Hey Everybody,

Does anyone know how the LSAT-flex will be scored in comparison to the normal 4 section test? For example, how many wrong on the 3 section LSAT-flex test would one have to get in order to get a 165, 170, 175...etc? Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I wanted to ask for some advice on how you solve inference questions on RC passages. Something I've noticed about J.Y.'s explanations is that he encourages us to "go inside the author's mind" and try to answer from the author's perspective. But I found myself getting inference questions wrong using this approach.

An example would be PT62.1.27.

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-62-section-1-passage-4-questions/

Between A and C, I chose A, because I was trying to "go into" Jewett's mind and and see why she might be "unwilling" (the correct answer is C).

I guess my question is two-fold: 1) What is your thought process when you solve inference questions on RC, and 2) How do I stop myself from falling into the trap of over-inferring?

I will be taking the August 2020 LSAT Flex. I think I read somewhere that we will only be allowed 5 pieces of paper and a pencil. I took the LSAT digital in person before but we got a pen. So will we not be able to use a pen anymore and have to use a pencil? Any other differences between the LSAT Flex and the LSAT digital in person?

Hi,

so we still have a year to do the LSAT writing right? we don't necessarily and have to do it immediately post we complete the flex? any clarity on this would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all,

First of all, after about a month of studying and practicing for RC, I do see a clear improvement in RC, so thanks 7sage!

Here comes the problem which I could not really find an answer on the 7sage forum: when I do understand what a passage is saying (at least at a minimum level), I can manage to get -0 to -2 on this particular passage no matter what the difficulty level is; however, there are times which I read the passage and would have no clue what the passage is saying, and the result is very likely to be a complete bombing of this passage. Using PTs 73 and 74 as an example, I understood the first passage and the last passage of PT 73, but had no clue what the middle two passages were saying, in which I ended up with -9 just in the middle two passages; while for PT 74, I understood all four passages (again, at least at a minimum level), so I ended up with -2 for the entire section. Beside this specific example, I realize that most passages which I have no clue with are medium-level passages (really not sure why), and I can't find any subject similarities between these passages.

At first I was thinking that the only way to resolve this is to improve my ability to comprehend these passages, but then I realize that JY says he sometimes gets confused with passages and just has to deal with it when answering questions. So are there any good tips on tackling the questions when you are just not sure what the passage is talking about?

Lastly, this post is not saying that I don't want to improve my ability to comprehend. I would still try my best to practice with RC and enhance my reading ability, but as a non-native speaker, I suppose it would be difficult for me to actaully improve my vocublary and comprehension skill in a short period of time.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I just finished the core curriculum a few weeks ago after completing all the problem sets, but it almost always takes me double or sometimes triple the recommended time to complete individual logic games. However, I usually score -1 at most. Is this normal? Or should I be working much faster by now?

Hey ya'll,

I test on Tuesday and I just PT'd the worse I've ever done... basically even with diagnostic... any tips on how to prepare for Tuesday?

Does anyone know if we are allowed to use a pen on the July-Flex exam?

I know for in person digital exams they began allowing pens but on the Law Hub website it says only pencils... is this outdated or updated?

I called LSAC and cancelled my July LSAT and rescheduled it to Aug. But then I realized I still hold the spot/schedule on ProctorU. Should I also cancel that? Or it will expire automatically?

So I'm planning on taking the July test, but I'm getting so nervous!!! My goal score is around a 169 and about a month ago I was able to hit it but unfortunately, I haven't hit it since and have been averaging around a 163-164. The past month I've had a pretty bad apartment move, so I've been wildly stressed out and my mind hasn't been totally focused, which is what I'm hoping has been the reason for not hitting my goal score. When I do individual timed sections, I'm seeing the scores reflect exactly where I want to be, but when I take a PT my scores drop. Should I chance it and hope that my test day focus and knowledge of the content pulls through, or should I push to October? (August doesn't seem possible with my work schedule) I'm also worried that the test I scored a 169 on was just super compatible with my skill set and not reflective of an average PT. Any thoughts?

By the way, good luck to everyone taking July :)

Does anyone know are you able to download Logmeinrescue before the exam? or is that something that you get a link to download or something while you are logged in to proctor u right before your exam starts? Thank you

Hey , so I finished the 7Sage course and took my first practice test on Sunday and scored 139 in real time and 152 in Blind Review. I’m writing the August LSAT and want to get in the mid to high 150’s but I’m not sure exactly what I need to do to effectively improve my score. Please help! Open to any advice.

