I just bought the bundle - thanks for this awesome bargain!

Update:

Getting up to study early is indeed useful. I do feel I absorb more info than trying to study after working a shift. In fact, I don't even bother with studying after a shift because I'm too mentally drained.

The key, however, is going to bed early. This takes getting used to for most people. I go to bed between 8 or 9 PM.

Fortunately, because I am used to training at the gym in the morning, it wasn't too hard of an adjustment. Additionally, I use a pre-workout supplement before the gym so I'm really wired in the mornings - a cup of coffee might be needed for those not used to early mornings.

If you commute on the public limo like I do, I suggest also studying on the bus. I use flash cards. My energy level is high on the commute to work, so I might as well use that time to study rather than listen to music on my phone.

I agree - even with the paid material, it's substantially cheaper yet of very high quality. I really don't see how I could've paid for many of the other courses out there.

I've subscribed to the Economist on the same deal. RC is my strongest section, but I figured anything that will improve me by even a little is worth it.

The Economist is an excellent news magazine even if you don't believe in liberal economics (which this publication is a strong advocate of). The opinion pieces are generally well reasoned, and the articles are very well written. In fact, I recall one my first year college English professors telling students to read the Economists just because it's good writing.

But it's for this reason that, at least for people who don't have any major problems with RC, that I don't recommend the Economist for. I agree with Noticevish. The Economist is too well written because it's meant to get a message across and make you believe in it. The LSAT is not "well written" because it's meant to mess with your head and test your reading and reasoning abilities. I doubt any English professor would consider LSAT passages well written outside of the exam.

Regardless, I don't mind subscribing to the Economist even though I'm not too sure if it's as useful to the LSAT as I've been reading. It is a good news magazine, and I have learned more about current events around the world that I would from more mainstream news sources. That's good enough for me.

I believe in a tough love style of motivation when I train, so CT Fletcher is my favourite, and this video is my favourite. This video, especially after 1:35, is also relevant to motivate us when people, be they family or friends, don't get the hard work we need to put in to succeed. Don't let anyone drag you down. If you want to succeed, then you need to put in the effort and make sacrifices. It doesn't matter if you are trying to increase your bench press or increase your LSAT score.

CT Fletcher, NSFW:

And yes, Schwarzenegger motivational videos are great. Here's my favourite one:

Obviously, I can only speculate from a generalized point of view. Student loans are handled differently depending on where you live.

Previous student loans from your undergrad can impact the amount of future loans depending on your source. Government loans shouldn't be a problem, but if you are trying to get a bank loan, that could be a problem. Private sources (banks) would be a bit wary lending too much money to someone who already has a significant debt load. You might be able to get a student line of credit from a bank though. A banker once told me that her bank is generally more willingly to offer a line of credit to students in professional training schools (law, med, nursing, etc.) since they are more likely to lead to viable income.

Depending on where you are, you might want to look at student loan repayment assistance. If you are making below a certain threshold, it is possible the lender can reduce your monthly payments or put them on hold till you get your finances together. The reason I suggest this is to allow yourself to save more money in the period between undergrad and law school. You should investigate the options, but it's usually government loan programs that offer suggest assistance rather than private. Currently, my government has temporarily put repayment on hold for me. This allows me to save money for law school and pay down other debts.

And yes, paying the credit card off ASAP is a good idea!

Good luck.

If you use a PT now, then you are wasting a fresh PT for later.

The LR Bible isn't the worst item out there, so it's not a total waste. I would avoid the LG Bible and suggest subscribing to the 7Sage program for that. The LG Bible spends too much time classifying questions and offers unwieldy (i.e. time consuming) diagramming methods. Refund the LG Bible if you still can IMHO.

It wasn't gum or the LSAT, but I recall getting very annoyed with someone who brought a sandwich into a final exam and chewing so loudly that it made me want to flip a table.

I'm still holding out that it might go on sale today for the Amazon Prime event, but I doubt it. Regardless, I'll be buying it at the end of the day.

After reading the stimulus, I predicted an answer choice that was basically E, but I chose C instead. At first glance, C appeared to be an almost exact paraphrase of premise 2.

However, the words "far away" is the difference between right and wrong. Premise 2 means seeing something specifically coming "far away" from our own planet. Answer choice C, lacking those words, actually meant looking at pretty much anything, which like JY explained in the video, could be a flashlight on Earth.

I need to slow down and read things carefully.

The price for 7Sage is already the best for the instructional value we get. I already purchased pretty much all the LSAC books with the prep tests before discovering 7Sage. Don't regret it or feel "cheated" one bit.

LSAC's new policy doesn't really affect me, but I do think it's misguided and unfortunate for everyone preparing for the LSAT.

I have completed the Powerscore LR Bible, and I also prefer reading from books than watching videos generally. That said, I find 7Sage better. I don't think you'll miss anything from the Bible that isn't covered by 7Sage, and I find JY's explanations on theory and actual questions to be more easily understandable.

I don't think the LR Bible is a bad product - it's just not as effective as 7Sage for me. For the time efficiency issue, don't forget you can make the videos go 1.2x or even 1.4x faster and you should still be able to follow.

Everyone else has covered all the good stuff, so I'll just leave you with this: whatever study tool you plan on using, start early. Don't wait for three months before the LSAT. Many of us need to study at least a year before taking the test.

