I'll be taking the April Flex and I'm currently scoring on average a 166/167 with a high of 174 and a low of 161. Any advice on stabilizing this fluctuation and closing the BR gap?

PT84: 164/173

PT76: 167/178

PTC2: 163/171

PT75: 161/171

PT73: 173/175

PT72: 166/172

Breakdown for LR: I was going -3 in the mid-late PT60s, but once I got to the PT70s, it dropped to -5 (PT84 was also a -5). Under timed, I allow myself to miss two or three questions and force myself not to sink time on those questions that I'll most likely miss anyway. Asides from solidifying my fundamentals, are there ways to improve my procedural strategies? Currently I make three columns: left column is for the questions that I'm 80% confident of and most likely won't come back for round 2, middle column is for the questions that I'm 60% or 70% confident but with a bit more time I can increase it to 70% or 80% so these are the questions I prioritize on round 2, and right column is for the curvebreakers. On average, I have 5 min for round 2 but I feel that I'm not making the most out of it. I'm working on boosting my confidence as I go through the first 15 questions but I still make mistakes that have nothing to do with my understanding of the material but just a case of anxiety, though it's more likely the case that I'll miss a question or two in April due to nerves.

Breakdown for LG: I always go -0 on BR but rarely under timed. I'm least comfortable with hybrid grouping games that are open-ended which means I take longer on setup and even longer in the questions when I didn't make an inference but at that point I'm on autopilot brute force mode. Rule substitution questions can be rough too. Currently plateauing at -2/-3 and sometimes worse for those oddball games. I feel most confident in LG though wishing there's a way to get to -0 because gaining those 2 to 3 points back can be a gamechanger.

Breakdown for RC: my scores fluctuate the most (-4 to -11) and I always feel rushed and on high alert. Currently at -6/-7 timed and -3 BR on average which seems to me that I could benefit from more efficient timing strategies.

I used to write down structural low res when I first started PTing but it was taking too long though it did reinforce good habits. Now I pause and connect anything of significance to previous sentences/paragraphs/ideas/etc and try not to get too bogged down with the detail but just know where those detail are located in case a detail-specific question comes along. I'm least comfortable with comparative passages and I often take at least 4 min to read both. Doing piecemeal analysis helps, and taking a second to digest densely worded question stems helps put me in attack mode rather than letting the ACs sway me.

My goal is to hit the high 160s/low 170s consistently and confidently going into April but it feels that I'm getting nowhere with a large BR gap (and I've taken 20+ PTs and retook 10+).

Any advice is appreciated!

I've gone through the LSAC requirements and candidate agreement thoroughly. I've taken an online proctored test in a different educational area before and they strictly prohibited mouthing while reading or reading out loud during the test. I tend to do this as I'm reading. Are there any restrictions on this during the test that would cause a problem or for my test to be flagged if I do this during the flex?

Hi All,

I have some questions concerning FLEX requirements. I am planning to use my main desktop computer with attached webcam, and I was wondering if I can keep the tower (PC itself) on my desk or do I need to move it under the desk? Additionally, I would like to use my monitor riser, would it be permitted?

Thank you!

So after you have finished one of the sections, or the 35 mins is up, does it immediately jump to the next section? Do you have to click the next section to start it like in our practice tests? Does the time immediately begin for the next section when the 35 mins is up or is there like a 1 minute window to start the next section?

Hiiii. I been studying on and off and now making gains to mid 160s, after graduating and eliminating extracurriculars. im hope to find a few study buddies who are interested in working together to push to 170s. LR is my best, i make careless mistakes on LG, and RC is minus -7. shooting my shot. hope we can help each out during this rigorous process.

Hi, I’m not sure why I am so stuck on this question but can someone help me help me? I think I am a bit lost on how to write the conditionals. Thanks

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Hi

I have a specific question for PT 58 Q12 City Councilperson: Many City Residents.

for answer choice A, don't we negate sufficient after unless?

I understand why A is the incorrect answer choice because of "causes" when we need it to say "Purpose". But many preptest websites in their explanation do not negate ~causes debate-->~qualifies as art For answer choice A. Would you be able to explain if we ought to negate, sufficient for answer choice A? thank you

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If anyone's got one they no longer need please get in touch! It looks like it's sold out online (links welcome if I'm wrong).

Struggling to understand the "not both" rule for a logic game. We have two committees and know that P --> /Q and Q--> /P (the not both rule). Now according to the explanation, P and Q must be separated amongst the two committees. While this obviously follows the not both rule, my question is, if we fail the sufficient condition (/P or /Q), can't we have them both together in the same committee since the conditional has fallen apart?

