So, I always do really great in practice and drills, but everytime I take a prep test I just dont do well. I will go through 30 questions timed and get nearly every single one right while I am drilling different things, but then I sit down to do a whole prep test and get way too many wrong even though I know what I have to do. Has this happened to anyone else? Any tips? I feel like maybe I am not taking the prep tests as seriously as I should and not acting as if they are the real thing to really see where I am at.

Is there a difference between MP and MC questions? To my understanding, MP applies to arguments. Are you supposed to approach them differently ?

Thank you in advance :)

Is drilling mode Auto Builder not working for anyone else? I was so excited when this feature came out and utilized it for about a week before it stopped working. I thought it was a temporary bug but I haven't been able to use it for over 2 weeks now. Anyone else?

If anyone feels dejected by their current slow pace at LG, I am here to tell you it will get better. Below, I share how I went from -8 to -0 in three months on my LG section, which will hopefully inspire/help you out.

The Beginning: Before I get into the specifics, I think it's important to address the mental shift I went through a couple weeks after my diagnostic. After missing 8 questions on my first PT, I thought that correctly answering 23 questions in 35 minutes was simply impossible. But then I showed the problems to my partner, and he whizzed through the games. I was gob smacked, impressed, and proud! I was also, admittedly, insecure about my own lack of skill.

My first mistake was comparing my weakness to someone else's strength. In the back of my head, I thought things like "How will I ever do well in law school if these dumb puzzles are giving me so much grief?" The LSAT made me feel like I lacked this shiny quality of intelligence that someone could only be born with. Studying felt like a waste of time. Every missed question felt like a thorn in my foot. So, for a couple of weeks, I danced around the topics I was worst at, focusing on areas of less priority. Obviously, this method wasn't yielding any results, and I felt frustrated with my lack of progress.

But then I read a post on Reddit that changed my entire approach. It said that improving your score requires ignoring your sense of pride and/or shame. I cannot overemphasize how important it was to hear someone telling me to get my head out of my ass. If you're in the same place of insecurity that I was, I'm here to tell you to snap the heck out of it. You. Can. Do. It. The LSAT is a SKILL that can be sharpened, not a measure of innate talent or intelligence that some people either have or don't have. Do. Not. Give. Up. Improvement took me three months, but there is no shame in it taking longer than that! The LSAT isn't going anywhere. Quit taking it personally. Buckle down and focus on what you're bad at.

Here's how I did it:

April - May: After realizing that I was being silly, I bought the Logic Games Powerscore Bible, which was helpful, but not perfect. It definitely familiarized me with all the different types of games and provided a LOT of drills and explanations that improved my accuracy, but I was NOT fast enough. If I were recommending it to someone, I would say that it was probably a good place to start. However, I probably gained the most improvement from listening to multiple test-prep sites explain games in different ways and picking the methods that worked best for me. After about four weeks of going through PowerScore and using a lot of its drills, I took another practice test and got -4 because I ran out of time and had to guess on a handful.

June: I had to take a break from studying for a few weeks for personal reasons, but I came back around June 20th.

Late June - July: When I took my first PT after returning, I was SOO rusty. After a few days of doing more LG drills from Powerscore again, though, I noticed my skills returning to their previous level. However, I was consistently still running out of time on the LG section. So, I drilled at least 2 hours a day for a week using Khan Academy because I thought maybe a different platform would be beneficial, but it didn't seem to be helping too much. I was STILL averaging -3/-4 on each LG section.

July: That's when I sought out 7sage. I felt like I needed a COMPLETELY different approach to the LG than what the Powerscore Bible had given me. If you also used that book, you'll know it told you to write down Not Laws when possible. Because I had gotten 15/23 on my diagnostic test, I assumed that I had to follow the Powerscore Bible religiously (pun intended) and hadn't even considered deviating from its instructions.

However, I feel like writing Not Laws slowed me down considerably. For some reason, JY giving me permission in one of the first LG videos to NOT write the Not Laws was exactly what I needed. After a week on 7Sage and giving up on my Not Law notations, I've noticed serious speed improvement and achieved my first perfect LG section yesterday!!

Final takeaways? As you can see, progress isn't always linear or predictable. Try multiple platforms and see what explanations work best for you, combining them if you want. Be kind to yourself at the beginning. You're learning a new skill, not testing an innate quality. And lastly, practice practice practice. Don't shy away from the difficult stuff if you want to actually improve.

Has anyone used a virtual flashcard app? I've got a busy, hands-full life but have small pockets of time between shuffling kids around/errands in which I could squeeze in small study bites but don't want to bring a pocketful of old school flashcards everywhere. I could make my own and save as a digital file but I'd rather have something that could randomize them

Whenever I try to put together drills, the screen becomes more compressed and I get a notice saying I need to wait for the page to load or exit the page. If I wait the notice pops up again. Is there a technical issue, or something on my end? Thanks in advance!

Which section of the LSAT do you use a scratch paper? I think we are allowed five pages of scratch paper on the day of the exam. We definitely have to use one for LG but do you also use them for LR and RC too?

Please advise!

Hey everyone! I was hoping to form a small group of 175+ scorers to have weekly zoom study sessions leading up to the September test. Please message me if interested!

