166 in Sep --> 172 in Feb --> 171 in April.

I'm bummed because my average score (around 13 PTs since my Feb test) was a 177, with multiple scores hitting 180 and only hitting below 174 once. I was so confident going into April, but I feel test day nerves got the best of me - I had one LR section I didn't even have time to review flags for, when I usually have 10 minutes.

What do I do here? Does retaking again and keeping a plateaued score send adcoms a message that I'm just trying my luck regardless of a lack of progress? Would a 173-174 score be meaningful atp? Can I expect to overcome whatever test-day problems I have with a June retake?

I have my registration paid for (after a panic from that very nasty April exam), so I have 24 hours to decide. WWYD??

super excited about this, my goal score is a 168 and I'm taking the June LSAT. Hoping to tighten up a bit on RC and my weak points in LR in the month-ish I have left which will hopefully give me the boost I need to reach my goal score or a bit higher!

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Hi everyone,

I've been in a mid-160s plateau for about the past 8 weeks and am feeling extremely frustrated. For context, my diagnostic was a 153 and my first PT after finishing the core curriculum in February was a 161 with a 172 BR. I've been averaging at about a 164 on my weekly practice tests and can't seem to overcome the plateau despite focusing on my timing strategy, which I believe is my biggest barrier given that my BR scores are consistently in the mid- to high-170s (my latest BR was a 177). I've also been focusing on reviewing the fundamentals by going back to the core curriculum and attending classes, as well as thoroughly reviewing all of my wrong answers.

I am currently registered for the June test, but given that I am aiming for a mid- to high-170s score, I am planning on canceling and taking August. If anyone has experienced a similar trajectory and ended up in the mid- to high-170s, I would greatly appreciate any advice and/or encouragement to break through this plateau.

Anyone else, once you consistently started scoring in 170s, have large swings & volatility?

After 6 months of grueling study I went from a 150 diagnostic to a 176 average in the past month across 15 tests. Very proud of myself so I don't intend to sound like I'm complaining. But I want to go to UCLA with a decent scholarship and my GPA in undergrad was low so it's a must I compensate for that with an amazing LSAT score of 175+.

But my scores are all over the place - in the past 6 days: 179 > 174 > 172 > 179 > 172 > 175. And my BR is always 178 or 180 so I'm convinced something's wrong with my test strategy or it's execution related.

I know factors like sleep, work distractions, eating play a part - but what other strategies, execution-wise, did you implement to score consistently 175+ without dips?

Any advice would be appreciated!

genuinely how do you study for rc? untimed drills? sections that are timed?

i feel like going slow will help me. one practice technique i use is highlighting the text that contributed to my answer choice. any other methods of studying?

I am temporarily full - please Email me at kade.katrak.tutoring@gmail.com if you would like me to contact you when I have availability that opens up.

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Hi everyone! I scored a 172 in February of 2017 and then improved all the way to an official 180 in September 2017 using 7Sage and have been independently tutoring the LSAT ever since.

-- I offer a free introductory session where we can get to know each other, work through 4-5 LR questions or an RC passage and its questions, and see if we are a good fit. After that, I charge $100 for a two-hour session ($50 an hour) or $60 for a one-hour session. Feel free to DM me here or email me at kade.katrak.tutoring@gmail.com to set up that free introductory session on Google Meet.

-- Test Philosophy: My primary objective is to make sure that you are taking something away from each question you take. I encourage all of my students to keep a wrong answer journal where you will keep track of every question you miss, the date that you took it, the right answer, your answer, and the thoughts or ideas that you initially missed but that made the question make sense. Tutoring is a way to get more of those questions to click. And, then, after about a month, when your memory of those questions starts to fade, I am going to want you to retake clean copies of them. If you get enough questions that were initially hard for you to click and make sense, you will improve. Logical reasoning and reading comprehension are skills like any other skill. Good practice at the edge of your ability will result in you polishing and improving those skills!

-- A screenshot of my Official Score Report from September of 2017 is attached below:

Hello, let's do it together. Currently scoring around 160, aiming for 175+ by September 2026, and I study daily, finishing the curriculum RC section, and drilling 10+ questions a day. If anyone is on the same path, let me know. I am interested in joining groups, talking, studying, etc. I am Ukrainian, but I have lived in Canada since 2022, traveled to 35+ countries, and speak in 5+ languages, and now planning to study JD in 2027, since I already hold a degree in Law from a bachelor Ukraine/master's degree in Poland/pre LLM-US. Thank you:)

Hello all!

My name is Eshjeet. I live in Sacramento, CA. I'm finishing up my undergrad at Sac State.

I started studying for the LSAT in February and am preparing to take it in August.

