Once I complete the 7sage course, how often per eek should I take a preptest?

I've been studying for the September LSAT since June and all you 7Sagers have provided me with invaluable advice. I'm hitting a bit of a block, so I'm hoping for some more of that great advice. My situation requires a little background:

I started studying for the LSAT at the beginning of June. I've made substantial progress since then, but I'm still not where I want to be.

I used PrepTests 29-40 for drilling sections of the test. Initially not timed, but as I got better I started timing. I got to the point where I was able to complete each LR section in just under the requisite time, with only -2 to -4 MAX on each section.

"Great," I thought. My LG skills are great, RC isn't great, but hey, my close to perfect LR score will get me where I want to be.

Well, I was wrong.

I just took a full-timed PrepTest 52 and LR tanked due to timing issues and I'm not really sure why. I've since also taken a full-timed PrepTest 53 and am experiencing the same issue.

For some reason, I'm not able to finish in the required period of time, which I don't understand because previously this hasn't been a problem. Either I go over by 5ish minutes and get a good score,or I rush, get 6 wrong in a row and come in under.

If I get these sections done in time, I'd be PTing at around 165. Which would make me very happy. But time is killing me.

What gives? Is LR harder in later PrepTests? I am finding that some questions (no pattern) require me to read the question stem multiple times to properly understand - I have to do this more-so than in earlier tests.

I thought BR was supposed to help this problem. I expected that the more BR I did, the better I'd get at solving the problems in a shorter amount of time. Is this not the case? Because I've BR'd a LOT of LR sections and I'm still finding that I'll come across 1 to 2 problems each section that I have absolutely no idea what to even think.

I'm confused, and very disappointed. Thoughts?

This is a most strongly supported question from PT 38.

Mystery stories often feature a brilliant detective and the detective’s dull companion. Clues are presented in the story and the companion wrongly infers an inaccurate solution to the mystery using same clues that detective uses to deduce correct solution. Thus the author’s strategy of including dull companion gives readers a chance to solve the mystery while also diverting them from the correct solution.

Which one of the following is most strongly supported by the information above?

I chose A but the answer is C. I do not understand why A is not correct. Most mystery stories and mystery stories often seems like exactly the same thing to me.

(A) Most mystery stories feature a brilliant detective who solves the mystery presented in the story.

(C) Some mystery stories give readers enough clues to infer the correct solution to the mystery.

Help?

Once I complete the 7sage course, how often per week should I take a preptest?

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-70-section-1-question-13/

I thought A is the correct answer because it sounds if most viewers started to watch the 1st episode of the program because of the network's ad, it sounds the ad had huge influence or better influence. After all "most" means more than 50%. (Nothing can be more influential than this because it's more than 50%) Why is A wrong? :(

I know that softs can play a bigger factor for NTD students when it comes to admissions. What are some of those? I have picked up a few extra things over the past 2 years to help but wanted to see if @david.busis and perhaps @"Mike Spivey" could add a few tips or suggestions. While we are getting close to application time, there are still a few programs and opportunities available to do before needing to submit apps.

For instance, would being a "Fulbright Specialist/Candidate" have as much weight as a traditional "Fulbright Scholar" as a soft? I have often read that being a Fulbright or a Marshall Scholar is an outstanding soft that carries weight.

What about other things like:

Serving on a nonprofit board?

Lengthy Volunteering?

Conference Speaking?

Publishing in a Trade Magazine?

Obtaining or updating professional certificates?

For instance, I have both a PHR and a SHRM-CP. I updated the CLEs for my PHR so it goes through 2020, my SHRM-CP expires in 2018, but I can update it too in a month, to extend it to 2021. Or is just having those enough? The are both Human Resources certifications, equivalent to a CPA in the account world. You have to have enough experience to qualify to take them exam, pass (it has less than a 65% pass rate) and then maintain it via CLEs. I have been certified since 2004.

Do those hold any sway as far as "good softs" go?

Does anyone else know of important softs? I know I overlooked a career, but I will assume that those that are 30+ have had at least 5 years of professional experience in their field.

No libraries in LA are open Saturday or during the week at 8:30 (even university due to summer schedules), though a few coffee shops are. So far I've been going to a library at 9:30a. Any recommendations for where to PT at 8:30 in LA?

