Long story short, I consider my application fairly weak. I received a 157 on my first LSAT attempt in December and retook in February hoping to score closer to my PTs which were around 162. My GPA is fairly low at 3.169. I struggled in the beginning of my undergraduate career, but improved and got mostly A's and AB's in my major classes the last year and a half. This is because I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder during the middle of my undergrad and got on medication that stabilized me. I am currently very stable and don't consider my disability debilitating at this point due to my medication.

My question is whether or not I should disclose my disability on my application. I feel I have a few options to do this - I could address it in my personal statement and consider it overcoming an adverse situation and address how overcoming this makes me a strong candidate because of what I've learned and how hard I had to work. I could include a diversity statement regarding my disability. I could include an addendum offering an explanation of my weak grades in the beginning of my undergrad. Or I could not address it at all in my application.

I realize there is still a stigma around mental health, and I'm a little nervous that disclosing my disability could negatively impact my chances of admissions, even though legally I don't believe they can discriminate. On the other hand I feel disclosing it would help them understand me and my weak GPA.

I would really appreciate any advice or feedback regarding this.

I've searched and couldn't seem to find this answered elsewhere. Feel free to link me to another thread if one already exists on this topic.

I am aware this will all be anecodotal information and will vary greatly from person to person but I'd still like to know, what do you all consider to be a "normal" difference in score between an actual (timed) PT score and a BR score? I am trying desperately to score consistently in the low to mid 170's. My last few PTs have been in the 163-165 range but my BR scores are consistently 174 and above. While I am happy to be able to do well when I review, it is frustrating to see a ~10 point difference between the two scores. I keep thinking that eventually my actual scores will move closer to my BR scores but so far that hasn't happened.

Any tips on what can be done to close the gap? I've worked my way through the curriculum, have done some drilling with the Cambridge Packets and am currently working my way through the LSAT Trainer. Any advice or information you'd like to share would be appreciated. Thanks!

So when I practice logical reasoning, I complete 100 sets of same question type, then I do 100 more few days later. I try to do 50 in one day & another 50 the next day. However, I get really tired after reading 3-5 stimiluses so I take a break and time just flys. I feel like I've opened my lsat books so much, I'm ready to vomit.

Anyone have suggestions?

I have been studying since December and have improved significantly. I completed the 7sage curriculum in a month and a half and have seen a 19 point increase so far. My diagnostic was a 147, second preptest- 155, 3rd- 166, 4th- 165. My goal is to score higher than a 168, but I would really like to score above 170 and attend a T13 school in hopes of securing a NYC Biglaw job. Is it fathomable to jump up to the 170s after having already improved substantially?

I really need to improve on RC (I consistently get around -8)

I bought Cambridge drilling packets, Powerscore Bibles, Powerscore Bible Workbooks, and The LSAT Trainer.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I know this is a wide range but due to the military I travel a lot in state.

Hey guys, i had a quick question. I'm currently going through the Manhattan LSAT LR book right now following "The NoodleyOne's Foolproof Guide to a 179 for Retakers" from TLS ( link = http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=195603) and i'm wondering how many questions is good enough/too much/not enough for drilling after finishing a chapter on a specific question type. I'm currently doing around like 20-25 questions after the chapter with a mix of difficulty in the cambridge packs, doing timed and then BR-ing after... should i be doing more?

Hi guys! I'm taking the June Lsat i'm scoring between 145-150. I really need to do something about my timing. If i take my time I get most correct but unfortunately that means nothing. Now, my question is, will this help me increase my score? I only work part time and I study at least 10 hours a week on a busy week. Thank you,Cheily

Hi all,

First of all, thank you for reading this post. My question is whether or not doing paralegal would provide any clues to determining whether the field is "right" for you + any advantages for applying to law schools.

1) After graduating from undergrad, I've met some people who have worked as paralegals and consequently stopped pursuing legal career altogether because they found that it was "not for them." Are what paralegals experience/see from law firms really representative of the day-to-day lives of lawyers? If so, as far as your personal experiences goes, how much worse (more stressful) do you think the lives of paralegals/lawyers are than those of others'?

