I am retaking the test for a second time and have just come off an intense run with testmasters, but as you've some people here have pointed out so well, each test prep source has its own strengths/weaknesses. The first time I sat for the test, I was seriously underprepared and scored a 153, which was devastating. After recovering from that, I took up a testmasters tutoring course, and now I'm scoring higher, in the mid to high160's, but my scores on practice tests tend to fluctuate quite a bit and I also tend to struggle with keeping time, so most of these scores are not based on true test taking conditions (I think I'd score much lower in reality because as things are going I rarely tend to finish a section under 35 minutes!). Now I'm tempted to consider pushing back my scheduled test date (February 6th to June 6th) so that I can try out this blind review method... However I should say that I think pushing back the test will only be worth the sacrifice in time if this method is truly likely to help me significantly increase my score (ideally breaking into the low to mid 170's). Do you think I should do it? I would appreciate any thoughts/advice on this!

Hey guys,

If your inbox looks anything like mine, it's probably drowning with emails from law schools encouraging you to apply and blah blah blah. Once in a while, I get an email from a school I'm actually interested in. This is where my question comes in:

If I'm applying NEXT cycle, how can I go about building a relationship with the admissions people now? Have you guys tried to? Any tips are appreciated.

June Test Takers! Great work last week, gang!

Here’s the schedule this week:

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BR GROUP NOTES:

Wondering if anyone has had experience with different approaches to RC passages. I would specifically like to know what notation 'systems' have worked for other people. Thanks!

Hello 7sagers, does anyone have any idea how to get the correct answer of question 20 of the second section of logical reasoning from dec 15 lsat? Trying to diagram out the conditionals and am struggling. My tutor couldn't even figure out this question.... JY Ping?? Advice from a logical expert would be greatly appreciated as this question is haunting my dreams!!

When do people tend to schedule their breaks during 4 section PTs?

2 Sections, break, 2 Sections? Or 3 Sections, Break, then 1 Section?

I'm asking because I feel like it's important to be able to get through 3 sections before the break, but at the same time I feel like 1 section after the break is too little to lock in. Thoughts?

Update: Jonathan Wang will be joining us as well!

Feb '16 Pep Rally! Featuring JY Ping, Jonathan Wang, and Jimmy Dahroug!! (Quick Silver) | Wednesday 8pm ET

Attendance is limited to the first 95 participants so please join as early as 7:30 pm ET

Come for the encouragement. Come for the power. Come for the pro-tips.

Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose.

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Even though I have finished a certain part of LSAT, it does not indicate on my syllabus that I have.What can I do?

This may be a dumb question, but can one school see if you've applied to another?

Okay, I am in need of some advice that might sound strange to some. So, I'm not exactly a small person, in fact I'm six feet eight inches tall so I don't exactly fit into a lot of things very well. Mainly, the desks in a classroom. I find when I do some timed PTs I am slumped way over in my seat, and after about three sections my back starts screaming at me. It got to the point last Friday that I had to stop my test and stand up for a minute to loosen up and stretch. Are there are other 7sagers who have this problem? I am worried because on test day I know I will not be able to pause my exam like a video game. My back really hurts after about two sections and it takes away from my concentration. This is making me feel like an old man at the ripe age of 23. Thoughts?

Someone please help...

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-74-section-1-question-24/

Good evening, all:

My time at 7Sage is coming to an end, as I’ll be taking my last LSAT retake on Saturday. I just want to thank the 7Sage staff and community for all their help, insight and transparency throughout my time studying. Before my account expires, to all the test takers, I just want to offer some advice. My score has increased since my diagnostic, but not only because of the sacrifices I’ve made for devoting most of my time to studying, but also, and more importantly in my opinion, is that I have made taking this test and studying for it exciting and fun. I think that everyone should be excited to take this test and not dread it when the time comes to take the actual test. This is the first step to becoming a lawyer, and regardless of what type of lawyer you want to be, this test is the first step, or one of the first, in getting you there. So for all my February test takers, and all the ones who are taking it after Feb, enjoy this experience. Enjoy taking the test. You are going to be reading and analyzing things your whole career now, so you might as well enjoy it and make it fun!

Thanks again to all the staff. JY, you have a phenomenal service and are doing the community a great service.

Cheers!

Hypothetical.

Say I apply with current score get accepted and accept the acceptance. haha. Then I retake in June get a better score. Can I opt out and wait another cycle and apply to more schools? Try to get more money?

Who's excited for these hot-off-the-presses video explanations for the December 2015 LSAT?

