Hello, about a week ago I posed a discussion about my process on getting to -0(link below). Today I came across a game that is really good to know. PT 63 S2 G1. This is an IN/OUT game that has 3 questions that play on the same inference. This is the inference when in grouping games a category (group) is filled up all the other pieces have to fit in the other groups. To go -0 consistently I think we have to be sensitive to this rule every time we encounter a grouping game. This is a really easy game that you should be able to do in under 5 minutes, however, I would recommend doing this game and try not to think about the inference 'when one group is full then all the other pieces have to fit into the other group' and see how fast you can complete it, then do the game with the inference in mind, obviously, you'll be faster the second time because you will have already seen it once, but just think about that inference. I did this game with one game board and just moved the pieces around in my head. I also for all games, especially this game I would scan the answer choices before 'brute' forcing my way through them, the answers just pop for this and I recommend scanning the answers on each question before you start mapping the question, many time there is an obvious answer.

For those people who are just starting games or for those where you know you could improve in games I would recommend keeping track of all the games that gave you any sort of trouble and write why it gave you trouble after a while you will see a pattern and then you can attack the weakness and not let it trip you up anymore. I have a template of how I set up my google sheet(free to copy/use it) and my discussion on my process for going -0: here ---> https://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/27505/link-to-google-slides-that-many-have-been-asking-for-i-explain-my-process-to-0-lg

I forget who, but earlier today someone posted about dreaming about logic games, this is one of those style games that I would think about in my head before going to be and sometime I would 'live out' this game in my dream.

I hope this helps someone, I posted it because I wish I would have known this and practiced this inference earlier in my studies.

Best of Luck,

Kole

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I don't recommend breaking fresh lsats but if you do not plan on taking all the PTs then here is a good game to know.

Is dark mode allowed on the actual LSAT flex? I would hate to start practicing on it and it not be an option on actual test day. Can anyone else agree that is is SO much easier on the eyes?

For the April LSAT, where are we supposed to sign up for specific times? I read on the LSAC site that we need to register for specific times, but i couldn't find more information, such as when to register. Does anyone know/how did it work for the February test?

I see on LSAC that you may have 5 sheets of scratch paper when taking the LSAT-Flex. Can this scratch paper be lined?

I've been printing out my PTs and Problem Sets and notating most everything by hand (mimicking the notating that JY does during the lessons) but I'm wondering if I'm doing myself a disservice, seeing that the current LSAT is being administered online. I don't plan on taking the test until next year so wondering if anyone has any thoughts on notating in their heads for online study and/or what other methods you are using that might be helpful.

Anyone else doing Logic Games in their sleep??

Seriously though, it made me think about how important a good night's rest is for this process. We may think that constantly studying is the answer, but sleep is where we process what we've learned. A set number of hours isn't possible for all of us... I know there are many on here with full time jobs, young children etc. But just a friendly reminder that, if you're able, get a good night's rest!! :) The choice between an extra hour of study and an extra hour of sleep is starting to feel easier for me to make. Last night while I was dreaming, I was actually explaining to a friend something I had learned about in the Loophole earlier that day haha.

After months of PT-ing over 170/175, I took the January lsat and scored a 168. I've already signed up for April but I'm unsure of what to study now?

I've been consistently going -0 on LG, and I got several 180s in December. I honestly have no idea what happened in January, because I felt really confident going out of the test. I'm pretty strong in LR and my reading could be better, but I'm still only going around -3.

I have a pretty low gpa, and really want a 175+. Does anyone have recommendations?

Hi all, 7Sage helped with my LSAT prep so much! It was the reason I got a decent score. They are now offering affordable bar prep, which is so exciting. I am planning to take the July Georgia bar. I really want to do the MBE course from 7sage. But I am unsure what other prep course (if any) I should take. I am thinking taking the 7sage MBE prep course and then studying for my own for the GA state specific essays - but its feeling a bit risky compared to just taking a traditional bar prep course like themis or barbri. Anyone else on the same boat?

