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Is there a way for me to test out what the large font looks like? I was hoping to get a PDF version of that large font so I can see just how big it is if I take the pen and paper accommodation.

Thank you.

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Hi guys!

I'm hosting a Logical Reasoning study group on Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern. This is the second meeting in the series (creating this new study group for better visibility for this session), and this time I'd like to tackle Conditional Reasoning. There have been quite a few requests for this topic, and it is definitely one that I've found to be holding a lot of students back, across a pretty broad range of PT scores. We will start with working on translating sentences into if-then logic, and then we will work on parsing more complicated paragraphs with linking conditionals.

I'm a 177 scorer, Michigan Law grad magna cum laude, and I've been tutoring the LSAT full time for a decade. Feel free to check out my bio or reach out with any questions!

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81654443172

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Hi, I'm Nick! I work primarily with students who feel stuck despite doing a lot of practice and need a clearer system for understanding why they’re missing questions.

I went from 158 --> 178 in 4 months by learning how to diagnose my mistakes and change how I approached the test. I now work with students using that same approach, focusing on underlying reasoning issues that lead to fast, durable score improvements. I’m a good fit for students who want structured feedback and are willing to think carefully about their mistakes—not just do more questions.

You can find more about my tutoring philosophy and availability on my website. Happy to answer any questions!

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Hi! I am beginning to work on my PS and I really want some feedback about how it reads to someone else? I prefer someone who is also a splitter and willing to be very honest. I am happy to offer the same. My PS is still very much in draft mode but I want to see if I am going in a good direction and feel like discussing our PS more in general can really lead to somewhere worthwhile for both parties!

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Study Time Question

Hi! I took the LSAT in April and am taking it again in August. As I've been studying again, I'm wondering if I should be studying with larger time blocks (more drills), but spend less time on my WAJ and analysing my thought process or with shorter time blocks where I can really focus on my patterns and what I am getting wrong.

I am trying to make a jump from the mid 160s to the 170s. I'm not sure how to approach this goal as efficiently as I can and improve my score as much as I can in the next two months.

I'm greatful for any advice! Thank you!

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Hi 7Sage Team,

I recently began the drilling portion of the study plan and I noticed that the settings portion before you start drills include difficulty options. Would you recommend just going with the default options, or are there reasons that one should adjust the difficulty level of the drills?

Thank you!

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Given that we are currently working without the highlighting and underlining features in the RC practice tests, I wanted to ask if you could share any recommendations alternatives strategies for approaching RC under these conditions?

If there are specific approaches you would suggest or resources that focus on RC strategy without those tools.

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Hello all,

I am looking for a tutor to help me with the RC section. I currently do not have an approach for RC and would like help to break down RC passages to effectively answer each question, while eliminating wrong answer easily.

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I originally had a lot longer to study for the LSAT, but life happened and I have a lot less time that I thought I would have. I am currently studying for about 3 hours a day, 6 days a week (on top of working full time). The lesson portion of my study plan is 6 weeks long and the practice portion is 8 weeks long. I've already been doing the lessons and will be set to start the practice portion on July 6. My first diagnostic test was a 152. I'm aiming for something in the 160s if possible.

Is this enough study time to meet my goals? I'm a little worried I'm going to get burnt out doing so much studying on top of working full time, but I feel like I'm out of options. I would really like to keep my Sept 2026 LSAT date. Do I need to just lock in for the next three months and keep doing what I'm doing? I've been strictly following the study plan and curriculum. I haven't been doing anything extra.

Thanks!

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Hi everyone, I'm taking the LSAT this August and I'm looking for a legitimate, independent tutor with affordable rates to help me cross the finish line. I am studying full-time and looking for someone to work with me 1-on-1.

Where I'm at: Current timed score: ~164.

Blind Review (untimed) score avg: ~176.

Accommodations: 150% time (52.5 mins/section)

Goal: 172+

What I need help with: Because my untimed score is so much higher, my logic foundations are already solid. I don't need a tutor to teach me the basics from scratch. My main issue is timed execution, stamina, and modern trap answers. Specifically, I'm getting caught by Level 4 and Level 5 Causal and Conditional traps in the late teens and twenties of the LR sections, especially on the modern PrepTests (the 140s). Also need to better distribute my time in RC.

I am looking for an experienced tutor who can sit with me, tear down these modern trap answers, and help me tighten up my "trap radar" when I hit the fatigue wall with the accommodated time.

