So I finished the first few course introductions and then took the optional June 2007 LSAT PT. I earned a 142 on the timed portion and a 154 on the BR. But in no way am I discouraged by this number. If anything, it makes me want to work harder towards my 174 goal. If anyone can do it, I know I can.

I have since watched every single video explanation -- whether easy, hard, right or wrong -- in order to understand why each answer is right and why all the others are wrong. I have also taken the advice to nip the wrong thinking in the bud. JY is an amazing teacher and I feel as if I have already learned a considerable amount about the LSAT just by watching videos on one prep test. I have also realized how much I do not know... but I wish to change this by studying hard.

On a different note, I have already had a hard time sleeping. And with around 8 hours a day so far watching JY's videos, I heard JY's voice in my head saying "sleeping is hard, and Casey cannot sleep. Therefore, it is hard for Casey to sleep." This gave me a laugh and simultaneously frightened me that this would happen, lol.

WORK HARD TODAY, you'll never get it back!!!

I ran my LSAC GPA and estimated that I will have a 3.29. My overall UG gpa is 3.5.. Needless to say, my first two years of college I made some poor choices. Flash forward, I transferred to a state university and was able to complete the final two years of my undergrad with a 3.9 GPA.

Here is my question.. Are trends looked at during the admissions process?

I'm obviously shooting for a solid LSAT score, I'm just concerned that my GPA is going to raise a red flag and potentially get in the way of acceptances.

Thanks 7sagers!

Hello,

I have a question about submitting essays.

So it seems most school allow to submit 1)PS and 2)Diversity Statement

What if they allow us to submit optional essay (Why X school essay) (Addendum) but no place to submit those on LSAC? I don't see there's additional space for uploading those essays.

Does it mean we cannot submit those essays if we submit 1)2)? (So what they meant was submiting only 2 from those 4 options?)

Thanks

I know (A) is correct since it points out there may be no relation between jury decision and testimony. Yet, I'm still confused about (B). Is it descriptively wrong since the stimulus only says one fact instead of two facts?

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-48-section-4-question-13/

Thanks in advance!!

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I have a UK masters graded on a scale very different from the US GPA system. How will it be evaluated by LSAC?

Thanks!

Hello 7sagers in LA,

I have either entirely or mostly blank (with writing has a note next to them) copies of some LSAT books. And because 7Sage has been so good to me, I'm giving them away to some of my unused material to you for free.

I'll give away one book of your choice first comment, first serve. You just have to pick it up from me at some point.

Here's what I have:

The 2015 LSAT Trainer (first 40% has writing in it) TAKEN

Official LSAT Preptest 73

Official LSAT Preptest 74

10 New Actual, Official LSAT Preptests 52-61 (One of the games sections has writing in it) TAKEN

The Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT Preptests 29-38

10 More Actual, Official LSAT Preptests 19-28 TAKEN

10 Actual, Official LSAT Preptests (7,9-16,18) TAKEN

If there aren't enough Angelinos, I'll let folks claim multiple books.

Good luck studying,

Benjamin

I am preparing to take LSAT in few weeks (2017, February 4); while I possess an elevated GPA for undergraduate (3.75 in political science, 3.9 in Sociology, and 3.8 in psychology), I am worried about the relevance and effect of the LSAT score. If I may, does the latter have adverse effects on the former?

Hello fellow 7sagers,

There is no right or wrong answer to the question at hand. I know 7Sage's method is to read the question stem first. However, I am curious to hear from individuals who have tried "both" approaches. Which made your task of comprehending the stimulus and answering the question easier?

Thank you in advance.

Hi,

When we forward transcript online, it requires our LSAC account #, but I may put the number wrongly...

What would happen?

I think I skipped the first letter thinking only the number is the account ID.

Would they still proceed my transcript or would they actually transfer it to someone's account?

I cannot call them as my phone is broken now...so worried about this.

Anyone knows something about this?

