Hi all,

I finally took LSAT writing today. I took the August LSAT and tried to take LSAT writing for the first time a few days after the August exam, but technical difficulties prevented me from doing so. I think I thought it was okay to use Google Chrome, which apparently it isn't. Then, a few weeks later I tried taking it again (I waited a few weeks because it wasn't a huge priority for me to complete LSAT writing asap), but as I tried to test whether my computer was compatible with LSAT writing's online proctoring requirements, I got hacked. I then spent a week dealing with that.

Finally, I think I took LSAT writing today, but I'm not certain the exam was submitted. This is for a few reasons.

Under the status column on the LSAT writing page of LSAC, it says "Exam Initiated" rather than something like "Exam Completed."

Right after the last second elapsed during the exam, the webpage containing the prompt and text box immediately went away and seemed to be replaced by a screen that said something like "There was a problem" and some other text. I waited for about 20 seconds to see if this would change but it didn't. So, I tried refreshing the page. I think after that it went to a page that said the LSAT writing sample was submitted, but honestly I can't remember exactly. I'm concerned that this screen that said "There was a problem" means that, even after taking the 35 minute exam, it somehow wasn't registered or something.

I read on the LSAC website that after one completes LSAT writing, one will be able to read one's answer. Because I don't see any link that enables me to do that, I'm afraid my LSAT writing exam was not ultimately submitted.

Does anyone think they know what the deal is? Needless to say, I am extremely frustrated by how many times I have had to try to take LSAT writing. I hope I don't have to try a fourth time. Thanks a lot!

Hi everyone, I was just wondering which practice tests are used to make the current problem sets in the syllabus? Is it Pts 1 - 45 or practice tests 1 - 35? Thank you all :)

Prep Test 40 Section 3 Question 1

So for this question, I initially had the correct thought process that brought me to B, but then I decided that B was a trick answer due to a previous question that I had in prep test 89, section 2, question 24. This was a weaken except question. The correct answer was C, because it said that most workers are paid much more than the current minimum wage, but C does not do anything to weaken because it does not specify by how much more workers are paid, so you do know if it is sufficient to affect the prompt at all.

I had the same thought process for Prep Test 40 Section 3, Question 1. The correct answer here is B. I understand why the other answers do not resolve the discrepancy, but by following the same logic for Prep Test 89, I do not see how this answer resolves the issue. If big budget movies often gross two or three times more than cost of production, how do we know from answer B that there are enough small or medium budget movies made to be greater than the big budget revenue? It is is the same language of "much more" are made, that does nothing for the weaken question, and yet resolves this question. Could you help me understand this?

Hi, I'm considering dropping a class which would go on my transcript as a WC. This is considered non punitive by my university but I don't know that LSAC has this listed as an option. If they were to get this incorrect and lower my GPA, would I have any recourse? Also would a withdrawn course impact my chances at getting merit aid? Thanks.

does anyone know where on powerscore they uploaded the tests/sections we should review for the october lsat like they said in the crystal ball webinar?

Hey everyone!

LSAC has provided updates on the changes they're making to the October 2023 LSAT schedules that will begin on September 26 with staggered scheduling windows.

"Center-Only" schedules will take place on September 26 and 27, where only testers who want to test in a test center are able to select their time on a staggered schedule based on the testing date they want. Remote scheduling will not be available on these two dates.

"Remote-Only" schedules will be on September 28 and 29, where only testers who wish to test remotely will be able to select their time on a staggered schedule based on the testing date they want. During these two days, scheduling for in-person LSAT testing will not be available.

Any changes to appointments can be made starting on September 30. On this day, test takers who either could not schedule or wish to alter their existing appointment will have the ability to do so for all testing modalities and dates.

See the entire schedule for the October LSAT below:

◉Tuesday, September 26 (in-person testing only):

3 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for in-person testing on Friday, October 13, remains open through 12 noon September 28, and then reopens on September 30.

6 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for in-person testing on Saturday, October 14, remains open through 12 noon September 28, and then reopens on September 30.

◉Wednesday, September 27 (in-person testing only):

5 a.m. ET: Scheduling open for international test takers only

3 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for in-person testing on Sunday, October 15, remains open through 12 noon September 28, and reopens September 30.

6 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for in-person testing on Monday, October 16, remains open through 12 noon September 28, and reopens September 30.

