A study friend of mine created this post. I have never used Princeton Review and am confused why said friend wouldn't at least try (through trial and error) to score the exact same answers using the NON-FLEX option, compared to posting a public question attached to my (now changed) username containing first/last name without permission. Sorry about that...

When did the LSAT move from their usual 5 sections (1 section experimental) to the now 4 sections (1 section experimental)? I am taking the August LSAT and I know it consists of 4 sections with 1 being experimental but it seems odd that in the past, students were scored on more questions.

Sorry for the long message - have been nervous about this upcoming flex but also don't want to lose the momentum and would so value any advice.

I started studying this past December (on and off) and took my first flex in April. Despite scoring (on average) between 168-172, I had technical difficulties and was a bit below my range & canceled my score. Looking back on it, I probably should've waited until I was consistently breaking 170 to even take the exam. Looking forward, I really want to get to a place where I am consistently breaking 172/173 (my goal being T-14).

In the time since the April exam, I've taken 9 exams with scores of 170, 167, 169, 171, 169, 169, 177, 174, and 168 respectively. Because of the range / inconsistency, I feel anxious about taking the June exam (my second try) but want to make sure I'm not making a mistake because I will likely have to take this summer off for the most part. I am entering my senior year of college so if i I moved it I would take my second try sometime next year, but I unfortunately feel like I have burned through a lot of the more recent practice tests (I've done most of the 60s, and all of the 70s and 80s). This summer, I'll be working full time and will likely have little time to study, but was planning on doing some problems from the core curriculum each week so I don't lose my progress.

I guess my two questions are 1) do you think I am correct to move my test date until I consistently am breaking 170s or did it always fluctuate for you? (I've heard of people always having variance and then hitting their best on test day, but it clearly didn't work that well for me the first time so want to be more strategic now) 2) how long would you wait to "forget" the tests I've already done? If I spend this summer doing solely problems from PTs 35 and earlier (core curriculum) and pick back up with full length PTs starting in September or October, is that enough time to forget the tests I've done from December - now? What's the best way to proceed from here so I can more confidently hit 175? (I struggle most with logic games so will definitely drill those first)

So sorry for the incredibly long message and thank you for any advice! I have to decide today or tomorrow about moving the test for free so any advice is greatly appreciated.

Hello,

Does the word However indicate author opinion?

Can anyone explain to me the difference between the list of PrepTests 1-35 and the old LSAT's that are used as PrepTests?

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I was very happy to read this section, but I'm wondering if you might be able to refine the advice a little more. I just looked, and even were I to limit this practice to those games ranked as "medium" hard, i.e., do every "medium" game until I can do each one within the time limit and "own" the game, I'd still need to do it on 89 games (as there are 89 games ranked "medium" in the database.) Yikes.

Do you have any further advice by any chance?

Hello!

As some of you may see my name again, you may remember my absolute freak out about LG. Well fear no more! I've consistently gotten down to a -5 (-2, -3 BR) over a handful of preptests and feel much more confident. SO the next thing on the list is LR. This is without a doubt my worst section, as I know many others are in the same boat. I'm taking the June test (and will probably have to take the August test). Are there any strategies anyone has used to improve 3 to 4 questions in LR quickly? With this time constraint I know it won't be possible to get down to -5 or less, but I just wish to see a slight improvement. So, what works best? Drilling your weaknesses? Pouring over missed questions on PTs? I'm open to all suggestions and methods!

I'm aiming to score in the 160's and I'm very serious about my studies. If anyone has a group or wants to start one please DM me. Thanks!

All are welcome to attend my pity party.

Here is where I am at, I am hoping you guys can provide some insight or guidance on where to move forward from here.

I started studying in April and have been at it full time for the past 2 months. I completed the CC and have been taking 1 PT and BR virtually every day in May. My diagnostic at the beginning of this journey was 153. Most of my PT's since then have been in the 70's and my scores were steadily improving, moving up from 155 to 158/9's and I even got like 5 PT's in the low 160's! I was flying high and looking forward to writing in June and getting this all done and over with. With my GPA (3.98), a score of 159/160 should be good to get me into the school in my hometown (while I would be happy to attend other schools in my country which are less competitive, moving would be much more financially challenging for me/partner and therefore not ideal).

