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Wondering if it's a mistake to send an email to two schools I haven't heard back from at all + that I really like to express my continued interest? I applied in December, so it really hasn't been that long in this cycle, but I also signed up for the April LSAT as a potential fallback for waitlists, and I'm not sure how that reflects on my file for the schools I haven't heard back from.

I really don't want schools to hold decisions for a test I may not even take, but I'm not sure how to express that, as "Please don't hold my application, that LSAT registration is just in case you waitlist me" doesn't sound the best.

Hoping for any suggestions on a) if an email is necessary, b) how to phrase an email to schools that expresses interest but doesn't seem like I'm nagging them, and c) tells them that I don't want them to hold off on anything because I have an April LSAT registration in my file...

Thank you!

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Hey everyone, I'm Yousuf. You might have come across some of my posts on Reddit as TheLawgicTutor. I figured I'd share some of that info here as well:

I wanted to share a question that came up in a tutoring session recently, because it highlights a really common trap I see on specific LSAT questions.

This applies most directly to "Provable Questions", (MSS, Must Be True, Inference, etc). On these, the correct answer should follow almost directly from the stimulus. You're not being asked to decide what makes sense, what's a good idea, or what someone ought to do. You're just identifying what is actually supported by the facts given, and nothing more.

Most trap answers on provable questions fail in the same way: they go a bit too far. They predict slightly too much, stretch the scope of the passage, or assume something that isn't 100% backed by the stimulus.

The specific trap answer I want to highlight today is the word "should".

When an answer choice says someone "should" do something, it's making a recommendation or prescription. That's a very powerful statement and is usually too far beyond what the stimulus proves. Unless the stimulus explicitly makes a recommendation, seeing the word "should" on an answer choice should be an immediate red flag.

Take a look at the question below. Notice that every wrong answer uses the word "should", while the correct answer uses much weaker and more careful language. That type of phrasing is what you should be looking for in provable questions.

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Hello everyone! I just wanted to share how important the foundations unit is. When I first started studying about a year(ish) ago, I looked over the foundations unit thinking how it all was just common sense. The conditional logic section seemed so unimportant and even the grammar unit felt pointless. So... I skipped it. BUT, I can guarantee you that it's not pointless. Ever since I really dived into the foundations unit and started taking it seriously, I'm getting way more questions right. I'm getting the questions right which I used to get wrong all the time!!!

I guess this is all just to say that don't skip the foundations.

I know it might seem like a waste of time and we feel like our time would be better spent learning the question types, but everything which is in the foundations unit builds up to what we need in order to succeed in the LR and RC sections. So pleaseee, don't skip this and don't make the same mistake I did.

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Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone knows if we can use a corded or wireless mouse for the LSAT? I searched the LSAC rules and couldn't find an answer. All the reddit info about a mouse was from a few years ago so I wanted to check here if anyone who has recently done the test remotely could give me an answer. Thank you!

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Hey all! I gave a bit of time before I wanted to share once again the LSAT Discord study group I created that's open to everyone. I mainly aimed at connecting folks in the west coast (PST time zone) but everyone is welcomed! Most of the people in this group are from the east coast anyways!

https://discord.gg/sY5St5DGdN

This group's goal is to support all learners no matter their score ☺️

  • We host Friday Night LR every week! (5PM PST | 7PM CST | 8PM CST)

  • Also anyone can chat and host their study group sessions here!

  • If you also want to study with others undisturbed, there is a silent study room where all chat and voice is disabled 📚🔕🔇

So far it's been a safe and welcoming space to chat and ask questions about the LSAT. 💙

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I recommend everyone joining to set their notifications settings to only notify them if someone tags them.

Thank you!!!!

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Edited Friday, Mar 6

💪 Motivated

Between Two ACs (LR+RC)

What are the greatest strategies to choose the right AC when you're down to two ACs?

Context:

I've been studying for the LSAT for a couple months now. Was a Feb test taker and came back with a 167. I'm locking in with a lot more discipline for the April test and am hoping to get my score into the 170s. (My Current highest LR priorities are Flaw, Weaken, NA)

The Problem:

My scores have improved and I've noticed that now the vast majority of questions I answer incorrectly I was between two ACs. One correct, and the other incorrect. My question is, how do I go about finding my weakness in picking the AC and how do I increase the likelihood that I will pick the correct answer, especially on test day.

Thank you all in advance for any help/resources/etc.!