Hi everyone,

Sorry to create another retake advice thread. I scored a 169 on the June test and plan on retaking in September. I would really appreciate any advice on where to go from here since I burnt out pretty hard towards the end of my studying for the June test and don't want that to happen again!

On the test, I missed:

-1 LG

-2 RC

-9 LR (combined; -3 & -6)

I felt prepared going into the test, and fortunately I don't have test anxiety. During the test, I thought that I bombed the last 2 RC passages, so I was very surprised to see that I only missed 2 RC questions total. But missing 9 questions in LR is not typical for me. I would like to get a score at or above the 75th percentile for my target schools, so hoping to get a 171+. My practice tests were well above 169, so I know I scored below my ability.

I don't know where to begin studying for a retake. LGs are second nature to me now, and I rarely miss any LG questions on PTs. I felt I had improved in RC after I figured out a method that works for me, and apparently I did improve, but I still want to work on it so I can feel the same kind of mastery over it that I feel with LG. I've worked through every single LR question type drilling packet, and feel like I have an intuitive grasp of the questions, so I don't know how I should approach LR now. Looking through the questions I missed on the June test is bumming me out, because the questions I missed are question types that I had considered my strong areas during my prep so I think I made careless mistakes on the actual test.

My prep included the LSAT Trainer, the Powerscore LG Bible, the question-type drilling packets, drilling many RC sections, and 35+ timed PTs with intensive blind review.

Do you think I should purchase a 7sage course, or do something more tailored to my weaknesses? I can provide more specific information about the questions I missed if that would be helpful. Really appreciate any advice guys. Thanks!

I've noticed that reading the powerscore books have not really motivated or helped me significantly. Also how many times have you read these books? Are they even advised anymore? Sure there are some general concepts that help but overall barely any improvement.

So I want to know if it would be terrible to just jump into the PT's. Do one a day and review that PT later in the evening. I have done this today and it seems almost more useful than nonstop reading. (I also have the availability of a super genius who helps me with all of the problems I can't get right, even after looking back) I am used to overworking myself so that is not an issue and I have plenty of time.

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-31-section-2-question-03/

I just had to stop drilling for a second because I came across this question and was amazed at how incredibly sexist it is. Shame

on the lsat writer smdh. There are 3 answer choices that made me lol and take a big swig of coffee.

Anyway back to drilling.

I just wanted to share with every one that you guys rock, I have been very stressed about the LSAT and law school in general. SO I have decided to make some serious life changes. First I am not going to take the LSAT until after December... I want to be prepared and I want to be in the 165 plus range and to be quite frank I just don't foresee that happening in September.

Second, I have quit my job to teach English as a second language in Costa Rica. One of the reasons I have decided to pursue law is for human rights specifically with the child bride issues in other countries. (I know we don't really talk about our passions but that is my passion and reason for pursuing law) and I need to learn Spanish. This opportunity will help me learn Spanish, plus give me plenty of time to study for the LSAT so I can hit my goal score... who knows maybe even a higher score?

I know it is odd saying a bunch of strangers helped me realize all of that, but the encouragement and the constant "law school isn't going anywhere" made me realize that I can in fact pursue my passion & take time to work on other passions while studying for the LSAT.

So anyway long story short... I am going to be around for quite some time and thanks for making me realize I do in fact have time & it is not the end of the world if I do not take the Sept LSAT. I mean what is the difference between starting law school at 34 or 35??? Not much in the grand scheme of things.

So regardless if I take a timed or untimed test, I only get half of the logical reasoning questions right. The first 10-12 I get right and then it goes downhill. Does this mean that my foundation and understanding for logical reasoning is not good enough? Problem is I feel confident about a lot of my answers :/. Please help me in how I can improve my poor logical reasoning scores!

Since @"Alex Divine" has inspired me to deviate from my planned study from Christmas through June, to instead plan for the September 2017 exam; I was wondering who has had experience juggling the study for a 173+ and keeping A's across the board in school.

I will be taking 3 credits in the spring semester Jan-May (I planned to make it a simple and easy June LSAT) and I will have all summer to study while being free from work throughout. But I have not planned--nor am I able to afford--to relax with low credits again during the fall semester that starts on August 15th, 2017. The September 23rd LSAT happens to come the weekend of the 5th week that school is in session. This 5th week has marked the point in time were most of the first exams have happened in the past. If history is any teacher, I surly will have a week full of hell.

