I know that there are 5 35 minute sections plus the writing sample but isn't there a break in between there ?

Hi, edited title and re-use it since it seems we can only post two threads:

My new question is...

What do you wear on the test day?

Would it be too warm in the test center due to the heater?

I'm thinking to wear something casual...like, really casual...

Anyone doing similar or will you wear formal such as suits etc.?

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It means we need to arrive at the test center by 8:30am right?

Or should we arrive at the test center at 30 min earlier to do those procedures?

Thanks

Hey y'all,

So, I have a silly question about the test booklet. What "type" of paper does the LSAC use on their official tests? Is it the same paper used for the PTs?

The reason I ask is because I would like to use #3 pencils for the LG section (#2 to bubble). However, #3 pencils tend to be somewhat difficult to read on recycled or thin paper. Tried using a #3 pencil on a PT that was provided to me by another prep company, and I couldn't even see what I was writing, lol.

Feel really stressful...

They chat in the living room and I cannot sleep well.

She does not let me know in advance even though I asked her so many times.

How should I tell her?

After she invite a frined A then she invited a friend B...and it's a male this time. He has already been here for a week and before that he stayed on Friday. Sat. Sun...

Is this normal???

I told her I'm studying for LSAT but...

Sorry not related to lSAT question :(

Dear Jeff (Creasey),

Each question stem will present a job for you to do. Simply do that job, nothing more, and nothing less. Do not do what it is not asking you to do. Stick to the scope of the arguments, be methodical in your approach, and trust your intuitions. You spent a great deal of time fine-tuning your fundamentals and mechanically answering questions. Trust this, trust JY (Belichick), stay focused, and be a beast.

Love,

Yourself

Is there a way to reset my login and take redo everything? Wondering if I can choose the option to extend it or if there is a fee I can pay to wipe it clean so I can start from the beginning but every time I want to choose the continue option it takes me to where I ultimately left off before.

A friend reminded me of this classic Chevy Chase clip. I thought 7Sagers taking the test tomorrow would appreciate the laugh!!

Hi guys,

I'm writing the LSAT on the 6th instead of tomorrow because of my accommodations. I was wondering if we get the same test or a different one?

Thanks!

It's with a heavy heart that I've decided to postpone this whole cycle, I'm going forego writing the December 2016 LSAT in favour of writing the September 2017 LSAT. I'm scoring in my current target range of the mid to high 150s, which would comfortably get me admission into the Canadian schools I wanna go to, but my GPA is so high (3.94) that I feel it would be an injustice to get an LSAT that low. Therefore, I've decided I want to go to Harvard, or Yale, and my GPA is at those standards, but I want to get an LSAT of a similar calibre to that of my GPA.

I've decided to take a little bit of time off, and then start fresh in a few weeks and write in September 2017. I'm going to upgrade to Ultimate + and extend all the way until September 2017.

Inspiration came from Alex Divine's post a while back, HLS, here we come.

I was wondering if anyone else was having issues accessing the question bank problems for PT79?

I get the error "The video could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported" I've tried both Safari and Chrome, no luck.

Thank you!

Hi everyone! I've been studying on and off (mostly off due to work, etc) for this test for the past 3-4 years or so - I have a cancellation from 2013 and an absence from this September to show for it. Unfortunately, I am not testing where I would like to be. Against my loved ones' wishes, I am postponing AGAIN. Despite being super supportive and very well-intentioned, they simply don't understand the beast that is this test - and that's okay! But the pressure is real, and it's a lot. I feel like I'm behind on some self-imposed timeline, so I'm dealing with my own disappointment as well.

Everyone is encouraging me to settle and to take what I get - but that's not what I want. I'm just trying to stay focused and determined. I finally feel ready to test on an emotional level (struggled with test anxiety), and I feel like that was my biggest obstacle. Now I need to focus on score improvement. I can do this - even if it takes a little longer than I hoped. At the end of the day, this isn't a race, and law school will always be there. I'm sure there are others in this boat, and I'd love to hear from you. Thanks for reading this. :)

June'17 Study Group | Blind Review PT 40 | Saturday, Dec 3rd | 5pm EST

I hope you're ready or gearing up to start PTing for the June 2017 LSAT. Join us this Saturday if you are finished with the CC.

If you aren't finished with the CC don't worry, you have time to get involved in the study group later.

Current tentative PT schedule -- https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=aWw1aWEzYTRkbWdoaDZsa3U3YjBsaDBlZDBAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ

This meeting we'll decide what to do with the breaks in the schedule, so join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone!

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/562329517

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States +1 (571) 317-3122

Access Code: 562-329-517

Note:

* For everyone: take the PT under timed conditions; BR as you are able on your own; then join us for all or part of the call—everyone is welcome.

* Note: For the purposes of the call, we like to check our group blind review score together at the very end of the call :) So at least don't say ... "No guys, really, it's D, I checked it.” KEEP THE CORRECT ANSWER TO YOURSELF. Win the argument with your reasoning.

* These groups work best when folks from ALL stages of prep and with all different goals join in! Not just for "super-preppers" and definitely not just for the casual LSATer (does such a person exist?).

* The only expectation anyone has for these calls is for you to have fun and ask questions as you desire. We are just a bunch of LSAT lovers who gather via GoToMeeting and intellectually slaughter each test.