Hi everyone! I was thinking that it'd be a great idea to share at least one thing we enjoy about the LSAT and/or the process of studying for this exam. Finding the positive in something as important as the LSAT can really help boost morale.

One thing I've come to really enjoy during my studies is the idea of printing out an LG section rather than taking it on 7Sage sometimes. I do this when it's late or when I'm traveling. Something about flipping the pages and being able to cross off answer choices pencil-to-paper makes me feel like I'm really a student, if that makes sense.

I also really enjoy using 7Sage's analytics feature. I feel like its all data that has a purpose: to be turned into valuable information so I try not to make the same mistake over and over again! It's pushing me to not accept defeat and instead tweak my ways.

Looking forward to reading your comments!!

Hi all!

I have an official 166 on the LSAT from June. Aiming to score 170 or higher on the August.

Looking for anyone who wants to meet weekly to study!

Thanks!

is there any way to do a solo section instead of all PT?

I have been using 7sage for over a year now and ive barely taken practice tests.

Im having trouble concentrating after the first section.

Is there any way to improve or lengthen the amount of time I can study for?

I have about a month left and im not even sure how much ive improved since I cant finish a practice test.

I’m new to this site. Does this site actually give me every PrepTest released? And I don’t have to get anything else to supplement this? Just want to confirm before purchasing

I'm wondering what 7sage's thoughts are about not taking a pretest. What I mean is waiting to take a LSAT pretest/diagnostic test until I complete most of the 7sage course. I have never been a strong test taker but like anything in life I feel like with enough studying and understanding how to take the test I can do good. That being said I am only on most strong supported argument right now. Is this a bad idea? Should I just take the diagnostic or pretest?

I got a 167 on the June exam after studying since Feb which was pretty disappointing because I was doing low 170s in my PTs. I've taken pretty much every PT but am now not sure how to study for my retake. I was usually only getting 2-3 wrong on my LR, -0 or -1 on LG, and my RC needed the most improvement. Now that I have to study for my retake I have no idea where to start.

I am a little over a month into my studying and am 22% into the CC. I have been studying with 7sage and the trainer.

Diagnostic:150

1st pt: 154

2nd pt:152 BR:160

3rd pt: 150 BR:157

I am feeling very discouraged that my pts have plateaued. I am wondering whether I should consult a tutor or whether to wait to consult one until after I have completed the CC.

Is this kind of plateau normal with only 22% of the CC completed and does anyone have any advice regarding next steps?

Thanks for your help!

I have to do a lot of catching up lol, I'm thinking the best way to study would be if other people study WITH me. Live Discord/Zoom sessions could be pretty awesome! If you're interested, here's the server: https://discord.gg/tK2P6sRd

Study Group for Aug 2022 LSAT

Hey everyone! We’re looking for some new additions to our fun & fruitful online LSAT study group! (Since Jan 2022).

Currently we meet twice a week on Monday & Wednesday in the morning (around 11:00-11:30 AM PST, 2 hours / session). We’re pretty flexible with our time – so don’t be shy :)

How We Study!

Please Join Us If You…

Those who are interested in joining, please send me a message on 7Sage. Thank you!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Is the LSAT administered in-person and on paper, or is it at home and electronic? Or is it in-person, but electronic? I am studying for it now, but don’t plan on taking it for another 6 months and I want to make sure I’m taking the PTs similar to how it will be administered on the day of exam. I know COVID changed some things.

Hi everyone! I just did PT 43's RC section and I got -3, but it took me 49 minutes. RC is not my strong suit and I am curious to know any tips you may have in how to review and revise my reading pattern so I can see improvement in my time! If anyone has any tips from personal experience, that would be much appreciated! Thanks!

Hey everybody,

So I am planning to take the LSAT in June of 2023, and I read somewhere today that logic games will not be included in the LSAT after this year. So, should I still invest time into learning the logic games section, or should I skip over it and devote myself to strictly RC/LR, instead? I can't find an answer anywhere online, so I was hoping someone could give some advice. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone - I have a 7 Sage Membership + the Powerscore Books. I'm curious to know how you all balance the information from the different resources you are getting, especially when the books/tutoring services/online agencies have conflicting strategies or methods for taking the test. How do you study both at the same time? I'm struggling with this and am seeking advice.

To those who weren't good at RC in the beginning and got significantly better through practice,

I would appreciate if you could give me some advice!

Taking the Jan 2023 LSAT, and in the process of registering for the exam. Has anyone gotten accommodations with getting a paper copy of the exam? If so, how do you go about getting such accommodation? Thanks!

With new (-ish) test day rules for the LSAT:

Items Allowed in Your Testing Space

Generally, your desktop must be clear of anything not test-related and should only have:

Five blank sheets of scratch paper (lined, unlined, or graphed)

One or more writing utensils (standard pencil, mechanical pencil, or ink pen, for example)

A highlighter

An eraser (no mechanical erasers or erasers with sleeves)

Couldn't we theoretically make a Logic Game Board in pen and write any question modifiers in pencil? You could then just erase the pencil, leaving an un-tainted master board while saving time with re-drawing and avoiding copying errors?

Any thoughts on the effectiveness or allowance of this method?