Hi!

I have been scoring consistently 165 in practice tests, improving from a 164 and a 160, but i want to get better faster as I am taking the test in November, does anyone have any tips? I have a full time job, so it's hard to schedule time to study.

Writing this to see if anyone has any advice on tackling Link Assumption Questions. I take my LSAT in November, and this is one of my biggest weaknesses. YouTube does not have many videos on the subject for a deep understanding and I am struggling. There is also just the tag section on here but no detailed video or explanation.

Hi! For schools like Michigan, where you have the option of writing 2 essays, should one of them always be the why X? I have two essays I've written for other schools that would be easier to adapt and just use for their other prompts, but is writing the why x more important for schools that are yield conscious? Even if it means not giving them 1 of 2 other really strong essays?

This new update is absolutely brutal. It makes 7sage so nonuser friendly. Does anyone know if there is a way to go back to the layout from before this overhaul?

Thanks!

Looking for some people to study in Oahu - let me know if interested and I can set up a group chat <3

Hello. So basically, what the title says. I have been studying for over a year now (diagnostic was a 139), and a year ago I was PTing at 146. I completed the 7Sage curriculum, read the Loophole, read both LR and RC Powerscore Bibles, and have once again finished the 7Sage curriculum for the second time. The grand finale after all that... another 146 UNTIMED. I am so incredibly heartbroken. I only actually locked into this exam 3ish months ago after a friend also studying for the LSAT convinced me to finally take it in November to help get over my fear of the exam (I had been signing up and pushing it back/canceling for months). I even had a tutor during this time, and he didn't quite help as much as I had hoped. I was also keeping a wrong-answer journal for a short time, but I was getting so many questions wrong and not fully understanding the reasoning why that I got so irritated and stopped.

My most recent timed PT was a 144. I know at this point I have no choice but to retest-- probably in February. Honestly, I'm not sure if I have it in me to keep studying after November and humiliating myself like this. Honestly, I'm probably half-assing my studying compared to others, but I'm not sure what to do, or if I even want to continue this career. Nothing has stuck, I don't know how to effectively study because I've never had to (not that it's an excuse), I've never been good at exams, and this test is just an accumulation of all these things. I keep being told to stop thinking so negatively and that it's all in my head, but I think anyone with this experience would eventually reach this mentality. I don't necessarily want to switch career paths and give up, but I also don't know how much more I can take. I have the grades, LORs, work experience, and an awesome PS, but the only thing holding me back is just a number. I've had to lower my goal score from a 160, knowing that anything lower obviously wouldn't get me into my top school (GSU). What more can I do?

I apologize for the rant, but I just wanted to keep it real in case others were also struggling like this.

Please change the format of 7Sage back to what it used to be up until a few days ago :(

Hey gang, I've been stuck in the high 150s for the past two months, and I am taking the test in November. I am really struggling with the higher difficulty qs on LR. I know the newer tests are getting harder, and I feel like I don't know what Im doing. Every single section, preptest, everything I do is 159. I want to get to 170s like everybody else on this forum but I am really close to just giving up atp.

My RC is fine. My foundations are fine. I blind reviewed a previous test and got a 174. But I just don't know what to do, how to improve. I haven't been reviewing my answers as deeply as I had in the past, but I'm just really scared that I can't get to where I want to be.

Hey everyone, I am a couple months into my LSAT journey and I will soon be finished going through the core curriculum(LR, RC, and Argumentative Writing). I was wondering if anyone has any tips on reviewing? Once I finish with the curriculum, I want to spend a lot of time reviewing, but I would like to know some tips that anyone may have concerning this. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm planning to take the upcoming test in November and have been struggling to stay focused. If anyone is willing to be accountability buddies over Zoom or in person, please let me know! I'm in the Pasadena/Los Angeles area :)

Hi, so sorry if this is already an option and I'm missing it - but I'm wondering if there is any way to change the amount of drill questions that are presented to you? I've attached (a rather large, apologies about that) snip of what I'm talking about. I'm going through the logical reasoning cheat sheet and drilling each question type to work on the specific questions that I struggle with. (Also the cheat sheet is honestly such an amazing resource!)

