I've just recently realized that Law School is something I want/am interested in. I'm a decade out of undergrand and I feel like I should make haste in my application process if I'm really going to go for it. It's late June and I'd hope to apply for Fall 2027.. is the October LSAT cutting it too close on admissions?

Of course, everyone wants to apply as early as they can but I also want to be sure I give enough time to study and do this properly!

all advice welcome!

Hi everyone!

I took my first LSAT this month and received a 158, which is 7 points below my average PT score. I actually felt I had bombed the test as soon as I finished it, so the result wasn't too surprising...

In hindsight, I probably didn't prepare it in the best way. I was short on time and ended up taking seven full PrepTests in the ten days leading up to the exam, which may have contributed to burnout and underperformance. My highest PT score was a 171, and the 158 is lower than every PT score on record.

My dream schools are in the T6, and I'm planning to retake in August. Given this context, would you recommend canceling the 158 or keeping it?

I'd really appreciate any advice - thanks so much in advance! :)

I took my first LSAT back in February and scored a 161 which was at the lower end of my range I was PT around the high 160s low 170s but again during the actual test day I started 4 hours later than my expected test time. I made sure to correct and anticipate all of the technical issues I experienced for the JUne test and started on time and it was all going well till I experienced an external noise distraction during the RC section which is typically my best section and choked on the last 2 passages I mean I didnt even get to the last passage and ended up with a 160 I know this not a reflection of my potential and Plan to retake but im trying to decide if canceling is the right thing to do

I would find it helpful to know the schools offering part time programs and would like to see my admissions changes based on that school data.

Hello Everyone!

If you just got your score back and are disappointed, lets make a plan for success. I love to help students learn that the LSAT is a conquerable test! Let’s start with a consult so that we can chart everything out, so I know what your goals are and you know how we can best reach them together! For a bit of background here is what working together typically looks like:

Initial Consult (Getting You Set Up for Success):

Our first session is all about understanding you: your goals, your timeline, and how you learn best. We’ll cover:

• Your background and any prior LSAT prep

• Your strengths (e.g., Logical Reasoning vs. Reading Comprehension)

• Your target score and law school goals

• What you’ve tried so far and what has/hasn’t worked

From there, I’ll build a customized study plan tailored to you. Our typical ongoing session structure:

• Strategic Review – We review recent practice, track progress, and break down missed questions in detail.

• Targeted Lesson – Focused instruction based on your needs (e.g., flaw questions, strengthen/weaken, RC main point, timing strategy).

• Drill & Practice – Apply concepts immediately with guided drills and live problem-solving.

• Recap & Homework – Clear takeaways and a structured plan for what to work on before our next session.

My goal is not just to improve your score, but to help you develop a repeatable system for approaching every question with confidence. I like to be very hands on and supportive throughout your studying to both make sure you are learning to the best of your ability and that you have a good accountability partner! You will leave each class knowing what to do in our time apart!

Reach out via chat or post a comment and Ill reach out to you- lets get started this week on mastering the LSAT together!

Best,

John

I know that today's score release was tough for many of you.

If you got a score that wasn't what you were hoping for and you're trying to figure out what to do next, I'd be happy to have a free 15-20 minute conversation with anyone who wants one.

No tutoring pitch at all. I'm just looking to help in some way if I can. We'll talk through what happened, how you are feeling, what your options are, and what I think makes the most sense moving forward based on your situation.

I've been through score disappointments myself, and I've worked with a lot of students who have as well. Sometimes having a second set of eyes on the situation can make the next step much clearer.

Feel free to DM me if you'd like to chat.

"Fight on, my men," says Sir Andrew said, "For a little I'm hurt, but I am not yet slain; I'll lay me down and bleed a while, And then I'll rise and fight again!"

The night before I took the LSAT, I put together a series of concerns that I had been hoping to address the days leading up to taking the exam. In the morning, something in my head flipped the concerns into motivation. I posted them in the 7sage forums in a burst of inspiration before I shut everything off in the morning to leave for the in-person exam.

What happened next was a blur. I definitely took 4 sections and remember appreciating how prepared I was, but the imposter syndrome was real.

