I just received my April score, and I’m genuinely disappointed. I scored a 156, which is a big jump from my first diagnostic score of 141 back in November, but I still feel like I should be seeing higher results by now. I’m planning to take the test again in August, but now I am lacking a little motivation since the score release and could really use some advice. My goal score is a 169, but right now it’s starting to feel unrealistic.

I've been studying for a few months now and started with a diagnostic score of 154. Had a few ups and downs but finally made it to 164 in my more recent PTs. I took the April LSAT and got a 157, which I definitely wasn't expecting all things considered. I know I need to improve my studying habits (which have been inconsistent due to internships and looking for work). I'm definitely struggling with certain types of LR questions and RC passages, so I will keep practicing those. I'm also struggling with timing a bit, and sometimes miss 1-2 questions at the end of each section (and end up guessing). Would it be worth doing practice tests more frequently than once a week? Any study tips for those handling work/the job hunt/studies? My next exam is in June so I really need to hunker down and do things the right way.

Thank you!

I just took my first LSAT and scored a 160. I was shooting for high 160s on this first attempt and felt solid about it after I took it so I did not expect to get this score. My plan is to apply to some T-14 schools. Is this a score worth keeping or should I cancel it? Ideally my goal score is around 173.

Hi everyone,

I’m aiming for the 2027 application cycle and could really use some advice on test timing. I’ve been feeling incredibly burned out and spiraling a bit, so any perspective would be massively appreciated.

My Background:

• Target cycle: Fall 2027

• Current Level: High 150s (Started studying in February).

• Goal Score: Low 170s.

• Personal: I work full-time and I am an ESL speaker.

• GPA: I have a very low undergrad GPA, but a high Master's GPA. Since I know only the undergrad GPA counts for medians, I know I absolutely need a 170+ to make up for it as a splitter.

My Dilemma:

I am currently registered for June, but I realistically don't think I'll be ready to hit my 170+ goal by then, especially with my full-time job and ESL hurdles. I haven't even touched the writing section yet.

My Questions:

1. If I push my first real take to August, is that too late for an "early" cycle application? I really want to apply early to maximize my chances as a splitter, but I want to make sure an August (or even September) test won't put me at a disadvantage.

2. If I take June just to see how it goes and cancel a bad score, does the "C" on my transcript look bad? Will admissions care that I have an attended test with no score?

Thank you so much in advance. Trying to balance all of this is exhausting, and I just want to make sure I'm making the right strategic choices!

Hi All,

I have only been on the platform for the LSAT for about 4 days and I am still getting a sense for best practices. Is it typically recommended to start with the 7sage study plan or to go through the foundations section of the lesson library.

Thanks!

So I've been lightly studying since May 2025, actually locked-in studying since August 2025, while working a full-time-ish remote job. My diagnostic starter score back in May 2025 was a 162, and through lots of copious wrong answer journaling, watching videos and podcasts, and endless drilling, I scored a 173 literally 4 times in a row on test-day-simulated practice tests that I took from January to March 2026. Toward the end, I was studying for ~2-3 hours everyday and couldn't get my score to budge upward, but at least it also wasn't going down.

On the April 2026 test, I scored a 166 after taking it in-person at a test center.

I'd thought coming out of the test that I felt a bit ambiguous, definitely was unsure on a good number of questions, but not to a much worse degree than I usually feel after any practice test. I slept well the night before, felt not burnt out (I'd tapered off studying ~3 days prior to the exam), and felt very alert and sharp in the test center (though now I realize that was probably ambient stress that my body was misinterpreting). I'm also historically not a bad test taker -- I've never seen anywhere close to this big of a score drop across previous standardized tests including my high school SATs, AP exams, college exams, etc.

I guess I have a few questions that I'd love people's thoughts on (also would love to chat with anyone in a similar boat or who has been in the past!!):

1. Would it be worth switching to taking the test at home in June, because it's the last time we can do it and it seems that my performance in-person at a test center was way off?

2. Based on what I've read about the admissions process, I'm planning on keeping my score and just working toward a 170+ goal in June. But I'm curious if there are reasons to not do this.

3. What strategies do folks have for minimizing test day stress and translating PT performance into real scores? And is it normal to see a 7-point drop the first time you take the LSAT but then rebound?

Best of luck to everyone, and if you're planning on retaking like me, we got this in June 🤞

Just the title...

As someone with major text anxiety, how did you get better at speed??

I do so bad on timed sections (150s), and then when I fully BR them (or I do them Untimed) I get 160s+.... idk what to do anymore :(

I keep practicing untimed and then timed and WAJ but my second LSAT exam is in June (First LSAT 152, I had to sign up for that one since I will be back in the motherland over the summer, and Im applying for the 2027 cycle).

Does anyone have unhinged advice?? (I study 4-6 hours a day 6 days a week.)

Hi all, scores were released today. I did ok. Below what I wanted and slightly below what I had been PTing. Now I need to retake it, any advice on becoming motivated and bringing score up. Can someone give me hope that I can go from 162 to breaking 170s by August has anyone done it!

