Basically, I am wondering whether I can still sign up for the April LSAT and have the ability not to take it.

Hiiiiiiii ~~

I just took feb yesterday and don't feel super great about it. I have been PTing around 168-172 but am not confident in how I did yesterday. Usually LG is my strongest and I bank on -0 in this section, but I was rocked by a tough game (and also wasn't even loving how I felt about the other 3??). LR is also usually a solid -4 for me but I really don't feel well about yesterday's LR. There were a few questions that I couldn't quite pre-phrase ( ugh AND i even changed a couple of answers last minute which I neverrrrr do 🤢🥴). and of course, RC, sweet RC, the only consistency in my LSAT journey has been that no matter what, RC will always be a surprise for me. Yesterday was no exception. I had just recently gotten really scientific about mastering RC in the same way I had been with the other sections, but going into the test I knew that section had the most room for growth. Post-exam, I am feeling like my mechanics are good but that I was a little nervous and could've had better instincts overall, but especially in LR.

Seeking tips from people who have retaken the exam before. How did you reuse materials? How much time did you give yourself before taking the exam again (1 month? 3 months?)? Any other things you wished you had known going through the retake process/studying after your first LSAT?

I have been studying since May 2020, used a really great tutor but ultimately stopped once I got into the high 160s because it was really expensive, but really helpful. Used & loved Ellen's loophole + 7sage for videos, analytics, and occasional fundamentals refreshers. Goal score is 170+..... Seeking all the recs, tips, and advice. Thank you :)

I for some reason can see somewhat of links between things when reading a parallel question that asks to find a similar reasoning in the answer choices. But I can't diagram it for some reason. I am hoping that the premium version of 7sage will cover this obstacle, but just wanted to know a head of time if this is an issue for anyone else or more importantly is covered well in the 7sage videos/lessons?

Thank you!

Hello all,

Does anyone have any tips or successful strategies to search for and apply to outside scholarships prior to 1L?

Most online tools are targeted towards undergraduates, and lists of law school scholarships don't usually allow one to filter out items that don't apply. This makes it difficult to search and prioritize which scholarships to focus on.

Any thoughts, tips, and/or resources would be appreciated - thank you!

I picked the correct answer but, just for the purpose of learning, I wanna discuss further the logical structure of (D).

Regarding the first sentence----"Depending on volume of business, either one or two or three store detectives are needed for adequate protection against shoplifting."----I have two questions:

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Leon

Do you think you can only be successful so long as you go to a t14 or do you think you can be successful career-wise in any school you attend ??

Admin note: edited title to comport with meme

Hi everyone,

My digital study group is about to lose a few February-exam takers, so we're looking to add a few more members that are taking it in April.

We generally take timed sections (weekdays) or entire PTs (weekends) on our own, then get together via Zoom/FaceTime to Blind Review our answers before we find out how well we did.

Our next meeting is this Sunday, where we'll be Blind Reviewing PT 79 (all 4 sections).

We've been PT'ing in the high 160s, and want to edge over the 170 threshold by our respective exam date(s).

Shoot me a message with your name and email address on here if you'd like to join!

For those who initially struggled with LR (-5-7 a section), did you get better with more exposure to the test? If not, how do you overcome a weak LR section?

Hi everyone- studying for the April 2021 LSAT. Started at PT 50 to do a game section a day and LR here and there. RC needs work.

In factoring my allowance of how many tests to leave before April's LSAT, how many do you typically take, in terms of sitting through full PT in the lets say 3-4 weeks leading up to your test? How do you space them apart?

Looking for general opinions so I can create a schedule, appreciate it, thanks

Hello all!

I am getting back into prep after taking the Jan test and not doing as well as I had hoped/wanted. For all my LSAT-ers who are aiming for that 99th percentile moment in June, and want to hold each other accountable, and review together, let me know! (I'm in CA but I attend classes on NY time, so I'm ~flexible~)

Hey guys, this may have been previously covered but I am curious to hear about test day experiences in terms of signing in to ProctorU and the LSAC Hub. Did you just sign in to ProctorU and receive instructions from the test proctor before starting the exam. Does your exam start exactly at the assigned start time? I suppose just logistically how do you go about signing in to bother ProctorU and the LSAC Hub come test day and any advice for clearing out room prior to the test. Good luck everyone and thanks for any feedback!

Hey I'm trying to foolproof games 1-35 pacifico style. I stumbled upon pt. 16 game 4. This is the hardest game I've ever seen. I thought PT.12 (game 4?) the flask game was hard but this game I can't even attempt the questions.. I spent 2 hours trying to understand it. I thought my confusion was that I didn't realize odd/even alternate. Afterward I realized this.

Now I guess the fifth rule is confusing me?

low defeats higher then switch but wouldn't this revert back to the original?

Idk a lot of rambling here but feel free to tell me ur reactions to pt 16 game 4, whatever they may be...

(This is the tennis game where u switch odd & even) 5 slots)

Also, do u guys skip 5 star games when ur foolproofing and save em for later? or..?

How does one distinguish between some-referring to a single person option like, (some people say the LSAT is hard) vs when a author of passage use "some" to indicate another person(s)'s views in a given passage? This question is in context to ** LSAT 29 - Section 4 - Question 06**

Does 7sage refund applicants who are approved for a lsac fee waiver?

Hey, do letters of recommendation have an "expiration date" when they are no longer considered relevant? And more to the point — should I ask my recommenders to submit LORs again given the fact that they wrote them for me for the current cycle (20-21) but due to some unpredictable circumstances I had to postpone my admissions for the next cycle? I've read that LORs should be relevant to your current experience but I'm 2 years out of school and my job is the same as it was last year.

Thank you in advance!