I think @ does make a good observation that the LSAC's own statistics show a flimsy relationship between LSAT success and law school grades. If you read the website, you might also find it amusing that they actually claim a .36 to .48 median depending on how the numbers were crunched is a "strong predictor" of how well you'll do in law school based on your LSAT score (with 1.00 being a perfect, valid relationship). What it really boils down to, IMHO, is the LSAT is an efficient means for a bureaucracy (i.e. an admissions department) to quickly weed out a significant amount of people they don't have seats for.

For example, the school I intend to apply to uses a specific mathematical formula evaluating the LSAT and undergraduate GPA, with 92% on this formula being considered as minimum for admissions. No letters of recommendation are required, and personal statements have more to do with scholarships than being admitted. Does this 92% consider my life experiences and other, as the LSAC would describe, "unmeasurable factors" that might still make me an excellent JD candidate if I got 91%? No. All I can do is to roll with it and played the hand I was dealt. I will work to achieve the prerequisite 92% my school wants.

I'm not outright dismissing the LSAT as having some use in evaluating the skills used in law school, but I think we also need to recognize that admissions into law school is an unavoidably impersonal process, which is why the LSAT is a major factor in our admissions. What makes it worst, as many have already pointed out in this discussion, is that certain things (i.e. having money) can make the process easier for some people. So yes, it's good many of us recognized financial inequities do matter - it's not insurmountable, but it does matter. Preparing for the LSAT will demand more sacrifices from some people over others.

The financial barrier is certainly made worst by the fact that standardized test prep is a major business charging serious money. Because, again, let's face it, how many of us would do well on the LSAT without spending some money in order to be a competitive candidate?

7Sage is an oddity in this business that I am thankful for due to its affordability, and I do believe them when they say that part of their business model is to "liberate legal education" (free YouTube videos, partnership with Pre Pro Bono).

Anyway, I ended up rambling on longer than I would like. Back to my studying.

"If you dream big enough, anything can come true. Just kidding. Get back to work."

I also do a logic game each morning.

Logic games is the section where you can see mad gainz while RC might be harder to see dramatic improvement. Just pick a day of the week dedicated to logic games because it's worth it.

I'm really glad you guys set up the new problem sets with a video option. This is very convenient! Thanks!

This video has gotten me quite pumped about law school!

I initially used the Powerscore LG Bible based on a recommendation from a colleague. It is definitely better than some other alternatives I've tried, such as Kaplan.

However, 7Sage is much better for LG. 7Sage is much more straightforward and efficient, especially in learning how to diagram the game. This is a crucial part in doing well in the section. Powerscore was too clunky for me.

Any prep guide can get expensive, so I recommend taking a good look at them and compare it to what you see in the 7Sage videos. Powerscore is popular enough that you should find it at your university bookstore or a library.

Sorry to hear about this - I would be frustrated too. You can go ahead and file the complaint, but don't expect anything more than LSAC giving you the option to cancel your test score.

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I know you stated that waking up early isn't something you want to do, but I recommend you make yourself do it. As a full time worker who also trains 5-6 days for martial arts and conditioning, early mornings is the only time I have the mental alertness to have quality study time. I believe it's not merely the quantity of the hours I am able to study, but how effective are these hours. I can tell you after an 8 hour shift, I am too mentally drained to study in a meaningful manner. I end up going through the motions. Ask yourself if you feel your current study sessions in the office after work are really as effective as they can be.

Early mornings may sound hard, but it's just a matter of getting in the habit of sleeping early and waking early. I go to bed by 9 usually and get up around 4:30. Besides morning study, I study during work breaks (usually a logic game or an RC) and devote one of my days off work to LSAT prep.

I also recommend doing meal prep once a week to cut down on cooking time. I try to cook enough for an entire week.

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When I was a poor undergraduate, I was very much into "ghetto fitness." But disregarding money, it's actually an amazing way to cramp exercise into a busy schedule because you can train anywhere, anytime.

Calisthenics (body weight exercises) like push-ups, sit-ups, squats, dips, etc. can be done at home.

When that stuff wasn't enough, I got creative. I did microwave squats (fill a microwave with textbooks and squat with it), lateral raises with cast iron pans, flip a chair over as a platform and did preacher curls with a fire extinguisher.

LOL - I always want to do a blog about this stuff. Maybe when I get time in the future, but the point is there's some cool exercises you can do at home with limited time. And that's a good way to start building up the energy to study the LSAT. Best of luck, and feel free to PM me if you need advice on training like this.

LSATisland and jayswims beat me to it. You only started the LG section. Trust me - this stuff is really foreign to a lot of people. It will take time. The Fool-Proof Guide works wonders. And do put in the time to learn and practice, because if you can't do LG, then you won't hit 160.

I always recommend exercise, and whaley.jasmine's advice is great. Exercise doesn't have to be working out at the gym - find something you are interested in and will have fun with. You'll more like stick with something that's fun.

I would point out, however, that the energy boost comes gradually. A lot of fitness websites and advocates, with good intentions, give the impression that exercise would lead to an instantaneous energy boost. I recall it took two or three weeks before I really felt a constant energy boost after I started regular training. After all, the energy comes from having a healthy body, and you don't just build a healthy body after an hour of training. Be patient, and you'll see the MAD GAINZ in energy!

This week has been like LSAT prep Black Friday at 7Sage...without the trampling!