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I have a question regarding the drilling method that I should be using (Specifically for LR Q's).

-Should I be using the "Drilling" sections in the CC found after each LR question type in order to practice to improve on each of those question types?

-Would doing so too often cause me to lose valuable resources that I would gain from taking the full prep tests?

I want to improve on the question types that I am struggling with, especially the harder questions in those subsections, but don't want to use up all of the material from the prep tests.

If you have any advice on how to drill properly and efficiently your help would be greatly appreciated.

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I’m based outside the U.S., currently prepping for law school apps (Fall 2025 cycle), and already took my first official test. I’d love to connect more directly with international test takers. If you're also studying for a retake, want to share strategies, or just need mutual accountability comment if you're in!

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While I was struggling with LR, I encountered and read Loophole by Ellen Cassidy. I am currently working on basic translation drill a training method introduced in the book; I read the LR passages and cover it up and write down or elaborate in my own words within 20 minutes for all stimuli in the section.

This, I find it very difficult since my English is secondary language, and it takes 1 hour to complete a section.

This method of training seems reasonable approach to conquer the LR in time but I wonder if this is something that can be improved.

Any advice or thoughts will be very appreciated.

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PrepTest A - Section 1 - Question 8

This is a MSS question

It is a comparison statement between Fossilized bones of R and E Hominids

R contains a lower ratio S/C than E

There is a negative correlation between the ratio and the meat in the diet.

And we know the E eats meat

A Correct We can suggest that R also eats meat, at least some, cause it has a smaller ratio than E

B We don't know the composition of S in either

C We don't know the composition of C in either

D We don't know the ratio in either

E We don't know this, is not stated.

Admin Note: Edited title. For LR questions, please use the format: "PT#.S#.Q# - brief description of the question."

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Hey everyone!

LSAC has provided updates on the changes they're making to the October 2023 LSAT schedules that will begin on September 26 with staggered scheduling windows.

"Center-Only" schedules will take place on September 26 and 27, where only testers who want to test in a test center are able to select their time on a staggered schedule based on the testing date they want. Remote scheduling will not be available on these two dates.

"Remote-Only" schedules will be on September 28 and 29, where only testers who wish to test remotely will be able to select their time on a staggered schedule based on the testing date they want. During these two days, scheduling for in-person LSAT testing will not be available.

Any changes to appointments can be made starting on September 30. On this day, test takers who either could not schedule or wish to alter their existing appointment will have the ability to do so for all testing modalities and dates.

See the entire schedule for the October LSAT below:

◉Tuesday, September 26 (in-person testing only):

3 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for in-person testing on Friday, October 13, remains open through 12 noon September 28, and then reopens on September 30.

6 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for in-person testing on Saturday, October 14, remains open through 12 noon September 28, and then reopens on September 30.

◉Wednesday, September 27 (in-person testing only):

5 a.m. ET: Scheduling open for international test takers only

3 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for in-person testing on Sunday, October 15, remains open through 12 noon September 28, and reopens September 30.

6 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for in-person testing on Monday, October 16, remains open through 12 noon September 28, and reopens September 30.

◉Thursday, September 28 (remote testing only):

12 noon ET: Scheduling for in-person testing closes until Saturday, September 30

3 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for remote testing on Friday, October 13,

6 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for remote testing on Saturday, October 14

◉Friday, September 29 (remote testing only):

5 a.m. ET: Scheduling begins for international test takers only

3 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for remote testing on Sunday, October 15

6 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for remote testing on Monday, October 16

◉Saturday, September 30-Thursday, October 5:

12 noon ET: Re-scheduling window opens for all test takers

12 noon ET: In-person scheduling reopens for all eligible test takers

12 noon ET: Remote testing window remains open for all eligible test takers

◉Friday, October 6:

11:59 p.m. ET: Scheduling for in-person testing closes

◉Tuesday, October 10:

11:59 p.m. ET: Scheduling for remote testing closes

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Hi everyone! I'm looking for a study group in the Bay Area, or over Zoom! Please reach out to me if you want to connect and study. I really need an accountability buddy LOL.