2) I have another friend, who just recently got a job as a paralegal. He told me the pay was decent and he said some firms provide LSAT classes for paralegals in addition to other resources that may assist them in applying to law schools (don't know the details...). Can working at law firms really give your application a boost, all things being equal?

3) Simply put, is doing paralegal before law school worth the time (I heard it was usually two-year contract)?

Thank you in advance, and good luck in your studies.

JSK

Alright, as a little background to this, I've always read super fast. As such I never run out of time on the Logical Reasoning Sections, ever. I usually have around 8-12 minutes left by the time I'm done, and I don't really feel like I'm rushing.

Unfortunately it's the section I've been suffering on the most lately, especially now that I've improved my analytical reasoning a lot. I'm not doing terrible (168 PT) but the LR sections are the ones that I feel I can do better on. I have to sit there for the full 35 minutes anyways, so I probably should be doing something more productively. I'm not sure what however.

I was doing the same thing, time-wise, on the reading comprehension, and my solution there was to just make a lot of notes on the passage. That actually worked pretty well. But it isn't working for LR. So if anyone here has had the same problem I would be happy to hear some solutions.

Thank you.

I am starting a full time job and am planning to take the June 2015 test. My hours will be 8am-5pm. I am 40% through the curriculum. Should I study before work and review in the evening? Just in the evening? Weekends?

Any advice is appreciated.

I had a bunch of different guides ordered from Amazon, but then found 7Sage and found it to be far superior.

However, I frequently see conversation on here about other resources.

My question: Is 7Sage your sole study resource, or do you also use books from other companies? If so, what did you opt for?

Thanks!

J.

My apologies if this has already been answered elsewhere.

How are the games organized in the LG Bundle? Chronologically? By type?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi y'all—at what point would you say a relatively consistent range of PT scores can be said to be "predictive" of a test day score? For instance—after how many tests or how many months of intensive study should practice exams be considered representative of likely LSAT performance?

This question is intended to open discussion—there are no easy answers to this and it's likely case to case. Just looking for a range of opinions/experiences.

So far I've only been taking 4 section PTs. Was thinking I would increase it to 5 when I am comfortable with my scoring.

I remember JY saying it doesn't make a big difference, but what are your thoughts/experiences on practicing 4 vs 5 sections? Would taking 5 section PTs strengthen your endurance? I think you have to substitute an additional section from a different PT, so wouldn't the type of section also make a difference on your overall score?

TLS projects that we'll be receiving our scores in 10 days or less. That being said, has anybody had dreams about getting their LSAT scores back? I either wake up really happy or really sad hahahahahahha

Hey guys,

I am in the DC area. Just wanted to know if anyone of you guys interested in a study buddy? We could meet in person, or contact via email to discuss questions we did not get.

I just moved up to Northern Virginia not that long ago, and am studying for the June LSAT. If anyone in the DC or Northern Virginia area wants to study, just let me know. It'd be awesome to have someone to bounce ideas off and share the pain of this preparation with!

Hello everyone!

Lately I have been struggling to fully devout myself to studying. I just can’t seem to find the time. Currently, I just completed my undergrad studies, and I got a fulltime job working at a law firm. When I get home from work all I want to do is crash. So, my question is what is the best way to balance work and studying? Not to mention my personal life or should I just accept the fact that for the next couple of months I won’t have a personal life? I just want to make sure that I am fully dedicating myself to the LSAT and law school, and not just half-stepping things. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, as a side note I am looking to take the June LSAT, so I know things are getting down to the wire, and I am starting to question if I even have enough time .

Thanks again,

Kristen

I know that a lot of people state that you should try to drill with the older exams and take full PT with the recent exams. What exams are considered "recent" in order to take full timed PTs?

Hey guys, just need you to verify of this is correct from my understanding.....

You must buy milk or eggs or both

Diagram :

Not M ->E

Not E->M ? (So implies either M or E, you can get both)

You can't buy both milk and eggs

Diagram:

E-> not M

M-> not E ? (So implies either E or M , or NEITHER?...you do not even need to buy both?)