I know this is simple but for some reason i'm stumped! any advice would be appreciated :)

Hello! I'm a first-time LSAT test taker and I received my email yesterday about registering for the multiple time slots for the flex this February. If you're a first-timer, does the LSAC email you your ProctorU login the day of registration? Or do they email you prior? As of now, I don't have any login information and I want to make sure that I'm prepared for tomorrow.

Is there one place on 7Sage where you can find all the recordings of anonymous people working questions from above the pencil and paper, with JY’s commentary? #help Or are there just two?

Hi there! Looking for an LSAT study buddy in the Phoenix Metro area, East Valley specifically. Any takers? ;)

Generally feel like these types of questions should be easy points, but the translations into lawgic tend to get me crossed-up here. Can someone provide a solid explanation for the ACs? Thanks in advance.

I live in the RGV area of Texas and looking for someone to study with. Virtual study sessions work too, so reach out even if you live far away. I've been scoring in the lower end of the 160s. I'm planning on taking the July and applying in the 2021-2022 cycle. Let's stay accountable together!

I am wondering if LSAC pushes the harder versions of the test to later dates. For instance, if there are three testing dates available for February's FLEX, would the harder version be seen during one of the later testing dates?

Hello I requested accommodation for quiet environment for the Feb LSAT next week. Has anyone received an email regarding this? I’ve been checking my email/spam everyday for them and nothing has been posted. There was a message on my LSAC account that I would receive something from them no later than Feb 9, which has since been deleted.

Hi All,

I just wanted to let everyone know that LSAC just sent out an email saying that we can sign up for the February LSAT-FLEX starting on Thursday, February 11th, at 12:00 PM EST. We will receive an email then with instructions on how to sign up.

Hi Everyone! I am looking for a study buddy in the LA area. Basically need accountability buddy while teaching and learning from each other. I work full time and available evenings and anytime during the weekend (bc LSAT is my life LOL). Anyways, I am also open to joining any study groups, please help ya girl out.

Hey all. I am having trouble writing this one out. Initially, I wanted to use subscripts and fit the entities in with conditional logic chains, but I quickly got lost in determining young and old. I did some form of relative positioning using greater than, less than symbols ((,)) but this is still giving me a problem.

1) All tulip trees are older than any maples

T > M

2) A majority, but not all, of the garden's sycamores are older than any of it's maples. I wanted to diagram this like a bi conditional relationship. Is this wrong?

Most S > M

Some S ( M

(strong)3) All the garden's maples are older than any of it's dogwoods

M > D

Connecting (1) and (3)

T > M > D

Infer

T>D

Connecting (1) and (2)

T > M > Most S

T > M ( Some S

(em)Infer

T > Most S

T(---Some---) S

If I am understanding this correctly from the relationship between T, M,and D, Tulip trees comprise of the majority of the oldest trees. I kept this in mind as a reference. My problem came with translations back into english. I don't get how you can determine any of the relationships given in the answer choices, other than having worked out the stimulus in formal logic and then comparing each choice in formal logic. Even then, how do you determine old or young when you translate back into english?

I'm at a loss for this one

#help

Hello! I'm currently looking for a study buddy mostly for accountability purposes but also to go over some key concepts. My scores range between the mid 150s/ low 160s but my goal is 170. Hoping to be ready for the exam by summer. Please message me if you're interested!

It has been such a great journey!

I can't believe I made such a huge jump!

Thank you to everyone!

Hello,

I am looking to start or join a study group.

The highest score I have received on the LSAT was a 167. I have scored 165 multiple times and my most recent LSAT scores have been varied from 160 to 164. I want to score in the 170s. I have taken approximately 80 LSAT Preptests. I only have 10 more. I took these tests in numerical order but also decided to take LSAT 89 and 88 because of their difficulty in order to prepare me for the November/January LSAT. It did not work.

Let me know if you have a study group that I can join or would like to start one. I would prefer the study group to be composed of two to three people.

I took a major dip from my last 5 PTs and overall PT average when I wrote in January (166). I've decided to retake. I feel like my fundamentals are solid (usually BR 178 or higher), but my strategy could definitely use some tweaking.

I'm a perfectionist. I've heard repeatedly that the best way to tackle LR and RC is by skipping questions and coming back to them. For whatever reason, I just can't seem to trust this strategy under timed conditions. I usually finish both sections with a minute or two left on PTs, but on test day I seem to second guess myself far more and my focus tends to break more easily (which is another issue altogether).

How do you know when to skip a question in LR and RC? How do you train yourself to feel confident in doing so?

I'm taking the LSAT this month (Feb 2021) and was wondering if I should do anything before the test to prepare for the essay (I haven't done any essay prep yet). Advice would be very much appreciated!