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Hi 7Sage!

I've seen quite a few posts on here and Reddit advising that the week or two before the exam is spent getting in a nice, relaxing routine so that you're rested and at your best on test day.

Which is great, if you are taking the test somewhere that allows you to get in a relaxing routine.

I am taking the test in a country I've never been to (it's the closest testing center to where I currently live!). The two weeks before the exam will be spent doing some really intense travel that I absolutely couldn't get out of (Indonesia -> Malaysia -> Vietnam -> Singapore, none on very long flights though, as I'm already in the region!). I'm in Singapore, where I'm taking the exam, for two days before the test itself, but that's not exactly a great deal of time to get in a routine.

Given that I'm going to be hopping around from one place to another, with waking hours and diet varying pretty substantially, does anyone have tips on how I should approach test day?

It's going to be hard to do full timed PTs on this schedule. I can do timed sections, hopefully.

Currently scoring 170-174, and aiming for a 173+ on the exam, so mostly looking towards perfecting LG and maintaining other sections as I skate into these next 20 days.

What do I do?

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I have taken three prep tests and have the following results:

#1 152 - BR 162

#2 157 - BR 164

#3 157 - BR 169

Clearly the results are encouraging and I am improving. But is there a takeaway to be made if my BR is getting better but my score results didnt between test 2 and 3? I think it means that under pressured time constraints, I seem to perform lower than my potential. Is there anything else that can be deduced? If not, what should I focus on to get better on the initial test. Or does this get solved with more PT and more time? Thanks!

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So my cold-diagnostic was a 151. Just finished the CC and took my first timed PT after completing it and I scored a 156. I know I messed up in RC by running out of time on the last passage, and one LG game threw me off which I can work on. I also am a bit rusty on LR since I haven't drilled LR for about 3 weeks while I finished LG and RC core curriculum stuff, so I missed a -9 on each LR section.

I got about 7 weeks to go before the July LSAT, if I just drill LR and LG while sprinkling in some RC, do y'all think I could realistically crack 160 by July/September? I plan on drilling LR 3 times a week and LG twice a week (which I can switch up depending on how well I'm doing in either).

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Is there a breakdown of how often a certain logic game type comes up? I was able to find one online but it was through Powerscore and didn't seem to use the same lingo as 7sage does (i.e. couldn't find out often spatial sequencing game questions come up on average, etc)

Thanks! (I'm new to 7sage btw and I'm taking the September LSAT)

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Hi Everyone,

I am registered for the June test. I was just reading the email they sent us on May 11 more closely, and I noticed that the photograph must be taken 6 months ago. I uploaded the photo around August of last year I think, so more than 6 months ago. The photo complies with all other requirements. My face also hasn't changed at all since then, no weight gain/loss, same beard, etc. I am looking at the admission ticket and my online registration, and no where does it indicate when I uploaded the photo. So, based on these, I really don't know how the test center supervisors could find out. Should I just let it go? Or should I contact LSAC? I am afraid they would not allow me to re-upload it, especially since they sent us the email like two weeks before the deadline for uploading the photo. I am a dumbass! :(

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So I am 67, retired 2 years ago from a very satisfying career as a commercial interior architect with my own business, and I am ready to go down a new path in life. I have the benefit of a lot of lifetime learning experience, I can finally afford to go to school for the pleasure of learning, and I want to give back to the world around me. My idea is to get a law degree and then work for a larger firm on pro bono cases. I don't need the income (maybe they could give me insurance coverage or something), and I would be helping people or issues (maybe environmental) that really need it.

I took the 2007 test before I even signed up with 7Sage and got 152, and I am really benefiting from the course so far. I realize that I might not be qualified until I am in my early 70's, but that would still give me 10-15 years of helping people who really need it. I am in excellent health both mentally and physically.

When I was younger I worked full time while I finished my degree and I always wanted to be able to go to school for the pleasure of learning without the pressure of needing to support myself. From that point of view just going through the training and taking the LSAT is worth it on its own, because I am really enjoying the learning process. However, I would also like to be able to use what I learn.

Am I kidding myself into thinking I might have a viable path before me? I understand that most of you probably won't have much feedback for me because of the age difference, but all responses will be appreciated.

