Hi everyone,

I am looking for a tutor to help me prepare for the January LSAT.

My Stats & Goals: I just scored a 145 on the October LSAT, and my goal is a 165. However, my Blind Review and untimed PT scores consistently sit in the 158–165 range.

My Roadblock: I have a very strong grasp of foundational logic and theory. My 15-to-20 point gap is entirely behavioral and stems from time pressure. When the clock is running, my process breaks down. Specifically:

• Sunk-Cost Ego Battles: I struggle to skip heavy Level 4/5 time-sinks (like Parallel Reasoning or dense RC Analogies). I end up spending 3+ minutes on single questions, which starves me of time for the easy points.

• Abandoning Pre-phrasing: Under pressure, I drop my habit of covering the answers and translating the gap, allowing the LSAT to bait me with familiar trap words.

• RC Panic-Skimming: When I feel rushed, I abandon my structural summaries and start trying to memorize facts rather than tracking the author's attitude/debate.

• Answer Choices: Breaking the habit of picking what "sounds right," and instead ruthlessly eliminating the 4 wrong answers for objective fatal flaws.

What I Need: I have a strong grasp of foundational logic and theory. My 15-to-20 point gap is entirely behavioral. Under time pressure, I revert to bad habits and panic-reading. I am looking for a tutor to help me fundamentally rewire how I think about and interact with the test.

I am not looking for someone to teach me basic conditional logic from scratch. I need a coach who can watch me take timed sections, hold me strictly accountable to my time caps, and help me solidify this new test-taker mindset.

If your tutoring style focuses on execution, behavioral coaching, and clock management, I would love to hear from you! Please reach out with your rates and availability.

Hi,

With the October test results out, I am writing to gain advice and further feedback on how to go about my studies.

I have been studying for an year and started with 140 diagnostic skills. I did the core courses, went to a LSAT academy, received some tutoring and was confident that I could score at least above 150 in April and took the test and got a 149. It was a disappointing score since by that time, I had been studying for 6 months.

Then, I went back to the LSAT academy, did my fundamentals again, went through all the basics of each question type and was seeing growth in the number of questions I got right.

I started to do PTs and prepared for the October LSAT.

Then I realized that timing was a big issue for me and I would get 150s during PTs but 170s during BR.

Thankfully, my speed slowly increased and one week before the October test, I got a 160 in my PT and 178 for BR.

I thought I was ready for the LSAT and sat for the October test and hoped to get at least a 160. There were a few questions towards the end of each section that I had to guess since I was out of time. RC was hard for me but LR, I thought I did pretty okay.

But this morning, when I saw the 152, I cried. This was something I did not expect.

Not sure what I am doing wrong and not sure in which direction I should proceed my studying:(

I am registered for the November LSAT and flew all the way from the Korea to take this test and I feel utterly lost.

I would really appreciate some advice from people who were able to overcome similar problems like me and how you all were able to overcome this challenge and get the score that you want.

Thank you in advance for your responses!

Posting these reminders for myself - and for others who may benefit - in advance of score release tomorrow

• It's okay to be disappointed and sad with your score, but don't let it consume you. Stay focused on studying and preparing for the Nov LSAT

• Whatever is, is

• You are so much more than this test, no matter how tantamount it feels right now. Think of all the beautiful things in your life to be grateful for. How lucky am I to even have been able to take this test and consider law school?

• This test is meant to be hard

• Life works in mysterious ways. Maybe my score will take me to a school where I meet my life-long best friend and land my dream job

• I have learned so much from this test, even if my score doesn't improve from my first take

• Clients will remember how you made them feel and handled their case, not what LSAT score you got or where you went to school

  On a more fun note, here's what I'm doing to prep for tomorrow: I'm dropping my film camera off today to be developed so I have fun photos to look at tomorrow; writing a gratitude list to remind myself of all that I have to be grateful for; booked tickets to see Verity in theater with my aunt and cousin (yes, I heard it was bad); and listening to Pink Floyd's another brick in the wall pt 2 to convince myself maybe I don't need an education!

After a year and a half of studying, I'm pretty disappointed with my LSAT score today. For a variety of reasons, I had to apply this cycle, so I sent out my applications two weeks ago. I hadn't anticipated the score I got, and it puts me below the LSAT median of my top-choice school by 12 points. My GPA is a 3.73, which I'm fine with (considering I have two majors, a minor, and did A LOT of extracurriculars in undergrad), but that is below the school's median by 0.08. So, I'm wondering if it's a good idea to write a letter/addendum explaining my interest in the school and send it to them before they review my application. I've accepted that my chances of getting in are slim, so is it worth it to send something like this to try to increase them?

