Anyone have some tips on LR ? Would love to have a zoom call with someone who's strong on LR and maybe teach me a different approach? I read the powerbooks .. use Khan.. have Kaplan tutoring coming up.... Sometimes I learn better from peers.
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Writing this for myself but hopefully someone else finds solace in this as well..
Got my results back this morning and was quite disappointed in the results. Scored a 166, which is the same score I received on the official take in May.
I’m so much better at this test than I was in May (PT average at the time was 166). I have improved, but frankly it sucks that this isn’t reflected in my official score. My PT average is exactly170 right now and I haven’t scored below a 168 in more than 5 months on a PT. My BR is consistently 176+ (and trending upwards) and if I can better my process even more, there are probably a couple of additional points I can add to my timed results.
Something happened in LR where I was just off my game and because that was the first section I could feel myself more distracted in RC. Based on the PowerScore prediction, I had the hardest compilation of sections and that might have affected my confidence too.
Either way, I’m ready for October. November too, if need be.
“So what, now what?”
Hey everybody! So I planned on taking the writing section last Saturday so I booted up the writing simulation to familiarize myself with the program. When I got to the ID verification section, I couldn't get a clear picture of my ID on my webcam after trying to do so for half an hour. Since I didn't want to risk getting my writing sample canceled on the real writing test due to my ID being blurry, I waited until today to call LSAC's technical support line.
The representative told me to get a new webcam if I wanted to take the writing section which shocked me a bit as I was hoping they would have alternatives for issues like this. I asked if I could talk to a supervisor to see if I could escalate this issue but he told me that he will forward my request and told me to wait for a call back.
Has anyone encountered a problem similar to this? Will I have to just bite the bullet and spend money on a better webcam?
Hey!
My name is Austin. I am looking for anyone who's interested in establishing a support group/chat. I have taken the LSAT 3 times with my last attempt coming this weekend in August. My PT average is about 159, but I am more focused on just the mental support. It would be great to keep the group going even through application season this fall/winter. If you are interested please let me know!
Hi everyone! I took the January LSAT and made a 161 which is a good score but I'm aiming for a 170. I started studying again right at the end of May. I've done five full exams so far with the following scores:
PT 74- 160 (Diagnostic)
PT 81- 162 (BR 164)
PT 79- 163 (BR 164)
PT 78- 164 (BR 166)
PT 67- 164 (BR 168)
I work full-time so I study in the evenings or early in the morning. During the week I typically complete timed practice sections and review them, going back to my notes or lessons when I need to. On the weekends I take a full exam and do BR. Then, I review the exam in-depth over a few days. I've improved a lot on LG but am still not quite there on LR or RC. Lately, I've been struggling more than usual on RC for some reason (I'm not sure why).
I was wondering what advice folks have for me. I've been staying positive and I think I'm genuinely improving every week but I just need an extra push to keep bringing my score up. I'm hoping to take the exam by the end of this year. Thank you in advance for your advice! :)
Has anyone used a keyboard cover for the LSAT flex? If so have you had any problems getting it approved from the Procter? I had to buy a laptop internationally for the LSAT so I needed to get a keyboard cover to have the right language keyboard. Thanks!!
Does LSAC have a late registration fee? Is it too late to take in Feb?
Hi everyone! Just to preface this, I have posted in LawStudents.ca and have not had any responses so I am trying my luck here.
I am a Canadian applying to the University of Saskatchewan for the 2021 cycle. I currently have 2 LSAT scores on file and both exceed their median by a few points. My GPA is exactly their median.
I am writing the LSAT again in November in hopes of improving my score and having a chance at an entrance scholarship. I am also eager to apply as early in the cycle as possible. U of S opens their admissions on November 1. Would I be hurting my chances at scholarship consideration by applying on Nov 1? Would it even make sense to apply on Nov 1 when I have a pending LSAT score? I am really feeling the admissions process anxiety and there are very few resources available for us Canadians so any insight is appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Hey friends! I am in the process of finishing my personal statement and I would really like to get a few opinions before the final send off with my applications. Besides the people that wrote me my LOR's, does anyone know of a resource that will help you with your personal statement revisions? Also, I don't want to spend thousands of dollars so I am not sure if anyone is in the same boat but let me know if you have any suggestions!! Thanks in advance!
[I am posting on behalf of a 7Sage user.]
Is using questions from the newer PTs something students do once they’ve completed the core curriculum? I was referring to once I finish it.
Hello all,
I'm looking to form/join a study group. The idea is to form a group(s) of 3-4 to go Blind Review sections together, discuss strategy on sections, and help ourselves find flaws and better methods forward.
We'd BR together on weekends via Zoom. I'm not dead-set on taking it in November but will definitely be taking it in January.
Either comment on the post or send me a direct message and we could start this upcoming Saturday/Sunday.
This happened to me a lot so I have to ask for some advice. I start doing a PT (especially I am talking about an LG section) where I kinda freeze at a certain game which I know is something I can handle. I stop the section and restart again and the second time it goes flawlessly. How can I fix this? This especially happens during an LG. I don't look for an explanation or anything I just gather myself and it goes great afterwards.
