Hello everyone, I was hoping someone could explain what could’ve caused a sudden score increase. For reference, I typically score in the low 150s sometimes as low as 148/149. My last 3 PT scores were:

PT76: 152 / BR: 160

PT64 (Modern): 148 / BR: 154

PT75: 149 / BR: 158

Then:

PT58 (Modern): 158 / BR 164

I just started going through the CC after completely ignoring it for months (my previous routine was strictly drills and PTs). So, while I am happy with this increase, I was curious; is PT58 exceptionally easy? Or should I feel like I earned that score? Is it possible that the “modern” setting inflated my score? Just a bit confused as to how I could’ve achieved such a big jump. Hoping for some clarification. Thanks!

Hi Everyone!

I scored a 171 on the August 2022 LSAT and am preparing my applications for this cycle. I really, really, REALLY want to attend Berkeley Law, and I am applying Early Decision. I have a graduate degree from an Ivy League, and I took the GRE a few years ago to get admitted to the graduate program. I was working full time and wasn't able to study very much, and I knew I didn't need a super high score for admission to the program. I scored in the 95 percentile on reading, the 53rd on writing, and got a dismal math score in the 23rd percentile. Math has always been my worst subject, and despite taking a ton of math including the entire calc sequence in undergrad for elective credit, I have never been good at math tests. I just found out that many schools including Berkeley REQUIRE any GRE score taken within the last 5 years to be reported. I'm very upset because I am already a splitter with a relatively low UGPA and I don't want any other points against me (also very annoyed I have to pay to send a GRE score I don't even want, in addition to all the other fees). It doesn't appear that GRE scores factor into the USNWR rankings and I imagine my LSAT score will still carry much more weight, but does anyone have insight about how admissions offices factor in GRE scores submitted along with an LSAT? I know I can write a letter of addendum explaining why the low score isn't indicative of academic performance, especially as I finished with a high GPA in my graduate program, but I just hate the stress of an extra variable that doesn't paint me in a very positive light. Any insights are appreciated!

Hello,

My name is Ken Kim. We are a group of Koreans and Korean-Americans planning to take the LSAT either this October or in a couple of years. We have members scoring from 160-175 either on the official test or practice tests. Some of us are committed full-time to the test while some of us are working at a company, law firm, etc. We meet on the following dates at the Gangnam station Exit 9 Wing Study Cafe.

2:00 pm-5:00 pm, Sunday

We usually meet and do questions from LR and RC. We match our answers and discuss why each one of us have chosen an answer we chose. The fee for joining the study is free other than paying for the studying cafe fee which is 1,900 KRW per person for each hour (5,700 KRW total).

If you are interested, please send me a message to my inbox. I will direct you further. Thanks!

Hello everyone,

I have been studying for the LSAT for about 4 weeks now. I study 6 days a week, about 6-8 hours a day, and I feel like I'm not making any progress. I take untimed drills because I just do not feel ready enough to answer 5 questions under 5 minutes, but I continuously get a 3/5 or 4/5 on a good day which usually takes me about 10-12 minutes to complete today, I received my first 0/5 on a drill, and I'm just feeling super discouraged that after 4 weeks of studying I feel like I see no difference in my performance and I'm almost starting to feel a little dumb, and I'm starting to question my career choices please share your experience with me and how you overcame this feeling. Also, is performing under timed conditions something that will eventually come to me over time, or should I worry about the fact that after 4 weeks, I still struggle with time so much?

Thank you in advance!

Any general advice on going from 165-168 to 170?

Seems like this is a common plateau for students.

Update: This is what was shared with me

Suggested RC: PT 68 P3, 74 P4, 80 P1, 82 P3, 83 P4, 87 P4, 61 P3, 67 P3, 82 P3, 40 P3, 50 P4, 77 P4, 85 P2, 86 P4, 67 P4, 81 P2M 85 P1, 87 P3.

Suggest LR: PT 83, 81, 78, 89, 86, 85 (Most important) , 70 (Hardest LR)

Suggested LG:

a. Grouping: PT 28 G3, 39 G2, 48 G3, 81 G4, 83 G1 + 3

b. Circular: PT 41 G4

c. Mapping: PT 79 G4

d. Pattern: PT 72 G4, 80 G4

e. Grouping/Linear Combo: PT 64 G4, 82 G3

f. Basic Linear: PT 78 G3, 82 G2, 86 G3

g. Advanced Linear: PT 37 G1 + 4, 76 G3, 83 G4, 87 G3

h. For Seq Elements: PT 75 G3, 84 G1

Suggested Full-Test Practice Tests: PT 89, 90, 91, 92

Hope this helps :)

Which section on Preptest 40 was experimental? And in general, for past Preptests, how can we find out which section was experimental and which one wasn't?

I'm really struggling, and I have been all summer, with following a daily study routine. As many of you can relate to, I have classes Mon-Fri, and I also work part-time. When I have an overwhelming week, the first task I scale back is LSAT Prep, but I know this is hurting my performance because it results in an inconsistent cycle of insufficient study time.