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Hi Y'all,

So I am sure this has been discussed before but I am fairly new to the site so I have not seen it myself. So just to preface this post I have taken the LSAT twice (Scored in 150s both times) before taking this course. I did self-study for both so obviously I was doing something wrong and this course will hopefully rectify those mistakes.

Before I get too OT, I was just wondering what y'all did for your PT schedules? I am currently following the CC. Should I take PTs during the CC or should I wait until I have completed it to do them on my own? Also, how often should I take them? Once a week? Twice? And do you take them on the same day of the week or different days every time? I apologize for the multitude of questions but I am extremely curious as to what has worked/not worked for everyone else.

Thank you so much for your time!

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Hey guys,

I'm taking the June test in 3 weeks, but I am still struggling with LG. :(

I've already foolproofed 1-35, and did 36-60 twice. But when I took timed tests this week, I'm still missing 5-6 questions. Granted, I've improved a lot from just couple months ago, when I missed like 8-9 questions. But I do want to prep my LG as much as I can for the upcoming June test.

Do you have any suggestions for last minute drilling in my case? I'm planning to take 2 PT's a week also.

Thank you and happy studying for June takers :)

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Hello my fellow 7sagers.

I need opinions/advice. so I have been completing the 7sage cirrculum as per usual - currently STILL in the must be true Logical resoning section. I want to the write the september or Nov. lsat and im feeling like I should have started logic games section by now.

DO you reccomend I continue following the cirriculum order - and slowly go through LR as I currently am, and start logic games when I get there? orrrrr what if I started that section of cirriculum too and alternated between LR and LG studying 2 hours LR and 2 hours LG. or LR one day and LG one day? or is that too much brain fuckery? I thought it would help prevent burnout from one section (LR)....and also get me ready for LG. i study 4 hours max daily.. :(

I just feel like im going through the cirriculum slower than most and panicking I wont have enough time to improve on LG. since it is already June & I totally suck at them. BLAH. I'm also struggling with Must be True section of LR - feeling quite discouraged to even move forward. :(

any suggestions with regards to studying both sections or staying on one .. i feel like im moving at the pace of a turtle...

or any advice for the discouragement I feel :( with MBT Q's & continuing the cirriculum regardless..

thank you all

you're the best :)

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Hi 7sage community,

I've been studying for the LSAT for almost a year now. Here's my history:

I took a 2.5 month course with Testmasters summer 2017 and studied for the December LSAT, scored a 161

I started studying again in January for the February LSAT and scored a 163.

(now) I started studying again in April for this upcoming June LSAT.

  • I came back scoring surprisingly well: 166 (PT51), 169 (PT49), 170 (PT60), 168 (PT80)
  • The past 2 test I took within the past 10 days have been a 163 (PT81), 159 (PT74), and 160 (PT72).
  • Overall, I'm averaging a LR -4.7, LG: -3.6, RC: -4.4
  • I've scored amazingly on some LR with only -3 or -4, but recently I've even gotten -13, so I don't know what's wrong. I may have felt a little more tired before taking my recent PTs but does it account for that big of a difference?
  • My target is 168 minimum, best case is low 170s. So:

  • should I take the June 2018 exam in a week or not? I'm afraid if I don't do well now, I'll risk having to take it again a fourth time in September. How bad does that look?
  • Bonus: Will the LSAT scores become less significant with future applications because of the availability of Khan Academy courses, no more limits on max amount of LSATS, plus extra offerings for the LSAT? I'm afraid if I don't take the LSAT soon, it will affect my application because I only have a 3.3 UGPA.
  • Thanks so much for your help! Minor stressing recently..

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    Hey all,

    I know many ppl use the Analytics feature to breakdown their LR sections and see which LR question types are giving them the most trouble.

    Does anyone do this Question type analysis breakdown for RC questions?

    I've realized I get a lot of the InferAuthorPerspective and strengthen/weaken and analogy RC questions wrong.

    Do ppl look at which Question types for RC they constantly get wrong, and then try to improve on them?

    Any advice for how to do that -- how to find which RC question types they have most trouble on -- and how to work on improving them?