◉Thursday, September 28 (remote testing only):

12 noon ET: Scheduling for in-person testing closes until Saturday, September 30

3 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for remote testing on Friday, October 13,

6 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for remote testing on Saturday, October 14

◉Friday, September 29 (remote testing only):

5 a.m. ET: Scheduling begins for international test takers only

3 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for remote testing on Sunday, October 15

6 p.m. ET: Scheduling opens for remote testing on Monday, October 16

◉Saturday, September 30-Thursday, October 5:

12 noon ET: Re-scheduling window opens for all test takers

12 noon ET: In-person scheduling reopens for all eligible test takers

12 noon ET: Remote testing window remains open for all eligible test takers

◉Friday, October 6:

11:59 p.m. ET: Scheduling for in-person testing closes

◉Tuesday, October 10:

11:59 p.m. ET: Scheduling for remote testing closes

I have a quick question about drilling specific game types. I have finished the lessons on pure sequencing and am about to move onto Sequencing games with a twist. In the videos explaining the sequencing problem sets, J.Y says to practice practice practice. I have done so and have finished each game down to an average of 6 or 7 minutes (in the problem sets) but there are sometimes where I forget the inferences that have been made and it takes me longer sometimes. Should I just focus on drilling sequencing before moving onto sequencing games with a twist? Or complete the sequencing games with a twist and then practice at the end both types of sequencing games (pure and twist)? Any help would be appreciated!

Context: I plan on taking the April 2024 LSAT so I feel I would have enough time to just focus alone but I would love to hear other perspectives!

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Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew when we would be able to schedule our exam for the October 2023 LSAT?? I am freaking out and scared that I somehow missed the window since the date is approaching

I've received a few emails from several law schools offering me CAS fee waivers if I reached out to the school and ask. Does anyone know of any good narratives to use when drafting emails for waivers?

I currently have a gpa of 3.75, and I finish my degrees in December. Will it look bad to law schools if I took more classes to try to get my grades up?

I took the September retake option due to technical difficulties. Does anyone know if we get our scores with the regular September test takers, or is it delayed?

PrepTest B - Section 1 - Question 01

I'm overall just confused about this question. Option A paraphrases the first sentence so why was the answer E

Admin Note: Edited title. Please use the format: "PT#.S#.Q# - brief description of the question."

Basically title. I am at a point where I can finish each LR section with about 10-15 minutes still on the clock which gives me enough time to go through all the questions I flagged and review the latter half of the questions even if I didn't flag them. In this case, should I still be blind reviewing? If the point of the BR is to become confident on questions I didn't get to fully because of time, then it seems like it wouldn't be necessary? Feels odd to not BR but I don't find myself changing my answers if I BR those sections.

I want to see the explanation video for my drill question but it says discuss instead? How can I see the explanation video

at what point during the CC should you start drills? Or is this something you save until you're done the CC?

Hi! I was wondering if anyone would like to join a study group with me. I am currently aiming for the October & November cycle and would like to review LR/RC! Please let me know if interested :)

In Oscar's argument, he mentions "..and thus a country's economic well-being will not be a function of its geographical position..."

What the hell is "function of geographical position"? I have no idea what this means.

Does being northern or southern itself implicates any function? or does "economic well-being" serves as a function?

I get the idea that generally north is rich and south is poor as presupposed in the stimuli but simply don't understand that phrase.

Can somebody help?

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I picked C, but I'm still struggling to understand the stimulus. Please help!

My stop/start break accommodation got approved and I want to be able to take PTs like the real thing, but I dont see a pause or "stop/start" feature when I am taking a PT on 7 sage. Am i missing something or is that not a feature that is available to 7 sagers?

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I'm going through some of the core curriculum after doing a comprehensive study book with Kaplan, and I'm doing some drills now. Would you suggest I hold myself to time constraints during those drills? For example, I just completed a 5 question drill set with a pretty difficult question (5 stars) that I ended up getting correct, but it took me 5 minutes when the suggested time was 1:33. I know there's BR too, I'm just not sure if it is worth it to do timed practice right now.

#help

I am planning on taking my LSAT between October 12 and 16. Which means my score will be released as early as Nov. 1 (assuming I completed my writing section in advance). You can take the Writing portion up to 8 days prior to your scheduled LSAT date, or you can take it AFTER the LSAT. However, it takes 1-3 weeks for LSAC to attach your writing to your application. Therefore, completing the writing section after your LSAT can delay your test results by as much as 2 weeks (assuming you took 2 weeks to study for the writing section after the LSAT).

I think it makes more sense to complete the writing section after the LSAT so that it does not cut down on my time used to prepare for the LSAT. I feel super rushed and did not prepare far enough in advance, so I think this is a better option for me.

Any other thoughts?

I am FURIOUS. The deadline was 31 August and I submitted on the 15th. I remember it clear as day, going through the form, uploading my evidence, and it said my request had been received. I chased it because I thought 4 weeks was a long time for them to decide, and they are telling me I never submitted them. I can’t sit without my accommodations and as an international student the next sitting is in January. I feel like they’ve totally scuppered my law school chances and I hate how they’re telling me I didn’t do something I know I did!!! Any advice? :(