Thank you

Hi guys! I am applying for the Fall 2017 cycle and I am having a bit of a hard time trying to figure out which schools to apply to so that I have about 5 for each (reach, target, and safety). My question is, what is the difference between the three... Obviously the likelihood that you will be accepted, but what about the GPA and LSAT medians? Would a reach school be considered like 5 points below the LSAT median, or 10, or 3...? Just a little confused how much reach a reach is haha!

Hey 7-sagers.

Anyway I'm back from my Central American adventure and it is time to get serious! Are there any DFW study groups out there??? I'm taking the June LSAT and I'm ready to get my 180 or at least a 165 lol I think a study group would be a fun (but serious) way to dissect the LSAT. Let me know!

Jennifer

Two years ago, when I applied to my current MBA program, I asked my history professor from undergraduate studies to write me a LOR. I had two work LOR's set up but one of them fell through. Is it weird to ask a person who wrote an older LOR to write another one for a different field?

Would somebody mind looking at the strategy below and letting me know if it makes sense/I've included everything?

Thanks!

On weakening questions, when the argument posits a causal relationship, answer choice does one of the following:

Conclusion States: A Causes B

1. Provides an alternative cause (no competing cause) (C also Causes B).

2. 3rd competing cause (C causes both A and B)

3. Chronology inconsistent - B happened prior to A/Reversal of Cause and Effect

4. Competing Dataset --> Competing Results

5. Proof the entire occurrence was the result of Coincidence A/B

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6. Provides an example of the presumed cause without the presumed effect

7. Provides an example of the presumed effect without the presumed cause.

(Examples of weakening through correlation. Correlation can strengthen or weaken an argument, but is not sufficient support for an argument)

On strengthening questions, when the argument posits a causal relationship, answer choice does one of the following:

Conclusion States: A Causes B

1. Block an alternative cause/explanation (no competing cause)

2. Block 3rd competing cause NOT (C causes both A and B)

3. Chronology consistent - A happened prior to B/No reversal

4. Corroborating Dataset --> Corroborating Results

5. Block Coincidence A/B

Have any of you guys ever sent electronic transcripts to LSAC? The clearinghouse states that my undergraduate transcript has been sent, but I have no confirmation of reception with LSAC. If you guys have done it electronically, how long does it normally take to get confirmation?

Hi 7sagers!

I'm taking the June '17 LSAT and want an environment that is relaxing, open late, has clean bathroom facilities and is semi-quiet. The public library hasn't been the best option - it's too high stress and distracting plus the bathrooms are often disgusting. Any suggestions in the lower to mid-manhattan area or downtown Brooklyn for places to study? Cafes/conference rooms/private libraries are welcome.

Thanks a ton

I sent some applications in after I requested my transcripts, but BEFORE they were processed into LSAC. Now, about a week later, the transcripts are there and my applications are in the 'lsac completed' portion of the website. My question is, do I email the schools and tell them that it is now complete?

One of the schools emailed me just to tell me that my app was incomplete (before the transcripts were processed). Should I email just them? I signed a binding contract with them, so they might be more interested in viewing the whole thing before the other "regular" ones.

7Sagers,

On Wednesday, January 25th, at 9 p.m. EST, I’ll talk about two ways to improve your odds after you’ve submitted: sending a letter of continuing interest or a “why X?” essay. Afterwards, if we still have time, I’ll answer your last-minute questions.

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I had a quick question.

I noticed that on my CRS that my actual transcripts aren't included. Do law schools not have access to the classes that I took?

Here are three of mine. If you're feeling it, list some of yours to help a brother out.

1. Big dreams take time - society demands that you be more impressive and they demand it now; LSAC demands that you be more impressive, but at a time convenient to you.

2. To clean your room well, it must first get dirtier. Decide how clean you want the room, and stay committed as the dirt reveals itself. Anticipate failure because if it was easy, it wouldn't be worth your ambition.