Suggestions for November? 168 Aug but PTing higher, just want to increase chances for the real test!
Hey guys! Was wondering if anyone has any advice for how to approach studying for November. So I got a 168 on the August test, which I know is objectively a fantastic score, but my PT average is around 175ish (and my last few scores were 176, 180, and two 179s). I'm pretty happy with my grasp of everything so I think it's about consistency for me.
I don't feel bad about it because I really can't complain about a 95 percentile score and know I worked hard, but also I knew I would most likely have to take it again and my score expectations were pretty low. I was super anxious on the day - I slept horribly and I didn't even have time to properly finish my RC section (which was my first one), and it was super jarring because I've literally never had issues with time on a standardized test + was thrown off by the LSAT flex format, so I'm expecting to do better just without that first time test anxiety now that I'm more familiar with how it goes!
I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for how I should think about studying these next 5-6 weeks? I'm thinking fewer practice tests (luckily I saved a bunch of tests in the 70s and 80s) and just drilling a little to stay on top of it, and putting extra effort into digesting why my wrong answers were wrong. I also have a pretty demanding full time job and was stressed about a number of things, and had been trying to squeeze LSAT studying in bits in during the day (since I'm working remotely due to COVID right now still) so I want to make sure I try to study when I'm feeling clear headed and have uninterrupted time rather than in bits and pieces while juggling work.
I also need to focus on reading comprehension but its tough to know how to get down to -0/-1 more consistently when you're already doing pretty well.
Any advice? Any inspirational stories of a huge jump from your first to second test?
good luck everyone!!!
I learn best by explaining answers because it makes me have to justify my answers. That being said, I think it would be fun to go over a set as a group. For example, maybe everyone does a certain kind of question or all the LR questions from Test 20. We could go over missed questions from that problem set and talk them out as a group.
Let me know what you think!
Okay, Im having so much trouble trying to fund out what goes into the sufficient or the necessary conditions. Specifically in group 3 and 4. I feel like I get it wrong every time. Can anyone direct me to a specific lesson in the syllabus or explain to me how to better distinguish what goes in the sufficient or the necessary.
Hello,
I just recently purchased an annual subscription from LawHub. However, I believe my LawHub account is synced to a previous 7Sage account that I had a few years ago that I am no longer using. Is there anyway for me to re-link my LawHub account to the 7sage account I am currently using? Any help would be appreciated!
Hi all,
I'm planning to take the Oct LSAT and am looking for a tutor to help me get over the plateau I seem be on in LR. I've reached out to a few people here directly but haven't heard back. Hoping that taking it to the group will yield some results. Please shoot me a PM if you're available for hire. Or, if anyone has a person they recommend please comment and let me know.
Thanks in advance!
Hi, I’m new to 7sage and was wondering if there is a PDF with the group 1-4 keywords when we start talking about logic.
My PT scores are around 166-173 and just got a 16mid score in April, aim 173+ in June. Hope to find someone to discuss PTs especially RC/LR section together, also we can oversee each other's study schedules. Please DM me or reply if interested!
RC is by far my worst section-- and the most inconsistent which worries me. I can go from -3 to -8 between preptests.
I find that on preptests I get a lot of inference questions wrong. I'm usually able to eliminate the obvious wrong AC fairly quickly BUT I ALWAYS select the trap AC.
I was wondering how other people tackle these problems and if anyone else has similar problems with inference questions!
I am planning on taking the November and January LSAT. But I am getting nervous because many schools that I want to apply to have deadlines in early February or rolling! (SoCal law schools) Will I still have a chance to get into a law school even if I submit my application in late January to start fall 2021?
Hey all you cool 99th percentile scorers out there. I am wondering...once you crack into the 170's...is the test just easy? I am stuck in the 163-166 range, and still find that every time I take a PT it never feels easy. I really feel like each and every test thoroughly kicks my ass, even though my score is continuing to creep up. I do feel like my understanding of the material has greatly improved, but it is certainly never a walk in the park.
Just curious!
Hi everyone! I took the January LSAT and made a 161 which is a good score but I'm aiming for a 170. I started studying again right at the end of May. I've done five full exams so far with the following scores:
PT 74- 160 (Diagnostic)
PT 81- 162 (BR 164)
PT 79- 163 (BR 164)
PT 78- 164 (BR 166)
PT 67- 164 (BR 168)
I work full-time so I study in the evenings or early in the morning. During the week I typically complete timed practice sections and review them, going back to my notes or lessons when I need to. On the weekends I take a full exam and do BR. Then, I review the exam in-depth over a few days. I've improved a lot on LG but am still not quite there on LR or RC. Lately, I've been struggling more than usual on RC for some reason (I'm not sure why).
I was wondering what advice folks have for me. I've been staying positive and I think I'm genuinely improving every week but I just need an extra push to keep bringing my score up. I'm hoping to take the exam by the end of this year. Thank you in advance for your advice! :)
How should I review PT 94? How is everyone else approaching using this exam to study?