I studied for the LSAT for 3 months last summer but had to stop due to a personal matter. I am now picking it back up in preparation for the August LSAT. Anyone have advice on how to get back into LSAT prep after extended time away??

Hey everyone,

So I just wrote my writing sample (my test is tomorrow) and everything went really well, I had strong arguments etc. But with 5 seconds left, I notice a rather important typo (just the misspelling of a word) in the FIRST SENTENCE. I tried to fix it, but had no time. It is definitely clear what I meant, but I kind of feel like my world is ending right now. Anyone have any words of advice/ reassurance?

Hi all,

I know many of us are in the same boat in that we may not be writing until Tuesday (and in some cases Thursday I think?). Anyways, I just wanted to come on here and give a word of encouragement. As the comments are flooding in on the official June thread, I find it hard not to get more anxious for the upcoming test. As expected, some sections seem pretty tough for people and reading this kind of throws me off (but I need to remember how subjective the test is too)! Of course, I expect the test to be challenging and expected to see comments like these. But in the midst of it all, those of us who haven't written yet should try to maintain a calm demeanor and crush the test that ends up being ours! It's easy to see what others are saying and speculate how yours may turn out, but I think the mentality of this test is so invaluable that we should all just stay strong and know how much we have prepared. Then, after the test the outcome will be whatever it may be! All in all, I just know how nerve wracking it is seeing all the comments, whether it be about proctors or the actual test, and how much it really gets in your head. Those of us who haven't tested yet, we seriously have got this. Remain calm and do it how we know! And to those of us who have completed... congrats!!! What an exciting time with hopefully great news for all come July 1! Stay positive y'all :)

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I am looking for someone who is demonstrably good at the RC section of the test. While I have been able to get down to (-1) on the section, I -- more often than not -- get closer to a range of (-6) to (-8). I have a tendency to run out of time by the last passage, which often tends to be the hardest passage. I have better LG and LR scores on average, probably averaging closer to (-3) for LG and (-3) for LR. That being said, I would be able to trade-off my techniques in those sections with someone that already performs well in RC. Anytime during the weekend would be good for me to meet over Zoom. Obviously, if there are multiple interested people, we could start an RC review group. Although I would like to keep that group relatively small to avoid mayhem.

Hi, I'm wondering if there is a negative stigma against taking the LSAT 3 times?

I just took the June exam and although I didn't feel it was too hard, my nerves got the best of me during LG and I do not think I preformed well.. LG was really the section that I needed to do well on to carry me into my goal score. I am considering signing up for August depending on what my actual score it, and if my score is as low as I am thinking, I will have no choice but to take the exam again.

My question for you all is this: does it look bad to have three tests on your application? Do law schools look at it negatively if you received two not so great scores? I have been consistently scoring above my goal score for the last 7 weeks of prep. I know I am capable of it, I just need to find a way not to let the nerves in. I was honestly considering cancelling this score, but I read that definitely carries a negative stigma. Any knowledge on this matter would be greatly appreciated!

Doesn't answer E attack the premise? Since in the passage it says that extractable known field remains the same and answer choice E says the lands that are unextractable are considered extractable now.

I was wondering if anyone had any other techniques to improve their weakening section. I seem to struggle on this section even with the methods and practicing. Anything would help! Thanks :)

I'm well into week 2 and just noticed the little info button next to the curve that it shows when you click to see a question's right answer. But I'm a little confused by this sentence displayed on there:

"The percentage at the right is the expected chance that someone with the same score as you on that PrepTest getting that question correct"

A couple questions:

I don't see any percentages at the right of the curve, just the black circles that indicate question difficulty, which percentage is this referring to?

When it says "that PrepTest" does it mean someone who got the same score on that particular LSAT that you got on the diagnostic PrepTest taken at the beginning of the course?

I've tried searching the forums but haven't found anything like this.

This might have an obvious solution, but I'm relatively new to 7Sage so please bear with me.

I'm signed up for the August test and have been alternating my PTs between the "simulate flex" option and the default four-section option, because neither seems to be a perfect representation of the August and later LSAT format. The flex option doesn't built stamina for a four-section test, but the default option isn't a 1:1 scoring conversion because there are two graded LR sections. I'm curious if there's a better approach. What have you found to be the best way to simulate the August test format?

(Maybe 7Sage will update the test options soon now that the three-section flex is no more? I'd love to take a four-section test--even if the extra section is always LR because of the previous test format--and have all four sections "graded" so I can review incorrect answers but only have three count toward my actual score.)

