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Hi all! I was planning on applying this cycle, but it's already December and I'm late to the game. I took the November LSAT and scored a 154 when my highest PT score was a 159. My GPA is lower than most of the medians of the schools I want to apply to (3.37), so I need a great LSAT score. I want to get at least a 165+. I registered to retake the LSAT in January, and I'm going to request accommodations for extended time which might increase my score, but is it worth it to retake it so soon for just a few points increase? I'll be traveling 2x in December and it'll be the holidays, so I won't be able to study as much. I'm also working part-time as a paralegal, I have to put together my essays, and I want to apply to at least 15 schools.

I'm already at a disadvantage because I'm applying late. Should I keep working for another year and delay my application to apply as soon as the next cycle opens up in September?

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Totally random but I noticed Cond. and Caus. reasoning missing from the Question Stem Analytics section? Anyone else having that problem?

I refreshed the page maybe thinking I hid their area bubbles but nope, still missing.

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153 on Nov which is just so irritating because my nerves from RC not going well largely influenced my later sections which were real and my timing just sucked. Also had personal matters occur the day before and despite trying to shake it off, I think my mind was elsewhere. Nov score is 3 points lower than Oct (156) which also was a bad test day because I was impacted by hurricane and I took the retest after no studying for 2 weeks bc no power and being stuck. Aug was 155 and I was happy thinking it was a good starting point and was how I had been PTing. Now with a score decrease I am just so angry because I know I can do better and underperforming is just my issue. I have mental blocks when I start to feel stuck and it leads me to rereading and timing just being so bad. I think I need to change my approach but don't know how? I have the loophole book and will probably look over the curriculum for conditional and grammar maybe? I am also just curious if it is truly possible to have a significant change if I am also getting a job since my gap months of studying are now just not proving efficient and I need to occupy my resume for admissions. All this to ask if it is worth retaking if I do not improve that much but I just have a gut feeling to retake since I feel my potential is better than all the scores I have, and it's just mentality on test day causing me issues. I'm also all over the place with PT's being high 150s and then sometimes 160s so also curious if there is a just not a "click" in studying yet (largely depends on LR score and question variety most of the time, RC is pretty consistent). if you read all this, thank u for letting me rant and also would appreciate advice. I just want a 160 at this point.

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Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my LSAT journey in hopes of encouraging others, especially those balancing life’s many challenges.

I took my first diagnostic in Spring 2023 and scored a 144 (Logic Games absolutely crushed me). My circumstances were unusual—I had been released from prison in 2022 after nearly a decade. While studying, I was juggling multiple jobs, full-time school, volunteer work, and rebuilding my life.

I started with books and Khan Academy before purchasing 7Sage when I could afford it. Without a clear plan, I meandered through the syllabus and struggled to balance studying with life. In June 2023, I scored a 154—lower than my practice test average.

Over the summer and into Fall 2023, I studied sporadically without structure, focusing too much on timed practice tests rather than mastering the material. In October, I scored a 158, applied to schools, and was waitlisted at two great ones. Inspired by these experiences, I decided to retake the test after graduating college in May 2024.

In July 2024, I started fresh with a more systematic approach:

  • Logged 400 hours of study from July to November.
  • Completed the 7Sage curriculum with detailed notes.
  • Focused on understanding concepts, not just timing.
  • Limited myself to one PT per week until two weeks before test day, then increased to two PTs per week. I also incorporated untimed sections for review. This was key because in my first study cycle, I exhausted most recent prep tests, forcing me to focus on older material and partial sections.
  • Made flashcards to memorize question types and strategies—something I skipped during my first cycle.
  • Mentally mimicked J.Y.'s testing methods and watched videos of him providing commentary while taking tests.
  • By the end of this cycle, I averaged 164-168 on PTs and scored a 169 on test day.

    I’m in my early 30s, married, working, attending religious school, and volunteering. Reaching this score came down to discipline, completing the syllabus, and mastering strategies.

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed, know that improvement is possible with the right plan and mindset.

    Feel free to ask any questions—I’m happy to help!

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    Last comment wednesday, nov 27 2024

    LSAT Score no improvement

    I just received my November LSAT score and only improved 1 point from my last test in August 2023. I don’t really understand how because I have studied more than ever in my life and was doing over 6 points better on my practice tests. This is now my third time taking it with my scores barely improving. I took it June 2023 and got a 157, August 2023 158 and now November 2024 159. Since I’ve taken it 3 times with little improvement should I cancel my score or leave it? I fear it may look bad on my applications. I truly thought I would improve more if I retook it and now I’m at a loss.

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    Last comment wednesday, nov 27 2024

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    IS this something I have to buy as well? Does anyone know any way to get around it???

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    Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone would be interested in starting a study group in Beaumont or Houston, Texas areas. I am planning to take the LSAT in September or October. I can study in the Beaumont/SE Texas area on weekdays and Houston (preferably UH) on the weekends. Let me know if you are interested so we can create a group with the goal of keeping each other accountable as well as study.

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    Last comment tuesday, nov 26 2024

    Mobile Hotspot on Test Day

    Has anyone used a mobile hotspot on an official exam recently? I used a hotspot when I took the exam in June 2021 and I had no issues. I don't think I let my proctor know that but my phone was in sight of the camera the whole time. I'm retaking the exam this Saturday and I just read over the rules and it says that we can't use a hotspot or VPN...I don't know if this is a new rule but I'm not really sure what to do because my WiFi does not pass the internet speed test but my hotspot does. Anyone have any insight?

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    I got a 169 and have already gotten several A's from schools... so far no WL or rejections so fingers crossed! I went from 157 to 169 over a LONG period of time (I'm just a slow learner and was working a little more than full time while studying). Not many scholarship offers in yet ( several schools are saying that comes later? not sure how this all works. I'm first gen)

    Thank you to 7S for their incredible answer bank and tutorials on games.

    Thanks to all the commenters who left their approaches underneath the videos. With your help I'm gonna be able to graduate law school with much less debt -- who knows, maybe even none-- than I ever imagined.

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