Hi all. Got a 162 in April. 164 in August and a 162 in October. I cannot cancel score. I have a 3.5 CAS GPA- do i retake in Jan. is that too late. How will schools look at my score drop? am i screwed lol?????

Hi everyone I just got my score back for the October lsat and safe to say I will be retaking in Janurary :') If anyone would be interesting in joining a group chat for motivation, accountability, and support let me know! Also located in the Dallas area, could be fun to plan occasionally study sessions/group hangouts to decompress for a bit and make friends with other pre-law students!

Hi hi,

I just got my October LSAT score back which was notably higher than the score I submitted previously. I submitted most of my applications last week. A majority of the schools are holding the files for this new score (since I told them I was awaiting it) but others have begun reviewing my file.

Should I email the schools that have already started reviewing to let them know to expect a new score? Or is that overkill. I don't want them to make a decision without this new score but also don't want to be bothersome. Any advice appreciated. :)

Just want to give a shoutout to prometric for creating the greatest website I have ever used. I love the added stress from the website just not working and making me try multiple times just to schedule a time for my test! Shoutout to all the prometric engineers. Still unable to schedule! very cool.

Hi everyone,

I took the August LSAT and scored a 169. I just got my score back for October and it’s a 165, lower than any PT I’ve done in months. I’m aiming for T-14s and I want to figure out if it’s best to cancel or keep my score. I’m registered for November but have decided not to take it. I just don’t know where to go from here and would really appreciate some insight!

took the june, september, and october lsat. improved on each one of them but overall didn’t reach my goal of 168+. i got a 155 on the october one. i’m a reverse splitter with high gpa 3.96 and a kjd with stacked resume looking to get into T20 with scholarship. i signed up for the november lsat but wondering if i should even take it or not. have all my application materials ready except for my lsat score. i’m also scared to reach the max limit of 5 tests in 5 years….should i take my november lsat? or should i just apply the next cycle? (i really don’t want to because i want to go straight into law school and haven’t even considered taking a gap year applying for any full-time jobs).

Not my best personal record on PTs, but not the worst

first i want to say believe in yourself, trust yourself, and if i can do it ANYONE CAN!

I always see people post like this and never believe i can do it. Take some time to read my journey, i hope it encourages you just as much as others have done for me!

i started my journey taking the apr2025 lsat, not studying at all, thinking i would best the test. well i got a 141… i then went on to take it in september of the same year, this time i studied on lsat demon for free for like a month. only studying when it was convenient, no plan, barely any prep… well in sep 2025 i got a 148 WHO’S SURPRISED?? i sure wasn’t, although i was hoping for a miracle.

i was obsessed with starting law school in 2026 because i wanted to feel accomplished, so i signed up for the february 2026 test. in december of 2025 i started studying… (i know, HAVE I LEARNED NOTHING??) again kindve on a convenience schedule. i bought the lsat trainer (which didnt help me much) then in february 2026 i got a 153….

i threw my application into a few law schools just to see what would happen. i got into some, but since it was so late in the cycle i was offered basically PENNIES. i decided then that i got a 153 off of BARELY STUDYING, not making the test a priority, so it was time for a change.

i vowed starting JUNE 1st, i would study everyday not just when it was convenient. studying needed to become a priority. from june 1st my diagnostic was a 155. i paid the $70 subscription for 7sage and used the loophole by ellen cassidy simultaneously. i would study 2-3 hours after getting off my full time job and around 4 hours on the weekend while working part time.

i then signed up for the oct test. Seeing this 167 today was by far the biggest surprise. i waited until the end of the day to have my mom check it for me. i was scared to face the reality of this time i actually put in the effort to still see no progression. but i did!

i say all this to say, make the LSAT a priority if law school is what you want! CRY IF ITS WHAT YOU NEED! I can’t tell you how many times i’ve cried or thought i was an idiot. YOURE NOT AN IDIOT! You can do anything you set your mind to, let me be an example and the epitome of if i can do it anyone can.

lastly please feel free to text me if you want any details on my study pattern. i am no LSAT PRODIGY but i do think i had a good schedule down that fit my needs. you’re all going to do great, good luck in your LSAT journeys.