If you are a tutor with reasonable hourly rates who knows how to coach high-scorers on modern execution, please message me your rates and background!

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Hello everyone,

Does anyone know how a CGPA is rounded? By all calculations my GPA is a 3.945. From what I have heard, they round to the nearest .01 which is a 3.95, but in LSAC it is reported as a 3.94. Can someone explain this, and if not is it worth contacting LSAC about it?

-Thanks!

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Has anyone else looked at the recent data released on LSAT scores? There is something HIGHLY fishy going on with the increase in the top line... which happens to take place just after you are allowed to take the test remotely! cough cheating cough (didn't say it!)

Here are the facts:

The number of LSAT Applicant tests have increased by 30%

The LSAT Median (155-159) has increased similarly at 26% .. so far so good, normal distribution with added applicants.

The alarm shows up at the top end... an !!!!!! 85% !!!!! increase in (175-180) scorers. Nearly DOUBLING the top line.

My Thesis:

Any addition, or subtraction, from applicants STATISTICALLY SHOULD result in the same distribution range. We know LSAT has been very fair with creating a system for their two LRs and one RCs to keep an even playing field for all applicants. Even with the dropping of logic games, an ALMOST DOUBLING on the top line would be unheard of.

Anyone who has taken remote/online testing during college, knows about friend or two, that knows how to go around the Prometric system. Not that any of us here would do that of course. Could this also be LSAC blanket approving anyone with a doctors note for 1.5x time? Possibly. Could it be Prometric work arounds? possibly. Did we just get smarter applicants? Possibly.

But I will say one thing ... when there is smoke .. there is ...

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If you're taking the LSAT in August or September, one of the most important questions you can ask is: "How do I organize everything I'm learning into a preparation plan that actually produces results?"

That's exactly what we'll cover in this free workshop this Wednesday.

Most LSAT preparation resources do an excellent job teaching question types, answer processes, and techniques. This workshop focuses on the next step: organizing those skills into a structured system that promotes consistency, speed, and long-term improvement.

In this workshop, I'll walk through a practical study plan built around two ideas:

• A Logical Reasoning 5-Step Structured Process that organizes LR question types and answer processes into a repeatable system.

• A Reading Comprehension 5-Step Structured Process that focuses on Big Picture reading, passage structure, and question execution.

We'll discuss how to build this structured foundation during the first few weeks of study, how to integrate them with resources such as 7Sage and LawHub, and how to transition into PTs, Blind Review, timing work, and endurance training.

Every attendee will also receive a free LSAT Prep Swag Bag containing:

• The full LR Operating System Installation Manual • LR Quick Start Guide • Reading Comprehension in 5 Steps Guide • Additional workshop materials

Date: Wednesday, June 10

Time: 8:00 PM Eastern (5:00 PM Pacific)

Cost: Free

Length: Approximately 60–90 minutes

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed4ub-ZDjLokUq5J_pt2c-XQ3BAW3EKMOkAGHsUM-PePwOgw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Can't attend live? No problem. Everyone who registers will receive access to the recording, along with the LSAT Prep Swag Bag and workshop materials, whether or not they are able to attend the live session.

Hope to see you there.

Scott Lebowitz

Independent Tutor | 15+ Years LSAT Experience

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This June test was my first-ever LSAT, and it was a horrible experience. I was constantly interrupted by proctors throughout the exam.

Right after Section 1 began, which was my only RC, the proctor told me she couldn't see my shoulders and asked me to adjust my camera. The timer was not paused. I adjusted the camera and was told everything looked fine. However, despite not changing the camera angle afterward, I kept getting interrupted during the section and was repeatedly told to adjust it again. Since I was using a laptop with a built-in camera, I eventually had to tilt my screen so much that it became uncomfortable to read.

I think I was interrupted at least five times during that first section. Then, during Passage 4, the proctor interrupted me again and said, "This is the last warning, please cooperate." That completely threw me off. I had been cooperating the entire time and was doing everything I was asked to do. At that point I was so stressed that I wanted to cry.

I adjusted the camera again and asked whether my shoulders were visible. The proctor responded, "No." I adjusted it again and asked once more, and she replied with just "." That interaction made me genuinely worried that I would be removed from the exam. I completely lost focus and feel like that RC section was ruined.

Sections 2 and 3 were somewhat better, but I was still interrupted multiple times. Before every section, I specifically asked the proctor whether my shoulders were visible and was told everything was fine. Yet a few minutes into the section, I would be told to tilt the camera further. Every time a new proctor took over, I seemed to get different instructions.