We're gonna take out the June LSAT like

@dml277 @BinghamtonDave @"Alex Divine" @ScooterMinion @aimhigher @leannasamson @Omed_OvO @cm214998 @nanchito @"Lauren L" @Emely.Moreta @"el chucho" @jgsisco @Sharmetz @877blessed @mnrahall @jennagould60 @Citygirl @aaronmorris222 @bswise2 @KWoulf13 @mckenzieleanne10 @hhhiser_06 @DinnerAtSix @couchifer @poohbear @SherryS1 @smartaone2 @red_ambrosia @crp9ce @DiligenFxy0628 @karen.sov @spbarry @cfield.3 @JustDoIt @lawgikal @TheMikey @justicedst @bbutler @Mitzyyyy @AlexandriaD @"Burt Macklin" @"adore-no" @twssmith

Good afternoon everyone,

Its very difficult for me to do the problem set question on the video screen.Which lsat prep test booklets should I buy that contains the problem set questions in the core curriculum. Thank for the help.

I took the curve data from PowerScore from the past few years (https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/help/correct_targeted.cfm) and used it to "predict" how tough each of the June, Sept/Oct, and Dec LSATs* are. The more questions you can miss to get a 170 the tougher the exam. Here were the results (in order of toughness) with the average, median, and mode number of misses for a 170:

1. December (A: -12, Me.: -12 , Mo.: -14)

2. September/October (-11, -11.5, -12)

3. June (-10.5, -10, -10)

If you want to see the spreadsheet take a look here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R50NrcEHESugADTvR1Xz4MmyMlJpp9oU3GtYP7vRq5Y/edit?usp=sharing). Scroll to the bottom or see sheet 2 for summary chart.

Good luck to my fellow December takers! And for anyone who hasn't signed up yet, maybe take the June exam. :)

*PowerScore doesn't have February data.

Hi all,

I am seeking some advice as I have been studying on/off for a little over a year now and am only scoring in the 159-164 range, BR in the 165-170's. I have been planning to take this December exam, but decided to post-pone last minute - now really hoping to write in February 2017. I have taken almost all the recent exams, but can't seem to consistently score in the upper160's or break into the 170's. RC/LR are my weakest, LG is pretty strong. I have been doing the same thing - take the timed PT/BR/review. I also occasionally go back to the CC and take timed sections of retakes, but I haven't really seen any jumps in my score in quite awhile. Becoming quite discouraged and thinking this field may not be for me if I'm struggling this much with the LSAT and when it's only going to get harder from here. Anyway, I think a lot of my struggle comes a lot from the mental endurance more so than being unable to grasp the concepts. Any advice of what I should focus on until February - do recent retakes/drill/timed sections/etc. - would be much appreciated.

Thanks guys.

Do y'all think it's worth spending the extra 5-10 seconds to reset your watch to 12 at the start of each section? I do wish I'd done more PT's with an analog watch instead of my phone timer, but oh well.

So my government issued ID has a photo of me with longer hair, so I look a little different. It isn't expired or anything and the photo was taken last year, do you think it is anything to worry about? My admission ticket has a recent photo of me so not worried about that one...thanks and good luck tomorrow!!!

So I decided to look on the discussion board to see what the December takers are doing the night before & I stumbled onto a different discussion about the December exam. It's REALLY screwed up how some people on here are writing negative things about the December exam just days before the exam. The people who are taking the December exam are nervous enough, with millions of thoughts going through their heads. How about being a little more suppportive & having more positive vibes for those taking the LSAT on Saturday.

Having trouble ruling out C.

Thanks for the advice.

I was just wondering...

So is there a sample of writing section?

There is explanation for LG, RC, LR, but I dont see any writing sample...

I know it does not matter, but it's still part of the test so...

I usually get 3-4 wrong in each LR section..and I got 4 wrong in 2nd section and 8 wrong in 4th...

Anyone experienced the same thing???

Hi all,

I just wanted to wish everyone the best of luck on the December LSAT! Things like this (the LSAT) can be crazy stressful because there appears to be so much riding on it. However, just remember that whether you're feeling confident or stressed as hell, you're going to write the test, you're going to do the absolute best that you can, and at the end of the day that is all you can do :) Never forget that it's just a test and you'll always have more opportunities to improve!

Now go kill it! :D

Hello,

So how do you know you have a realistic goal?

How do you know you reach your ceiling and cannot actually improve anymore but still hope so (=unrealisitc)?

I mean...I want to know when to "give up" and just take the test...

For some people, I think it's not true that if you devote time and effort you can get any score you want.

Some people may be able to do so, but it may take 5 years, who knows. But then I wonder...does it worth it when you think about the cost and return? (and the return is not sure until you get the score)

When I read some threads here, it is encouraging, but also sometimes feel not sure about "when is the best timing to take the test."

It seems people recommend to take the test when you are ready, but when is it?

It can be years later, you may extend&extend&extend...feeling it's not the right time and you can still improve.

And when you turn back, you may feel "since I devoted so much effort and time, I have to get good score, otherwise, I wasted so many things" etc.

I'm afraid this can happen...

So, I'd like to know how to know you have a decent target score or not, so that I don't have to expect too high and study realistically.

Thanks!

I have tried many different approaches for RC. I am averaging only 65/70% correct and it is taking me overage of 14 min. to finish passages.

Can you please give me some pointers. I am starting to panic!

P.S. I have reviewed RC videos and have completed the first set of RC passages. I do not want to go further in RC without correcting what am doing wrong. VERY UPSET!