So I've been studying for the LSAT since May, and after taking the test in August and not scoring well I am back to the drawing board. I began restudying about 2 weeks ago and while I already feel like I'm understanding the test even more this time around, but I want to make sure I am maximizing my study time so that I am actually making progress that translates to increases in my score. 2-3 weeks leading up the the August LSAT I felt really stuck. I was making no progress in my score and it felt like I was doing all I could, but not seeing any results in terms of a score increase.

That said, does anyone have any tips for studying the 2nd time around? Is there anything I should be doing differently? I want to make sure I am getting something out of every study session so that I can start seeing increases in my score.

My high school had a program with the community college that we could take classes there for high school class credit. Do I list that institution or not? The classes appeared on my high school transcript, not a college one. However, I was technically enrolled as a student, though I'm actually not sure if I was considered a student of the college or not. I heard that they're strict about this kind of stuff when it comes to background checks so I wanted to ask.

edit - our school had AP classes, it was separate from that. The purpose of the program was for kids who finished the science curriculum at my school including AP to take even more advanced classes because we were required to take science every year and we were all nerds who tested out of a bunch of stuff. It appeared on my high school transcript as essentially a regular high school class, but I was in the college's system and had a guest email and log in so it feels like a grey area

Let's say I don't get enough sleep in the day. After a day of work, I go home to study, but I can't focus no matter how hard I try to wake myself up. I put in less effort during my study session, I cut corners, and I just can't pay proper attention. Would it be better off to power through and study anyways, or is it better to put off studying until I'm fully rested and at top condition?

I've always tried powering through but I'm thinking of changing that. I've learned that mindset is EVERYTHING while taking the LSAT, and I don't want to get into practicing the habits that I develop while sleep deprived.

What do you guys think?

HELLO, I JUST STARTED STUDYING FOR THE LSAT AND WANTED TO SEE IF ANYONE WAS INTERESTED IN BEING A STUDY BUDDY?

Hi everyone!

I just started my LSAT journey and im planning to take the test in June 2027.

I'm in the GTA area of Ontario and would love to have a virtual study sesh or zoom calls during the weekday. Let me know if anyone else is interested, we could make a group :) 

I just took PT 148 Section 1 and I'm very confused with question 21. It reads:

No occupation should be subject to a licensing requirement unless incompetence in the performance of tasks normally carried out within that occupation poses a plausible threat to human health or safety.

'No' is a negated necessary indicator & 'unless' is a negated sufficient indicator. The curriculum says when encountering these it doesn't matter if you put the term as the necessary or sufficient condition because of the contrapositive. But, when you have both indicators that surely can't be the case as this question proves. If the curriculm covers how to handle conditional statement with both kinds of indicators I missed it.

So my question is, how do you handle these? Do you just need to use intuition to figure out which term goes in the sufficient/necessary spots? Do you prioritize one indicator over the other? Or do the indicators cancel each other out and you proceed as if they never existed?

The diagram for this questions is

If subject to licensing agreement (LR) → Incompetence poses threat (IPT)

(Contra) /IPT → /LR

Hi! I was recently approved for accommodations due to a medical condition. I will not be required to take the variable/experimental section of the exam.

For PTs do you all recommend I skip the experimental or should I take it regardless since its not a part of my score? I'm worried if I take it in the middle of the exam the score won't be reflective of my testing experience.

Does anyone know how to get a hold of someone to ask about live classes? I study mostly in the evening pretty late, and I was hoping to ask someone about getting different classes at night as they seem to rotate relatively similar classes.

Thanks!

Hi there! I've been using 7sage for a few months, and recently I've been unable to use the highlighter in both LR and RC drills. I use a Mac, and I'm wondering if anyone else has run into this problem and how they fixed it! Thanks!

I think that I would benefit from timing data during blind review. Not a live counter, but a background counter to show how much time I am spending during blind review. This may seem like "just more data." However, I see this as helping to hone-in further on specific question types and their nuances. This could help answer "What about this question makes me spend this much time on it?"

Hi! I need to find a study group to keep each other accountable and just motivate each other but also review together. I am currently scoring in the low 160s and taking the October test. I am in the DC area, so if anyone else is close by message me!

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It is all the sudden now showing that I have barely any tags above "Low priority". My expected accuracy for everything just tanked to like 25%... Last night it was fine! Haven't taken any tests since.

I've been getting around a 156 on my practice LSAT's with my blind reviews in the 165-166 range. Is it possible for me to get over 160 for the October LSAT? I've been told my problem isn't the content, its timing and consistency. Is this truly what it is?

Would anyone be interested in a book club type group where we go over the loophole and the lsat trainer books together?

I just scored a 158 on PT128.

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Hi! Just gauging the interest here to see if anyone would be interested in a Discord study group for full-time workers. If you already have one though, please send a link! Thanks.

I didn't make the Discord since there's an existing one: Join here https://discord.gg/ejnVuXyV

Looking to take the January LSAT. Looking for a study buddy who could study in person. If you live in the twin cities and would be interested please DM me!

Looking for a study partner to drill questions ! Anyone?

I am a 56 y/o (yes, I had to go back and count 😊), military retiree, working on my 3rd career and taking the LSAT. My vet friends would say, “padding the obituary” a bit.

There are many of you that are worried about your scores and how to increase. You are doing great! I would love to be where you are at that age, but life took other turns.

Take a deep breath, and land where you land. A great career awaits you on the other end.

If there are others out there that are coming in at a higher-than-average age, I’d like to know how you are coming along? I’m not going to lie, this is hard to sort through the “logic” and after a career of “bottom line up front” writing, I’m having a hard time figuring out what the questions are really asking.

Any input or words of encouragement are welcome.

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in regularly going through 3-5 star CausR and CondR questions. I have bee stuck at ~170 for a while now because of them and was hoping that maybe just talking to someone might help raise both our scores.

I live in the Phx area, so I guess most interaction would be digital.

Thank you for your time and I hope you have a great day!

Edit: Here is a discord link for anyone interested: https://discord.gg/tMr4A2wN

Hi guys i am taking the LSAT in October but i want to move it to November. If this happens will that still be enough time to apply and get admitted in the FALL 2026 cycle?

Hi!

I am studying for the January 2026 test and was wondering if anyone wanted to start a study group. I work full-time but go to the library or study at home after work and on weekends.

I am down to do practice sections together or even just be an accountability buddy to study next to.

I am open to both virtual and in-person!

I don't know if this is possible on 7Sage. It was possible on LsatLab. I created a 7sage account because you appear to have a better BR system, but that doesn't help me if I can't blindreview an import from LawHub.