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Can someone please explain the "Model" that's presented on answer keys for each section? i.e., "This is a model of scaled LSAT scores vs probability of getting the question right."

Is it just showing that, for example, if the grey bar had 141 - 150 - 160 and the percentage for the correct AC was 85% then that means 85% of people who scored a 160 got that question correct or what?

Thanks

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Looking for at most four people to study with who will make a commitment to meet at least once or twice a week. I think the best way (open to suggestions) we would do it would be to go through practice test questions together, possibly blind review? We can do this by utilizing discord, a free software.

My goal is to hit 160+, but I do not mind if your goal is lower or higher. What I really care about is having a team that shows up and makes a serious commitment because I think there is value in discussing problems with one another, seeing different perspectives, and keeping each other accountable.

Please PM me if interested.

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Hey everyone,

Would love any advice about how to strategically approach this application cycle. It's my first time so I'm a bit nervous. The goal is to get into a T14 to study technology law. I work full-time and am willing to wait until next cycle if a top school isn't in the cards for me.

My numbers:

  • 3.84 LSAC GPA from a top 40 undergrad with a STEM degree in cognitive science.

  • I took the LSAT for the first time in September and received a 169. PTs ranged 169-173.

    • I know admissions is mostly interested in the numbers, and I'm in between 25th and 50th percentile in both categories for the T14. My absolute dream would be to attend Northwestern (also applying to Georgetown, Duke, UVA, and Penn, still deciding on the rest). My question is - would it be better to apply Northwestern Early Decision with what I have now or retake the LSAT in November? Do I have even a slight shot?

    For more context, soft factors:

  • First-generation American and first-generation law student

  • 3 years full-time work experience (post-grad) in the digital advertising space. Completed 4 relevant internships during undergrad and am now in a Manager position. Resume includes several prestigious healthcare/pharma companies

  • Earned a data privacy law certification from IAPP (organization for privacy lawyers) by passing their exam, which is apparently a gold standard in that specialty and is mostly awarded only to practicing lawyers. AI Governance certification from the same organization is pending.

  • 3 letters of recommendation, two from professors (one of which was a research supervisor), one from a former manager

  • Two semesters each of undergraduate research and TA experience, helped to develop curriculum for a course

  • Leadership positions in several student organizations

  • Personal Statement about how I entered the digital marketing world after majoring in neuroscience and how data privacy concerns have led me to pursue law school

  • Diversity Statement about my identity as a Russian-speaking American (family from Ukraine) and being impacted by the situation in that region, how being first-gen motivated me to pursue law and why I believe it's an asset

  • Personalized Why X for nearly every school I'm applying to

    • Thank you all so much for even reading this :') appreciate your help!

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    Hey y'all,

    I started taking practice tests about 2-3 weeks ago. For practically all my tests outside of my diagnostic, I've been scoring between 165-168. I spoke with a few of my friends that either attend law school or are working in the field already, and identified a few aspects that I thought would help me score higher, and possibly break the 170 barrier.

    With newfound knowledge in mind, I took a test yesterday, and to my surprise, I scored 174! I'm almost certain this is a fluke, though. I don't think one can achieve a 6 point jump and maintain it consistently.

    Including my diagnostic, I've only taken 10 tests though, so my sample size is small. Because of that, I don't feel confident I'll know my actual scoring range until I have several more tests under my belt.

    My question: For those of you who aimed at and broke past a certain score threshold after plateauing, did you find your scores tend to stay past that threshold? Alternatively, did you find your performance was a fluke and your average scores surpass that goal some time after that first time breaking the threshold?

    I'm most definitely not planning on using my most recent score as an excuse to slow things down, but I also want to know how other people in the community "knew" they had gotten over their humps.

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    Hi!

    According to your explanation video, the tutor said the cause here is 'technologically superior' and the effect is 'lower infant mortality' but i still can't understand why.

    What I thought is the reversed version of that. The cause is 'lower infant mortality' and the effect is 'tech superior'.

    And answer choice (A) suggests that the cause can be actually the effect of the other cause, which breaks the causal relationship between 'lower infant mortality' and 'tech superior.' So basically (A) is saying the cause is 'broader access' and the effect is 'tech superior.'

    Is my thought process ok to use?

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    How can I properly drill my LR. Should I go up in difficulty as time goes on, or should I mix the difficulty up? Should I focus on one question type at a time, or should I again mix up the question types. When should I do full sections timed? For context, I have been studying for over a year now and have already taken the exam with LG games, Now trying one last time either September or October.

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    I dont know how to get faster. I've been doing RC practice for so long and I cant get faster. I easily do LG and LR on time but not RC, any tips on how to get faster that you did that worked for you? Skipping words made me do worse.

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    1- Is it still a good idea to do the classic LG bundle (1-35) or should I mix some games from PT 50-60 into the bundle?

    2- Also another question, while doing the LG bundle I will do the RC CC as well. After I am done with the RC but still in the process of doing the LG bundle, should I incorporate timed sections of LR and RC or just wait and do a full timed PT?

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    Hi! I was wondering if anyone was in a similar position or can help guide me in my current situation. I did two years of undergrad at one Canadian university, and then I transferred to another. Since not all my credits transferred over, and because I did not complete a full course-load in my second year of undergrad, I have to do an additional fifth year. I know each law schools are different whether they look at your best two years or your cumulative GPA, but do they look at your transcripts from the school you transferred from and take those marks into account for GPA calculation/or as one of your best academic years? When I transferred to my new school, my GPA was wiped clean. As well, I don’t require to take a full year’s worth of courses in order to graduate this year in my fifth year, but if I do extra courses to bump my GPA, will they count those even if they are additional courses not required for me to graduate? I have been trying to do research these questions on chat forums and on Canadian Law school websites but I have had no luck.

    I appreciate any help!

    Thanks!

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    (I repost this monthly 😅)

    Hi all! Just wanted to share this Discord again for anyone that is interested in finding active LSAT Discords.

    We got a lot of people studying for the June and August and beyond (but also just starting 7Sage curriculum), so if you are in search of an active group, study buddies, or just have questions about the LSAT, please feel free to join. 💙☺️

  • all LSAT learners welcome!

  • all LSAT scores welcomed!

  • Anyone can create/lead an LSAT study session whenever. Yes, this is a free and open online space to study.

    • So far I am grateful for all the support people give to one another on here, and want to share it again in the hopes that more people can benefit from it.

    https://discord.gg/Hb9s8XASad

    Let me know if the link isn't working (🥲 last time it expired or something)

    Thank you!

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    I normally score pretty well on my lsat, however like a lot of people I did horribly on the lg. my question is if I score for the sake of arguing that I score 146 , but in December I score 166, what are my chances of getting into a good school?

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