As an MSS, the correct answer choice struck me as too strong--- where do we see something about preference in the stimulus?

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30 year-old here, graduated college 8 years ago. Splitter with 174 LSAT, 3.61 CAS GPA. Nothing happened to me while I was in school, but it was a long time ago and I don't think my GPA reflects where I'm at now.

Is it appropriate to write a short (few sentences) addendum saying the above? Or will it be obvious to admissions officers that my undergrad was a while ago and the addendum would be an annoyance?

Thanks 7sage community!

When should I diagram while doing LR? I always read it, think about it, take an answer choice, and get it wrong. Didn't even realize that I need to diagram until I watch the explanation. Even when I diagram, it takes me about 1 minute to think and realize I do need to do it for this question, but it'll take me about 2-3 minutes (and I may get it wrong). I think I should know when to diagram so as to decide whether to do it or flag and skip...

I saw this for October and seeing how November is a month out I thought I would put it out now. I am hoping to create this tread for people to post positive messages for those taking the November 2022 LSAT.

It could be anything from memes to just to highly optimistic predictions (ex. everyone will get a 180). Seeing how November is also generally the last LSAT people take for the Fall 2023 application cycle, I also want this to be a thing that people can go to during times of stress and get positive vibes.

So speak your wishes to the universe, and let us as a community help keep each other motivated and let each other know that we each have a community of supporters during this stressful and anxiety provoking test.

I'm taking the LSAT in 2 days and yet I am not feeling nervous. It hasn't even registered that I am taking the LSAT, it just feels like I am taking any other practice test. I started RC section on PT 88 yesterday but midway through I just stopped. Usually, when I start a section I complete I never just stop. What can I do to re-energize myself? It's not a bad thing that I'm viewing this as any other test because that may actually help to mitigate anxiety the day of but the lack of energy is a problem. Any thoughts?

Hey, so I just wrote my written section, and I hadn't even thought about this as something that could happen, but my Grammarly was on and making suggestions. I ignored it as best as I could, but I was FREAKING OUT. Will my writing sample get rejected???

I'm about to take my first diagnostic PT. Is there a primer on the test mechanics? For example, should I have a pencil and paper? In the 7Sage testing environment, will it be obvious how to circle question numbers or strike through wrong answers?

Hey guys I know this must be a common experience to many test takers, that if we encounter a difficult question/passage, especially towards the beginning of a section (so that that question is supposed to be relatively easy), we just freak out and can't think straight for the rest of the section, ending up in a terrible score. Do anyone has any suggestion when it comes to this kind of situation?

Hey everyone!

I've read up on holds and I know I shouldn't be freaking out but that's not likely to happen anytime soon.

I received notification today from one of the schools I applied to that my application is on hold. Specifically that "the Committee is unable to reach a final decision on your application. A file placed on hold will undergo a second review by our Admissions Committee. They decide to admit, deny, or waitlist the applicant at that time."

I applied at the very beginning of September if that helps out some context.

What has me really nervous is that this school is one of my safety schools. Specifically it is the safety to my safety schools. So if they couldn't come to a decision the first time around I'm worried that maybe I set my sights way too high. But at the same time I'm wondering if it is possible that the email they sent is just a template and it says the same thing regardless of the hold reason? I'm not sure how to feel about this one.

Any insight?

So I'm coming up on finishing the CC, and I just wanted to put this out there to see if anyone can relate. To the people who post their scores in the comment section under CC problem set videos - I have been engaged in a bitter, intense rivalry with you ever since the beginning of my LSAT journey. Seriously, I've waged war on most, if not all score posters in the CC. My routine is as follows: click on a new problem set, scroll to the comments, recognize challengers ("6/6 with 2 minutes to go!") and set my sights at achieving victory over these foes at all costs. Whether by score or by time, there was never an opponent too weak or too strong worthy of my consideration for battle.