But I have recently been taking tests in the 80's and my scores have noticeably dropped. I am back where I started pretty much. I can tell that the newer tests are different, whereas before I had time to spare in each section, now I am struggling to finish in time and rushing through (and subsequently making more silly mistakes). The gains I have made in the LG section are fairly constant which is nice since originally they were my worst section. But in the 80s I am doing worse in both RC and LR. RC used to be my best section whereas LR has always killed me. I average about 10 wrong in LR. I have noticed that before the 80s, when I got questions wrong and I watched the video/read everyones comments, I would eventually understand why my answer was wrong and the correct one was correct. It was rare that there would be questions that I absolutely could not grasp or I could not be sold on the correct AC. But now I am finding in the 80's there are multiple questions where I just do not get or I really do not agree with the correct AC. More ambiguous I guess? To me, at least.

Anyways, a week ago when I was taking the 70s I was feeling confident to write in June. But now my confidence has tanked and I am wondering if I should defer. I have heard the 80s are more representative of what the current tests are like. If that is the case, and it follows that since I suck at the 80s I will suck at the real thing. And of course, my overdramatic brain has me thinking that maybe I should quit now since these tests have confirmed that I really do have no business trying to do this whole law school thing. Trying not to follow that train of thought but its tempting.

Has anyone else experienced struggles like this, specifically with the 80s? Is it true that they are what I can expect on the real thing? Should I indeed postpone my June LSAT? Any other thoughts or suggestions?

Hello all!

Am I eligible to apply/be considered to law schools if I have one out of two majors completed?

I will have my first BA this fall, but will need an extra semester to finish my second major. I'm having trouble finding an answer online without having to contact law schools directly, but that is probably my best bet lol

Any information is greatly appreciated, Thanks!

So, I "only" got a 153 on the April LSAT but had been PTing easily 157. The day of the test I had a raging sinus infection so after getting the 153 back I was like, ok, no biggie I'll just review and crush the June retake (the only school I'm applying to wants me to retake it even though I'm already within their range of other factors). Ok, fine. After taking the 3 weeks off between the April test date and score release I started getting my first low 160s... and now this last week I'm dropping to 15/27 on RC and LR!? Am I just burnt out?! Or are the tests in the 80s just insanely harder than every other PT and I'm just wasting my time retaking in June unless my timed PT this weekend is back to my normal upper 150s/low 160s?! I know, I know, I could postpone a cycle and try again but UGH.

(I put "only" got a 153 because considering I started last May/June at a 136 I think its a massive improvement in general, just not where I know I am capable of being)

Any wise tips for the next two weeks?

Hi everyone!

I'm currently studying super hard for my LSAT and plan to take it this June and it's giving me a lot of anxiety. I I'm currently not scoring where I need too & the school I want to attend has a median LSAT score of a 158. On the other hand, I just graduated college and I have a GPA of a 3.9. I also have a good amount of legal experience on my resume working as a legal assistant, paralegal, and legal intern. Do you guys think that applying either Early Decision or right when applications open in mid-late September -- will increase my chances of getting in? (Also, I know that if I apply ED it is binding so I'm not worried about that because that's where want to go). Please let me know what you guys think! All opinions are appreciated.

Best,

Marcella

Hello & happy studying to all,

I am feeling quite anxious as the June test is approaching and hoping someone can offer me some sound advice. I started studying in February of this year and my plan was to take the June and August LSAT so that I can apply to law school in early September. As I heard from many to apply as early as you can.

To give you some background I started off with a low diagnostic of 141 (yikes). I have been studying consistently each week and have seen improvement (my highest PT being a 156). I am proud of this improvement as I am not the best test taker but I ideally I would like to be in the 160s. In addition, my score has been fluctuating (7 points) and I would like to see more consistency. I am confident that come August I will be able to bridge this gap.

The reason I would like to take the LSAT now is to get one under my belt so that by August I am ready to go and that by end of September all of my applications are submitted. I feel like I am playing with a double edge sword... is it better to wait and take the LSAT in August and then again in October or is it better to apply as early as I can with the June and then the August LSAT. Note- I would like to take the exam twice as I have test anxiety and I know that I will feel more confident the second time around.

If I apply to schools in September but take the October LSAT I hear that my application will be put on hold and they wont review until they receive my final score. Does applying in early September vs mid November have that much of a difference?

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and hopefully someone can help.