I sat in the parking lot afterwards trying to separate myself from the whole experience. So much stress was replaced with relief and exhaustion.

Even though I’m cautiously optimistic, I’m prepared to accept that I’ll need to take it in August. I’ll wait until tomorrow to make that decision…until tomorrow:

• May your score arrive before your anxiety has time to settle in.

• May the number on the screen reflect the work, not the nerves.

• May the wait feel shorter in hindsight than it did in the moment.

• May the jitters be proof of how much it mattered.

• May those with a score hold find it lifted.

• May those without one remain without one.

• Whatever your score is, it will be the beginning and not the end.

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Update: Scores are in. I outperformed my PrepTest and section averages leading up to the exam. Seriously, it's a solid win.

I'd be lying to say that I'm not bummed, but not about the score. I'm bummed about having to postpone working on applications while I jump back into the study oven - I'm not done yet!

Currently processing the positives in my progress and planning on getting back into my study cycle this weekend.

Until then, I've got some dogs to hug.

See you in August!

On the eve of score release, I’m really thinking about my results tomorrow. Surprisingly, the past two weeks have not been all that anxiety laden for me; I’ve mostly been chilling. Though I still have some thoughts.

Conceptually, I have this test mostly down. However, I definitely struggle confidence wise. Looking back on it, I think there were a few questions I definitely got wrong because I either overcomplicated it or picked an answer I knew was bad over an answer I knew was good.

Although, I also think it’s a bit foolish to try to piece things together after the fact. The LSAT, being so specific, is hard to properly piece back together. I could be thinking back on answers, believing one would have been a better choice, but this is useless if I can’t remember the full text, as I might have noticed something in the moment that made that answer wrong.

Anyway, I wanted to write this out as a reflection before tomorrow. Likely, I’ll be retaking this exam again, haha.

Hi all my analytics tell me that I struggle the most w phenomenon hypothesis LR and Causal reasoning and when I do drills this is true. How have people improved in these areas?

Hi, I'm Nick! I work primarily with students who feel stuck despite doing a lot of practice and need a clearer system for understanding why they’re missing questions.

I went from 158 --> 178 in 4 months by learning how to diagnose my mistakes and change how I approached the test. I now work with students using that same approach, focusing on underlying reasoning issues that lead to fast, durable score improvements. I’m a good fit for students who want structured feedback and are willing to think carefully about their mistakes—not just do more questions.

You can find more about my tutoring philosophy and availability on my website. Happy to answer any questions!

hi, so i just got my lsat score back. im pretty happy with it, but it is on the lower side (25th percentile) for the T-20 schools i am considering. i was nervous while taking the test, but of course that's not really a valid excuse. i was thinking about writing an additional statement on how my standardized test scores dont define me. i applied test optional to an ivy league school for undergrad and got in despite my sat/act score also being on their lower side, yet i am graduating near the top of my class with a 3.9x gpa. i wonder if this will convince admissions officers that my score doesn't define my potential. any thoughts?

If you are at the LSAT median for your goal schools, should you retake? Is the goal to be above the 50% median? I've heard these two being conflated, so not sure if there was general guidance for it.

I registered for my first LSAT in August, and am curious if there will be a corresponding email where you choose/get informed about what day/where you take it? I haven't been able to find an answer.

What is the best score you would cancel the score of your first LSAT?

First Score Release Day? Start Here for a Guide

If this is your first LSAT score release day, welcome. This is a calm and dignified process where future attorneys refresh one website hoping it crashes and they don't have to reckon with the consequences of their actions.

Here is your official guide.

The night before: Definitely stay up late. Ideally, search “LSAT score release horror stories” until your phone battery dies. Bonus points if you start recalculating your entire test based on vibes.

6:30 a.m.: Wake up before your alarm. Immediately check LSAC, even though you know the score is not out.

7:00 a.m.: Check Reddit to see if anyone else has checked LSAC. If one person says “mine is up,” this means LSAC has personally forgotten about you.

7:30 a.m.: Begin bargaining. Tell yourself you’d be happy with anything above your diagnostic. This is important because lying to yourself is a core 1L skill.