However, whenever I click "start drill", it's only 5 questions. I have already changed the default in Study --> Drills, Sections, PTs and set it from 5 to 10 (second photo) - but when I go back to the sheet, it's still only 5 questions. Is this a setting I can change or are we at 5 per drill via the cheat sheet? Thank you in advance!! 7Sage is honestly amazing as someone who works FT and has been out of grad school since 2020.

How detrimental is it to admissions odds to apply in December vs early November? I slept like shit on the morning of my October LSAT, my PT average is a 174, but this probably came in lower than that and just playing with the admissions calculator i see that even a 172 doesn't really do me much as far as odds for the schools i want to attend. I really don't want to wait for another cycle, but my question simply is: Is it worth it to wait and apply in December if i can say improve a hypothetical 172 to a 174?

I took my first LSAT in September and got a 161. I was averaging a 160 on PTs, so I was unsurprised with my score. Nevertheless, I knew I could score higher. After taking a month break from studying and mulling over whether I should take the time to retake the exam, I sat down and scored a high score on both my raw score and BR on the first PT back. I know this is PT 120, which isn't as similar to a real test as the PTs in the 150s, but I'm super stoked to keep going! Trust in God and send it! November here we come!

Hello everyone,

I am extremely happy to share that, after many calls, emails, texts, and patience, I have been approved to retake the LSAT on Tuesday in person! I am also glad to share that I took my argumentative writing on Sunday, and it was approved less than 24 hours later.

Please, send good energy and focus for me for Tuesday. I need it.

Thank you to everyone who has shown support or reached out to me. It means more than you know, your kindness has helped me push through this frustrating and scary process.

It seems like the new feature took away all the information that the previous feature had about previous preptests. It would tell you how many times you took it, what score you got, which ones were for drilling, sections, and for testing.

The new feature has all of that hidden into this drop down tab menu that tells you like half of the information that the previous one had. I spent basically 90% of my time on 7sage looking that page making plans for future tests/sections, and now it just gives you a small little drop down and only shows you one pt at a time -- not to mention it doesn't even show any stats about it.

Any chance i can get this page back and or if I'm missing a preptest page somewhere? Thanks.

It’s so weird. It’s like my drilling tab is gone ! I can’t even take practice test ? How do I fix this !?

Hey everyone! I’m Jason and I’m offering private LSAT tutoring! www.sheffermancoaching.com

My Approach: My tutoring is very visual, hands on, and personalized because that was the style of tutoring I needed but never got. I realized most LSAT tutors are the natural test takers not needing to have studied much. The LSAT did not come naturally to me…I took the LSAT 6 times starting from an official 147 to eventually a 173. I needed someone to understand things at my level (the very bottom) and to walk me through the process. I also needed a more visual and repeatable approach that works for any question type or passage.

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Hello 7Sage Support,

I am currently traveling from New York to Morocco, which is approximately an 11-hour flight. I would like to know if there is a way to download lessons, drills, or other materials from my current study plan so I can continue studying offline during the flight.

I am using the 7Sage app on my iPad and would appreciate guidance on whether offline studying is supported and, if so, how I can download my study materials before my departure.

Thank you for your assistance!

Hey everyone,

Before I say anything, I just want to note that I’m not selling any sort of service, so please don’t dm me. I’m just someone who works full-time in a position where I often have to critique essays, and I wanted to give some advice. Here goes:

1) Don’t write like that

One mistake I see a lot of people make is that they try to channel their inner Henry James or Tolstoy. Paragraphs upon paragraphs of flowery, ornamental prose. Please, please, please don’t do that. Few people, especially in their 20s, can write that kind of style well. If you think you can, reconsider.

Don’t get me wrong, I love those authors, but you need to write to your audience. In this case, that audience is a tired AO who’s already read 20 other applications, many of whom are probably trying to do the same thing. These essays can be tedious to read, and often make you sound pretentious. You will get far more mileage from a clear, moderately detailed style than you would from rewriting Gravity’s Rainbow.

2) Be willing to cut

I know, every part of your PS is very important, but knowing when to take Off Yeller out back is a crucial writing skill. I see so many people try to cram the sum of their entire lives into 2-3 pages, and that’s almost certainly not going to be effective. It would be much, much better to just pick a story or two and draw out the details in those. Where were you? How did you feel? What were you thinking?

