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I've been reading some suggestions to simulate a modern test for the practice tests, and then "take an extra section" from an older test to simulate how the testing would feel day of. But how do you do this?

Do you make a drill with it limited to "Tags and Preptests" then only check off 1 prep test and then check off all the item tags? What do you do then with the drill difficulty slider? Wouldn't the drill difficulty slider not be in effect if you do this because you're just taking all the questions from a section so you can't control the difficulty?

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Hi,

I'm feeling really discouraged right now, so I'd appreciate some encouragement. Last year I studied for the LSAT on and off during undergrad and got 2 poor scores 148 and 149. I took the tests out of desperation not to fall behind. (I know, not wise.) I decided to wait a cycle, and I have been studying full time for the last several months. I have made my way through all of the Powerscore books, and I've been drilling to an obsessive level. I got my PTs to the 152-158 range, and decided to shoot for the moon. I took the LSAT today, and I ran into a game with wording that I hadn't seen before. I completely shut down. Tilted my way through the entire test. My mind went blank. I wouldn't be surprised if I got between a 150-152. I've now taken the test 3 times, and I've been studying full time. My partner has left me recently, and I feel like I'm at a really low point.

My averages are

RC:-11

LR: -10

LG: -5

I'm pretty bummed.

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Hey 7Sagers,

Here's the official September 2023 LSAT Discussion Thread.

REMINDER: Under your Candidate Agreement, you may not discuss the details of any specific LSAT questions at any time. For the September 2023 LSAT, general discussion of what sections you had, or how difficult you found a given section, or speculation about which sections were scored or unscored, is prohibited until after 9pm ET, Tuesday, September 12th.

Posts that violate these rules will be taken down and may result in disciplinary action from LSAC. Let’s work together to ensure the test is fair to everyone, and not share information before everyone has taken the test.

Some examples of typical comments:

✅ The following comments are okay 🙆‍♀️

  • the section on Cambodian woodworking really had me second guessing everything.

  • a few of the games had me confused but think I was okay.

  • overall fair test, struggled on a couple of RC passages (damn you polymorphic molecules) but think I was okay hoping for a -2 or -3

    • ❌ The following comments are over the line 🙅‍♂️

  • the passage on Cambodian woodworking didn’t count.

  • I had Cambodian woodworking, Fireflies, and rice farming in Iowa so Lithuanian Lithograph Libraries was experimental.

  • fair test but struggled on a couple RC passages (polymorphic molecules anyone? Thankfully it didn’t count). Don’t want to take again in June

  • Anyone know if Polygamist Societies in the 1880s was real or experimental?

  • Please tell me that polygon dice game didn’t count

    • Good luck to everyone taking the September 2023 LSAT!

    **Please keep all discussions of the September 2023 LSAT here!**(/red)

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    Hey y'all, so I know this is a stupid question, but can anyone explain to me what it means for something to be a sufficient condition? I understand it practically in using Lawgic to work through LR questions, but for some reason I can't explain it clearly with words. Thank you in advance!!!

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    To clarify, using pen to set up fixed rules/board/pieces, and using pencil to work out questions and then erasing, instead of rewriting out boards multiple times.

    I go back and forth and I’m undecided.

    Biggest pro with erasing is that I finish games way faster. But those few and far between questions where having past question boards available to review is the only drawback I’ve encountered.

    Anyone else have experience or thoughts??

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    After a disappointing 2022-23 cycle, I decided to retake the LSAT one more time. I scored a 172 in June 22. Although it's only a 2 point increase, I'm really happy and looking forward to applying.

    Gotta thank @Mike_Ross for not only his tutoring help but his words of encouragement when I was so down. To anyone thinking of retaking, I know it's hell but it's worth it!

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    I got 155 on my cold PT and scored 173 on the August 2023 LSAT. My goal was to score anywhere above 170 so I am very satisfied. I'm glad I went through my entire LSAT journey with 7Sage. The core curriculum, blind review, PT analytics, and tutoring all worked out for me.

    I especially want to thank and recommend my tutor @"bailey.luber". I was stuck in the mid-160s for quite a while and her advice for drilling and mindset really helped me have breakthroughs. I only had 5 hours of tutoring but she was very approachable, always there to check in on me, and always gave me detailed, thoughtful, and effective advice that applied perfectly to my situation. There were times when I wanted to quit due to score plateau and studying alone as an international student, but my tutor has been a huge source of support and encouragement.

    Thank you 7Sage!