There are some commenters I have truly proven my worth over, while others remain elusive. There are some commenters who've been engaged in battle with me since the very first LR sets - and whom I remain in mortal combat with to this very day. The battles along the way can only be described as epic: midnight celebrations/war parades over achieving a 14/14 score over a formidable opponent's 13/14 will forever be some of my proudest moments. There have been times where I've lost myself in the true goal of this all (going to law school) and have entered this truly unique mental state - one which I imagine must be similar to the feeling achieved by mankind's greatest warriors when they're in the heart of battle.

Despite the fierce warfare, it is true that I remain absolutely indebted to these commenters for giving me the drive and motivation to get this far into my LSAT journey. By serving as my adversaries, you have truly pushed me beyond my limits. So, to the commenters who post their problem set scores, I thank you. Best of luck to everyone in their studies.

I'm looking for a study buddy who's scoring in the high 160s or better! More than anything, I'd like somebody (or multiple people) to BR tests with, bounce ideas off, and hold each other accountable. I'm open to any other study practices, as well!

I'm planning to take the test in January or February, though I don't think having the same test date matters much. If you're interested, please just shoot me a direct message!

Hey everyone! I applied last cycle with what I thought was a very holistic and strong application. I had strong LORs and very well-edited (from 7Sage Staff) Personal and Diversity Statements. My resume was relatively strong as well but my LSAT was slightly low and my GPA was average for my goal schools. As I am currently studying to retake the LSAT on this upcoming exam date, I wanted to ask if I must rewrite my personal or diversity statements and if there is harm in resubmitting the same copies. Nothing has really changed within the last 10 months or so since my last application and I don't think I could come up with a better PS topic. In regards to LORs, I got two of them updated but wanted to ask if I can resubmit one of my LORs from last year as well? I remember reading somewhere that when you are a reapplicant for say school X, they receive both a copy of your last year's application attached to your new application. In that case, I think having everything the same other than the LSAT score (hopefully an increase) would not be that compelling but I am not sure. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Hi! When I try to brute force answer choices in LG, I usually try to do the ones with the most restricted variables first. Sometimes that gets me to find the right answer at the first try, but sometimes the right answer is just A. As I was picking answers, I don't get to A until the 3/4ish try. Is it just because the As are kind of most painful so they stick out to me, or is it actually more common for brute force Qs to have A/B as answers? What are people's brute force strategies for CBT Qs with no additional premises and no obvious inferences?

For context I am taking LSAT this Saturday, but my score still fluctuates quite a bit in the 170-177 range. I am following the forum's advice to try to figure out weak spots in order to explain the fluctuations. I find that when I spend too much time on brute force Qs, I would have to rush through the last 3-4 Qs leading to mistakes.

Thank you so much!

I did PT 91 about five months ago before the April/May LSAT and got a 176. I did it again today and got a 173... I really don't know how to interpret this before the Oct LSATs a couple days later.

Hello everyone. Is it really so bad to study the day before the real test? I keep hearing that I should do nothing test related the day before the test, but I feel like I should be studying. In addition, what're your thoughts on studying the day of the test itself? As in maybe doing 1 LG or a handful of LR questions a few hours before the test. Would this approach just be a waste of energy and I should really just do nothing at all?

Hi guys,

Has anyone listened to the latest episode of the 7Sage podcast published on October 10th titled "Building Better Boards - Tips for Logic Games"? If there's someone here that has listened to it and knows from what PrepTest the grouping game discussed is please let me know.

Thank you :)

I want to include a small story about my siblings, but also feel kind of uncomfortable using their real names. But at the same time, if they wanted to, law schools could easily look up my family members. It would be weird if they looked it up and saw that I didn't have any siblings with the names in my PS.