Hello everyone. Wondering if anyone here decided, after receiving their last score for this admissions cycle, to wait another year and continue studying for a better score? I ended up getting about five points less than my goal. It hurts, but I know I can do better and have decided to wait. I also had several setbacks in 2020, aside from COVID: deaths in family, divorce, moving across the country, and health issues. Anyone here waiting a year? Care to share? Thanks.

hey everyone! I'm working through in/out games and am wondering if anyone can point me out to a part in the CC where JY goes over conditional rules / more complicated ones used in grouping games. is there some sort of consolidated list we can use?

I appreciate it!

Hello,

I plan on using my Macbook to take the exam. I understand the proctor generally checks your desk area - I'm not sure if he or she checks your laptop...? Do you use your own laptop to show your room?

I've read and saw a youtube video where they mention you can use your phone camera for the proctor to check your room. If I am using my laptop and use the phone so they can approve my laptop, I imagine I need ProctorU on my phone as well?

Sorry for the weird question, this came up in my head as I'm setting up my test area!

Previous FLEX takers, how did the proctor check your room?!

Hey guys, wondering why the format used on the 7Sage Problem Sets and presumably the Practice Tests (haven't gotten there yet) does not have an option to reflect what the actual digital LSAT looks like? Talking about really small nit-picky details like the font and shape of the bubbles, but I still feel like these things matter when you are practicing. Does anyone know if there is some licensing reason behind this? Thanks in advance!

Hi,

Could someone explain to me what's the difference in usage of the Preptests 1-35 (Drilling Materials) and the Preptests that come after PT35? Are we supposed to take Preptests 1-35 as full timed-tests or are we using the different sections for drilling?

Thanks!

I'm looking for someone to go over PTs with and hold each other accountable for sticking to a regular studying and practice schedule. I'd prefer talking rather than typing to discuss questions and I'm aiming for about 1 PT per week. I'm free after 6pm PST weekdays and all day weekends.

Hi everyone,

LSAC made several announcements today. The following are a few summary points of the announcements:

The LSAC will continue to provide the LSAT in an online, live remote-proctored format through June 2022.

The test dates for June 2021 through June 2022 have been released on LSAC's site: https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-dates-deadlines-score-release-dates.

The LSAT will continue to have three scored sections. Starting in August, LSAC will return to their pre-COVID practice of including an unscored variable section along with the three scored sections.

With the addition of a fourth, unscored section, LSAC plans to include a short break between the second and third sections of the new LSAT starting August 2021.

Scores will continue to be reported on the 120-180 LSAT range, along with a percentile ranking.

The LSAT will continue to have three scored sections and one unscored variable section for the next several years.

LSAC will continue to address access and equity by providing solutions for candidates who do not have the necessary equipment, internet access, or quiet place to test.

I have also included the full text of LSAC's announcement below:

"First, given the expressed preference of the substantial majority of test takers, we are announcing that we will continue to provide the LSAT in an online, live remote-proctored format through June 2022.

We are also announcing the June 2021 test date, as well as test dates for the entire next cycle, which will begin in August and run through June 2022, so that candidates may plan in advance for the timing that works best. You can find the schedule here https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-dates-deadlines-score-release-dates.

The LSAT will continue to have three scored sections. Starting in August, we will return to our pre-COVID practice of including an unscored variable section along with the three scored sections so that we can validate new test questions for future use. This validation process is a vital part of our commitment to equity and helps us ensure our questions continue their long standard of being free from any kind of bias. With the addition of a fourth, unscored section, we plan to include a short break between the second and third sections of the new LSAT starting August 2021, similar to the break mid-way through the traditional in-person LSAT that was used before the COVID-19 emergency.

The LSAT will continue to have three scored sections and one unscored variable section for the next several years, and you can learn more about the LSAT for August 2021 and beyond on our website.

Scores will continue to be reported on the 120-180 LSAT range, along with a percentile ranking. Our questions and methodology will remain the same, meaning the LSAT will continue to be the most valid and reliable indicator of first-year law school success. Because they both contain three scored sections with the same methodology and questions, we anticipate that scores from the current LSAT-Flex and the LSAT beginning in August will be aligned. As always, our measurement scientists will continue to scrutinize and evaluate all the data to ensure scores preserve their meaning across test administrations.

As we move forward with another full year of online testing to help ensure the safety of all candidates, LSAC will continue to address access and equity by providing solutions for candidates who do not have the necessary equipment, internet access, or quiet place to test. Please make sure that your students know that LSAC stands ready to assist them, so they have the resources they need. Thus far, we have provided 2,400 loaner devices to candidates who needed a computer and have provided a quiet place to test and internet access for over 1,100 more. Through our deep commitment to disability rights, we will of course also continue to address the needs of all candidates who require testing accommodations."

MBT V.S. MSS

Flaw V.S. Weaken

How do you differentiate between these question types by using the question stem? Sometimes, I mistake one for the other...

Thanks in advance :)

Hey guys, so I have been reading a few posts about people asking about their "chances" at some schools. These are people with high 160's and even 170's who have written the FLEX. They seem worried about such high scores (170+) and claim there are too many people with those scores since Flex. This is really confusing me because I felt the scoring was meant to ensure that not many people would be able to get those high scores, isn't grading something on a curve meant to ensure that is not the case. Perhaps I am confused or misunderstanding this or the posters are mistaken. If someone would clear this up I would really appreciate it.

I had taken a massive hiatus and am looking to begin prepping again to hopefully write the test end of year and many people claiming those high scores have become normal is a bit concerning.

I am not new to LSAT prep, I previously took a course for another company, but I wanted a program that could help me study further. As such, I have already taken numerous tests on LawHub prior to buying the monthly subscription for 7Sage. I've linked my LawHub account, but it doesn't show any of my previous scores. Do I need to manually submit all my answers? (Or did something go wrong) Thank you for the help.