Hello!

As the title says, I'm struggling to close the gap between my scores and my blind review scores. I average a 167 on my PTs (best 171), and average a 177 on my blind reviews (best 180). That is a pretty significant jump, and getting consistently over 170 would make my dream schools much more feasible. I am struggling with how to get there.

I think a big thing for me is eye fatigue by the ends of sections and especially by the end of the test. I also just really struggle with the same question types consistently, despite having spent a lot of time reviewing those questions, creating a wrong answer journal, and watching explanations.

Any advice?

Hi! I'm El. I believe that the LSAT is a unique test - it genuinely rewards the kind of clear, precise thought that makes good lawyers, rather than making you memorize things you'll never use again. I'm taking on two or three new students who are looking to get better at the kind of thinking the LSAT wants you to do. If you're looking to train your ability to break down arguments, discuss structure, and point out flaws - rather than just learning question types - I'd like to work with you.

I've worked with a wide range of students, from those in the 130s who need help with establishing fundamentals to those in the 170s who are aiming at complete mastery (ask me about my testimonials!). I'm great at explaining confusing questions, providing foundational strategies, and helping you understand what it would take for you to become better at the LSAT.

A little about me: I went from a 173 cold diagnostic to a 175 on the official test (with several 180s on practice tests!). I studied writing and philosophy in college, and have taught for classes, friends, and as a volunteer. My tutoring is an extension of that: I enjoy explaining things and helping people think more clearly, and the LSAT happens to be a place where that sort of thing is rewarded.

A little about the tutoring: I've tried a lot of things, and the format that I've found most consistently delivers results is taking notes while you work through a full section of a real test, where you verbalize your reasoning on every question. Then, we go over the section in detail: focusing on specific questions where easily fixable mistakes tripped you up, as well as problematic test-wide trends. Doing this lets us catch the mistakes you're actually making, as well as places where shaky foundations could cost you points. I track your pace, precision, and stamina, and offer strategies to improve each. My rate is $200/hour, and I offer package discounts: $190/hour for 20 hours and $180/hour for 40 hours.

Most of my students take two hour sessions, one to three times a week. I offer free consultations: a 20-30 minute call where we talk specifics, ask each other questions, and maybe work through a practice problem or two. Don't hesitate to send me a DM - I'd love to chat and see if we'd be a good fit.

I initially wanted to go to law school in 2022, and started my LSAC profile then, so two of my LORs are from 2022. While I would still request an LOR from these individuals today, would it be ideal to request newer LORs from them? I know one of them is not dated, but the other might be.

There's also a third person I'd like to obtain an LOR from, who is the Dean of my current program, which is at my target school. Should I swap one of those older LORs for one from him, or is it okay to have three?

I know a video was released just talking about this, however, I wanted to ask regarding my personal circumstance. I am a Junior in college with a busy schedule and heavy load. I am hoping to take the LSAT in June my goal is a 160- I currently have a 145 (diagnostic taken in feb). I started studying more consistently middle of February, however, it is still on and off. Should I take the June one for the experience even if I might not do great? I am just nervous to only have the August LSAT. I will have about a month once school ends to completely lock in and study for the June LSAT. What do we think?

Thank you in advance :).

4/1 UPDATE: Hi! I'll be changing this study session to 6:00 PM. And instead of using zoom, I'll be using the "Study Room" feature 7Sage has in the chat. I'll be studying for ~2-2.5hrs monday through friday. See y'all there!

Hi, everyone! My name is Alejandra, and I'm based in NYC. Would anyone want to meet on Zoom at 7:00am every weekday to study independently? I work full-time and feel like studying a bit before work would be best for me. I know it's early but would love to know if anyone else is down!

Thanks :)

So I am slated to take the April LSAT, def not ready. I have been studying since mid Feb decently consistently. My main plan is august LSAT is my main. September backup. Should I keep the April test date or move it? When does one want to cancel a score? What does cancelling entail? Can schools see that? Is that bad? If I score like a 150 do I keep that or delete it? Confused on what to do. Thank you!

Would I be considered a URM? My grandparents are both fully native, but I am only a quarter native. I also don't have a tribal card. Despite this, I do have some unique experiences related to being native that I discuss in my diversity statement, for example, staying at the Indian reservation for special events and family visits as well as witnessing racial discrimination against family members.

I feel mentally stuck and like I’m holding myself back from taking practice tests. I think I’m avoiding them because I’m nervous—I’ve been studying and drilling, but it doesn’t feel like it’s fully clicking yet. Because of that, I keep telling myself I shouldn’t take timed tests (or even full practice tests at all) until I completely understand why I’m getting questions wrong and can clearly see the patterns.

Has anyone dealt with this? How do you push past that hesitation?

I’m also trying to memorize simple phrases to guide my approach for each question type so I don’t freeze up in the moment. Does anyone have fun or effective ways to make those stick?

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Hey guys, how do I differentiate "infer" vs "properly infer" in LR? I understood "infer" to mean Most Strongly Supported and "properly infer" to mean Must Be True. Am I right here?

