chan

Wednesday, Mar 18

Less is more. I'd recommend focusing on specific drills and reducing how much you're studying. If your brain is assuming that studying means an entire Section + Blind Review = 3 hours then you will most likely feel tired even before you start. Aim for quality, not quantity. Extensive studying sessions often have diminishing returns after a certain amount of time.

This might also be your body telling you that there's an unmet need. Try scheduling "destress" or "fun" after studying. Take mindful breaks. There's a difference between going out and feeling bad because you're "supposed to be studying" and actively choosing to NOT study.

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LSAT · How to get more comfortable with getting questions wrong?

sol_chan

Wednesday, Mar 18

Hi! I'm sure many of us can relate. The people who are most often attracted to studying law are high achievement oriented. I find that the LSAT is both a rigorous test on logical reasoning AND emotional regulation. Here are some questions that could potentially help you reflect:

Is a mistake equal to a state of being? We can sometimes feel like failure is absolute and defines us. "When I make a mistake, I fail. Therefore I am a failure." This can cause significant negative emotions. Our mistakes start to become a part of our identity.
What hidden expectations are there? Sometimes we perceive mistake as too costly. "If I make a mistake, then my likelihood of failing increases. If I fail the LSAT, I will never be successful in life." Or something along those lines. The higher the stakes, the scarier each mistake looks!
Do you believe you can change? This one is tricky, but sometimes we conflate our current skills with our potential skills. "If I made X amount of mistakes in the past, then I will make equal X amount of mistakes in the future." This is not reflective of how learning and growth works. Acknowledging that we're pretty terrible at predicting our overall best performance is a step towards epistemic humility (we don't know what we don't know).

The LSAT is scary. It is the magic number for scholarships, the secret code for T14 placements, and the number we obsess over for months on end. It helps to remember that the LSAT is a test that is verifying a very narrow skillset. It is not a test of intelligence. It is also a test for a very specific career path. There are many people who fail the LSAT and do very well in life. There's also people who ace the LSAT and do terrible in law school.

Feeling this way is very normal! I've certainly had my "omg can i even read????" moments while studying. Accepting the uncertainty, the discomfort, and showing yourself more grace goes a long way.

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LSAT · Struggling to keep up with studying/second guessing best time to take exam

sol_chan

Edited Saturday, Mar 7

I recently spoke with an Admissions Director, and he kindly reminded me to not look at the pace of others. We all have our own journey. Application season feels like an all-or-nothing, when in reality, there are many test days. Different paces. Different cycles. There's pipeline programs, study groups, and overall support out there. Some days will suck, obvious questions will look impossible, but progress is progress. The pressure we put on ourselves is in our control. June is three months from now-- it's okay to feel not ready right now.

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