What does your daily study schedule look like, and how did you manage to make it a habit? Any feedback is appreciated.

I started out well on the MSS section, but did worse as the problems got harder (4s and 5s). Should I move on to the next lesson or tighten up my understanding of MSS?

I am looking for any recommendations and alterations of my strategy I came up with.

I am going to drill 15 questions of easiest-medium difficulty and try to complete before the target time. I want to give myself more time for the hard questions, so I want to be able to get easy questions done as quickly as possible.

I was also thinking of putting the question stems that I have the most difficulty in for the drills. I believe this will allow me to practice for said questions while increasing my speed.

[I am posting on behalf of a 7Sage user. Please feel free to leave your comments below. Thank you for your help!]

Hi guys - would you recommend reading the stimulus first or the question stem (question type only) in the LR sections? Thanks for your answer.

Hello everyone. I have some questions regarding when and how to explain a GPA below a school’s median.

Essentially, I was majoring in Biology during my freshman year of college which was something kinda pushed onto me by my parents and not something I wanted to pursue. In addition to this, I moved houses during my very first semester of college and COVID hit during the middle of my second semester. After performing poorly these first 2 semester in college I decided to switch majors to Psychology and went on to earn an A in every single class I took from there until I graduated. Unfortunately, the failing grades I earned those semesters are counted by the LSAC’s cumulative GPA despite me graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.98 GPA. This brings my LSAC GPA to a 3.45. I know, yikes.

Is this something worth writing an addendum for? How will law school view me switching majors and my drastic change in grades?

Anyone have an idea as to why the correct answer is B or how to approach this question in general? The only reason I can think of is that it specifies "immediately" which aligns with the stimulus. However, I don't understand why D is incorrect as it also seems applicable given the stimulus.

Hi everyone,

We put together a big document of law school app requirements, charts of LSAT medians, upcoming recruiting events, and more. Check it out:

https://coda.io/@david-busis/7sage-law-school-list

Let us know if you'd like anything else in there.

Okay. Last week I had a major mental break down and I had to stop writing Prep Test 39... you probably remember me.... bahaha I post A LOT.

So here I go. I'm writing prep test 40.

I can do this!!!!! I won't get down on myself!!!!

:) Good luck to all you 7Sagers today with your prepping!! Positive vibes <3

I know the option for "incorrect when last taken" is available in the auto drilling mode, but please add it in the custom drilling mode as well. It would be great to choose a specific set of question types, from a specific range of tests, then drill ones I got wrong. Currently, there is no way to accomplish this task efficiently with either the main drilling choices or custom choices.

https://i.imgur.com/MEmXlDs.png

Quality over quantity!

Any tips on bridging the gap is appreciated. Also, fully expecting my next test to be whatever it may be and not necessarily go up -_-

My PT has gone from 156 to 161 to 168 and finally today I hit 171, I'm putting all my time and effort into studying for the October LSAT and hard work is paying off. Absolutely thrilled and this only serves as extra motivation to keep working hard.

Hi everyone,

With LSAT Writing for the September 2022 LSAT about to open on Thursday, September 1, 2022, the LSAC wanted to send a quick reminder about LSAT Writing scratch paper use.

Scratch paper is not permitted during an LSAT Writing session. A digital note taking section is available within the LSAT Writing module to type notes as you write your essay.

You can review the LSAT Writing guidelines, including the Frequently Asked Questions section at the LSAT Writing page on LSAC.org.

If you have any other questions, or need further explanations, you can contact a Candidate Services representative via the chat feature located on the bottom right-hand corner of the pages on LSAC.org, email the LSAC at LSACinfo@LSAC.org with “September LSAT” in the subject line, or call them at 215.968.1001.

Hi all! Hope I can get some guidance. As of today I have only requested 2 LOR, one from my current boss and the second from my past professor and tutor. I think these two would hit my work ethic and my academic record. My question is, should I request a third one from another person? Maybe someone I see as a mentor? To have a LOR that represents my personality? Any advise would help, thank you!

I keep hearing mixed answers about having to cover your windows. Do I need to cover up my window? It does not have blinds, shades or anything, but I can set up a blanket if need be. Thanks in advance (3(/p)

When taking a PT, should we take the exam as 4 sections or "simulate modern" and only test ourselves using 3 sections so we can get an accurate score? I know that the actual exam will consist of 4 sections - 3 real sections and 1 experimental. What would be the best way to prepare?

Since mass can be determined by the brightness, if the brightness is lower than previously thought, shouldn't it be that the mass is also higher than previously thought? If the brightness was thought to be 40% and mass 50 but brightness is actually 20, wouldn't the mass also be less than 50, hence lower than previously thought?

I'm not sure I understand this question - what does 60 times less light mean? Is that supposed to be an absolute number? It seems pretty relative to me.

What part of the passage indicates that translucent bands grown in the winter will only be half as long as the opaque bands in the summer?

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I have a hard time recognize bi condition rules... Any idea plz?