3. Your value as a human being is not determined by LSAC or by the expectations of your peers.

Hello fellow LSAT-takers,

The biggest thing I struggle with is knowing how much time to set per week to study for the LSAT. Like many other students, I tend to procrastinate way too much!! I am writing the June 2017 LSAT and hope to achieve a 170+. I am currently working part-time and I volunteer a lot. As of right now, I am beginning with the core curriculum and would like to know how much time you have dedicated per week in regards to studying. I know it varies from person to person but I really have to score this high on the June 2017 LSAT due to personal reasons. Let me know what you recommend or what study schedule has worked for you.

Thank you!

Hey All,

So this is a PSA question. I selected answer E when timed and I didn't even circle this question to BR because I was so confident in my answer. It wasn't until I was reviewing with some others during a BR call that this error was brought to my attention. I got some great feedback from those on the call, but upon further solo reflection, I'm still not 100% confident with this.

This is how I interpret the stimulus. There are two categories of people mentioned: adults and children. There is this technique to address chronic nightmares that works on adults. Children who are nightmare prone are likely to suffer from nightmares as adults. Therefore, we need to identify these children and treat them.

The conclusion specifies efforts towards identifying nightmare-prone children. I'm thinking to myself- well, why not utilize this technique with ALL children? Why are we putting the effort into identifying then treating these children. I chose E because it addresses this issue. I interpreted E as justifying the conclusions claim for focused effort.

The correct answer is C, which says psychologists should do everything to minimize the number of adults troubled by chronic nightmares. My issue with C is, by accepting that we must do EVERYTHING (bold statement to begin with, but we are looking for an PSA, which allows for that I guess), then shouldn't we also teach ALL children this technique? The stimulus doesn't set up the necessary condition that, if you suffer from chronic nightmares as an adult, then you did as a kid. The stimulus says it is more likely for nightmare prone children to suffer as an adult. So since this isn't a determined, 100% relationship, in order to do EVERYTHING (like C says), we should be addressing this margin of potentiality for non-nightmare prone children to develop chronic nightmares as an adult.

In short, my issue is C seems to inherently contradict the conclusion.

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-59-section-2-question-13/

THey asked this question during the sending of the LOR. Is this to asking how many schools this LOR will be sent out to?

I have an issue with the negation of this answer choice, if someone can help me--I would be most appreciative:

Most of the trade goods that came into western Mexico centuries ago were transported by boat.

Lsathacks says the negation is this:

Merely half of all trade that came into Western Mexico came by boat.

But, I think the negation should be this:

Between 0-50% of the trade goods that came into western Mexico centuries ago were not transported by boat.

Am I wrong in this thinking? Please help out!!

Hello, everyone. I'm about to get extremely personal but it's no secret for me and I'm looking for honest opinions. Some know that I'm a cancer survivor and those that don't know now! Ha! So has anyone ever heard of "chemo brain" or post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment? If not, let me be the first to tell you that it is real! I have definitely experienced chemo brain and struggle with it often. There are times when I just feel out of sync and I have to stop and think if I'm over doing it or if it's chemo brain rearing its ugly head again. I know that it affects me in my every day life but I've been reluctant to accept that it affects me in my LSAT life. I think this may be due to pride and just wanting to totally erase cancer from my life and move on. I have recently come to grips with saying that chemo brain is affecting my performance on the test and I'm thinking about applying for accommodations. I'm hesitant because I don't truly want to admit that cancer has again interrupted my life and I'm also going back and forth with thinking that accommodations would be "cheating." Also, chemo brain may be viewed as ADD or ADHD is sometimes viewed. I'm not saying that those conditions aren't real because I know that they are, but you know how people kinda give the side eye when those two are mentioned? That's probably how chemo brain would be viewed. I'm also not sure if anyone can put a timeframe on the effects of chemo brain because like cancer, it is different for everyone. Not all cancer patients experience it because it's linked to certain drugs and then not all that took that drug experience it. Anyway, sorry so long but what are your honest opinions on the whole situation? Should I, or should I not apply? What are your thoughts on chemo brain and getting accommodations for it? Is it cheating? Any thoughts and opinions are greatly welcomed. TIA