For anybody who has taken/signed up for the LSAT flex - is there a typical time range that you sign up to take the exam? For example, do most people begin their actual test at 8:30 am est? I have signed up for the April 2021 LSAT Flex and a lot of advice I have seen from others on here for simulating a real practice test environment is to follow the same schedule/timing you will on the day of the actual exam, but I am unsure what time frames those possibly are with the LSAT Flex. Any advice or insights from anybody who has taken the flex? Thank you!

I've never been in a study group here on 7Sage so am not sure if this just isn't a thing based on how study groups work/what they do together, but I'm very interested in being a part of a study group that focuses on logic games specifically.

As to timeline and starting score on the section, I'm looking to apply to law school in October and take my first LSAT in July. I'm at about -11 on games, and really struggle on time. (I can BR most games to 100% but it takes forever.)

Hi All,

I need some advice. I've been studying for the lsat on and off for the last 2+ years. The highest I've ever hit on a timed PT has been a 159 with a BR scores of 177-179. I took the official Nov 2020 lsat and scored a 156. My highest official score before this has been a 157. I'm struggling. I stopped studying for the last two months thinking I scored in the low 160s in Nov, only to find out in Jan that I got a 156 (score delayed b/c of writing sample). Anyway, I'm officially registered for the Feb exam and I'm feeling lost.

I have a whole week off from work to study. I have a respiratory condition and have been severely sick for almost all of January. I just started back up with the studying in early Feb, but I'm feeling very rusty. I'm scoring -6 in LR.

Games is my weakest section, I'm not able to finish more than 3 timed. For RC, I'm not able to finish more than 3 passages and even in the ones I attempt, I'm looking at a -5 (roughly -7 to -9).

I'm so lost on what to do. Do I spend a majority of next week focused on drilling games and try to get my score up that way?

Should I just forget taking the Feb exam all together b/c improvement this late in the game is so unlikely?

It has been extremely difficult in finding some consistent time in the day where I can focus on just lsat prep, as I work over-time. My studying has been inconsistent overall.

I already have 4 scores on record, all in the 150s. And I'm an applicant in this year's cycle. I know it's late in the game, but I'm not really aiming for T-14 schools. I'm considering part-time programs. I'm a little embarrassed that I'm still studying for this exam (over 2+ years later) but given my sub 3.0 GPA, I really need to break into the 160s.

I have no interest in delaying another cycle and I really do not want to re-take this exam again.

My main questions are whether surpassing a score in the 160s is realistic and if so, how should I spend my time in the next couple of days?

Thank you for reading my post. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Good luck to everyone applying this cycle.

I am having trouble figuring out how I am able to just do one section instead of a full prep test (specifically prep tests 1-35 right now). My goal is to be able to do just one section - for example logic games - and get the score for just that section to review, but when I complete just one section it gives me an overall score as if I went through the other sections and got 0 correct. Any tech advice on how to do this? I just finished CC, so this is a new problem I cannot seem to find an answer to. I am sure it is a simple solution that I have just yet to find. Thank you!

I'm new to the site, but I've been familiarizing myself with the LSAT for a while. I'm aiming for a score 172+, and from the PTs I've done, I know that my most glaring weakness is Logic Games. I'm generally going -2/-3 in RC and LR, but in LG, the best I've done is -9. So, here's my question: could it be wise to jump straight into the LG section of the 7sage curriculum, and ignore the foundations of LR and RC? How much do these topics build on each other, and what am I risking if I skip some of these more "foundational" lessons?

Hi everyone,

We've got a new blog post: Six Law School Personal Statements That Got Into Harvard.

I tried to pick essays that feel attainable. They're all well-written, but you won't find any stories of people overcoming insuperable odds, or even (with the possible exception of the last one) any personal statements by people with writerly super-powers. These are just honest reckonings by thoughtful, earnest applicants.

I hope they inspire you!

Let me be clear, my study schedule was not at all rigorous. I was busy getting my ass handed to me by my finance and accounting classes but what helped me the most on every section of this God forsaken exam was that I ANTICIPATED EVERY SINGLE ANSWER CHOICE. Whether it be a sequencing game or a weakening question, in my head I thought of what the answer would be before going to the answer choices.

I used to let the answer choices feed me but trust me that's what the LSAT wants you to do. Don't do it, come up with your own answer even if it is not even close to the right answer. Coming up with your own answers shows that you actually understand the question.

