I'm hoping to attend a US law school next summer but I am worried about the expensive tuition. I heard that it's harder for foreign students to receive scholarships.. Is this true? I'd appreciate any advice on receiving a scholarship!

Do you review/revisit old problem types or lessons in the CC while you're still doing the CC? I feel like I should still be practicing problem types I already learned while I'm still going through the CC so I don't get weak on the strategies learned. Is this a good idea or should I just focus on finishing the CC? How do you go about review? Do you have one review day a week or some time each day?

i have a question

I just did the Distinguish Valid from Invalid Forms Flashcards.

I got them all right, but my question is, during the test do I have to engage in how is the case that they are valid or just memorize the formulas and once I recognize them answer the questions? Because I am able to recognize the formulas and I am not engaging in thinking as to why is it valid or invalid....

My average preptest score is a 168 and I have scored a 169 on three separate tests. I am looking to break into the 170s and have read that teaching someone the test can be very helpful for achieving true mastery. So I'm looking to work with anyone -- preferably those just getting started or those having trouble breaking into the 150s or 160s -- who feels this could be a mutually beneficial exercise.

I just want to clarify this.

Some dogs are not cute

I want to make sure the range of this statement. SO the # of dogs that are cute can range from 0-99 ?

Because at least one dog is not cute so that makes the number of cute dogs range from 0-99?

Moreover, lets say if there are 99 dogs that are cute our statement is still valid since 1 of them is not cute right? And also can it be that all dogs are not cute.

I would appreciate the help

-Currently trying to finish getting my last LOR but most applications are due March 1st. Not to mention I'm waiting for my Jan. LSAT. Can I submit applications before my CAS is completed/processed?

I'm debating whether I should run a marathon during my first semester of law school.

Is it feasible? Would it interfere with my grades? For those of you who have done it, how did you manage?

So two summers ago (May to August2017), I started my journey. I was scoring in 131, 133 range using the Self Trainer and Powerscore books. I cancelled my test day as I was not ready. My dream is to get into Harvard. I took a break and began studying again in December with 7sage.

In March 2018, I was scoring around 141, 142. In late July-August, I was scoring low 150s (152-153), my BR score was ranging 160-161.

My breakdown since November 2018 is -5/-4 on LR, -10/-12 on RC (I haven't studied for RC at all since I began studying), and for LR (-10/-9).

It is the last PT I took as so far, as I am still not improving in LR. So, I've been doing untimed sections of old tests and going back to the basics.

However, even untimed, I usually get -11/-12 totaled for both LR sections. In the meanwhile as I practice LR, I time myself in LG and typically go (-3).

Is this normal? I am feeling immensely discouraged as I thought by now, I would be ready to take the LSAT this June. With calculating my untimed LR sections, timed LG, and assuming I am still scoring (-10/-12) on RC, I am still scoring low 150s. If I keep studying how I've been studying, will I ever reach my target score (170-175)? Any tips?

Note: I work full-time, 40hrs a week. I try to study 2 hours before work, 1hr at lunch, and 10 hours on weekends (at least 15 hours a week).

Hey Guys!

I wondering if it would be to my benefit to upgrade my 7sage package from Starter to Ultimate. I am running out of practice material and money is pretty tight so i'm curious if anyone found upgrading as a cheaper option instead of purchasing more PT's online?

I don't know WHY I didn't do this. I assumed it was enough that I was naming my documents and attaching them in the right places, but I don't actually have my name or LSAC # or a title on anything I submitted. Not my addendum, or personal statement, or programmatic contribution. Should I be worried :( Freaking out a little. I was rushing so much I didn't even notice. Should I email the schools with attachments that have the headings? Will this affect me negatively because I didn't follow directions or something? I submitted these applications about a week ago

Sarah

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I applied ED to a law school, and my application was placed on hold in December. The decision letter said that they expect to complete they re-evaluation of those ED candidates by the end of January. It's February now and I have not heard back from the school. Should I email them or just try to be patient? I already sent a letter of continued interest at the beginning of January.

I sat in on a law school class two days ago. In the second half of the lecture, the class dissected and applied a lengthy statute to hypotheticals. The statute, as I recall, was basically a conditional statement in the form of

A → [B and (C or D)]

(where two or three of these four variables are "and" or "or" groups)

At least one student had a hard time dissecting the statute (shame (s)he didn't take 7Sage), so the professor had to highlight conditional terms to help the student.

So, just in case you didn't know, evidently one's LSAT skills don't become completely useless after entering law school. Hopefully you now have one more reason to master those conditional lessons.

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Heyo 7Sagers,

It's been a while since I posted here. I return after the November 2018 LSAT with some good news: I got into my desired law school with a scholarship! A year ago, when I was contemplating whether to give up on the LSAT after my December 2017 write, I was convinced that I wouldn't even see a scholarship, let alone be admitted to any law school. I had hinged everything on the December LSAT and, because of my low score, I was not admitted to any of the law schools I applied to. This is around about the time I discovered 7Sage, which motivated me to study and rewrite in November 2018. This cycle, after improving my score by 18 points, I had offers with scholarships from each of the schools I applied to.

I am so grateful for the 7Sage community and for JY's sage wisdom. Without either, I would not have gotten to where I am today: stress free and looking forward to starting on my path come September. Let it be known: some elbow grease and a can-do attitude can get you far, but following the sage advice of JY and the 7Sage community will do you wonders.

In light of this, I wanted to pay forward the help I received here and give y'all my comprehensive study guide, which I compiled throughout my own LSAT journey. I'm very proud of it and believe that reviewing this on the daily helped me achieve my 18 point increase.