Hello everyone,

I m at my breaking point with this and thinking about not continuing. I am not a quitter but I am just tapped out. I am seeing steady and good progress with LR and LG but RC is kicking my ass. I am missing between 12 and 18, and I am not sure wth I can do to fix this. This is coming from someone who is an avid reader and has always excelled in writing/reading. I don't know what else to do, I am angry with myself because it's just freaking reading, I am honestly both mad and frustrated, can anyone PLEASE point me in the right direction?

I assume those of you taking the June LSAT got the email about scheduling test times.

Just my luck, my only choice for taking the test is 5-8pm on a Friday. I'm a morning person who has never started a test later than noon, and a little salty right now. I'll get over it in a bit I'm sure, but any pro tips for taking tests at times you're typically not your sharpest? AND dinner time on top of that -_-

Hello everyone, I am really struggling and need some help/direction. I started studying in January and scored a 149 on my diagnostic, but it is May (almost June) and I am averaging 159. My goal is at minimum a 165, so I am nervous that I won't score high enough. I am getting -0 to -2 on LG (not my worry), but on LR I am averaging -8 and RC -9. I am in a rut, and I do not know what will help. I finished the content on 7Sage in mid-March, and I have been using PTs, the LSAT Trainer, and Loophole. My weaknesses in LR seems to be flaw, strengthening, and SA. For RC, I think it is the timing. Any resources or advice anyone can give? What should these next two months look like for me? Thank you in advance.

I took my first diagnostic exam cold turkey and scored a 137. It's been two days and I have not been able to stop obsessing over my low score. I'm planning on taking the LSAT next June, is it still possible for me to break into the 170s if I received a terrible diagnostic score? I feel so lost and helpless.

Hi guys,

Just looking for some advice about the first-time test taker score cancellation policy available on LSAC. Does it make sense to do this in all cases? I'm taking the June flex and wasn't planning on purchasing it (of course also hoping I'll only have to take the test once), but I saw some people talking about how it is necessary to get it. I'm aiming 160+ if that matters.

Thank you!

If you're taking the test anytime soon, I highly recommend attending this. Today at 8pm EST.

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I'm currently registered for the June LSAT (first registration with preview), and since I'm an international, I cannot postpone to the August LSAT, as it is only for US. My PTs have been averaging around the mid 160s but I do want to aim higher. Based on what I know, the best time to apply to law schools is around October, and taking it on October means that I would be receiving my score on November. Would I be at a great disadvantage to be applying a bit later, i.e. November? Should I take the June and see how it goes and take it again on October? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I have almost done all of the practice tests from PT 19 to PT 88. Currently, I only have two tests fresh. However, I'm still not scoring at my target score. But I have registered for the June exam. I wonder whether I should take the two tests that I have left, or save them for August to evaluate my ability before the August test? And working more on retaking some of the practice tests that I have taken before. Any suggestions would be welcome.

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Is there any extra advice you can give me on weakening questions? I have researched them numerous times, but on the last problem sets I feel like I have been completely guessing. One thing I have learned has been to find the assumption, and if you are told to weaken the argument then state that assumption; however, if you are to strengthen the argument, find that assumption and your answer will be the choice that states it and clarifies it so it is no longer an issue. Even with this advice, I still cannot seem to do it. Maybe I am struggling with finding the assumption? Or maybe whenever I read the questions I get overwhelmed? Regardless, weakening questions are destroying me right now and I feel helpless.

I have been studying following the core curriculum and am at about 70 hours. I am feeling overwhelmed trying to complete as much as the curriculum as possible. I feel like by the time I am halfway there, I am going to forget everything I learned at the very beginning. (It has taken me months!) If you have any suggestions on which sections to focus on, I would greatly appreciate it! For reference, I have issues with the timed aspect with RC and LR (anxiety) and logic games are my weakest. I took the LSAT in November and scored a 147 using Khan Academy only. Any advice helps!

I am in need of a study buddy. I am having an issue with Logic Games. I can do the level ones to level four in the tree ordering section. I can also do level one in the In Out section. The rest, I am having issues with. If some one can please help me out, I would be grateful. The rest of the test I'm fine with, it's the logic games that stump me.

I hate feeling alone and clueless, and that's exactly how I'm feeling as I'm reading (and believing) everything I'm reading online. I would love to have an online buddy to message/chat and bounce ideas off of. Just a little about me: I'm older than "my 20's". Law will be my 2nd career. I'm hoping to go into Biglaw - Corporate/IP maybe, Health or Healthcare Law maybe. Feeling vulnerable, but is anyone looking for the same/similar?