I've been through the 'Some and Most Relationships' module once....and twice...but am still unclear on the exact difference between a contrapositive (which auto-correct always tries to make 'Contraceptive'!) and a negation. Both in terms of definition and strategy.

Now, of course, I know they are radically different - but nailing the specifics throws me.

Does anyone have any wisdom? I'll give you one gold bean for your time :)

Hello, everyone!

So I've posted here before about my situation, but I'm going to summarize it a bit before asking for your opinions. So I was consistently scoring 156/157 before my Dec. LSAT (it was scary consistent), but it was good enough to get into the school I wanted with some scholarship (the school is right down the street from where I live). However, on test day I did not perform as well as I know I should have. I scored a 147. I was sad, depressed, and upset with myself. Anyway, I applied to the 2 schools in my area, my plan A school and my plan B school. I got into my plan B school, BUT got denied by my plan A school.

There's a light at the end of the tunnel, however. The recruiting manager of the school A said I can take the June exam, and if I do better I can be reconsidered for the Fall 2015 admission cycle. This brings me a lot of joy and a lot of stress.

My plan B school is not very ideal for me. It is about an hour away and is about 35k a year. While plan A school is 5 minutes from my house and about 21k a year. I can't imagine the amount of study time I'd be killing driving an hour to plan B school and back, and how much more money I'll owe in the long run.

Anyway, I've started up the 7Sage curriculum again. Everything just seems to click, even more than before. My LR seems to have gotten better, my RC has gotten better, my LG seem to be in tact. It's as if not studying since Dec. gave me a huge mental rest. Unfortunately/fortunately for me the pressure is back on. I'm on week 3 of the curriculum and have completed almost all of it in one day. I only feel better when I study. Studying for midterms, going to work, and etc. all feel like a waste of my time. I'm pretty much becoming an insomniac. I can't sleep, all I can do is think about LSAT and getting better. I sleep maybe 4-6 hours, wake up in the middle of the night and just start studying for LSAT because it's the only thing that eases my mind. Well, that and working out.

My friends say I'll burn out, and while I'm afraid of that as well, I just can't agree with them. This doesn't feel forced, it's almost like it's my therapy. I enjoy learning it. I genuinely enjoy learning this information, like it's all a fun game. Maybe I'm just becoming delusional.

So, here's the end. What if I do score really well. What if I break the 165 by June (which at the moment is about 8-9 points of improvement). If I get in, should I take it? Or, should I wait a year in order to get a scholarship (if I'm reconsidered in the summer there won't be any money left). I know the answer seems obvious, but like I said I feel a bit delusional. Woke up at 3am est, and it's now 8pm est (me typing this is my break).

I already tried sleeping a couple of times today but could only sleep for 10 minutes max before waking up and only thinking about LSAT.

I know this is a long post. This probably just seems more like venting than anything else, and if I wasted your time I'm sorry. Any input is appreciated. I'm off to go study some more and will be watching for any responses.

I'd like to thank J.Y. and the 7Sage team for creating this awesome site, and I'd like to thank the interactive and awesome community here on the discussion board. Congrats to all those who reached their LSAT/Law School goals, and good luck to everyone who is studying for the LSAT!

Can someone tell me how to access the additional games that are provided. I finished the lesson, but want to practice the additional in/out games. At the end of the lesson, we are offered more games for additional practice. I click on a game and only get the explanation. I can only see the Youtube explanation. I need to see the game so I can work it out. How can I see the game?

So I took PT38 and 39 a week apart from each other to give me time to blind review. I ended up scoring 154/171BR on 38 and 150/167BR on 39? I feel like I have a timing problem, but I have no idea where to begin climbing this steep hill. Anyone with a similar experience? I'm not sure what else to try. This is however, my second time doing BR so I'm not sure that has anything to do with it.

Thanks.

Hello Everyone

I am looking to take the June LSAT, and I think it would be great to find a fellow study buddy here in Atlanta, GA. I work fulltime in Atlanta, but I am willing to work around my schedule to devise a feasible study schedule. I started the 7 stage curriculum at the beginning of this month, and I also took an in class LSAT course back in October. Hope someone is interested!

Thanks,

Kristen

PS: Skype is another option.