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Hi,

I noticed I consistently perform much worse on Science RC passages, even with blind reviews, and it takes me much longer to understand the arguments. I feel like the answers to different kinds of passages almost come more intuitively in a way that just doesn't happen for the science ones. I was wondering if anyone else has this issue or has tips to work on this!

Thanks :)

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I'm hosting an online seminar tomorrow morning on sufficient and necessary assumptions, how to recognize them and distinguish between them, and how to apply that knowledge to solve real LSAT questions.

This topic has been covered very frequently, but I'd like to share a very intuitive approach that worked for me. Feel free to sign up below!

Registration is free but limited, so sign up quickly!

Event details:

  • Saturday, March 7th at 11:30 to 12:30 EST (Online)

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Edited Friday, Mar 6

😑 Whatever Meh

There might be Hope

Ok, so I have complained a lot because I didn't see to improve I took an LSAT (with barely any studying less than minimal) I got a 130, I then went to take two exams in Law Hub 142 and 145, took two Prep Test here 145 and 146 if I am not mistaken,

I have complained and might complain in the future. However, I must say, I just took a Section of LR untimed and got a 161 sooooo there might be hope, there just might

So J.Y. sorry for critizicing the course or what not, either way I might change my opinion. I'll just keep studying until I master it and we'll go from there....

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Hello! I have finally made it to the practice section of the study plan, but I have noticed when taking prep tests the questions are all from sections I did earlier in the week. Is this normal? And, how do I know my score is accurate and not just a reflection on how well I can memorize previous questions? I am worried I am not actually getting a true reflection of my abilities. Is there a way I can change this setting to get fresh questions for the prep test in my practice block section?

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Did over half of the PT’s in the 140-150‘s and tried some older PT’s in the 100s and 110s, and they felt easier. Generally scored better in them too. Has the LSAT gotten more difficult over the years lol

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Thursday, Mar 5

🙃 Confused

stamina

Hello, How long it took you to build stamina enough so you sit for entire PT comfortably, because I am sleepy after second section or max third... any suggestions? ( even though I slept well, just tiring and losing the focus)

thanks

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Dearest LSAT grinders,

Any interest in a time-accommodation study group? Would love to connect with people practicing under similar conditions!

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Edited Friday, Mar 6

🙃 Confused

Incoming update?

I don't know if it is just me, but my account is not letting me set the time for drills, e.g., (+150%,+200%, or untimed), and I'm not allowed to choose whether to show the answer or not right after a question in drills.

Edit: This is happening in my smart drill by analytics section

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A lot of the time during my lectures I'll do quick drills on my priority tags for like 5 questions/drill, unlimited time (because I often have to stop when my prof starts saying something important), etc. However, now when I press "drill", it takes me into a drill with 12 questions, timed. Is there a way to fix this?

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Thursday, Mar 5

😊 Happy

ask a tutor

hello, do you know where is located ask a tutor button? I hear it a lot on podcasts from 7sage, but can't find it

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I only have research assistant jobs on my resume and going to law school straight out of undergrad. Is that a weak position for the resume? Should I try finding non-research jobs for the summer? Looking at T14 law schools.

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Hi, looking for an in-person study group of 2-3 others to meet up with once a week (every 2?) depending on availability. I am taking the June LSAT and learn best when I have someone to bounce ideas and questions off of. I am not totally new to the LSAT but I am not advanced by any means ( currently in the 150s range rn). Ideally, we'd meet at a coffee shop or park (near WIFI ofc) to either do sections or drills together. I'd also love to do a time PT together once or twice before June!

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Hello! I have currently been studying for the LSAT since mid January 2026 and plan on taking it in June and likely August. However, around the beginning of February, I fell a bit behind on the core curriculum and I've been playing catch up. For context, I'm a second semester junior in college, I've found that I have a lot of time during my breaks, but obviously not as much time when I am at school. My main concern is that I feel like I won't be ready to take the exam in June. I start the practice test period this Monday (3/9) so hopefully I start to feel more confident, but right now I am at a standstill. Does anyone have any advice? Would it be optimal to postpone my exam till August, or take one in June and then August?

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Thursday, Mar 5

😊 Happy

Tutor

Hello! Since it’s obviously impossible to attend every live class from every tutor, how do you usually choose which classes to attend when planning your schedule? Also, do you have a favorite tutor you like and why, because I found them all are very good, just can't attend all classes

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