Hello everyone,

I wanted to know if there was a best time to do the adaptive drills for the previous segments. I'm nearly halfway through the lessons portion and noticed that from my previous completed days I have adaptive drills that are available. I wanted to know when is the intended or ideal time to complete the drills?

Thanks!

166 in Sep --> 172 in Feb --> 171 in April.

I'm bummed because my average score (around 13 PTs since my Feb test) was a 177, with multiple scores hitting 180 and only hitting below 174 once. I was so confident going into April, but I feel test day nerves got the best of me - I had one LR section I didn't even have time to review flags for, when I usually have 10 minutes.

What do I do here? Does retaking again and keeping a plateaued score send adcoms a message that I'm just trying my luck regardless of a lack of progress? Would a 173-174 score be meaningful atp? Can I expect to overcome whatever test-day problems I have with a June retake?

I have my registration paid for (after a panic from that very nasty April exam), so I have 24 hours to decide. WWYD??

super excited about this, my goal score is a 168 and I'm taking the June LSAT. Hoping to tighten up a bit on RC and my weak points in LR in the month-ish I have left which will hopefully give me the boost I need to reach my goal score or a bit higher!

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Hi everyone,

I've been in a mid-160s plateau for about the past 8 weeks and am feeling extremely frustrated. For context, my diagnostic was a 153 and my first PT after finishing the core curriculum in February was a 161 with a 172 BR. I've been averaging at about a 164 on my weekly practice tests and can't seem to overcome the plateau despite focusing on my timing strategy, which I believe is my biggest barrier given that my BR scores are consistently in the mid- to high-170s (my latest BR was a 177). I've also been focusing on reviewing the fundamentals by going back to the core curriculum and attending classes, as well as thoroughly reviewing all of my wrong answers.

I am currently registered for the June test, but given that I am aiming for a mid- to high-170s score, I am planning on canceling and taking August. If anyone has experienced a similar trajectory and ended up in the mid- to high-170s, I would greatly appreciate any advice and/or encouragement to break through this plateau.

Anyone else, once you consistently started scoring in 170s, have large swings & volatility?

After 6 months of grueling study I went from a 150 diagnostic to a 176 average in the past month across 15 tests. Very proud of myself so I don't intend to sound like I'm complaining. But I want to go to UCLA with a decent scholarship and my GPA in undergrad was low so it's a must I compensate for that with an amazing LSAT score of 175+.

But my scores are all over the place - in the past 6 days: 179 > 174 > 172 > 179 > 172 > 175. And my BR is always 178 or 180 so I'm convinced something's wrong with my test strategy or it's execution related.

I know factors like sleep, work distractions, eating play a part - but what other strategies, execution-wise, did you implement to score consistently 175+ without dips?

Any advice would be appreciated!

genuinely how do you study for rc? untimed drills? sections that are timed?

i feel like going slow will help me. one practice technique i use is highlighting the text that contributed to my answer choice. any other methods of studying?

I am temporarily full - please Email me at kade.katrak.tutoring@gmail.com if you would like me to contact you when I have availability that opens up.

Original Post:

Hi everyone! I scored a 172 in February of 2017 and then improved all the way to an official 180 in September 2017 using 7Sage and have been independently tutoring the LSAT ever since.

-- I offer a free introductory session where we can get to know each other, work through 4-5 LR questions or an RC passage and its questions, and see if we are a good fit. After that, I charge $100 for a two-hour session ($50 an hour) or $60 for a one-hour session. Feel free to DM me here or email me at kade.katrak.tutoring@gmail.com to set up that free introductory session on Google Meet.

-- Test Philosophy: My primary objective is to make sure that you are taking something away from each question you take. I encourage all of my students to keep a wrong answer journal where you will keep track of every question you miss, the date that you took it, the right answer, your answer, and the thoughts or ideas that you initially missed but that made the question make sense. Tutoring is a way to get more of those questions to click. And, then, after about a month, when your memory of those questions starts to fade, I am going to want you to retake clean copies of them. If you get enough questions that were initially hard for you to click and make sense, you will improve. Logical reasoning and reading comprehension are skills like any other skill. Good practice at the edge of your ability will result in you polishing and improving those skills!

-- A screenshot of my Official Score Report from September of 2017 is attached below:

Hello, let's do it together. Currently scoring around 160, aiming for 175+ by September 2026, and I study daily, finishing the curriculum RC section, and drilling 10+ questions a day. If anyone is on the same path, let me know. I am interested in joining groups, talking, studying, etc. I am Ukrainian, but I have lived in Canada since 2022, traveled to 35+ countries, and speak in 5+ languages, and now planning to study JD in 2027, since I already hold a degree in Law from a bachelor Ukraine/master's degree in Poland/pre LLM-US. Thank you:)

Hello all!

My name is Eshjeet. I live in Sacramento, CA. I'm finishing up my undergrad at Sac State.