8:00 a.m.: Decide your score is either 12 points above your PT average or 12 points below it. Reasonable outcomes are for other people.

8:30 a.m.: Refresh LSAC repeatedly. If the website loads slowly, assume this is a sign that your score is lower. Lower= slower

Score release: Open your score. Catastrophize, make a permanent life decision within 45 seconds. Don't eat anything or talk to anyone or do anything beside wallow in the dark, wringing your hands over the 1 question you can remember from the test.

In all seriousness, give yourself 24 hours. I promise you will feel better tomorrow.

Good luck, everyone. May your score be high and your login work on the first try.

I'm feeling pretty confident with the fundamentals now and have been consistently scoring around a 153-155.

Right now, most of my studying for LR is watching or attending lessons because I like doing the timed questions alongside the instructor and hearing the explanations in real time. It's been working well, but I'm wondering if there's a more effective way to improve from here.

For those of you who are past the fundamentals, what does your study routine actually look like?

• Are you drilling every day?

• Reviewing wrong answers?

• Taking timed sections?

• Watching lessons, or mostly practicing on your own?

• Are you switching between RC and LR per day?

What made the biggest difference in helping you break into the hight 150s or 160s?

Hi guys!

I am looking to form a study group in the Los Angeles area. I am a new UCLA grad so I'm pretty close to campus. I am currently taking a gap year in order to maximize my chances to get the highest score possible. If anyone is interested in a LA study group let me know!

We've upgraded the study plan! While you could always set your daily study hours, you can now customize how much you study each day of the week:

Head over to your study plan settings to pick the perfect schedule.

Hey, heres some background before I get into my question. I completed a 3 year Geomatics Engineering Diploma here in Canada which saw my GPA go from 1.56 to 2.38 over those 3 years. But now I'm doing my Survey Engineering Technology Bachlers here in the US and I've only done one semester so far but my GPA has improved significantly (3.71 GPA). If I keep this up over the summer term and next two semesters after which I'll graduate. Will the upwards GPA trend look good to US law schools? Also, I used a GPA calculator and even if I get an A in the rest of my courses till I graduate my cGPA will still be under 3.00. Most of the schools I'm planning on applying to schools that are ranked between 35 and 100 for your information.

I'm an incoming junior in college and want to take the lsat early, is this a good idea? I know the scores are good for up to three years so why not take it now and get the stress of senior year out of the way. I'm a very visual learner so the lsat is a real struggle for me--and I don't understand the point of a wrong journal!? I write what I got wrong, why the correct answer is correct and then what? I feel as though writing all that out won't help me in the long run no?

I haven't taken a diagnostic yet, and I'm wondering if I should but finding time to take a three hour test without any distractions (I get distracted very easily) is hard. I feel like I'm doing everything wrong. But is starting early good?

My gpa is a 2.8 right now, and I'm retaking some courses to boost it up. Is there anything else I should be doing? I feel very discouraged.

hi friends wondering if anyone has any tips or advice on closing the gap between your score and blind review? feels like when i have unlimited time, i'm able to find my way to the correct answer but hoping for advice to help me perform as well during the real thing!

thank you in advance ☺

Hi guys! Just reaching out to see if anyone is interested in creating a study group or helping each other study!

See title.

7Sage breaks down and teaches types of content for the LSAT, and then lets you practice the concepts taught in the practice modules; however, I've been told you need at least 300+ hours of studying to do well on the LSAT (achieving a score in 160s+).

Does this 300+ hours exclude the work prior to the practice modules?

Is it more efficient to print out the drills from the lessons, do it on my own, and then go back to the lesson and learn about it, or should I just pause the lesson do it and then see if I got it right. I like printing them out because I feel more focused however, I also do not want to be wasting time if on the actual test we won't be printing papers out. Just want others opinions on this. Pls Help.

We're trying to improve our notes and WAJ system. Do you actually review your wrong-answer journal, or is the main value in taking the notes? If you review, how often?

Please tell us how you're using your notes and wrong answer journals, whether on 7Sage or another app!