    Would love any advice/feedback/comments regarding this topic, and in general just how to review past RC mistakes, identify patterns in RC mistakes, and how to outline concrete steps to not make those mistakes/improve in RC. Thanks so much.

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    I wanted to know to which category do "vulnerable to criticism" questions fall into?

    Also, questions that say "reasoning argument is flawed" and "if statement is true if it supports hypothesis..."

    thank you!

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    I have hit the most literal plateau, and I take the test June 11 (also signed-up for July 23).

    On my past FIVE tests I have scored a 167. No more, no less.

    The good news is that this is my first time taking the test for real, so I think that a 167 is a fine score to have on record for my top choice schools (NYU, UofM, UC Berkeley). However, I'm so frustrated that I'm not pushing through to a 170+.

    Each test I can feel the one section that does it to me - it is usually the second logical reasoning section... I go into it and feel fatigued looking at the questions/it is directly after break and I feel just out of it (-2 on first lr section, -6 on second).

    Whenever I do logical reasoning outside of a PT, I get between -1 and -4, usually -1 to -3.

    I feel like, at this point, I should be able to push above 170 for the real test in July (I hope). My blind reviews are consistently above 176. This plateau is just so frustrating. I also am hoping that the adrenaline rush on the day of the test might help keep me focused (usually adrenaline keeps me focused vs distracted).

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    I’m currently using the Premium pack and I was wondering if I should practice the older tests (37-58) first then use the newer ones (72-81) closer to the exam or vice versa? I obviously won’t go through all of them so I’m also trying to decide which specific tests I should use for PTing then keeping the extras for fool-proofing and experimentals.

    Thanks!!

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    My original plan was to take the upcoming LSAT in June, but I realized the error of my ways and decided I could use a LOT more time to study. My GPA sucks, so I'm relying more heavily on the exam than most. So, I intend to take the December/January test in about 6 months.

    I spoke to some people familiar with the admissions process, and one of them advised me to begin the application process ASAP (maybe about 10 months before I'd begin school) because scholarships are limited and many are claimed early on. So my question is this: if I take the LSAT at such a late juncture, should I then hold off on applying to schools until the next cycle (18 months hence)?

    This is also working on the assumption that most law schools only permit L1s to begin in the autumn semester rather than allowing entry bi-annually like most undergraduate programs.

    Anyone have any thoughts?

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    So I took two timed sections today. PT 37 and PT 1 (random I know). Nerves got the best of me on 37 and I got -10, but I took another crack at it midday when I was calmer and got -5. Feeling good, I did another timed section (PT 1) after work and got an abysmal -15. Holy @&$*! that’s bad. It’s my first day doing timed sections for LG, and I’ve got 7 weeks to go before July test. LR and RC I’m pretty comfortable with, but LG is pretty painful. Does it get easier? Can I get better in 7 weeks if I do a timed section everyday + foolproof?

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    Hello, I'm set to take the july lsat- org scheduled for june .

    I've been upping my RC/LR scores and doing pretty decent under time constraints. I'm aiming for 150 and above.

    I went to take a LG section timed today and I blanked -I only got a few right. Before at min I was getting at least 10 which I'm ok with because I can make up the rest in RC/LR.

    I know I need to be spending more time on this section , as I know and have been told RC/LR can only go up so high.

    I find that the first question I can get correct just by scanning the answers , after that I get confused when they start putting in exceptions to the rule. And I have a hard time ordering the info.

    Now I'm worried this section is going to take down my score. And that I don't have enough time to get a decent LG score.

    What do y'all think -can I bring it up with the upcoming time ? is that being realistic?

    How should I adjust my strategy ?

    I've been reviewing the CC- doing untimed PT inbetween, and now Im moving onto timed sections - I'm thinking of just devoting the next few days to LG

    155=about 63 right on the lsat -avg for my target school

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    Hi All - I start my study schedule in a few weeks for the 11/17 exam and was looking through my schedule to week 16 and it states the following: "LSAT PrepTest 58, 59, 60, 61, - 3 lessons 3 hours".

    Does this mean I am should be taking 4 full LSAT exams in one week? I have read folks taking one exam every week or maybe 2, but 4? Is my reading of the schedule correct?

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