Really struggling on the LR sections -- I am doing the blind reviews but my LR results are so inconsistent. I do not know what else to do to improve on LR. If anyone has some advice, please share!!

Hey guys, i just started studying for the LSAT using 7sage a few weeks ago. I completed the LR Section up till Assumption and weakening questions and then i jumped to LG Curriculum. Do you think i should go order wise or can i complete LG first and then jump to LR? Is it very inter related? Because i've heard that LG should be the first section you learn to tackle as its the easiest to boost your score in.

That's really it - ya'll be warned. I was pretty sad about this :/

I am planning on taking my final lsat in October and hopefully when i get my score, I can submit all my applications. But i was wondering if applying at the end of October is still considered “early”?

Hope everyone is well,

At the moment I am working full time and am looking for someone to study with for the August LSAT. I'm on EST and am available from 6:30 PM to 9:30PM almost everyday (and on Sunday the full day). If anyone is interested please feel free to reach out.

Hi everyone!

I just tried to take the writing exam and it did not work at all ( I couldn't even pass the ID test). Although my face was shown on the right hand corner (so my camera was working), nothing happened with the grey box (which I think your ID is suppose to show/be??). I reached out to PSI and after over an hour of tech help, they still couldn't resolve the issue. Did anyone experience anything similar and managed to solve the problem? In the end, they said it was my wifi but checking through ProctorU, it says my download speed is about 10x the minimum. Very confused so any advice is appreciated.

Thank you!

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Here's the official June 2021 LSAT-Flex Discussion Thread.

**Please keep all discussions of the June 2021 LSAT-Flex here!**(/red)

Rules:

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You CANNOT say things such as the following:

Hi everyone- just finished a practice test and am feeling like I'm just not cut out for this. I've been studying since Feb and am taking the August LSAT. My score has remained the same, if not gotten worse. I feel prepared when studying but when it comes to the test I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing.

Wondering if anyone has any tips or ideas as to why I'm unable to improve. Or just if anyone else feels this same way- misery loves company.

I am taking the LSAT on Tuesday and want to make sure that the proctors are muted during your test? If someone can also run through how the whole proctor u experience works on test day, it would really calm my nerves (first time test taker). Thanks so much. #help

Here's the problem and JY's explanation: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-17-section-3-question-01/

My question: is the necessary condition ALWAYS a precondition to the sufficient condition? If yes, does that mean the precondition exists before the sufficient condition?

This question messed my world up. This is the first I've ever come across "precondition" and I'm super confused. What I gather from JY's explanation, and possibly my interpretation is wrong, but I gather than in any Sufficient --> Necessary relationship, the Necessary condition is always a precondition to the Sufficient condition. Which makes sense for me in certain situations like... well now that I'm thinking about it I don't even know if that much is true for me.

Anyways, how can the necessary condition in the following example be considered a precondition?

If X now then Y future.

How is Y a precondition to X if Y happens after x?

Well, maybe I just answered my own question. I'm getting hung up on "truthfulness" of a given argument when truthfulness is something that we must just assume for every question. Right? So I guess I just submit to the fact that each necessary condition is a precondition to the sufficient even if the truthfulness factor of that being so is laughable?

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I am reading a lot of people are having their time wasted because of proctor issues. Any specific advises? I saw several good one - tell proctor to mute themselves and stop timer when they want to talk. Is proctor experience is that bad?

Looking for study buddies in DC/NOVA! I work full time so it's been hard to get back into the studying groove. I studied last summer/fall, took the Nov 2020 LSAT Flex, and was very disappointed with my score. I still have a long way to go but would love to connect and get together!

Hi everyone! Was just wondering if there was a rule regarding laptop stands being used for the exam.. I think I'd be okay without one if it comes down to that, but would definitely prefer using one :/

I've tried to use the Advanced Search function for the forums. In the Advanced Search page, I want to sort by date. To do so, I've tried to use the "newer than" function, but that doesn't seem to produce any search results. It's the same no matter what search term I use.

For example, if I search "games" and change the "newer than" to "this month", I get no results. Same if I do "this year." And there have obviously been posts containing "games" over the past month and year. Any idea how to fix this?

Hello everyone. 😁

I just wrote the June exam and am planning to write again in August. This has always been my plan. Does anyone that has seen significant improvement in between exam sessions have advice for how to manage studying in between?

I intend to target what I know to be my weaker question types in all sections. I also need to improve speed on LG. Tips for that are also welcome.