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    Hello! Could I get some outside opinions to break down why A is more correct than D? My thought process was:

    "Few" people are influenced... in the shoes of the columnist, I'm thinking, ANY amount of people being influenced is worth banning these polls if it doesn't have any negative consequences to do so. If this had said "no" people, then I would have chosen it.

    If the polls show late gains in popularity, that could be useful information to voters; did something happen leading up to the elections to cause shifting tides? Could certainly be good information to know, which would be something to point out in the argument to not ban polls.

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    I scored a 153 on the August LSAT and I'm taking the October LSAT. I know 153 is an average score but I'm just scared I won't get accepted into my law school options and I'm not feeling to confident (because I studied less for the October LSAT). I want to have all my applications in by November 1st so I have a higher chance of getting in. I have a pretty decent GPA (3.81 and 4.0 Major GPA) and extracurricular but I feel the LSAT would hold me back. Should I consider taking a later LSAT and sending out my score to schools after?

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    I'd love your input on a new design for 7Sage Analytics!

    Pretend you just finished a PrepTest. Which screen do you want to see?

    Note that the graphs showing section scores and the question tables are the same in the first three options. Only the visualization in the upper left is different.

    Option A: Donut

    Picture showing mouse hovering over the yellow arc

    Option B: Bar

    Option C: Double Dial

    Option D: Two Dials (as on current site)

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    I'm confused about which two candidates specifically don't contribute to the overall goal of the proposal.

    (1) Interfere with mosquito ability to find mates

    (2) Cause destruction of disease parasite before stage where it can be transmitted

    (3) Disable mechanism of mosquito's own resistance to disease

    Goal: Introduce mosquitos with genetic alterations that destroy disease-carrying capacity.

    Is it (1) and (3), based on the assumption that the primary goal revolves around "carrying," specifically?

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

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    Hi everyone! I am looking to restudy for my LSAT I took the LSAT in 2017 and decided I to get my masters from NYU in Global Affairs rather than law school. I am now on the road back to law school and looking to take my LSAT either in Nov. or Jan depending on what my diagnostic scores are ranging.

    My goal is to crunch for the November LSAT to get into a January start program but that might change depending on my school choices!

    I also think a GC would help and scheduled study dates to help hold each other accountable for LSAT studying!

    Discussion Title: Study Group/ Accountability Group

    👥 Study Group Name:

    🔢 I'm currently scoring: NA

    📆 My planned test date: Maybe November depending how far I get

    📈 To study, I have been: Following 7Sage Study Schedule

    🔑 My goals for this group are: to hold each other accountable, to hear other perspectives, support each other, study together

    🔍 We'll focus on: Reading Comprehension, Logic Games, Logical Reasoning

    📚 When we'll meet and what we'll do: Either in person or online

    ✅ How to join: Reply below!

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    I chose C because I thought it would be strengthening the argument by suggesting there is suspicion of extraterrestrial life and the government is withholding information because they are hiding the truth. The only reason I didn't choose B because of the only if statement. Can someone explain why C is incorrect please.

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    Taking the LSAT for the first time this coming Friday. Started my journey with 7sage around mid-May with a 141 diagnostic score on the June 2007 PT. Today I took PT93 on LawHub and got a 171, my highest score yet. Regardless of how Friday goes, just wanted to give a big thank you to the whole 7sage team for helping me with this 30-point increase!

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    Just some motivation for those who are starting out - my initial diagnostic was 158, and I just scored 172 in my most recent PT. Here are my scores and dates:

    24 Jul 158

    26 Jul 161

    01 Aug 166

    03 Aug 168

    08 Aug 169

    09 Aug 170

    28 Aug 173

    05 Sep 169

    06 Sep 172

    I used

    Khan Academy (in July at first)

    PowerScore (August)

    7Sage (September)

    I switched to 7Sage from PowerScore because I found the explanations for the questions I got wrong either missing or incomplete, so I kind of had to just figure it out myself which I think has hindered my progress. Here's proof that you can do it!!!!!

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    I am not struggling with SA as much but am consistently getting 1-2 PSAr questions wrong on every test - is there anything else I can refer to learn more about PSAr or how to address these types of questions? I did look through the Lesson but was only able to find a video on solving a PSAr question. Thank you!

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    Hi. I'm having trouble finding the actual test questions. Every time I go to the preptest section all that comes up is a list of the tests, and when I click on one it only shows me the answer/bubble document but not the actual questions. Has anyone had a similar problem/know how to fix this?

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