Hi! I found that I am very weak in the more difficult questions involving conditional and casual reasoning. Where can I look for study material/ how can I improve my understanding to get more effective at answering these question types?

I just scored a 157 on PT150. I'm feeling very discouraged because I was previously PTing in the low 160s and trying to break out of that plateau. My test is in February and I do not want to reschedule or cancel because I have already applied this cycle and am taking the February test to improve scholarship and admission prospects. Does anyone have any advice or tips for between now and February (less than 3 weeks)? Should I take any more PTs or will it just stress me out and discourage me further?

I find myself getting nervous with the time constraints of each section on the test. My score has not improved much since starting the study plan. I feel a huge part of it is because I feel like I need to answer all of the questions as fast as possible, which I feel myself rushing to get to an answer and move on. What is a good strategy for someone who cannot answer every question in the allotted time given? How do you increase speed in answering these questions? I have been studying for several months, reading books, taking test, solving individual problems and nothing seems to be working. I don't know what to do and any strategy to get a higher score would be appreciated. Thank you.

There's a lot written about how to answer the questions on the LSAT, and rightly so. But what about how to think about the LSAT?

For me, the difference between low 160s and mid/high 160s is sleep/stress, which I am sure affects a lot of people.

One thing I've noticed about high scorers is they seem quite relaxed. Some of this may be because they meet or exceed their own expectations. It may also be because of their natural temperament. However is there a psychology to the exam, a way of thinking about it, that helps some people stay in the pocket and perform at their best?

I've hear it said that high scorers think of it as game. But how do you think of it as a game when for some of us the stakes are so high? We could be talking about thousands of dollars, career trajectory, or whether or where one has to live for 3 years.

Anyway, I'd love to hear any ideas readers of this post may have, about any books or articles on the subject, or any struggles people may share.

Good luck everyone

I have been seriously struggling with weaken and strengthen questions compared to any other question type I have encountered thus far. Can anyone give me some advice on how to correctly answer these questions?

I plan to take the LSAT in June and am about halfway through the foundations coursework right now. I might be looking too far ahead but when is a good time to start taking practice tests along with my work? I want to try and get through one a week once I’m deeper into the material and I’ve found for other tests I do best when I repeat the exams on my own.

I think Tuxedo Pooh is a useful frame for a lot of stuff on this test. Post more of his teachings in this thread!

Hi all! I’m studying for the June LSAT and am wondering if anyone is available to make a study group to keep each other accountable. Ideally this would be in person but virtual could work too. I really need help in actually making time to study and feel a group would help with this

Hi! I recently completed the CC and have been struggling to come up with a solid studying plan/ schedule. I have a variable schedule, but am trying to be consistent with studying - some days, I can do 1-2 hours, and others I can do up to 3 or 4 hours. I took a PT for the first time about 2 weeks ago and got a 146, which I’m not thrilled about but working on improving. I’m aiming to take the test in either June or August. I’ve been using the 7sage study plan feature, working on drills in areas of weakness, watching live classes on topics I find confusing, but I struggle with knowing if I’m truly making the most efficient use of my study time… I haven’t just yet started working on timed practices or drills, so I know that will eventually be another factor to account for. Any advice on setting a structured study plan or finding a routine that feels like you’re making progress?

Hello everyone,

My goal from the start of my LSAT journey has been to get a 173-175, I took my preliminary towards the end of October and got a 155. Since then I have been studying for about 1-2 hours a day during November and about half of December before taking a bit of a break until mid January. My current score is a 164 but I have gotten -2 on both LR and RC and -0 with blind review. I have taken 5 full length PTs including the prelim. My goal is to ramp up my studying and take the exam in either June or April. My greatest weakness thus far has been being consistent on my RC sections and my score seems to swing wildly from -2 to -7 (though usually falling between -3 and -5). I don't have any issues with timing and usually finish sections with 2-3 minutes to spare. I want to be more accurate with RC and more precise with LR. What would anyone recommend I focus on, what should my study time look like and how much time should I spend per week? Thanks all and good luck!

Hello!

I am based in Peterborough, Ontario, and currently studying for the LSAT. I'm looking for someone to study with/ go over questions with a few times a week. I'm happy to do this over Zoom, as it's unlikely someone on here is also from Peterborough.

Feel free to reach out if this is something you'd be interested in.

Thanks!

Hello,

Im trying to get my fundamentals down, and want to get good at lawgic. Any tips?

I want to take the test at home to mimic the conditions that I have been studying with. To do so would mean I take it on my laptop that's hooked up to a monitor (bigger screen has been easier for me). Because I keep my laptop closed so that I only have the one screen, that would mean I'd use my external camera on top of the monitor that is hooked up through USB to the laptop instead of the laptop's built-in camera. I have heard stories that the proctors for tests at home and the rules they follow are quite strict. As I am taking the LSAT for the first time in February, can any of you who have taken the test before or would otherwise be insightful let me know if this might pose an issue for me come test day? Thanks.

I am taking the LSAT in June and started studying last Monday. My study preferences currently are M-F, 4-6 hrs/day, and Comprehensive.

My original goal was to study 4 hrs/day for 20 hrs/week and I have found that while the grand total time for each day equates to around 5 hours, it is more like 7+ with taking notes, bathroom breaks, etc. and I am struggling to have enough time in the day to get everything done.

I have also noticed that often with the lesson videos that if there is an explanation for something being correct that I understand and then the instructor gives a bunch of hypothetical reasons of why something would not be correct, it ends up confusing me the more I watch.

