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  • I have been studying on and off, but it has been a bit difficult to keep studying consistently. What should I do? Do you all think I should start all over again (I have completed 23 % of the core curriculum) or should I keep moving forward, and review as I go? I am also feeling a bit of self-doubt, mostly because I am currently 27, I was planning on applying for fall 2021 but I do not think that is feasible, which means I will be going into law school at 28-29 in two years or so, and graduating at 32. I know many successful people have done it before (Obama graduate from law school at 30-31) but I can’t help but feel a bit nervous, old, and defeated, also because studying has been so difficult during these times. Any words of advice, encouragement, or strategies for coping and studying are greatly appreciated! Thank you all so much!
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    i have noticed that my scores in LR and RC have dropped once I moved into the pts in the 80s. Does anyone know why this could be? For example last weekend i took pt 74 and got a 160 today i took pt 81 and got a 150 missed 2 in LG but did horrible in RC and LR. Are the pts in the 80s more difficult?

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    I have been practicing with a pen, but on my last practice test I accidentally wrote down a rule wrong. I caught my mistake quickly and scratched it out, but then it tripped me up for the rest of the game because of the visual clutter. What are your thoughts? Should I be using a pencil so I can erase when things like that happen? I know erasing large mistakes can waste time, but what about smaller things like copying down the wrong number in a rule?

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    Hi y'all!

    I started doing my LSAT practice way back when. I felt like I hit a ceiling, then I tried 7sage and realized that I was gambling not solving. I have seen then BR religiously, doing the modules in my problem areas and seen the gains in my PT score. However, I wonder at what score should I consider a getting a tutor to focus to help me deal with my personnel individual problems?

    If anyone could share their personal experience with tutors, it would be helpful!!!

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    So the digital forum is in a few days and I'm wondering if I should be preparing for it by researching the different areas of studies, externship/clinics, financial aid opportunities, etc. for the schools I'm interested in before going into the event? I'm wondering if it'll look really bad if I don't know much about the school when I talk to an admissions officer/school representative. Is this an opportunity to potentially "wow" them and leave a good impression? Or is basic understanding/knowledge of the school sufficient?

    Also for those of you who've attended the October digital forum, were you able to speak with the dean/admissions member one-on-one or was it really difficult to?

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    Nov 17 Update: We still have 1-2 spots open for our group! So far our sessions have been really great so please reach out if you're interested, have similar goals, and are available to BR PTs on Mondays and Tuesdays, 6-9PM ET.

    Hello 7sage community! A couple of us are trying to form a small and serious study group for the January 2021 flex exam. Looking for 2-3 more people available 6-9PM ET on Mondays and Tuesdays to so that we can keep each other accountable, stay consistent, and also have fun so that we can conquer this beast together.

    My study timeline is to go through PTs 80-89 from now until the January date in chronological order. That is mostly 1 PT per week and we can increase it to 2 PTs per week as it comes closer to the exam. We'll BR together and help teach each other the material and fill in each other's weak spots. My goal score is the 90th percentile (~165); I'm pretty much average across each section (missing roughly -5 to -8 in all 3 sections but I do best in LG). Given that we are also studying through the holidays, I've also scheduled in breaks because I think it's so so important to be able to let the material digest and to recuperate!

    We will be communicating on Discord because it's easy and has a voice chat feature for groups where we can talk together. Discord is multi-faceted and we can have various channels for different topics, so I hope this study group can also be a place where we can really foster a community rather than just talking about the test 24/7 like let's send each other pictures of our pets or the food you're eating or whatever Netflix show you're binging haha. (OR memes. Because memes.)

    I am definitely not great at taking standardized tests (I never have been lol) and hope that this study group makes people feel less alone in the struggle to conquer LSAT. If you feel like you have similar goals and commitments to what I described please shoot me a message or comment below, thank you!!

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    LG is by far my worst section, my biggest issue is recognizing what set up a game needs when they're a bit more complex. What do you think is the best way to practice recognizing what set up a game requires?

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    Hi people,

    I am taking the November FLEX and currently debating on whether to register for the January FLEX. This decision ultimately comes down to whether or not I will have my results before the registration deadline for the January administration (Dec 2nd).

    I am wondering if I will actually know my result from the previous exam before the deadline. It seems plausible in this case because typically it takes about 3 weeks to get results, but LSAC being LSAC I would not be surprised if they announced scores on Dec 3rd, forcing me to pay another $300 for an LSAT I may not need to take (YAY LSAC).

