@KiyahB @HamzaSoto

I actually just recently started practicing/drilling RC. (maybe like a week or two ago). I enjoy reading throughout my life and such so that might've played a big part. I will say I despise the humanities passages because I tend to zone out while reading and every sentence, name, law ends up sounding the same, so I'm mainly focused on reading thoroughly and actually understanding what I'm reading. At the end of the passage, I try to really quickly paraphrase what I read (as if I'm explaining it to my younger brother), and as I move along to the questions, I'll remember seeing a key term or main idea that I've already paraphrased which helps! (Your biggest helper is that search bar to quickly look for words and phrases)

As for speed, I get really bad anxiety with speed.. So I actually covered the timer with a post it note when I first started studying because all I could think of was the timer running out. And eventually with exposure and enough pattern-recognition, the speed will naturally come. What helped me most was also flagging and moving onto the next question. Each question is essentially one point, so it won't matter if you get a Level 4 or a Level 1 question right. What matters is getting as many individual questions right regardless of the difficulty. Maybe you can try drilling Level 1 to 2 questions first to get "warmed up" and then jump into the harder ones and adaptive drilling.

During the foundational section, I didn't do any PTs. I only did the lessons and some light drilling. After I finished those, I moved onto sections (like 1-2 LR sections a day and some adaptive drilling). I started doing full PTs maybe closer to August (maybe like the second week of the month).

Like I said, I would focus more on LR, since that's the biggest chunk, but I wouldn't completely disregard RC. Maybe try doing 1-2 passages a day (not full RC sections if you're crunched for time!) That way you're still getting practice but not worried about sitting down and spending a lot of time on 4 passages.

(this comment also got really long... sorry you guys!)

hai hai! (this is my personal experience!)

I recently graduated this past May and I'm trying to apply for the Fall 2027 cycle so we're on the same boat (ish!). My diagnostic score was a 140, and I'm registered for the September test in a week (eek!).

As I've been studying, my PT scores have been a stable mid-160s (with an average blind review score of 174-176; ik crazy jumps). I started studying in June but that was almost like shits and giggles because I was in the process of moving out and figuring out my life after college. But I really locked in to my practices in July, so for the past 2 months, I've been doing the lessons on 7sage as well as practice sections daily, in addition to 1-2 full PTs per week.

Everyone's speed and path is different, so asking "is it possible" (which, don't get me wrong, I do too lol) is hard to determine from an outsider's perspective. My personal take/advice on all of this is that I would focus on accuracy over speed/timing, DEEP review of the questions you 1) missed and 2) were unsure of (like second-guessing, picking multiple ACs, etc.). This way you get exposure and an understanding of your weakest question types.

Since there are 2 scored LR sections, I've mainly been putting my energy into LR practices, but I've realized that RC has been getting harder in the more recent PTs, so I've added in RC passage drilling here and there.

Also, going back to your worry about "you running out of time because you're in your 30s" --> I completely understand the stress you feel; HOWEVER, if you look at most law school demographics and the info pamphlets/website/etc., the average age of accepted students range from 20-45! (and hey! you're right in the middle!) In the grand scheme of things, being in your 30s is still young (also given the fact that law school is "only" 3 years and not like med school where you need like a billion years of experience and shadowing and schooling).

TLDR; accuracy over speed/timing, keeping giving yourself exposure to questions and practice (BUT don't burn yourself out), DEEP review your missed questions (I would say I spend more time on my reviews than anything)

you got this and it's amazing what a positive mindset can do for your sanity

I feel like this comment got really long (I'm a big rambler) but ik what it feels like to be overwhelmed with stress and the feeling of impending doom, but recently I've been trying to tell myself that one test one score doesn't determine my worth, and even GOING to law school (regardless of ranking or stats) will get me to my end goal of becoming a lawyer and pursuing my passion.

sorry for the LONGGGGGG comment! I just felt that you were in the same boat as me and we're all here to help each other out!

honestly, props to you for broadening your passion and doing something as hard as the LSAT/law school on top of everything else! That is no easy feat! (I'm struggling just as a recent grad who is lost lol)

With your stats, LORs, work experience, and given the fact that (I'm assuming) you've been out of school for some time (meaning your soft skills would be taken into consideration a LITTLE more than the grades you got in undergrad), getting your application in anytime before Thanksgiving break is still considered "early," so no need to worry about that.

The option of early decision-ing for your top choice school is also a good idea, as that can somewhat give your application a "boost" as well as a potential scholarship (depending on the school --> I would check out each school's ABA Standard 509 Information Report that lists out admissions metrics (LSAT/GPA medians), tuition and living costs, financial aid and conditional scholarships, enrollment data, attrition, and faculty numbers to name a few.

Long story short, there are many options available to you and no "one" path is the right path. (cliche i know) but one thing to note is if early decisioning is something you'd consider, you have to get all the required documents submitted by the deadline (which for most schools is Nov 15 (which is not enough time to retest in November)).

Again, this is a huge commitment (both financially, mentally, and time wise; even though it's "only" 3 years) so give yourself grace and know that law school isn't going anywhere and it'll always be there for when you are ready! Good luck and you got this!

@aikol.iva DAMN i didn't realize it IS the same price to reschedule after the deadline passed 😭 But honestly, if you're ALREADY planning to register for the October one, I say just reschedule it. (thought process: if you know you want to take the sep one AND the october one, it'll add up to around 500 but if you reschedule, then it'll be one test price) but again this is your decision, I was just brain dumping how I think~

Personally, if you're not ready for the September one, I wouldn't rush it. Law school and applications are already stressful, so no need to cram and stress even more. You got this and take the time you need. LSAC isn't going anywhere lol

@mbot3 another option (for like last resort) is to send in your application whenever you're done and then submit the LSAT score after you take it (a downside is you won't be able to cancel/withdraw/retake after that). I'm planning to early apply by November and if worst comes to worst (praying it doest), I can technically take the Nov test and then submit the score even after I apply.

Just like LSAT scores, LORs are valid for the next cycle as well so no need to worry about that! However, during the next year til the next cycle, if you find someone else who you think has a better chance of writing you a STRONGER LOR, then I would go with that option (e.g. if you have a new work experience and build a closer relationship with a boss/mentor who will be able to testify to your character/work ethic/etc)

Good luck and you got this~

Taking the test in October (score release end of Oct) is still on the earlier end of the application cycle (if that's what you are worried about/planning to applying for the Fall 2027 cycle). I recently switched my test date from the August date to September because I did NOT feel ready and it's better to test later and get to your goal score than try to cram studying and applying and stressing yourself out! the biggest piece of advice I got was place yourself on a timeline but don't let the timeline control you!

Good luck and don't let the dates make the decisions for you! You got this~

wait im literally in the same boat as you and had these exact same number happen to me too 😢 but that just means we have the foundational logic and understanding somewhere in our minds. Is this untimed? (if no, then maybe try doing untimed and covering the timer since that gives me a lot of pressure)

also, spending a lot of time on review (like snail pace) helps me personally as I try to understand why I chose the wrong AC in the first place. I like to talk through the stimulus and all the ACs out loud to my cat as if I'm teaching him and it makes me paraphrase and deconstruct the argument in like toddler terms! Good luck and you totally got this!!

(maybe something that might help is to drill the question types you get the most wrong on)