Hi all,

I’ve been studying since last August, and have taken the official LSAT twice (Nov and Feb). I’m trying to get started again and hoping to be ready for the June exam… but I’m having such a difficult time finding the motivation to study. I can get myself to do a few questions at a time, but I just don’t really have the energy to push myself for hours on end anymore. I’m defeated, and frustrated, and tired!!!

Any tips on how to study under these circumstances? Or how to get out of this rut?

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In this episode, @AlexJacobs and @BaileyLuber tackle a question from theBigFatPanda: what actually separates a low 170 scorer from someone consistently hitting 175+?

Spoiler: it’s not luck.

We dig into what really moves the needle at the highest levels—especially the shift from broad understanding to hyper-specific pattern recognition. From spotting recurring argument structures to identifying your personal wrong-answer traps, this is where elite scorers separate themselves. If you’re already scoring high and want those last few points, this episode is your roadmap.

What we cover:

• Why “test day luck” isn’t the answer

• The role of pattern recognition at the 170+ level

• How top scorers anticipate LSAT tricks before they happen

• Why reviewing questions you got right might matter most

• How to identify and eliminate your own recurring mistakes

Bottom line: The difference isn’t talent—it’s training your brain to see what others miss.

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Hello! I live in the Houston area and am aiming for the August LSAT 170's range. UT Law is my dream school and looking for a group of people to help with accountability but more importantly different point of views on the questions. I do have accommodations, but all are welcome! Looking for some laughs as well. I work a 9-5 so studying can be dull, need a little joy to add to this journey.

Does anyone have advice on how to get more comfortable with getting questions wrong while studying?

I know mistakes are part of the process, but I still find myself getting really frustrated or discouraged whenever I miss questions. Maybe it's because I'm a perfectionist, but it derails my focus and makes it difficult to keep moving forward.

How do you mentally reframe wrong answers so you don’t spiral? And how do you balance holding yourself accountable without being overly harsh on yourself during prep?

Any mindset shifts or study strategies that helped you build resilience would be really appreciated.

First off, thank you so much for creating this program.

I was wondering if you guys still take a look at 7Sage users' analytics? If so, could you please please look at mine? I would love to receive some advice from both of you. Just for some background, my highest official LSAT is a 157 (and that was before I started 7Sage. before that, I only studied with loophole).

I am signed up for the exam in April, but am considering moving it to June because I am not where I want to be at the moment.

Thank you very much!

Hey y'all, I am scheduled to take the LSAT next month, and I am not feeling great about my scores. I know we won't get our scores back until after the June deadline, so I am trying to figure out if I should just go ahead and register for it. I have the fee waiver, so I only get the 2 free exams, so I just want to make sure I am using my time wisely.

Does anyone have any suggestions or the same concerns? LMK!!

I am traveling next week with long plane rides to and from my destination, so I was wondering if anyone had any study tips to maintain my LSAT studying during the plane rides (even though I won't have wifi). I am taking the April test, so I want to keep up with my studying.

Hey all! Quick question. Just got through Foundations, about to start up LR in the Lesson Library. I noticed "Fast Track" at the end; has anyone gone through all LR lessons, got to fast track and finished it, and felt like you could've sufficed with just doing the fast track lessons? Or it's better to go through every lesson and THEN do every fast track lesson? I am aiming for that second option to get in as much knowledge as possible, but I was just wondering what it looked like from a different perspective of a fellow student. Lmk what you guys have done/plan on doing/recommend, thanks :)

Hello!

I have a couple of questions and need help figuring out if anyone has advice please share.

First- i'm struggling really badly with Necessary vs Sufficient - I believe my sufficient I'm starting to get better at it but still iffy. But necessary I can't seem to get, I've even put it in a real life situation and still nothing.

Second - I use my tutor notes and drill on 7sage . But they have different wording for RC passages. For example like my tutor has normative passages, descriptive passages, and comparative. But 7sage has something completely different and while drilling I can’t figure out which is which. If you can explain or know which passages is which. Please let me know!!

Third - my tutor question type is built the principle which he has in brackets (justify the argument) I'm trying to drill this but I'm not sure what question type built the principle is, I've done principle under drill and it doesn't seem like that's it and seems like a different one, does anyone know.

And lastly oof - tips on Inference questions, I've tried everything adding therefore, building a puzzle nothing.... just not sure they all seem right!! ahh

If you have any tips please let me know!!!

I am looking to refine my understanding of WSE (weaken, strengthen, evaluate) questions. I have noticed that, in the explanation for these questions, 7sage often assigns certain tags (alternate explanation, directionally wrong, etc) to both correct and incorrect answer choices. Is there a resource on 7sage where I can learn more about these WSE tags?

Is it possible to run out of questions? I know I can always go through them again, but I still have 7-8 months of studying. As of now I have gone through 1800 questions.

Will I run out to PT's and sections to drill?

I know that an LSAT score is good for 5 years before it expires, but is there a judgement from admissions officers based on how long its been since you took it? I ask because I'm studying for the LSAT now but not sure I want to go to law school directly after finishing my undergraduate degree. I want to study for it now in conjunction with my other school work, take it, get a good score (hopefully), and keep it for when I feel sure that law school is the right next step. My concern is that a 4 or 5 year old score would carry a connotation and potentially harm my law school application.