Looking for a tutor that can help me out of the high 140s to 165 at least. Someone who’s willing to work with a struggling college student. I can’t pay the amount of 30,40,60 dollars a session knowing where I’m starting, I’ll have a lot of sessions I’ll have to book before achieving my set score.

I just wanted to say I was extremely worried when I first started studying (jan1) that I would not have enough time to get a good score come April, and granted I obviously haven't taken the real thing, but I went from a 148 diagnostic (jan1) to a 169 PT (today ehehe) and I'm over the moon. I just wanted to post this for non trad applicants. I am 24, a veteran, have three children 1,3, and 4. My 4 year old being non verbal and having level 3 autism, but I was still able to get to a place where Im comfortable with my score (thanks to my amazing husband). Idk I'm so happy and wish I could just tell my day one self that I was gonna be fine. Good luck April testers!

Long shot, but anyone in the Tucson, AZ area want to get together for some home stretch studying for the April exam? I'd love to take practice tests / sections with people and talk out reasoning in the evenings or on the weekends.

My value add is that I'm averaging around 175 in PTs, but am notorious for getting 2 or 3 star questions wrong for the ones I do miss. So we probably have a lot to teach each other no matter where you are in your journey, lol.

Hmu!!

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I just scored a 162 on PT154. Any tips/best practices on going about reviewing PTs?

4 months late to @J.Y.Ping 's YouTube video on posting these to discussion form, but riding this high. It's the motivation I needed. Good things are happening in 2026. Wishing everyone good study vibes as we round out the end of the month!

Hi all, I am working on making a switch to a new career. I'd love to be in touch with other "non-traditional" students to share our unique experience. Is there such a group already?

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Lydia spent two months studying 6 hours a day — core curriculum, live classes, drilling — and her score didn't budge. Alex explains why a flat score isn't a sign of failure, how to structure your study schedule at different stages of prep, and why blind review scores matter more than your PT score right now. If you're feeling stuck or discouraged, this one's for you.

I am wondering if what Kevin teaches in his RC lessons actually can be done fast. I know he addressed this in one of his videos, but right now, it feels like it will be impossible for me to read a passage while doing all of the steps (low-res, perspectives, predicting next paragraph & after passage steps) all under timed conditions. I would really love to get there, but I'm wondering if anyone out there (who isn't exceptionally gifted in reading to begin with) actually achieved all the steps under timed conditions. In short: is this even possible?

Thanks!!

hi! how do you handle fatigue, especially if you receive extra time? it gets harder to retain information and think due to brain fog! maybe tips when you find yourself succumbing to brain fog during the actual test and also what to do during the 10 min break!

Hey all- I did PT.141.S2 yesterday and I was wanting to do an in-depth review for my wrong answers journal. However, my results still have not transferred to 7Sage. Anyway to fix this?

Do we keep the header on every page or just the first page? Also, I have everything in 12 point times new roman but is there any other formatting things I should do such as margins, etc?

Hi all! I am looking for help/detailed instructions for adding a recommender to my LSAC account. A past professor told me I can add them as a recommender on my account. I began the process once and seemed to have no issue, but then had to get some follow up information. Now, in my LSAC account, I simply cannot figure out how to just add a recommender without paying for the CAS registration. It feels a bit early to pay for that -- I'm not planning on applying until next fall and I don't want to deal with that right now I just want to add this professor. I am 99 percent sure there is a way to add a recommender without paying for CAS yet, but every time I try I get routed on the website to my LSAC shopping cart and am prompted to pay for CAS registration. Any tips?

Did anyone have an aha moment for these, I can't figure out how to differentiate main conclusion from the summary type ACs

Hey all!! I just recently started really locking in on the LSAT (for 2-3 weeks now). I am planning on taking it in August but hoping to maybe also take it in June (haven't decided yet). I feel so stressed because I feel like I was really understanding the content more, but I don't feel I have seen any improvement. Anyone else feel this way? I was curious if maybe my studying could be improved as I am also worried about burnout. I am trying to do a test/week by doing 3 sections spread out throughout the week, with a day after the section to review mistakes, learn from them, and then drill ( a method I learned from a 180 scorer youtuber). In addition to this, I am following my "balanced" 7Sage study plan and doing the lessons each day, along with 2-4 drill sets of 5. I study for about 4 hours daily, usually. I am really hoping to get to a 175+- anyone have any critiques or suggestions? Also, is my panic and anxiety based in reality or my OCD?????

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Struggling with Reading Comprehension—even when you understand the passage? In this episode, @AlexJacobs breaks down one of the most frustrating RC problems: answer choices that all look the same.

If you’ve ever been stuck between two “jargony” answers or felt lost on inference questions, this is for you.

We cover:

    1. Why understanding the passage is already most of the battle

    2. How to attack confusing, abstract answer choices

    3. The “disqualifier” method for eliminating wrong answers fast

    4. What to do when you’re stuck between two nearly identical choices

    5. How to approach inference questions with confidence

The big takeaway: your job isn’t to find the right answer—it’s to kill the wrong ones. If RC feels overwhelming, this episode will simplify your process and help you focus only on what actually matters.