Hi everyone,

I am looking for some advice to overcome the self-doubt I feel about the test that is impacting my ability to study and feel prepared.

I took the October 2025 LSAT and scored a 160. I was and still am very frustrated with my score, not because it is a bad score but because I was consistently scoring ≥162, and I was often in the 163-165 range. I took the test remotely and it distracted me. I am not trying to be any sort of LSAT wizard and pull off a 175 or higher. I just want a solid score that puts me in scholarship range of my target schools, which I think a 165 will do for me combined with my 3.95 GPA in a STEM major.

I started studying again for the test in March/April, planning to take the June test (tomorrow). Last week I was so panicked by my lack of improvement and growth during PTs that I rescheduled the test for August, hoping that I can improve my RC score more than anything. I almost never take full tests because I struggle more on RC vs. LR and I don't feel the need to practice LR much more, but part of the reason for that is because I have a mental barrier up telling me that my chances at improving on RC are slim. Because of this, it tanks my score, and I just wasn't ready for June. I'm happy with my decision, but I don't know where to go from here.

I am wondering if there is anyone else experiencing this, or anyone who could speak to how to get better on this front. I am in the process of starting tutoring to help me through this as well.

When I'm reading, especially during the Reading Comprehension section, I naturally move my lips or silently mouth the words to myself. I'm not speaking out loud or making any audible sounds—it's just part of how I read internally. Is this allowed permitted during the remotely proctored LSAT, or could it be flagged by the proctor?

I recently realized that all undergrad grades are computed in LSAC GPA, which makes total sense, but means that my reported gpa is lower as I transferred schools after my freshman year. I was doing a sport at a D1 level which meant my grades suffered a bit (not a ton but enough to lower my gpa below most top 20 medians). I am aiming to score as high as possible on the LSAT as I know that will only help me in this case but I'm wondering if my only chances for top 20/30 school admissions are slim even with a high lsat if my gpa is below median or even 25th percent. How much do top schools value gpa addendums, am I being unrealistic expecting consideration from top schools? My gpa trended upward - ending at 3.8-4.0 for my last few semesters that focused on my specific major courses. I am 2+ years out of college and have since held jobs in the legal field and have strong professional recs but I'm aware that that won't help school stats or medians so just trying to figure out how to approach applications. Also will LSAC only evaluate the credits that transferred from my first institution that were awarded to my degree? Or is it every course I have taken regardless of whether it was accepted as a credit by my second institution?

Hi!

I hope things are going well for everyone!

I have been struggling a lot with test anxiety during full PTs and was wondering if anyone has tips for overcoming test anxiety. When I start a full PT, my heart would beat really fast, and I felt like the time was chasing me. This made me to perform poorly during the timed sections, and during BR, I was able to perform almost 10+ points.

I have had some people recommend me to receive accommodation but since I have never requested for it even for SAT or any tests during undergrad and grad school, I'm not sure if I would even be eligible for it.

I would truly recommend some tips to over come test anxiety!

Thank you all in advance!

I am having a hrd time figuring out when I should start taking PT regulary.... I am currently working my way through Foundations. Should I start taking them once I get into LR and RC, or wait until I am in the practice section? Also, what PT should I start with? I'm sitting for the lsat in January 2027.

Any other long-term paralegals here? I'm super curious to know how many other people are in the same boat as me.

I'm a senior paralegal, and I've been working in estate planning and probate for about 13 years now. I finally got tired of (1) getting paid like a paralegal to do the work of a junior associate, and (2) billing at a rate of $100 less than the baby associates I'm teaching about this field of law, whose drafts I review, and whose cases I supervise (among other things) for no reason other than optics.

Besides, I want to be able to sign my own dang pleadings and say "I advise that you do XYZ" to clients instead of "[attorney's name] advises that you do XYZ" (even if I'm the one who suggested it to the attorney in the first place).

I spent my entire career saying I'd never go to law school, and yet here we are lol

If you're a paralegal of 10+ years applying to law school, what are your reasons for doing so?

Hi everyone! I'll be hosting an RC class tonight at our usual time, 7:30PM Eastern. Please come if you can : )

RC Class

Thursday, June 4 · 7:30 – 9:00pm

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Looking to build a study group with others preparing for August LSAT! Currently scoring in low 160s trying to reach goal of 170, if interested feel free to message me!

Hi,

I think I need confirmation that I am on the right path to meet my goals. So, I apologize if this is a bit long.

I am following a comprehensive study plan where I completed the foundation section and I am currently working through the LR section. The RC section is scheduled to begin mid June, and test practice will begin at the end of June. I plan to take my first LSAT in September and based on my study plan I should have about 10 weeks of practice time.

When I first started studying in February, I was doing it on my own and planned to take the June LSAT and realized that it wasn't working well for me and signed up for 7Sage in April. My current study plan is set up for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, and those 3 hours are turning into 5-6 hours a day to complete, which can be a lot some days. I am primarily working through the lessons and the drills included in the lessons, and I am not adding additional drills.

I took a cold diagnostic before I started studying in February and scored 140. I know I am improving and but have not taken another diagnostic and don't plan to until I finish the lessons in mid-June. I hope to reach the 160s when I take the test in September.

Not knowing what anyone else's schedule or study plan looks like adds to my uncertainty, and I just need to know I am on the right path.

Thank you for sticking with me through this long rant!

Hi everyone! I'm currently scoring in the 150's and this study group is welcome to anyone who lives in NYC and wants to join. It's also open to either in person or virtual! I'm hoping for at least 2-3 days a week!