So, without further ado, I present to you my study guide: https://www.scribd.com/document/399013916/Tim-Horton-s-LSAT-Notes

Go get 'em, 7Sage fam.

Cheers,

Tims

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Apologies that the previous link was a dud. You can download the study guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pwW83WTTOdGDOR5gRDZAfyb32EyUf6Fy/view?usp=sharing

Hi all, sorrry if there’s already a very clear post about this!

I’m submitting my applications for this fall (I know, late af) and would like to indicate that I have a Jan 2019 score pending.

I’ve read various accounts about what schools do (some waiting without getting prompted and some processing your application as-is) and just want to play it safe.

What do you guys recommend?

I am an older student (almost 40). I dropped out of college in 2001 with a sub-2.0 GPA due to domestic violence/abuse issues. I worked full-time throughout my first stint in college. After I dropped out, I continued to work full-time, and decided to go back to school in 2016 to complete my degree. In my second stint at college, I needed 24 hours to graduate, and although I completed those 24 hours with a 3.5+ GPA, it only raised my cummulative GPA to 2.1. I completed my degree in May 2018. I have taken the January administration of the LSAT. I don't have my score back yet, but have also signed up for the March administration of the test. Assuming I score 165+ on the test, do I have any chance of getting into a decent school? I know my overal GPA is terrible and relatively recent, but the bulk of the damage was done 15+ years ago. Thank you for any feedback you can offer.

Hi there! Thanks to JY and the 7Sage community, I scored a 168 on the September 2018 LSAT (an 18 point improvement from my diagnostic score). While I wait for my law school decisions and such, I would love to help 1 or 2 7Sagers, ranging in the 150 - low 160s, with the LR section. Though not an expert, I went from missing 20+ to missing 4 on the official test for this section. During our sessions, we will focus on blind review and habit-building strategies. You’d have to have a flexible schedule or be available Saturdays 3pm - 5pm/Sundays 4pm - 6pm PST. If you’re interested, message me your current PT breakdown and how many months you’ve been studying.

Thanks and happy studying,

Ann

Hi everyone,

Is anyone in this time zone up for keeping each other accountable? I'm thinking of daily check-ins (messaging each other to see if we made progress) and such. I've seen similar threads posted before and know it's kind of a long shot, though, seems not many people here responded to previous calls like this.

Let me know!

Does anyone feel like they're just waiting (and waiting and waiting) to hear back from schools? I've kept my eyes open for posts like this but haven't seen many, so I hope it's not just me. I know we've talked about this being a slow admission cycle, and I especially appreciated hearing from someone's anecdotal (and happy) story to that effect. Someone else suggested that law schools are waiting for the January LSAT results released Feb. 15 before making final decisions.

But in the meantime... Waiting is hard! I'm waiting on two schools, and only one uses a status checker. My status checker hasn't budged since Oct. 17 when I was marked as "under review." I'm torn about sending a LOCI since David suggests waiting till April. I googled a forum for people who applied to the particular school I'm most anxious about, but it hurt more than it helped because the only people really posting were people who already heard good news.

Anyone else tearing their hair out?

Hi All,

I have a quick question. Are we allowed to/am I able to sell the remainder of my course subscription to a fellow 7Sager if I don’t need it anymore? If it’s an option, how would it work?

Thank you in advance.

I eliminated every ac except B and E. I am assuming that B is wrong because it says "increased between" the years which we can not say because it only talks about the incidence of the two years mentioned in the stimulus.

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To anyone who is nervous about having applied late in the cycle, I urge you to keep positive.

I took my LSAT last July, then got absolutely buried with work. I wasn't able to get my apps in until about 2 weeks ago (January 23rd).

Earlier today, I heard back from one of my top schools with around a 70% scholarship offer. Heard back literally less than 3 weeks after I applied.

I know this cannot be generalized to everyone, but I truly do encourage you all to stay positive! This shit is crazy!

Thank you 7Sage for all the help. This program is fantastic.

I am not understanding how B is consistent with the biologist's statement?

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Hi everyone,

I know it's still early in the cycle and I have some schools decision still pending, but I sorta have that gut feeling I will attend one of these schools that have already accepted me.

I am still waiting on Texas A&M, SMU, UH and OU and got waitlisted at Texas Tech, but the two choices I'm really debating right now is U of Denver with a decent scholarship that puts COA at a little over 30k/year and Oklahoma City Law, which I understand is unranked but has given me the best scholarship offer and will put COA at only $15k/year.

I am drawn to U of Denver's better ranking and am fascinated at the idea of moving and working in Colorado, but the debt scares me. Fortunately, I have never had student debt. I am not too excited about possibly attending OCU Law considering that it is not a great school anywhere outside Oklahoma or OKC, but financially I think that will be my best offer and I wouldn't mind working in OKC for a couple years. I wish I knew where I wanted to work after 3 years, so I guess i'm also drawn to Denver because of the relative flexibility and mobility of a Denver Law degree?

Everyone on here has been completely honest and supportive with me, so I have no issue being transparent about my financial situation in order to help me with a decision. After my last year of work this year, I will have close to $55k in savings which I plan to use for law school, but obviously try and keep as much as I can. My parents have said they will help me with some of my expenses, but I am not willing to ask for help with tuition money.

Between Denver Law and OCU Law, what do you guys think would be better given my situation? I have close to or less than a 50% chance at the other schools I mentioned, which is why I'm not too hopeful that I will be accepted at this point. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!