I'm aiming to take the September or October test (I just started studying) and would love to work alongside someone who's doing the same.

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Hey everyone - for the next 2 months I will be focusing on drilling questions and PTs. I've read in some forums that taking individual timed sections may be better than taking full PTs. What has been most effective for you in increasing your scores? Thank you and good luck!

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Hellooo,

I guess I wanted to send a discussion to see if this would be a good idea for not.

So background info, I have already completed all my applications back in September because I wanted to only focus on my LSAT and not worry about my applications. So all my schools are simply just waiting for my LSAT score to begin looking into my applications. I’m in a position where I’m only working on my mental psyche bc test anxiety is real for me. Based on all my Pts I’m scoring between 153-160 but I really want to score above 160 to be competitive applicant due to my non competitive GPA. I have confidence in all my other applicant materials but I know there’s importance to the numbers (GPA/LSAT). I decided to also sign up for the January LSAT for a backup if i’m not statified with the score I receive. But i’m debating on either just leaving whatever score on my Nov I get and see what schools decide i’m good enough even with my average scores or canceling it/ leaving it and then working on my January test and if schools decide to make a decision prior to my new test score or wait for it.

If i decide to want to wait for my January score, even though I’ve already done applications, how does that work? Will schools hold back and wait? or will they make a decision and then determine if waiting for a January score is worth it?

I’m sure reaching out to my schools i’ve applied to and seeing what’s the best way to move forward is a good option but I have a tendency to think ahead to prevent a mental break down on Nov 29th lol

Any advice helps!

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I have one month until my exam and am consistently performing the worst on RC. Usually -7/8. My problem is, I don't know what I'm doing wrong. From everything I have read and what my tutor is telling me, I read the passage correctly and comprehend everything in it, doing a low res summary along the way, ID-ing the MP, and completing an analysis of where the authors voice is. I am doing this in 4 1/2 min too. However when it comes to the questions (particularly ones that ask me to make an inference or decide what the author might agree/disagree with) I struggle a lot and it takes upwards of 5 min. I've noticed that once I go back through and BR (reread the whole passage and do every question again) I usually get -1/0. Not sure if this is because I know what the questions will ask and therefore where to focus in the passage or if I'm less stressed about time or something. I don't know how to improve or even where I'm going wrong. Help !!

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hi! posted this on the new forum as well, but in case it didn't cross-post:

looking for some advice. in the past month and a half, i've scored 180, 180, 179, 173, 175, 171, 171. I feel like I've been studying just as hard and focusing on my weaknesses in the same way that brought me to those high initial scores. I'm not sure what I'm doing differently to account for the drop. I haven't been particularly stressed or overwhelmed, and nothing major has changed in my lifestyle. Maybe the PTs in the late 130s were just easier for me than the ones I'm taking in the 140s?

Has anyone experienced something similar, and do you have any advice? My test is in a month and I'd like to reach my full potential again.

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This weekend I sent about 15 emails to alumni of various schools I'm applying to. I'm hoping to gain some advice from them and maybe a pearl or two that I can use in my Why X essays.

I've gotten six responses already, which is more that I expected to receive! Everyone so far has been very warm and willing to get on the phone with me for 20 minutes, so I have a bunch of interviews coming up in the next few days!

Because my outreach has been pretty successful (so far) and because I was really nervous about doing it, I wanted to post my process here, in case a step-by-step guide might help assuage anyone else's nerves.

Here's what I did:

1) On LinkedIn, searched for the law school itself

2) Visited their alumni list

3) Narrowed the list by geography: I chose to see only those who work in the city I plan to work in after graduation (side note: three of my schools had 0 alumni listed as living in my city of choice, so that's food for thought)

4) Narrowed it further by selecting only the alumni who listed law firms as their employer (rather than government, etc).