Hi all! Recently, I've received a censure in my school for conduct. Censure is one level above an informal warning and one level below probation. To my knowledge, I heard all applicants have to release all disciplinary records they received. I really want to go to law school and work in a field, but I am not sure how much my censure would affect my law school decisions or how competitive I am. I have a 3.94/4.00 UGPA and haven't taken the LSAT yet. I'm just not sure whether most of my dream law schools would reject me or not offer any scholarships or aid because of my conduct record. If anyone knows about these kinds of issues or has relevant experience, please help me and share some advice. Thank you all in advance!

This is more of a "can I jump from low 150s to like a 160+" question and whether it's possible to achieve by the August exam. I am ready to give it my all. Would appreciate it if anyone can speak from their experiences and let me know how plausible this dream of mine is!

(I took it in April officially, studied consistently for 3 and a half months. Had to take an involuntary break between April and basically now, urgently need to get back on the grind for August)

Hey guys,

I recently started doing timed sections and I do horribly on them lol. I'm getting roughly 12-16 correct during timed sections, but during untimed sections I'm doing much better around 22-24 correct.

I was wondering if anyone had any tips during this transition phase. I'm really trying to close that gap so that my timed sections can actually reflect my capabilities.

Thanks!

Hi all,

I work full time and some days it just isn't realistic for me to study, how do you deal w the feeling of guilt when skipping a day. I know that the two days a week I don't study don't set me back much especially because I am past the point of learning fundamentals, but I can't help but feel guilty.

We just published this new skill builder:

https://7sage.com/lessons/foundations/formal-logic-flaws/skill-builder-intersecting-sets-workshop

It's like a game. Let me know what you think.

EDIT: Now with 6 more questions and more difficult default starting positions, to increase the challenge and educational value!

If anyone is having a hard time with LR and feeling unmotivated or frustrated, look no further than the work of Kevin Lin. Kevins videos on this platform and his earlier content on youtube explain some of the most frustrating concepts in LR in a way that always makes sense and is oddly reassuring. He always seems to have figured out the best way to get me to understand the concept or problem, and I appreciate it just as much every time. I discovered his work before I even had a 7sage account and was so delighted to see he works for the awesome team here at 7sage. I know he's active in the discussion page so Kevin if you're reading this, thank you from your biggest fan! You've helped me (and I'm sure many others) through a lot of stress-filled days and nights!!

Hello fellow 7sagers! I know a lot of us have our LSAT either tomorrow or in the coming days. I just want all of you to remind yourself of how much you have studied and to have confidence in your ability! You worked HARD and you should believe in the effort that you have put into this test. It's okay to be nervous, I'm nervous, but I also know that I've put hundreds of hours into studying for this test, just as many of you have. Set your heart ablaze and overcome your limits!! Hoorah!!!! (good luck to everyone lol)

Hi all! I hope everyone is having a fabulous time studying. I know I am.

I've been studying for the June test and plan to take it this weekend. I have improved dramatically in LR and am projecting my goal score when taking LR sections but still find myself stuck with lower RC performance pretty consistently around ~-9/-11. LR is typically -2/-5. Does anyone have any tips for scoring more consistently on RC? I feel like I am understanding the passages but sometimes feel that none of the answers really fit so I am stuck choosing the least problematic one and end up being wrong. I've been outlining the passages and translating them as I go which has been helping but not totally effective. It's also not a timing issue so any advice from high RC scorers would be greatly appreciated.

Good luck to all who are testing this week!

My first LSAT is Saturday, and I’m wondering if folks who have taken it before think its best to keep studying the night before, or take the evening off and let your brain be?

Im thinking of continuing to study and drill the evening before, but go to bed early to rest up, and then just review the reminders I’ve written myself on the morning of, but I was wondering other people’s thoughts/approaches?

I am taking the LSAT for the first time this saturday and the during the previous two weeks, I was scoring at a 162-164 and then suddenly this week I seem to be doing 7-10 points worse all of a sudden. I am getting things wrong that I never have before and when I blind review, its like I suddenly stopped being able to read and comprehend when I was drilling and pt-ing. During the blind reviews, I am able to easily get the correct answer so I don't understand why I keep getting it wrong the first time all of a sudden

Now I feel like the more I get wrong, the more I get into my own head, and then the worse I do which makes me really nervous for saturday.

Any tips or advice to get out of this cycle.

On the bright side, I definitely plan to take the lsat atleast once more

Hey everyone,

I just started studying for the LSAT today and I'm looking for a good wrong answer journal template. Does anyone have one they'd be willing to share, or know of a thread/resource that has a solid template?

For context, I took a diagnostic and scored a 139. My goal is to reach the 160s by the fall, so I'm trying to build good habits from the start and make sure I'm reviewing effectively.

For those of you who use a wrong answer journal, I'd also love any tips on how you actually use it. What information do you track? How often do you review it? What made the biggest difference in helping you improve?

Any advice from people who started in a similar score range and made significant gains would be especially appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I am taking my first LSAT this week. I have studied a lot and I know I am prepared, but I still have really bad testing anxiety and the anticipation of testing day is making me worried that I may start freaking out during the test. My heart beats extremely fast when I am nervous and I am scared that will happen and I will panic.

Does anyone have any tips to overcome this anxiety?

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone is in the same boat as me or has advice: I am not feeling ready for the June LSAT. It could be a mix of anxiety but also I have not been PT consistently at the score I want. I did get score preview but this would be my second time taking it (1st time was last year and didn't consistently jump back into studying until start of this year). Should I just reschedule to a later date? Should I just do it? Will it look bad to take it 3 times? What about if I cancelled the score and taken it later.

Feeling frustrated, confused, anxious, plzzz help

Taking the June exam in 3 days… just PTd for the last time and scored 7 points lower than my last PT. Really frustrated and not sure what I should do.