TL; DR version: Start your apps early to ensure you know all of the requirements.

While attempting to nurse my bruised ego back to an acceptable level (thanks to yet another underwhelming LSAT performance), I started my actual LSAC school applications this morning. I'm applying to 3 schools, each of which I have researched exhaustively on their websites and on other forums. Only 1 of the 3 schools has a "Why X" requirement published on their admissions page, which, like any good obsessive law school applicant, I have already written. However, in each of the other 2 school LSAC applications, there are specific questions that lead to a "Why X" essay (and an additional "What ties do you have to the area" essay). I groaned when I saw these questions because I thought I was largely in the edit / revise phase of my application materials and now have to draft 3 more substantive essays (2 Why Xs and 1 What ties).

I realize its a first world problem, but still: Come on, man.

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Ready to take a look at LSAT discussions now. Got poutine and movies lined up tomorrow.

What did you guys do to distress?

Today at the test center, I met a few old friends, and to my surprise, half of them were doing the Khan Academy prep. They told me they were PTing 170+ after 2 months with KA, which was another surprise even though they were smart guys. I read a bunch of old posts about Khan Academy, but that was the Beta, and not too many people got far into the program. Does anyone have any updated info on the course?

Best choice I made today. Now I'm just hoping they turn my writing prompt into a RC passage for the november test.

Hey again everyone!

I want to start off by saying thank you in advance.. This community is awesome.

I've taken the LSAT 3 times: 144 (shouldn't have taken this one), 147, and just took this Sept exam.

My goal score is 153-155 and above, and in my last 5 PT's before September exam I was averaging 153.

My prediction for this exam is I probably scored a 150-151.. I screwed up in the actual LG section after misreading a rule (in the first game!!! ugh) and I ran out of time and forgot to bubble about 3-4 questions on the last section LR :(

All this said, I'm still confident I scored higher than my last exam of 147. Before this exam I would have honestly said f*** it and kept my score, but I feel like I've dominated LG so much more and I feel like i'm really close man.. Felt really in control this time. Also, they only take high scores, should I maybe call my target schools and ask how they feel about this?

If I keep this score and get below a 152, I feel like I may want to retake. Thoughts? I'd have 4 takes total on record.

Hi Everyone,

Was hoping to get insights from the community on how to improve short-term memory for RC. RC is by far my worst section (usually 8-9 wrong) and my goal is to try and knock it down to at least 4 wrong by November.

I have read posts online that if you read something at certain intervals that helps with your memory recall (ie. at 30 seconds since first reading, then 2 minutes etc. but I feel I do not have the time to be cognizant of syncing this up- even in a rough estimate fashion). I think I need to do drills outside of the realm of the LSAT to improve my short-term memory and was curious if others have done the same. I bought Economist magazines which I will try to read in my free time which I know helped one of my friends for RC (I work until 6 every day so I just go home and usually do 2 sections a night and blind review so I have little time to read and my blind review usually carries over to my lunch hour the next day).

I notice that the questions I get wrong are the factual recall ones similar to MSS and Inference questions in LR which I am actually good at for LR. I also struggle with identifying the author's tone in the passage (main point and structure I am not bad because I include a 2 word low res for each paragraph- one for content and one for structure).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated- thank you! #help

Hello,

The first time I signed up for the LSAT I choked and didn't show up. The second time I made it halfway through the LSAT (Today) and choked and also left. I feel like a pretty big embarrassment right now and the LSAT depression has hit hard. It just stinks because I will have to choose a new career and I don't know where to even start as I thought being an attorney was what I was meant to do, but alas it was not. Anyways just needed to vent as no one in my personal life understands the toll that is has taken. Good luck to all of you! If anyone has any words of encouragement (i.e. you'll find what your meant to do!) that would be great.

Hi guys, I have trouble distinguishing between the so called 'pseudo sufficient' questions where you are asked to use one of the following principles to justify the conclusion vs. a regular sufficient assumption question. Can someone please explain or distinguish the steps to doing them? Thanks!

Hi guys!

Any advice on choosing a final schools list when I don't have a reportable LSAC GPA? I got my undergrad education outside the US and my CAS report gave me the "above average" categorisation. My graduate degree is also non-US and was categorised as "superior".

Obviously you can't compare these directly to a UGPA, because it's not the same fine detail. So my question is; should I consider UGPA a wash when looking at schools? Am I right that my transcript is unlikely to help, nor hurt my chances? In which case, should I judge reach/target/safety status on LSAT score alone?

Thanks.

After drilling almost all questions types, I for some reason have been having a lot of trouble doing the harder method of reasoning and flaw questions and they are definitely my biggest weakness. I can usually do the easy ones really quickly and get them right with ease, but the harder ones just don't click with me and it's very frustrating considering how often they appear on the LSAT. Anybody have any tips?

Hey all, quick question for everyone in here: has anyone come across a set of 'rules' like we have for parallel flaw. In paralllel flaw we have the 19 most common errors, which we can then use to eliminate answer choices. Is there something similar for PMOR?

Does anyone else have experience with test center complaints?

There was some orientation event for first year engineers in the lobby of where I was writing. The level of noise was absurd. We could hear people chanting, screaming and playing music for the almost the entirety of section 3 and part of section 4. After the break the proctor told us that we could file a complaint, but would it even be worth it? (apparently your score gets delayed)

I will definitely be rewriting in November at a different location, and am extremely disappointed because this disrupted my ability to concentrate for nearly two sections.