Should I reduce my study plan to 2-4 hrs/day and/or change from Comprehensive to a different plan type?

I have approx. 5.5 months until the exam, so I know I could probably reduce my study time and still be just as prepared, but I am wondering if there is a better study plan than Comprehensive for me to use.

how does smart drilling work? Is it based on previous weak points? Is it differentiated from random question pool drilling?

I imported my practice tests from LawHub and one of them was a Blind Review. I’m having a hard time figuring out how to label this as a BR so my analytics doesn’t count this toward my regular scores. Can someone assist with this?

Hi just started studying for the LSAT and I'm finding the blind review function that 7sage offers really helpful. I'm just wondering in terms of best practices should I utilize the peek function that 7sage offers that will let me know how many questions I missed before doing the blind review, or in order to really make sure I'm working through the entire section properly should I try not to look at the peek function?

Since starting my practice drill I have seen soooooo many sentences in LR that feature the use of a Group 3 and Group 4 indicator in one sentence and truly cannot (see what I did there) figure out how to translate them into lawgic. Does anyone have any tips or loopholes on this?

Here's an Example:

"Major meteor impacts and mass extinctions cannot be consistently causally linked unless many mass extinctions have followed major meteor impacts."

Hi, Im from the Vancouver, BC area and I am looking for study buddies! Let me know if you are interested. I can definitely use a group of people to study with and bounce off of. Hitting a plateau

hello guys! I have been really trying to figure out what is best for me and need advice.

I took a gap year to save money, hoping to get into school. I took my lsat in November and got a lower score (not too low to were I can advance), I am taking the February lsat and hoping that this score is what I need to apply to a couple schools. These schools are not prestigious and are is my budget. The deadline for applications is March and June. Im not so worried with scholarships but more worried about acceptance. I really don't want to wait till next cycle.

Can someone please explain where/how to blind review? I see that blind review is a section of the analytics on 7sage but don't see where it can actually be completed. Thanks!

I wanted to take a second to give a shout my 7sage tutor: Ariana. Ariana & I met under less than ideal circumstances, and she became a fantastic tutor for me. I personally have ADHD and I think her tutoring style worked really well for someone like me. One of my favorite things about our time together was the lesson plan because Ariana really took the time to tailor it to my needs while also making it doable with my busy schedule. Preparing for the LSAT has been such a stressful process and Ariana did such a good job of teaching me how to cope with that stress and tackle the questions in spite of. Would definitely recommend Ariana for students with or without ADHD!

Cant look it up during LSAT right? I just had to look up "dearth"

Hello guys, I have a rough draft of my personal statement and need feedback. Should I stick to one "story" or should I explain the many things that make me who I am today?

The idea of becoming an attorney has always been a reoccurring drive for me, stimming from me being told that “you’re a good arguer, you should be a lawyer”, possibly being an insult to me being stubborn, or me having a trait of pulling through hard times and exceling. Another drive is seeing firsthand how the legal system works in moments when people are vulnerable and need guidance. My first experience with an attorney was during family's divorce, I saw how legal representation can bring structure and resolutions to emotional situations. Even as a young teenager, I got the understanding that attorneys do more than just argue but create a pathway through uncertainty. That kind of experience gave me motivation to drive myself towards legal education, and a profession that needs both discipline and resilience.  

At sixteen my life took a dramatic turn when I was hit by a truck while walking, temporarily putting me in a wheelchair and struggling with my speech and memory. At first, I thought I couldn't pursue the life I dreamed of (at the time being a psychologist or lawyer), but instead of focusing on the negative, I pushed myself with persistence and patience. I studied more than the average person to get the grades I wanted. Instead of going to the sleepover, or going to games, I stayed home, retraining myself how to form words again. My memory slowly got better, I lost around a year and a half of memory including what my teachers in school taught me. I had to work extra hard to be where I needed to be, pushing myself to the best of my abilities. I returned to high school committed to facing every challenge thrown at me, from learning how to speak clearly and walk again, to keeping up with my classes and returning to my extracurricular activities like soccer. This wasn’t something I was open to talking about with my piers at the time, maybe coming from a thought of embarrassment, but I soon came to realize this experience single handedly taught me the significance of persistence, patience, self-discipline, and critical thinking, which are traits I definitely carried through college and that I know will help me prosper in law school.  

I went into college knowing I wanted a career that focuses on helping people, which brought me to psychology, which I loved learning about, but soon realized what I wanted more was to help people using the law to help guide and support them, similar to my personal experience. To build off my interest, I added a minor in legal studies, advancing my desire to help people with using practice legal skills. Being the first in my family to attend and graduate college, and being a child of nine, I had to manage most of my challenges independently. From figuring out applications and LSAC procedures, to managing finances. Since freshman year of college, I have supported myself, working up to three jobs while keeping up with classes, balancing responsibilities, and learning the importance of persistence, endurance and time management, which were hard earned and deeply ingrained skills I know I will bring in my studies and future career.  

These experiences, overcoming personal setbacks, challenges, and balancing responsibilities, helped shape me in who I am today.  They have taught me important attributes I have and need to be successful in my goal of becoming an attorney. I am hoping, as a first-generation college graduate, to not only achieve a goal, but pave my next path with the attributes given to me to make a difference in the lives of others as a resilient, persistent, critical thinking attorney.  

(I am going to shorten it up, this is a DRAFT)

Hey all, I got a -4 on PR 128 for the first time. I am still struggling with level 3-5 Conditional reasoning, Causal reasoning, and Link assumption questions. I was wondering if I should continue drilling and reviewing, or if someone could point me in the right direction.

Thank you