5) Made a list of the recent graduates

6) Googled them to learn about their firm and what kinds of projects they work on

Bonus: I had originally intended to message folks on LinkedIn, but I realized as I began to google the alumni that most of their firms listed each attorney's email address publicly. So I emailed them instead!

Hope this is helpful!

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Hello I am Dan, I took the LSAT in February and Scored a 166 and have been scoring above 170 on practice tests. I am planning to take the August and September LSATs with the hope of breaking 170. I am looking for other people who would like to study together 1-3 times a week for about an hour to go over questions and work together. I tend to gain a lot from helping people with questions I got but they missed and vise versa. (Essentially taking turns being the tutor for a few mins) If anyone would like to join please let me know.

Please note: I am mainly looking for others with similar scores so that we may focus on squeezing out those last difficult points. So preferably you have practice or real lsats scores over 165 or higher but it is not required.

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Hello! I am unsure when I should take the LSAT so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I am currently a rising junior in college in New York, and I live in CA. I have just started studying for the LSAT, and I prefer to take it in California, not in New York, so that limits the months I can take it. As a student-athlete, I am pretty busy during the school year. Should I use this summer, the upcoming school year (25-26), and next summer to study so I can take it next July or August (2026)? Does this seem like a reasonable plan?

This will be my first time taking it, so I'm wondering if my second time should be the summer after senior year of college/after I graduate, when I am hopefully working as a paralegal or something (before I apply to law school). Idk, I have not really thought out when I should take it a second time. Lmk what you guys think!

Thanks in advance for the input!

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Hi! I was wondering if anyone used focusmate and wanted to join a group for 7sagers

Focusmate is a productivity website where you get to work silently with other strangers.

Add your focusmate email if you are interested!

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Help!!!

So I scored a 158 on the August LSAT, which is a little below my average score of 160. Though I am happy with my score, I most definitely feel like I could have scored in the 160's if I hadn't struggled with a game that I'm almost certain I didn't score -0, which is what I usually score. I've already taken the LSAT 3 times, so October would be my 4th and I'm at a point of burnout tbh. Right now, I'm wrapping up my essays and I was really hoping to apply as early as possible because I know that I will most likely be a reverse splitter at every school I apply to since I have a 4.0 GPA.

Part of me is saying retake, another is saying will 2/3 points really make a difference, and even then, if I don't get the 160, I'll be applying later than I hoped.

For reference, I have a 4.0 GPA, graduated a year early with a B.S. and 2 minors, I have more than a year of legal experience working at a law firm, an extensive resume with extracurricular activities and awards, and I genuinely think my essays will stand out (although I'm sure most of us think this anyways). The only weak point in my application will be my LSAT, but I'm not looking to apply to any of the schools in the top 40 (looking at regional schools in Texas and bordering states). Any advice would help!

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PrepTest A - Section 4 - Question 09

The argument starts after the words "in fact." The first clause is the conclusion, second clause is the premise, and the final clause is the subsidiary conclusion. CA Choice is C

Admin Note: Edited title. Please use the format: "PT#.S#.Q# - brief description of the question."

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Hi all,

I'd like to hear your opinion about some new 7Sage features. If you want to be included, just respond to this post and I'll send you a link. We'll meet on Zoom 2 p.m. ET. I'll give you a sneak peak at what 7Sage is building, and you'll tell me whether you would use it.

I'm going to limit this round to six or seven people.

What: A sneak peak at new 7Sage features

When: Friday, August 18, at 2 p.m. ET

How to join: respond to this post for a link

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I submitted my application to William & Mary today, however, I just realized that I made a small mistake in my "Why William & Mary Law" essay. I referred to Williamsburg as being a "highly-populated" and "thriving" city, even though it only has about 15,000 people... I went there for undergrad and somehow misremembered it as having more people than it really does. Anyway, it's a small yet noticeable mistake. Should I resend my essay?

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