By Section 4, my screen was already tilted to an uncomfortable angle. The proctor had confirmed before the section that everything looked good, so I thought I was finally done with the interruptions. Then THE SAME PROCTOR who had repeatedly interrupted me during Section 1 came back (I remembered her name) and told me to tilt it even more. Just seeing her message pop up again was distracting because I was worried another interruption was coming. So my last section didn't really go well either.

After the exam, I checked my camera. It was showing my entire chest. I even returned it to the angle I had started with, and my shoulders were clearly visible.

I've spent the last two days agonizing over whether to request a retest. Today I submitted a complaint but decided not to retest. I've spent the last six months studying for this exam, and honestly, I just wanted a break. I'm scared about how much the interruptions affected my score because I feel like I completely lost my focus during my only RC section. At the same time, I don't even remember enough of the test to judge how I actually performed.

I'm not sure if I made the right decision not to retest... At this point, I'm just hoping I somehow did better than I think... If not I'll focus on August. I really wanted June to be my last LSAT, so that's really sad...

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Is there a way to see the percentage accuracy of all priorities? If not can we please get this feature? I think it would be super helpful, especially because the top priorities tags change if you change your goal score so it’d be beneficial to see all tags at once. Thanks!

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Hello LSAT Travelers!

My name is Dr. Lars Enden. I used to be a professor of philosophy and logic. I did that for about 20 years. But now, I am an LSAT tutor, and I have been doing this full-time for over 3 years.

The purpose of this group, is to offer a space where you can ask a professional logic professor (that's me!) anything you want. So, come to a session with a topic or a question that you want to discuss. It can be anything LSAT related (even RC, which is mostly logic anyway!) and I will do my best to help you with it. For Free!

The group will meet every Wednesday 2 - 3:30 pm Eastern / 11 am - 12:30 pm Pacific. I hope to see you then!

And, of course, if you are looking for a tutor, check out my post in the tutoring marketplace!

https://7sage.com/join-group/cht_033LpM61OTAwcZv9PxiK0s

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Hi all! My name is Caroline and I'm looking for a study group or partner in DC to meet with either in-person or virtually. I'm looking to break 170 for the August LSAT after getting a 162 on the April LSAT. Mostly just looking for study buddies to hold each other accountable when it comes to studying!

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Hi everyone! I'm taking the August LSAT and am a splitter (my GPA is below the medians for all the schools I like because I started college as a pre-med major at a school notorious for grade deflation). I've plateaued at 164-166 for about 3 months now and I'd like advice from people who were able to break out of that.

Weaknesses:

Logical reasoning

  1. Net effect/weighing factors (especially when co-tagged with causal reasoning)

  2. similarly, Resolve/Reconcile/Explain

  3. Hardest causal reasoning

  4. Hardest conditional reasoning tags (especially when co-tagged with a lot of other things).

  5. Hard/est strengthen or weaken

  6. Hard/est link assumption

  7. Hard/est most strongly/supported

Reading comprehension

  1. Hard/est implied

  2. Hardest author's perspective

  3. Weaken/strengthen/evaluate

Behavioral issues

  1. Answer-switching (from right to wrong)

  2. Knowing which questions are hardest (and flagging them) but not answering them correctly.

Other helpful info about me:

  • I take the LSAT with time and a half, and stop/start accommodations;

  • On LR, I aim to leave 26.5 minutes for the last 10 questions. If it takes me longer than 90 seconds on the first pass to tackle a question, I come back to it. I only flag questions that I feel are really hard; I will note which questions I want to come back to on my scrap paper (that way when I'm reviewing before submitting a section, I know which specific questions to double check).

  • On RC, I spend 13 mins an 15 seconds on each passage + questions. I read for scale, summarize the main idea of each passage very briefly in a passage map, underlline any theses/main points in the paragraphs, and highlight any indicators of perspective (authors, allies, or opponents).

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If you've experienced the same issues and have any tips for how you resolved them, I'd be incredibly thankful! I can also clarify anything or give more detailed analytics if needed. Thank you again!

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Hi all. I've been supplementing my in program drilling with worksheets/alternative books that share some of the same questions as 7Sage. Rather than filter questions manually when creating a drill and inputting each practice test and scrolling for the question/section, I think it would be helpful to add a shortcut to simply input a PT, Section, and Question # that will add it to the drill. Would greatly streamline the process and make it less time consuming to document external practice within 7Sage. Appreciate the consideration.

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