So just out of curiosity, why is the "normal" way to handle this grouping not explained in this video and where can I find the "normal" explanation with rows instead of shapes? I am not crazy about the fact this is $60 a month and I am getting taught different ways of handling a game then I am used to two days before the test. That's great that visually it is cleaner to use shapes for the instructor, but I am not a fan and want the regular explanation (without shapes). Please tell me where to get the "other lesson" reference he makes in the video that goes over this game. We shouldn't have to pay for the regular version of this explanation on top of the $60 per month. Alternate methods with shapes should be done in "other lessons". Some feedback for the 7sage folks. Thanks

How is everyone feeling a few days out from this weekend? Personally, I'm highly freaking out and trying to tie up last minute loose ends, but also just accepting that I may need to retake in a couple months. Mostly, I'm just worried about the proctor being difficult or something going wrong during my exam. I heard a lot of issues occurred for the Sept test takers.

Any last minute tips/tricks?

I am debating whether or not to take my LSAT this weekend or wait it out till January. I don't feel very confident I will get the score I want (160+) but I also don't want to wait too long to submit a complete application. I guess my question is if I can ensure I'll get a much better score holding off till January, will that hurt my chances into getting into the school I want? The application deadline for the schools I'm looking at are all in the beginning of march. By the way this is my last time I'm able to take the test (already taken it 4 times). I probably already know my answer, but should I take the test knowing I'll probably score below the median or wait, continue my studies, and shoot for the 75th percentile (162 for the main school I'm looking at).

Hey guys, I don't really know who to talk to about this because no one in my family or in my friend group has pursued law before. I'm just really nervous. My goal score is high 150s to the low 160s. My average is ~158 - 159. I took a PT last Friday, timed conditions, scored a 159. Great. Yes. Fantastic. I took a timed PT this Monday, scored a 156 (I ran out of time on the LG, totally freezed up, idk what happened). Kind of confused. I seem to really fluctuate between 157-159 to 160-161. But even then, my "160" scores were either tests with an untimed LG section or totally untimed altogether.

I've been really drilling LG and I'm pretty fast at them now, my average is -3.7 I believe, and I can comfortably complete a section of games with about like ~70 - 80% accuracy. I diagram pretty well, though sometimes I have to brute force my way through some of the harder/hardest games.

However, the rest of my section scores are kind of wonky,

I seem to fluctuate between 7-9 wrong on LR. I know this is the section that I've been struggling to wrap my head around. I'm really good at some types of questions, but dismal on others. My weakest points really seem to be NA, SA, and MC type questions. I'm going to start (tomorrow) and go through this section in the CC again.

With my RC I don't even know. I'm a decent reader (it's been my strongest skill throughout school) , but holy shit guys, I went from -6 to -8, to like pulling -8 to -11. It's like the hat trick from hell. I don't know if this is common to see such a decrease after studying for a bit?

(I have noticed on the timed portions of LR I feel like I actually do a bit better, while on the untimed doing a bit worse, while at the same time I cant really nail down what's wrong with the RC section, I feel like I just lose focus)

I guess all of this is to say, I'm taking the November LSAT. I thought I was going to be prepared when I signed up, but honestly, a month out, I'm still feeling a bit rough, and the uncertainty is killing me.

You guys think it would be possible to score a high 150/160 in NOV? My goal is the law school at Oregon University, their median LSAT score is 158 it seems (25th being 155, 75th being 161), with a GPA of 3.57 (I'm literally .01 below that lmao) Let me know below in the poll or the comments. Sorry for the relatively "Oh boo-hoo woe is me" type post, but I figured a discussion with you guys could help me sort some things out and come up with a better strategy.

Hi ,

I am planning on taking the January LSAT and i want a study buddy.

It would really help to have study sessions and go through test prep together.

I can do online, or in person.

I am free anytime after 4pm + weekends.

I'm scheduled for the November LSAT and I'm wondering if aiming for 3-5 PTs a week is too aggressive? or any recommendations for the week of the LSAT? I would love to hear any thoughts/experiences!

If someone can explain this question to me, please do because I just do not get why they answer is A.