If any of you are interested in meeting up once a week via Zoom or in person, I'd love to learn and grow with you!

Hello Everyone!

I started tutoring a few years ago because my own LSAT and Law school journey was way more chaotic than it needed to be. I help students make a plan for success not only for their LSAT goals but also their Law School goals. I like to help my students through the whole process, and I believe in constant communication and check-ins between lessons. I am here to make sure you never feel lost!

Here’s what working together typically looks like:

First Session (Getting You Set Up for Success):

Our first 1:1 session is all about understanding you—your goals, your timeline, and how you learn best. We’ll cover:

Your background and any prior LSAT prep

Your strengths (e.g., Logical Reasoning vs. Reading Comprehension)

Your target score and law school goals

What you’ve tried so far and what has/hasn’t worked

From there, I’ll build a customized study plan tailored to you.

Typical Ongoing Session Structure:

Strategic Review – We review recent practice, track progress, and break down missed questions in detail.

Targeted Lesson – Focused instruction based on your needs (e.g., flaw questions, strengthen/weaken, RC main point, timing strategy).

Intensive Drill & Practice – Apply concepts immediately with guided drills and live problem-solving.

Recap & Homework– Clear takeaways and a structured plan for what to work on before our next session.

My goal is not just to improve your score, but to help you develop a repeatable system for approaching every question with confidence. I like to be very hands on and supportive throughout your studying to both make sure you are learning to the best of your ability and that you have a good accountability partner!

If you’d like, reach out to me on here or schedule some time here for an intro session:https://calendar.app.google/ot6b84ziM86CDj8n6

Hi all!

This week we have office hours with two instructors:

I (Emily) will be holding office hours on Monday, June 1; Wednesday, June 3; and Friday, June 5 (June 1–5) from 6–7pm EST / 5–6pm CST / 4–5pm MST / 3–4pm PST.

Clayton will be holding office hours on Tuesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 4 from 3–4pm ET / 2–3pm CT / 1–2pm MT / 12–1pm PT.

Office hours will be held in the Tutor Office Hour Study Room.

FAQs:

What are office hours?

Office hours are an opportunity to ask a 7Sage LSAT tutor any LSAT-related question you want. A lot of people bring specific LSAT questions they want explained, but you can come and ask general questions too, or just hang out and listen. It's kind of like a smaller, less structured, and more interactive live class. You don't have to have anything specific prepared, and you're welcome to just drop in and listen to the conversation.

Where are office hours?

They are on this page (discussion). If you are on browser, you can find them on the bottom left where it says "Tutor Office Hour." You can also access them on the left panel of the "Discussions" tab, down by the Study Rooms. Or just click this link.

Who can come to office hours?

Anyone! They are free for all and for any subscription level.

Where is the weekly schedule posted?

I post the schedule here every week and it can also be found on the live classes page.

id like to give some of you hope who are near quitting or giving up or feel like your not improving. my lsat journey started in 2021, where i didnt take the lsat seriously, barely studied and went through 4 attempts as is. i had no guidance, was at a difficult stage in life and was kinda just hoping id get a good score. my first 4 attempts were ranged from 134,134, 139, & 141. i actually started studying around 2023-2024 and put my heart and soul into the basics. i felt like i was understanding most of it, but not retaining anything at all. i felt stupid and dumb. i noticed the more i started to study, the more i noticed little things that were hindering my ability such as not being able to focus, stimming, reading but not retaining anything at all, similar to symptoms i felt in college, but i pushed it off as nothing. in november of 2024, i took it again and scored a 146. i still applied , got waitlisted at a few schools but ultimately got accepted no where. i was also not allowed to take the lsat again until 2026. and my appeal was rejected! i was ready to delete my lsac account, and end my lsat and law school journey all together. after letting my emotions subside and speaking to a friend who had recently gotten diagnosed with ADHD, i decided to go to the neurologist and explain these symptoms i felt, and indeed i do have ADHD. i decided that since i only have two attempts left in my lifetime to take the lsat, that i try again one last time. ive gotten on adderall since december 2025, and have been studying and taking practice tests since. i almost cried the first time i took a practice exam on adderall. my brain was retaining information. i was able to ACTUALLY FOCUS. my scores on my practice exams have progressed through the mid 150's to hitting a 160 on my practice exam last week. this is something that i never imagined in my wildest dreams to ever see on the screen, given i had barely ever surpassed a 150. i am planning on taking the august lsat. and i know my journey is crazy and long, but this is to give some of you hope, dont give up if your mind and heart wants something. you will indeed achieve it.