I feel as if I would lose my mind trying to stay sane after 9 months of LSAT studying while simultaneously gearing up to take several exams with little sleep in the days prior to the test.

Has anyone dealt with this strain before? Any advice for this predicament? I can handle a lot of stress and I am not afraid to work hard, but I can only imagine the mush my brain would be trying to achieve at this level of perfection. There is a sharp difference between taking exams with no sleep stressed out (pretty easy) and being mentally and physically prepared to be at my sharpest game while writing the LSAT.

I was thinking session B classes maybe, but what are y'all's thoughts?

I've been studying for the LSAT starting in early June and whilst other sections of the test have been manageable, LG section does not seem to show any improvement. I consistently get at least 1-2 questions wrong and even though I watch the videos and do the questions again, I always get at least one question wrong. I feel so stuck in the cycle of failure in the LG section. I keep on getting discouraged by my score. I am currently doing fool-proof method but this does not seem to give me any boost in scores.

Any advice will be deeply apprecited :)!!!

Hey Guys,

I thought I'd share some cool information. So, as you all may know, this LSAT prep stuff can get pretty expensive. Well, I was doing some research, and I found a scholarship called the Franklin LSAT Prep Scholarship, offered through the University of Washington. Any one can apply from any school, weather you are an undergrad or post grads, particularly if you demonstrate financial need. All you need is your resume, transcript, and an essay.

I applied to the scholarship and I was awarded $500 dollars that very day to go towards a prep course. So, I would look into it and and do your research because there are other scholarships out there like this one.

I want to videotape myself taking PTs to get a better sense of my test taking strategy.

How do you guys do it?

Study hard until the 9th. Then, take a nice break and reward yourself by either a) kicking the demon's asses during the invasions, b) playing the new demon hunter class or c) doing a bit of both.

You get iLvl700 gear from the invasions, so stock up! (Don't forget those Doomsayer achievements too, they go away after prepatch.)

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Hi everyone!

I recently had a rough year with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, most of the issues related to grieving in my family and an unhealthy relationship. I'm starting to recover from these issues though, but I have noticed that my concentration and focus has gone down because of the mental exhaustion from this past year. I'm currently scoring in the140s and planning to take the LSAT in Feb 2017.

Have other folks gone through similar issues through the LSAT process? Any tips and advice for someone who is just getting out of a very bad mental rut?

Is there any way or anywhere to purchase a blank copy of this test without purchasing the whole Super Prep II? Or am I out of luck with that?

Hey guys last week I was redoing PTs in the 60's and getting scores around 167. The first time I did the 60's PT was during last october. I did PT 72 for the first time and ended up with a 154. Any advice?

I am currently studying for the LSAT 3x a week plus both Saturday and Sunday. After labor day, I am looking to continue this schedule until the DEC LSAT. Anyone want to join, I am on the upper east side of Manhattan during the day (near Hunter college) I am able to meet 3 days a week M-Th. starting 9:30-2:30 Plus the weekend, we can meet any where during the weekend. I am not available during the evening. Since I work 3pm until late evening. I don't have a strong strength, well maybe grouping games, sequence games and Logic Reason such as main point, weaken, main conclusion. i am definitely need help with RC. I am currently studying with 3 people. One amazing guy but it will be taking the test in sept. Once he took the test, he might not be available to study with us. So if anyone here is serious and interested PM me please, we can work together to conquer this LSAT! Thank you. I am looking forward to hearing from you guys.

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I’ll end the webinar after an hour. If someone doesn’t show up, I’ll skip her, so it’s hard to say how far down the list I’ll get.

Talk to you tomorrow.

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For those who once were scoring well below the 169+ mark, what were some of the larger breakthroughs in your prep that allowed you to finally start scoring in the 169+ range?

How was your approach to questions different for when you were scoring

well below 169+ to then scoring above 169+?

Thanks in advance for those that share their thoughts.

Hey Guys,

I was wondering if anybody could tell me what transcripts I have to submit for the CAT. Do I have to send AP scores from high school that counted for college credit? What about high school classes that I took at a college level from local colleges? Anybody know?

Can anybody tell me what logical reasoning questions that you must be wary of extreme language (only, whenever, all, etc) when approaching? I know inference questions ("the information above provides the most support for which one of the following") but what other questions is it important to be wary of extreme language and keep it vague? Also just on a side note, why is it important to be wary of extreme language on inference questions? I have ever come across an all encompassing answer for this.