I started studying for the LSAT in February and am preparing to take it in August.

If any of you are interested in meeting up once a week via Zoom or in person, I'd love to learn and grow with you!

Hello Everyone!

I started tutoring a few years ago because my own LSAT and Law school journey was way more chaotic than it needed to be. I help students make a plan for success not only for their LSAT goals but also their Law School goals. I like to help my students through the whole process, and I believe in constant communication and check-ins between lessons. I am here to make sure you never feel lost!

Here’s what working together typically looks like:

First Session (Getting You Set Up for Success):

Our first 1:1 session is all about understanding you—your goals, your timeline, and how you learn best. We’ll cover:

Your background and any prior LSAT prep

Your strengths (e.g., Logical Reasoning vs. Reading Comprehension)

Your target score and law school goals

What you’ve tried so far and what has/hasn’t worked

From there, I’ll build a customized study plan tailored to you.

Typical Ongoing Session Structure:

Strategic Review – We review recent practice, track progress, and break down missed questions in detail.

Targeted Lesson – Focused instruction based on your needs (e.g., flaw questions, strengthen/weaken, RC main point, timing strategy).

Intensive Drill & Practice – Apply concepts immediately with guided drills and live problem-solving.

Recap & Homework– Clear takeaways and a structured plan for what to work on before our next session.

My goal is not just to improve your score, but to help you develop a repeatable system for approaching every question with confidence. I like to be very hands on and supportive throughout your studying to both make sure you are learning to the best of your ability and that you have a good accountability partner!

If you’d like, reach out to me on here or schedule some time here for an intro session:https://calendar.app.google/ot6b84ziM86CDj8n6

Hi all!

This week we have office hours with three instructors:

I (Emily) will be holding office hours every day this week from 6–7pm EST / 5–6pm CST / 3–4pm PST.

Office hours will be held in the Tutor Office Hour Study Room.

FAQs:

What are office hours?

Office hours are an opportunity to ask a 7Sage LSAT tutor any LSAT-related question you want. A lot of people bring specific LSAT questions they want explained, but you can come and ask general questions too, or just hang out and listen. It's kind of like a smaller, less structured, and more interactive live class. You don't have to have anything specific prepared, and you're welcome to just drop in and listen to the conversation.

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They are on this page (discussion). If you are on browser, you can find them on the bottom left where it says "Tutor Office Hour." You can also access them on the left panel of the "Discussions" tab, down by the Study Rooms. Or just click this link.

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I am registered for the June LSAT, but not feeling ready to take it. It is too late to pull out of the test. I am PTing in the mid 140's and this is nowhere near my goal score of 160-165. What can I do here? I am still planning to take the August test. Do I take the L for the June test? HELP ME PLEASE

id like to give some of you hope who are near quitting or giving up or feel like your not improving. my lsat journey started in 2021, where i didnt take the lsat seriously, barely studied and went through 4 attempts as is. i had no guidance, was at a difficult stage in life and was kinda just hoping id get a good score. my first 4 attempts were ranged from 134,134, 139, & 141. i actually started studying around 2023-2024 and put my heart and soul into the basics. i felt like i was understanding most of it, but not retaining anything at all. i felt stupid and dumb. i noticed the more i started to study, the more i noticed little things that were hindering my ability such as not being able to focus, stimming, reading but not retaining anything at all, similar to symptoms i felt in college, but i pushed it off as nothing. in november of 2024, i took it again and scored a 146. i still applied , got waitlisted at a few schools but ultimately got accepted no where. i was also not allowed to take the lsat again until 2026. and my appeal was rejected! i was ready to delete my lsac account, and end my lsat and law school journey all together. after letting my emotions subside and speaking to a friend who had recently gotten diagnosed with ADHD, i decided to go to the neurologist and explain these symptoms i felt, and indeed i do have ADHD. i decided that since i only have two attempts left in my lifetime to take the lsat, that i try again one last time. ive gotten on adderall since december 2025, and have been studying and taking practice tests since. i almost cried the first time i took a practice exam on adderall. my brain was retaining information. i was able to ACTUALLY FOCUS. my scores on my practice exams have progressed through the mid 150's to hitting a 160 on my practice exam last week. this is something that i never imagined in my wildest dreams to ever see on the screen, given i had barely ever surpassed a 150. i am planning on taking the august lsat. and i know my journey is crazy and long, but this is to give some of you hope, dont give up if your mind and heart wants something. you will indeed achieve it.

Hi!

my diagnostic score without any studying was 143. Its been about 5 weeks and my score is now at a 148, I study about 15 hours a week and I plan on taking it in August I was wondering if it is realistic to be aiming for a 170? or should I lower expectations/or push back my exam.

I've been consistently scoring in the 152-156 range on practice tests, but upon blind review I'll score 165-170. This happens to me on drills too. I'll miss several questions, then get them all right when I review. This tells me I have the knowledge that I need to perform well, but lack accuracy under time constraints. I'm sitting for the June test and need to break this cycle! Any tips?