Good luck to everyone beginning or continuing their LSAT journey.

Contemplating taking on studying as a full time gig, or at minimum reducing my hours at work, but I want to see how many users out there feel they are able to fulfill study goals while working FT!

Hi all,

Just seeking thoughts regarding a score drop --

I had a pretty steady improvement in my scores (started at 164, climbed to 180) and had my best week ~2 weeks ago when I scored 175, 177, & 180... Since then I've scored 171, 171, 172, & 171 and am panicking a little. Has anyone else experienced anything similar?

website keeps crashing... anyone else experiencing this?

When I take a lot of time and take a lot of breaks, I'll score easily at 90%+. But once I have to focus in and spend the full three hours on the test, it's like my brain just can't handle focusing for that long and everything starts to glaze over. I'll even see this pattern in the test results... I'll start the test by getting mostly correct answers, then the further into the test I get, I start missing everything because my mind has completely lost focus. I make careless mistakes and have a hard time understanding the passages because my brain is just... tired.

For context, I also have PTSD and an associated dissociative disorder. Losing focus happens for me all the time. Almost like ADHD, but not quite.

Any tips on how to increase my attention span? I feel like this is the main thing holding me back from the score I want!

This man showed up to court as a cat and was still better than Bruce Castor.

In fairness to Castor, he had like a week to prepare. But still...

Hi all,

Trying to game out the financials of retaking the LSAT in the summer. I've gamed out that it'll cost about $150 for continued prep materials and an additional $200 for registering. However, that's only an expense I can justify if I'm confident I can score at least 2 points higher than my Jan LSAT score.

My big question is about LSAT refunds. LSAC says the refund for withdrawing from the LSAT by the deadline is a partial deadline but it doesn't say how much. Does anyone know?

I understand the other option is to reschedule the test but that only works if I think another month of prep will get me where I need to be.

Thanks in advance!

I've seen "large"\ "largely" in many questions. I wanna know to what extent it suggests about the scope of the sentence: some, most, or something else.

A good example is the conclusion in PT65-S4-Q12---"So jazz consists largely of voicelike horns and hornlike voices."

I deeply appreciate your help and time for my question.

Thank you,

Leon

Hi!

I need a sanity check cuz I get pretty frustrated with how much my LG scores fluctuate. I completely foolproofed 10 PTs and then scored [-0, -1, -1] on the next three new sections. Started feeling pretty good about it, so I shifted my focus elsewhere. But then the last two sections were -4 and -5. Can anyone else relate? Were you able to get out of this rut?

How many PTs did you foolproof before you got your LSAT score that you applied with? I'm aiming for a -0, so I just want to be consistent with how I do before the April exam. I'm definitely going back to more foolproofing, but was I being silly for thinking 10 PTs was enough?

Edit to add: Anyone have tips on motivation to foolproof games to death? Generally, I'm really good when it comes to focusing, but I think I keep rushing to finish LG because I dislike foolproofing so much.

I took my first full section of LR after completing the CC (and for the first time ever), and I got -4 (but I kinda view it as -5 since I was really unsure about one of the questions). Because of the goals I have set for myself (to get a 175+), I was very frustrated. The 4 I got wrong were in the 17-25 range, so at least they weren't from the first 15. I watched the explanation videos, which honestly just made me angry at LSAC (lol) because I thought "how in the world was I supposed to figure this out in ~a min." One of the reasons I was especially frustrated was because the questions I got wrong all but required the use of lawgic, and I've invested a lot of time in learning lawgic; however, these questions more so relied on not only knowing lawgic but being able to manipulate it into different forms incredibly quickly. On the bright side, I now know that I need to spend a lot more time ensuring that I know lawgic like the back of my hand. On the down side, I was incredibly discouraged because I just feel like I'm never going to be able to grasp the hardest questions given the time constraint.

I've heard of the wonders of the foolproof method in regards to LGs, but does the same apply to LR? Will the patterns really start to appear? I'm probably being hard on myself since this was my first full section, but I pretty much feel like I need to be at -0/-1 in LR.

I don't understand why D is correct? Can someone explain this to me. I chose A.