I am registered for the June LSAT, but not feeling ready to take it. It is too late to pull out of the test. I am PTing in the mid 140's and this is nowhere near my goal score of 160-165. What can I do here? I am still planning to take the August test. Do I take the L for the June test? HELP ME PLEASE

Hi!

my diagnostic score without any studying was 143. Its been about 5 weeks and my score is now at a 148, I study about 15 hours a week and I plan on taking it in August I was wondering if it is realistic to be aiming for a 170? or should I lower expectations/or push back my exam.

I've been consistently scoring in the 152-156 range on practice tests, but upon blind review I'll score 165-170. This happens to me on drills too. I'll miss several questions, then get them all right when I review. This tells me I have the knowledge that I need to perform well, but lack accuracy under time constraints. I'm sitting for the June test and need to break this cycle! Any tips?

Hey y'all! I've been studying since Jan. I started with core lessons to get a handle on logic and how the LSAT works. I've moved to more practice as I understand the concepts. I've been improving, but I also have bad days :(

Anyway, one thing I struggle with most is conditional reasoning. I understand the concepts of sufficiency and necessity and how to translate, but when I do a drill section or PT, the skills and knowledge don't translate as well.

Does anybody else deal with this? Any tips?

Hi everyone,

I recently took an untimed practice test to focus purely on accuracy and scored a 154, which was frustrating. I had assumed timing was my main issue, but this result suggests that there are other problems.

However, during Blind Review, I scored a 168. This made me realize that I tend to overthink questions and often get stuck between two answer choices, which leads me to pick the wrong one under normal conditions.

When I revisit the questions I missed during Blind Review, I’m usually able to solve them correctly, which makes the gap even more confusing.

I’d really appreciate insight on a few things:

• What might be causing this gap between my untimed score and Blind Review score?

• How can I avoid getting stuck between two answer choices?

• What strategies can help me become more decisive and close this performance gap?

Thanks in advance!

I have been making a wrong answer journal for the questions I get wrong as I do drills and PTs. It involves me looking deeply at the explanations, marking why I put the wrong answer down, and any notes (I just used a template I found). My question is, should I be reviewing these wrong answers weeks after after my review process of putting them in my wrong answer journal? And how often should one be doing this?

Hi everyone,

I have been scoring around 163 the past few weeks but recently decreased to 158 on the last two PTs. After blind reviews, I am scoring closer to 172. I am wondering if anyone has tips for bridging this gap, or why I may be experiencing a decrease recently. Hoping to get 162-165 in June.

Hi everyone! I’m offering LSAT tutoring for $40/hour. I scored a 172 on first official LSAT and was admitted to multiple T14 law schools with scholarships this cycle. I started at a 153 diagnostic and worked my way up into the 170s, PTed mid 170s consistently.

Work great with anyone:

• In the 150s aiming for 160s

• In the 160s trying to break into 170+

• Hitting a plateau and not sure why scores aren’t moving

Also happy to help with law school applications (personal statements, resumes, etc.) if needed.

Link to book here: https://calendly.com/rajeenabisla2/30min

Anyone in Seattle who'd be interested in a study group before the June LSAT?

Hi!! Im looking for a study group or partner. Located in Somerville, MA. Mostly I just like having people to sit with and vent occasionally so it doesn’t feel like we’re suffering alone. I’d love to see people in person; I find that studying with others around is when Im most productive. I also do a lot of my studying in public libraries and cafes so anyone that likes a third space is ideal. Communities make all problems seem smaller <3

hi guys! i need help curating a study schedule for june. I've been studying for months and need to up it. i take 1 pt a week. should i start doing two? and do i do sections on other days, drills, or what? do i take rest days?

This is going to be a busy week for admissions classes here at 7Sage!

With the April LSAT results coming back in a few days, we'll be doing our latest rounds of our "What Does My Score Mean" sessions. You've spent all this time prepping for the LSAT, stressing about the LSAT, taking the LSAT, waiting for your LSAT scores, and now you have them ... and now what? We'll contextualize the LSAT's role in the admissions process as well as give you insights on the other factors that go into the law school admissions process (hint - there's a lot more than just this score!).

Sessions on both Wednesday and Friday at 12PM and 3PM Eastern.

And speaking of Wednesday, we'll have our regular weekly admissions AMA session! Stop on by to ask whatever questions you have about applications, the law school admissions process, or those admissions phobias that have been in the back of your mind and have been meaning to research but it never seems like the right time. Well, Wednesday, is the right time!

Session on Wednesday at 1PM Eastern.

You can find info and links for these classes right here!

I am constantly scoring in the mid-low 160s on PTs and drills. I am trying to break 170 but always seems like there's trick questions that get me. Any strategies/tips from anyone that broke into this score range that really helped them do so? More hours? Specific resources? I take the August and have been studying the past three months.