    Would love to hear what people think about this one.

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    I'm a bit new to this and don't know a lot. Is the writing section mandatory? Does it cost money and do you take it the same way as the LSAT (like having a proctor)? Looking for any info! Thanks(:

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    Hey! Since the flex test is now the official form for the next few tests, how should I do the preptests? Should I stick with doing full PTs or should I only complete one LR section and compute the score myself? I feel like only doing full PTs before the Oct exam threw me off when it came to doing the flex. Any advice for how to go about this?

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    I really hate this test. Like I really really do. But I finally beat it! I have three pieces of advice:

    On RC, if you are struggling with time or around -5/-7, you're probably going back to the passage way more than you need. Try going back less. You'll save time, but probably not much accuracy.

    Chill out on test day! My anxiety DESTROYED me (and my score) on the July exam. Part of my success on the Oct exam was that I had adapted a "f*ck it, what ever happens, happens" attitude after the emotional rollercoaster of the first two exams. I was able to focus on the questions on the test on Oct, instead of worrying about how the test was going while taking it. Try to calm down!

    For LR, before July, I was getting -3/-4 purely on intuition. I hadn't really understood argument structures, indicators, etc. Starting to actually learn the logic of what was going on made me much more consistently score -1/-2.

    Before my Jan exam: Khan Academy, Bibles, 7sage

    Before my July Exam: 7sage (mostly PTs, not much curriculum)

    Before my Oct Exam: Tutoring (DM me for info, I highly recommend my dude)

    Standardized testing is a classist scam designed to gatekeep higher education. I despise the fact that the LSAT ruled my life for 1.5 years, but I'm immensely proud of myself for persevering. You can do it too!

    My diagnostic was a 147!! It took me a month to get to the 150s, 3 months to get to the 160s, and alllll the rest to get to the 170s. YOU CAN DO IT! It will suck. But this test is learnable. You got this.

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    Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020

    Study Buddy

    Hey everyone,

    Anyone out there taking the Feb or April LSAT and looking for a study buddy/ acct. partner? I work full-time. Evenings are usually best for me. Please let me know if interested. I really want to do well & need help.

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    Hey everyone,

    Anyone out there taking the Feb or April LSAT and looking for a study buddy/ acct. partner? I work full-time. Evenings are usually best for me. Please let me know if interested. I really want to do well & need help.

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    I’m considering applying early decision for a certain T14 school. However, I’m still waiting on my October Flex score. I don’t think I did as well as I wanted to in October due to nerves, so I’m currently signed up for the January LSAT too.

    If I apply somewhere ED and get rejected, can I re-apply in January with my new score? Would you recommend just applying in January? I feel like it’s such a gamble since it’s a little late in the game.

    Delaying a cycle is NOT an option for me - I’ve already delayed two application cycles.

    Thank you!

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    I am currently registered for the Nov test but I think I want to take more time to study and take it in January instead. I’m really confused on how to change the test date on LSAC. Please help!

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    Hi friends, I have looked at a couple of posts regarding this topic from awhile back, but I figured I ask the question again in order to find out if anyone is doing anything differently, or what, if anything, has helped them in the past in reviewing reading comprehension?

    I am aiming to hit the low to mid 170s by Jan 2021 test day. I am currently PT-ing in the mid to high 160s, with the occasional 170s thrown in between. My reading comprehension has proven by far to be the most inconsistent (going anywhere from -1 to -8), followed by LR (-4/5), with LG being my strongest (averaging -1).

    Thank you so very much! Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

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    Want to focus on harder ones so I'm not surprised on test day. I have access to all of them and have taken 82, 81, 79, 78, 76, 70, 69, 66, 54, 18, 17, and J07 (and I took PT 89 when it was a real LSAT administration). Particularly want to challenge myself on Logic Games (my weakest section) but other hard sections are good too. All advice welcome!

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    Hi guys, it’s my first LSAT (and FLEX) and I was just wondering why APAC region does not support February LSAT despite it being a FLEX version.

    Does this mean as long as we’re taking the exam in Asia, we cannot register for it whatsoever (due to tech, IP reasons, etc)?

    OR if we could make it to the test based on NA region time (which will be night time + in Asia), could we also just register for the Feb Flex?

    Thanks for your help in advance!

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