3) The punchy sentence probably isn’t great

A lot of folks write a sentence that they fall in love with. They think it’s great, they thing it encapsulates their entire message. This is… usually not the case. I find that these sentences come off as dramatic, and sometimes leave me with a feeling of ‘okay, and what else?’ It might sound really noble to talk about how you want to use the power of law to protect the little guy in this grand, sweeping statement, but you’re probably better off using that space to say what you specifically want to do with your career. Do you want to work for a PI organization? Do you want to do administrative law? Mention that.

Take all my words with a grain of salt. I’m not an admissions officer, never have been, but I also wouldn’t say that I’m proposing anything revolutionary. Just remember the words of Kelly Johnson: keep it simple, stupid.

Hi, I use the notes feature a lot for WAJ. But I've noticed that there's no way to differentiate between RC and LR questions. I feel like it would be very useful to have a way to distinguish between the 2 sections in Notes. It would make reviewing notes so much easier without having to pull up the individual questions and check whether the question belongs to LR or RC section. So could you please add a Sort by Section feature? Thank You so much for considering this!

Hi everyone. I finished all my applications early September(!!!) my personal statement/why law was based on my work in victim services. I recently started work as a paralegal in a criminal defense firm (lol), should I send updated resumes to schools or just leave it as is. Worried this update would derail my narrative or would it make me stronger bc I am understanding the criminal system even more?? Thanks!

I’ve completed my personal statement, but I’ve noticed some school indicate on their application that they want to know “why you would be a good fit for x school of law” or “why are you applying to x school of law” within their personal statement instructions. Are we supposed to be writing alternate versions of our personal statement that are tailored to be more school-specific? I was thinking of just adding a paragraph on with how my statement material relates to the specific school and their values/offerings. Is anyone else encountering this??

there isn't a drop down menu under "study" to create more drills. Where can i go to make drills? Where did the tab go

Hi Everyone,

I took the October LSAT this past week at an in person center and wanted to provide my feedback and advice for those who are new.

Note: I have taken a few LSATS in the past both in Logic games format and all remote.

1. the LSAT was not very different to what you would expect from PT's. You will see a lot of BS on reddit but to be honest they are not that different. So just focus and don't psych yourself out.

2. Test Center: My test center experience was pretty smooth, they provided noice cancel headphones which worked great. you can hear the door open and closes which does happen a decent amount but to be honest its easy to block out. The first 10 minutes of the test my nerves were very high because of the new environment but after that I was locked in. I would highly recommend that you take one practice test at a library or have someone you live with open and close your door every 10 minutes lol.

3. If you have to leave the room during a break, you are required to check back in which is a quick 2 minute screen. the people in the center are very organized and nice.

4. My big advice for test takers in general is practice your positive affirmations. For me the biggest difference between a PT and a real test is that I get instant feedback or know what is experimental ahead of time. During the real test it is normal for your brain to be like "I am not doing well" in fact it happened to me every single section. But I just kept reminding myself that this is normal I have felt like this almost every practice test and the result turns out fine. I also remind myself that it is a marathon and to focus in on the question at hand one at a time. I promise this will help you. don't just track how you do on PT's track how your mind is reacting to things and learn how to strengthen your mind. That will make a massive difference for test day.

   I hope this helps some people. please reach out if you have questions. Hoping for a positive result later this month but remember. This test does not define you!

Hi everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for affordable LSAT tutoring (maximum $60 an hour, preferably lower). I took the August LSAT and scored a 140. My timed practice scores are currently in the 140–150s range, but I’m scoring in the 160s on blind review. My target is realistically a 165–169, though I’d love to score even higher. I am registered for the November exam but may push it to January.

I’ve been self-studying since January 2026 and started with a 128, so I know I’ve made progress, but I feel like something still isn’t clicking for many areas in LR. I also struggle with anxiety, difficulty maintaining focus, and dissociation during exams which are big factors contributing to my score. I’m working full-time now, which has made it harder to find the energy and motivation to study consistently. I would like help identifying what’s holding me back from translating my blind review performance into my timed score.

I’m especially looking for a tutor who has experience working with students with disabilities and takes an understanding, patient, and supportive approach. I previously tried working with a tutor but left the experience feeling degraded for not understanding the questions they asked. I want to work with someone who can meet me where I’m at, explain concepts in different ways when needed, and help me build confidence without feeling embarrassed to ask questions.

I’m also open to hearing about tutoring approaches or study strategies that worked for people in a similar situation. :)