Hey all. Just got my October LSAT back and got a 176, a 2 point bump from my first score! I'm pumped but still considering whether I should take the November test anyways. I'm already registered, and my PT scores were around 178-180 going into the October test, so I do think it's very possible that my score would improve. Would that materially change my odds at top-5 schools? Would a retake hurt?

This is not to fish at all. I don't have any great advisors on law school strategy / odds and I'm not sure how to approach this situation.

Thanks all!

Hi everyone!

I'm a 42-year-old non-traditional student and working professional seeking an experienced independent LSAT tutor to help me break through a score plateau. My highest practice test scores have remained around 135–138 using LawHub.

I'm preparing for the January 2027 LSAT, with a goal of reaching the 150s or higher to strengthen my law school application and scholarship opportunities.

What I'm looking for:

• A tutor with a 170+ LSAT score or demonstrated expertise and strong student results.

• Proven experience helping students improve from the 130s into the 150s or higher.

• A patient, encouraging, and motivating teaching style with clear, step-by-step explanations.

• Strong instruction in Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, accuracy, and timing.

• Experience working with adult learners balancing full-time employment.

• Affordable hourly rates and a structured approach to improvement.

If you offer a free 15-minute consultation, please comment or DM me with your experience, rates, and availability.

Thank you!

Hi everyone. Just writing because I'm hoping to end my studying with a 175+ official, and I'm curious to know when people who scored at or above that number knew they were ready. I'm debating with myself over whether to take the January 2027 LSAT, or just wait till April. My PT scores are pretty consistently in the 170s, but they have historically fluctuated within the 171-177 range. I haven't PTed since the beginning of this month, since I'm already running low on fresh material. What signs of readiness should I be looking for? Any tips or advice for me? Thank you.

Scored a 171 in September but also scheduled October incase things did not go well. Ended up taking the October and scored a 168. Currently going for T14, so should I cancel or is the variance small enough that it does not matter.

If an application says, "List all test dates and scores from any standardized test (LSAT, GRE, and JD-Next) you have taken in the past." Can I just put a "C" next to my cancelled score or does this question imply I can't do that?

Good Morning/Afternoon to all,

Has anyone looked into changing their LSAT date from NOV to JAN? Will submissions to fall of 2027 still be feasible?

My PTs have been so inconsistent, and I believe the extra 8 weeks will push me in a really good spot my concern is that I don't make it to school in the fall because of a late LSAT.

Hey everyone! I’m Jason and I’m offering private LSAT tutoring! www.sheffermancoaching.com

My Approach: My tutoring is very visual, hands on, and personalized because that was the style of tutoring I needed but never got. I realized most LSAT tutors are the natural test takers not needing to have studied much. The LSAT did not come naturally to me…I took the LSAT 6 times starting from an official 147 to eventually a 173. I needed someone to understand things at my level (the very bottom) and to walk me through the process. I also needed a more visual and repeatable approach that works for any question type or passage.

Limited Availability: I keep my roster small on purpose because I get genuinely involved with everyone I work with. My tutoring works best when it feels like a friend who’s had similar experiences rather than you feeling like I’m counting the minutes until the session is over.

A bit about me: I studied the intersection of philosophy and cognitive psychology and TA’d in formal logic, was the commencement speaker and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in 2025 and worked as a startup corporate lawyer for Cooley LLP. Check out my website for more info!

hi! like the title suggests, im taking the nov lsat and have about 2 weeks to go. im wondering if anyone has any tips on how they spent their last few weeks leading up to the exam. im in a good range but want to make sure im consistent and (hopefully) dont have a brain fluke or something during the exam. any tried and true tips to squeeze out a few points would be helpful!

Hi everyone,

I took the August LSAT and scored a 169. I just got my score back for October and it’s a 165, lower than any PT I’ve done in months. I’m aiming for T-14s and I want to figure out if it’s best to cancel or keep my score. I’m registered for November but have decided not to take it. I just don’t know where to go from here.

I will not be taking the exam again. I started with a 167, went up to a 168, and then had a disturbance on my exam and got a 166. I think if I hadn't missed 10 minutes on my last exam I could have cracked 170+ but so is life. Should I cancel last attempt?

Hello 7Sagers,

Anyone in LA is attending the LSAC forum on November 7th?

Would you like to go together?

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