This guy:

To kick things off, we're putting them on sale for 80% off! Video explanations for PT 77 are now available for $5.97 (Regular price: $29.97) for a limited time.

You also get +1 month to your existing 7Sage account for the purchase.

https://classic.7sage.com/addons/?ss_select=lsat_77

Early bird discount expires February 14th.

(If the link doesn't work: Mouse over "Course" in the menu, click "Extensions and Addons". You should see PrepTest 77 after scrolling about one screen down.)

I have two test options equi-distant from my home. Taking a complete day, I visited both test centers and realized that all of the advice on this site is paramount to finding the most optimum site to take the test. My two options are polar opposites: one is in an amphitheater venue accommodating over 100+ and the other has small rooms with no more than 20+ per room. I was fortunate on my visit that I met the director over-seeing the LSAT for both sites and she unequivocally said that the amphitheater environment was a detriment to the test takers due to the time necessary to validate all test takers credentials upon entry and after the break. They took me on a tour of the actual rooms where the test is administered, showed me where the bathrooms were and gave me advice about where to park. I went immediately to check out local hotels and with such a small mountain town, I found a quiet "Express" type hotel that I have booked for the night before the test.

With over a year invested in studying for the LSAT, my test site will hopefully be the least of my concerns.

This is a feature that's sometimes overlooked on your Progress Page: Search

Hello everyone, I have narrowed down my weakness in LR section to Flaw, PFlaw and SA questions. Mostly getting these questions wrong. I was wondering if there is anything I can do besides just drilling a bunch of these question types?

Some topics appear more frequently than others on the LSAT. It may be helpful to prioritize your reading in addition to the LSAT passages.

Here's a list of subjects ordered by its frequency (PT1-PT76) from 7sage.

Law 84

History 43

Science 40

Biology 34

Literature 30

Anthropology 29

Philosophy 24

Economics 20

Technology 20

African American 18

Art 16

Native American 14

Painting 14

Women 11

Latino 10

Linguistics 10

Government 9

Music 9

Sociology 9

Zoology 9

Asian American 8

Poetry 8

Psychology 8

African 7

Performing Arts 7

Environment 6

Medicine 6

Physics 6

Agricultural Science 5

Climatology 5

Geology 5

Archeology 3

Education 3

Miscellaneous 3

Energy 2

Good luck!

Any study tips. I'm currently getting my master's and working full time. I want to still incorporate lsat study into my crazy schedule please help!!

I studied hard for the October 2015 LSAT . I think I studied around 6 months but only managed to pull off a 154. I took November and December off from studying and started 7sage in January 2016. I felt like I had burnt out studying for the October exam because thats all I would do is study everyday for long hours (I am not enrolled in school and do not have a job). This time around I decided to do more of a less stress-intensive approach (I'm focusing on 3 effective hours per day). I just finished the course from 7sage and now I will be doing full LSATs and reviewing them thoroughly. Do you guys think I will be able to break 160 by June from doing LSAT prep-tests 35-75? I am focusing on 2 pre-tests per week. Also has anyone else had a similar experience to my struggle with this exam?

Hey guys,

I've been having a hard time focusing after the Holidays and wanted to ask 7sagers what they do to keep focused and positive.

I know you guys have some tips so let's hear'em!

Hey Feb Peeps! This is it!!!! The time is now!!!!

Monday, Feb 1st at 8PM ET: PT76

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Tuesday, Feb 2nd at 8PM ET: PT77

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Wednesday, Feb. 3rd at 8PM ET: Pep Rally!!!

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February Test Takers Schedule: http://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/6609/february-test-takers-group-br-schedule-very-tentative

Fine Print (NOTE: you all want to be lawyers; reading fine print is what lawyers do, so READ IT!)

BR GROUP NOTES:

I was reading the Trainer and I came through a simple example "She does not consume too much caffeine because she only drinks one cup of coffee a day and one cup of coffee is not too much caffeine for a person to consume daily"

Coffee is the only substance she consumes that contains caffeine - this is something which fills the gap but is not necessary. I am, however, having trouble in understanding this cause its negation can really hurt the way premise supports the conclusion. Could anyone help in clarifying?

Is this happening for us February test takers? I know the pep rally's are always that awesome confidence boost from what I've heard

Hello,

I usually try to wake up around 6 - 7 AM to go work or study. Since I am taking the June LSAT and want to condition my mornings as close as possible to the morning of June 6th, how should a morning person best prepare before taking the PTs/LSAT exam at 12:30 PM? Does anybody have any special routine that has worked for them leading up to 12:30 PM without hitting a mid-afternoon slump? Possibly how to keep your brain functioning at peak level?