Okay, so I am glad you came into this discussion. First off I lied this may not be the an awesome personal statement, but with your help it could be. I need someone to take apart my paper and make sure it has all of the elements needed to make this a awesome personal statement. Please be critical so I can go back and make revisions on this paper. I appreciate anyone willing to take the time and evaluate my work.

Hello All,

I'm concerned with my performance with Strengthen and Weaken Questions. I am struggling with these two question types to the point where I'm getting every question wrong for them. I'd tried to adapt to the technique of finding the assumption from stimulus but that just doesn't work for me. I believe that I'm thinking to hard or I'm becoming confused with how I can find the assumption. The weird thing is that prior to learning this technique I found strengthen questions to be the easiest question type to answer. Can someone provide me with an alternative technique or may help understand I can overcome this difficulty with the assumption technique.

Can someone please help explain why D is the right answer and the rest are wrong based on the lessons on MBT question types.

#help

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Hi Guys,

I have a confusion in a given condition,

If Q or D is selected , either R or S must be selected along with B.

Can anyone tell the representation for this ?

Thank you.

A couple questions for our community about LR:

Once you learned the lawgic stuff and the steps for each question type, how did you get better, especially on the more difficult LR questions? Also, for those who began from a place of not being very confident with LR, what made the difference going forward? Thanks for your thoughts on this.

I took the LSAT earlier today and I don't think that I did well. I had two logic games sections (which is the section that I struggle with the most) and I ran out of time on the reading comprehension section. I was unable to answer five questions from the RC section. I did okay on the logical reasoning sections but I don't think my score will be good. Should I cancel? I don't want my score to lower my chances of getting into a good law school. I don't know what to do because I've studied for more than six months and I did horribly. Advice?

Hi everyone,

I took my LSAT test today, and it was absolutely atrocious. To be more specific about my situation, I am currently a senior in college and would like to apply for law school not for this year but for the year after. This September test was like a practice for me as I studied 3 months over the semester.

However I took today's test trying to score maybe a 155 or so, but I feel and kind of know I BOMBED IT. I guessed on so many questions on the RC, and couldn't even finish two games on the LG section. Also, I wasn't even sure of 90 percent of the problems on the LR questions... I am wondering if I should cancel ? This never really happened to me on my LSAT Practice exams and I was SHOOK the whole test. And I am really scared to hurt my confidence. Also I heard that admission offices don't like if an applicant took the LSAT more than three times ? So would it be better to cancel this score?

Please tell me what I should do honestly. I don't know. I'm really scared to see and get a 140 or something because that was my diagnostic score. That would really mentally exhaust me. Also my final goal is a 165 (+). I would like to ask how I can possibly reboot myself to study for March or June/July exam for a 165 (+).

Thanks :(((

For those of you taking the test tomorrow, I'm thinking of you!

If you are studying right now... STOP! Seriously haha. You've done all you can do. You've put in the time and effort. Now is the time to rest, relax, reflect on all you've done, be proud of yourself for how far you've come. Go watch a movie, take a walk, read a dumb magazine. Let your mind rest. Eat good meals, go to bed at a reasonable hour. You got this!

And remember, tomorrow's test is important, sure. But it is also just an LSAT like all the others you've practiced before. In a few weeks, tomorrow's test will be published as PT 85. That's it. Nothing special about it. It has normal LR and LG and RC just like you've practiced for hours and hours. It's just one more PT along the way.

Now, go get some rest, and good luck tomorrow!

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How do I get in the 160 plus club? I know about blind review and I am doing it. I know some of you are going to say, "It just takes time," and I am aware of that fact. Like perhaps many of you, my ultimate goal would be to score a perfect 180. First I need to score in the 160s ,and right now I am consistently in the 156 range. I know there are no short cuts to achieve greatness but somethings got to change. If your someone who has been in this range, and has improved I would love to hear what you have got to say about making this transition. I know there is no simple prescription I would appreciate any advice at this point.

I have never really watched any TV serie, or movie, or even read any books about law. I've heard that they tend to give law applicants the wrong impression about law and law school, so I'm surprised to hear so many people talk about how certain TV shows or characters inspired them to be lawyers. What do current students tend to think about law-based popular media? Are there any that are recommended and beneficial?

Does anyone have any insight on the pros and cons of cancelling?

I just took the LSAT for the second time and did not do well (in my head at least).

I had to write the test with strep throat, had difficulties with the proctors (may report them but I'm not sure what will come out of this), and I got a nose bleed during my LG section (strongest section) and that caused me to guess on 4 questions I would normally answer.

Unsure what to do. There's literally blood on my test booklet so I can say I put blood sweat and tears into this I guess?

Just wanted to say thank you to the community and JY for creating this amazing site that enables people to pursue their wildest dreams'. It is apparent that 7sage's true intent goes far beyond making money and exists to create good in the world by empowering others. Whatever way tomorrow goes for those of us taking the test, it is comforting knowing we have an entire community that has been there from the beginning and will be there through the entire journey. September Test Takers: Lets do this!!

So I took the December 2017 test and scored a 164. I was happy with my score but felt I could do better if I had more time to prepare so I have been studying a lot the past three months. My best PT since then was a 169 and my worst was a 162. I took the September 2018 test and feel like it is possible that I may have done worse, but also feel like it could have improved from my original score. Does anyone know how bad it will look on applications if I did do worse? Or how much of a drop is somewhat acceptable? I don't really need a higher score to get into any of the schools I am looking at, more so for scholarship money. I am really unsure of whether or not I should cancel my score and could use some help. Thoughts? Advice?