As a grandfathered Ultimate+, where is the 1 month extension button? I cannot seem to find it on the "settings" tab. Help please. Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently looking to do the October or November test. I've taken some months off but am looking to get back into studying. Since the pandemic is unlikely to go away, these tests in fall will probably be the take at home test I've heard about. Can anyone bring me up to speed on the LSAT-Flex? 3 sections only, correct? Do I just take practice tests as normal?

Not sure where this is coming from. Seems random? And only for first time test takers? what about october first time takers or something. Surely this cant be the only month they do this

I am not sure if I am posting this to the right place, but I have a few questions about admissions I would like help with. My plan is to take the LSAT in August and immediately after, start preparing materials for admissions. If my score is not where I want it, then I will retake the test in October. Do I have enough time for the admissions process if I start after the August test?

Hello 7sagers!

I recently completed Mike Kim's LSAT Trainer and my question is how should I continue preparing for the LSAT? I want to begin drilling problem sets, as I cannot fully complete sections under time constraints yet. I would like to know what would be the best course of action - Should I drill practice problems from the LSAT Trainer & begin my CC of 7sage as well? I have been studying the exam for 5 weeks, so I only have a very broad understanding of the exam currently, any advice would be most appreciated!

Hey guys, does anyone know how to best prepare for the flex format because it’s given on a computer?

Hey guys,

I've got a question for anybody who has made some significant increases in their scores. Previously, i thought taking pts and doing extensive BR would lead to consistent score increases alone. Now that i'm 4 pts in, and have only stayed in the 157-159 territory, i'm wondering if there's more virtue in spending days drilling instead?

Looking for perspectives because i was originally planning on taking august, but might be considering October instead. really hoping to be in the high 160s/low 170s.

What do you guys think helped you the most in your prep when you were around these scores? problem sets and drills or full practices tests with extensive BR? Thank you in advance!

Hi!

I was working on LR and had a little problem with the expression "all that is required to do A is B"

So if we were to diagram this in conditional language, would B be sufficient for A or would it be necessary?

Maybe it's biconditional? I'm not sure.

It's just messing with my head and any help would be greatly appreciated! :)

Just curious how others are approaching this final week or so. Are you taking more PT's? Just doing sections? Or are you taking your foot off the gas a little bit to ensure you are fresh for the real thing?

I'm curious because I was drilling PT's pretty intensely and I could feel myself getting burnt out. I've started doing a section or two a day and that is a little better, but I wonder if even that is too much. I just really don't want to be mentally exhausted for the test.

Thanks for your input and help!

Hi everyone, I have a question that I would really like some input on from fellow members on here. I started studying for the lsat in the beginning of December with PowerScore books and did that for about two and half months with a few practice sections scattered in that time as well. I realized towards the end of February that I was not getting anywhere so I signed up for 7 sage and took the diagnostic which I scored a 142 on. I went through the cc pretty meticulously, read the loophole, and foolproofed games 1-35. I took my first post cc pt on the 1st of July and scored a 152, and then tonight I hit 160 with a Br score of 167. I went -12 total in LR, -6 in RC, and -8 in LG. My goal score is a 165. The deadline to sign up for August is the 15th so I kind of need to decide if I should attempt that test date soon. My other option is October. I guess I am wondering if you guys think I’m better off just registering for October giving myself lots of time, or trying to push even harder than I have been the next month and a half to be able to get a score and applications in sooner, of course if I get my desired score. I also would welcome any advice on what to do for LG, I foolproofed 1-35 but still can’t seem to get to -3 range. Thanks in advance for the responses!

Hi, I am scoring in the low 160s looking to get a 175+. I am currently working full time but am willing to take as long as it takes to get the score I want. However, I would like to get there, if possible, for this admission cycle. I am missing an average of -5 per section with some sections getting -3 sometimes but not consistently low in any one section. But have only taken like 3-4 prep-tests.

Any Advice? Looking for someone who can help me understand how to make the jump. Any study plan advice?

Thanks

Hi Guys,

I am currently at the exact 50% mark of the core curriculum, which is right in the middle of the NA problem sets, and I have a test date booked for August. I am wondering if it is most beneficial to finish the core curriculum before starting PTs (I have only done one full test, the diagnostic, thus far). Thanks for your opinion!

Hey everyone, I'm looking for one to four highly motivated people to form a small study group with in preparation for the August 2020 LSAT! Motivate each other, study together, and really focus. Right now my PTs range from 168-172, trying to consistently score in mid 170s. Currently studying around 4-6 hours/day but will likely increase that time now that it's July. If you have similar goals, please let me know! I want to BR 2+ PTs per week; or if not that, at least be able to talk through specific LR questions. Also, I'm on the east coast so it would be great if you are EST also!