Is a 170 just that, whether it was taken 4 months or 4 years ago?

Does anyone have tips on approaching weakening questions? I feel like I have a good grasp on pretty much every question type besides the 3/4/5 star weakening questions. To me, those are so much more arbitrary and require a lot more reasoning jumps to figure out. I just took a practice LR section, got every 5-star question right, and still missed 2 weakening questions (even in BR). Thanks!

Hello everyone,

After two years of studying for the LSAT, I finished with an official score of 173, with practice test scores as high as 179. Over that time, I developed a method that helped me quickly recognize patterns and mentally map most questions before even reaching the answer choices.

My approach to the LSAT is a bit different from most tutoring strategies. I built a single framework that works for both Logical Reasoning (LR) and Reading Comprehension (RC). This means that as you improve your LR skills, you are also strengthening the skills needed to succeed in RC.

This tends to work best for students who already understand the basics and want to improve accuracy, timing, or break through a scoring plateau. I can also help with study routines and preparation leading up to test day.

I currently have a few tutoring spots available, so if you're interested in learning more about my approach, feel free to DM me.

Hello! I completed the core curriculum a few weeks ago and have since been working through drills, sections, and PTs. I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in my pacing on LR, but my RC pace is struggling to get to the 8 min 45 sec per passage average.

I was wondering if anyone has advice or less obvious strategies that have helped them move through RC passages more efficiently. I’d really appreciate any tips or insights!

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Feeling overwhelmed by the LSAT?

In this episode of The Short Cut, we tackle a question a lot of students quietly struggle with: how to manage stress when it starts affecting your score, your mindset, and your life. If you’re doing all the “right” things like studying consistently, working out, and staying social but still can’t mentally detach from the test, this one’s for you.

We break down:

    1. Why stress management is part of LSAT prep, not separate from it     

2. How pressure and score expectations can actually hold you back    

 3. The difference between process goals and outcome goals     

4. Practical ways to quiet your mind and avoid burnout     

5. When it might make sense to adjust your timeline

If the LSAT has been living rent-free in your head, this episode will help you take back control and refocus on what actually moves your score.

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I started studying in February of this year and started with a 145 diagnostic test. I just finished my theory classes and tested at a 152. I plan on taking the June LSAT, which has a registration deadline of April 21. How do I know if I should take the June LSAT or push it off till the August LSAT. My goal score in 165+. Any advice from those that have taken it would be great :)

Since getting 7sage, my scaled score improved by a lot. But now, I feel like my scores are so different each time I take a PT. I'll score very high on one, and then very low on the next. It's confusing to me and makes me feel like I won't actually know when I'm ready to take the LSAT. I want to take it this June, but the consistent irregular scores I've been getting are giving me anxiety. Any advice?

Hi, taking the LSAT for the first time in April. Did a 7Sage self study plan and just caved and paid for 4 sessions with one of their tutors because I wanted an extra boost and was feeling nervous. Right now PT scores oscillating between 165-169 and blind review 170-174. My goal is 175+ on the exam which I know is quite lofty.

Any tips on making my last four weeks of practice count? Suggestions on number of practice tests per week, timed sections, drills, etc.? How to make the most of the 60 min tutoring sessions? Any hacks for RC or LR that helped improve your score at the last minute that people don’t know?! I also need tips on keeping a positive mindset, I'm at the point finishing a practice test and seeing that my score still isn't above 170 really gets me down.

Hey everyone! I am currently studying for the June LSAT, and I have made great progress. My PTs are consistently in the raw 162-165 range, and BR in the 175-177 range.

My one real struggle has been getting a grasp of conditional reasoning questions. No matter how much I drill and review, I feel like I'm getting nowhere. Any advice on how to best tackle these?

Do I need to address all of the perspectives in my LSAT argumentative essay? I'm not totally sure if there are certain expectations aside from crafting an argument and including potential counterarguments.

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Hello. JY tells us in the core curriculum that the word "no" is a group 4 indicator where we choose a necessary and negate it. However, on LSAT 144 sec 2 question # 23 the statement is "no action based on good intentions are justified unless they also result in success" which the explanation translates it to "not successful -> not justified." However, by the group 4 logic indicator lesson's explanation it should be "not justified -> not successful" (I chose to negate "justified" by making it a sufficient and negating it due to the "unless" rule and chose "success" as the necessary and negated that due to the group 4 rule). So which one is it? Do different type's of "no's" have different logical indicators?

Hey everyone, I took the LSAT in Oct but ended up with a 140. I feel like I am stuck in this range and I used Kaplan for about 3ish months before my test and scored lower on my actual test vs my diagnostic (147). I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations/similar experiences, as I am currently using 7Sage and LSAT Demon. I think that my basic understanding of the LSAT might be where there's a disconnect.

Hi! I’m active duty Air Force separating in April 2027 to go to law school. Is anyone else here in the same or a similar situation? I’d love to connect and hear what your process has been like!