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Hello everyone.

I am planning to take the LSAT in October. This will be my first time taking the exam. Really hoping for a one and done, so I can shift my focus to applications.

Anyways... I am open to joining a virtual study group. However, I would love to meet up in person, if any folks in the Sioux Falls area are studying?

I work full time. I study after work and on weekends. Next month I'm hoping to have enough PTO in the bank to take a few days off work to study.

So, if you're in Sioux Falls and looking to study, please comment below!

P.S. I have taken 4 timed prep tests so far. My average score is 162. I am shooting for a 175. I'm definitely having the toughest time with RC (avg -7). I had hoped that having both my BA and MA in English Lit might make it easier, ha! It's really a timing thing. I haven't gotten to the final passage a couple times. LR is a little better (avg -5). I'm thinking to mainly do drills and prep tests.

Best, Amy

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So I've been studying since January, with my studying getting more intense after May. My diagnostic was a 159 but every PT I've taken has remained at around a 156. The only time I broke into the 160s was during an untimed PT, and I'm starting to panic. Every other person I've seen talk about their progress has seemingly improved, sometimes in a shorter amount of time than I've been studying, so I'm really confused as to how improvement seems so much easier for everyone else. I even got a tutor, and I still haven't seen much change. How do I learn from my wrong answers, because every problem feels so situational? Can anyone please help :(

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Friday, Aug 29, 2025

💪 Motivated

I just scored a 175 on PT158.

I just scored a 175 on PT158.

I saw the post about this new feature and wanted to test it out. I feel pretty good about my LSAT progress so far, I have been working at it for a month or so and this is my fourth or fifth PrepTest I think. The main question/advice I am looking for is how to get past those level 5 difficulty questions? No matter how hard I try, they seem to be guaranteed wrong when I complete the test. Not struggling too much with the other difficulties though.

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Edited Friday, Aug 29, 2025

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Should I Cancel My Score?

Hi. I just got back my score on the August LSAT and got a 156. This was my first test and I was PTing around 163-165 but after I took the test I knew I did worse than my PTs because my nerves and my anxiety got the best of me. At one point I couldn't even focus on the test and I was just reading the words on the screen without really understanding them. With this being said, should I cancel my score or is it fine if it is lower than I wanted and should keep it because hopefully I will improve on it on future tests? Would greatly appreciate any feedback

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Hi everyone! I've been studying for about 8 months using both Blueprint and LSATDemon and been pt'ing around the mid-high 150s. I just got my August score back and severely underperformed and wanted to try this new platform to see if I can improve! My goal score is a 165 and I really want to use 7Sage to the most I can, so please let me know any tips or tricks you have with this platform. I want to get the most efficient use out of it to reach my goals.

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Edited Friday, Aug 29, 2025

Virtual Study

Interested in seeing if anyone in the mid to high 150s would like to do some virtual study sessions. I am taking the LSAT in January and am in CST time zone.

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I have a score hold for the August LSAT. I haven't been given any information from LSAC as to why and when I will receive my score? Does anyone have any experience with score holds and how long they take? I am registered for September and am worried I won't know my August score before the September test. They also can't move me to October.

Update: It is October 7, 2025, and my August LSAT is still on hold.

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Thursday, Aug 28, 2025

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Link Assumption

Hi! On my analytics, it says I need to work on Link Assumption -(LR) but I dont know where its located on the core curriculum?

Any advice?

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I sometimes get tripped up distinguishing between premises and background context. Sometimes I miss a premise because I think it’s just context, and other times I mistake context for a premise. Has anyone else struggled with this? If so, what strategies have helped you get better at telling the difference? I’ve already gone through the explanations in the core curriculum, and it's not really clicking - I’d really appreciate some fresh perspectives.

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Edited Friday, Aug 29, 2025

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Beginning Studies for Nov. LSAT: Any Tips?

I am taking my LSAT in November and just recently began studying. I just started the CC and am only 50% through the foundations unit. I have also taken one untimed PT, on which I scored 161. I am aiming for a score of 165+. I feel like I have a decent grasp of LR and completed those sections quite close to the 35 min time limit, but took far longer on the RC. I believe I can increase my LR score significantly with limited studying and practice, but I know that RC will take significant work for me.

Considering my short time frame for preparation (during which I will also be taking a 16 credit semester), does anyone have advice on the best way to approach my study time? Do people recommend completing the CC, or focusing solely on practice tests? Should I spend time on un-timed PT's, or focus only on timed ones?

Thanks for the help!

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Thursday, Aug 28, 2025

😖 Frustrated

Should I cancel my score?

Hi! I received a 161 on my first LSAT. I am trying to figure out if I should cancel my score. I have the whole year to study (applying to the 2026 cycle), and aim to get in the 170s. In the eyes of a T-14 school, is a 161 worse or better than a cancellation on my record?

Thanks for guidance!

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Hi! I received a 161 on my first LSAT. I am trying to figure out if I should cancel my score. I have the whole year to study (applying to the 2026 cycle), and aim to get in the 170s. In the eyes of a T-14 school, is a 161 worse or better than a cancellation on my record?

Thanks for guidance!

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I am taking the September 2025 LSAT online using ProProcter. In the test instructions it says that scrap paper and pens are prohibited. How am I supposed to map out logic heavy questions? Is there a pencil tool on the program? What about a highlighter tool?

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Hi! I'm currently based in SF, studying for the February LSAT. Aiming for 172+, but pretty early in my study journey. If anyone is looking for a study group/accountability partner in the SF area, lmk! Would love to study together (either virtually or meet-up).

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Thursday, Aug 28, 2025

🙃 Confused

Should I cancel my score?

Hi! I received a 161 on my first LSAT. I am trying to figure out if I should cancel my score. I have the whole year to study (applying to the 2026 cycle), and aim to get in the 170s. In the eyes of a T-14 school, is a 161 worse or better than a cancellation on my record?

Thanks for guidance!

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Obviously when you get near to the test, you're also a little burnt out. I like the idea of tapering (taken from sports) as I scored my highest PT after going easier the week before. I tried to recreate this for another PT to test it out and my score decreased a little (granted I was also quite exhausted on that PT day).

Wondering if there are any taper recommendations so you feel prepped but fresh for actual test. Thanks!

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Should I cancel my August score?

Scored 165 in April, 170 in June, and then 167 in August. Aiming for a 173+ and will take the exam again in October. Noting that my August score dropped, would it be better to cancel?

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When are previous live sessions uploaded into the database? Will they continued to be uploaded on the classic.7sage website or will I need to use the new webpage?

Thank you.

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